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ntention is the power that initiates our trajectory and guides us to the path of action.” In the fun frenzy of the holidays, it is hard to set your sight on the goals you hope and wish for this coming year.
Set Your New Year’s Intention at Yogamatrix “
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In the Spirit of the Season – May We Walk as One
Jody Bergsma
Jody Bergsma began creating art at age 3, when her mother suggested that she draw her nightmares to vanquish her fears. Monsters illustrated with pink and green crayons were not so scary, and the budding young artist became hooked. By her mid-teens, Bergsma was selling her fanciful works and she went on to become an award-winning illustrator. In her whimsical, elfi n watercolors and detailed, dramatic images of wildlife, the artist often uses aboriginal, native and geometric designs and symbols derived from the beautiful patterns of ancient cultures. By respectfully working with these images, she reintegrates them into our modern ethos.
“I propose that all humankind shares a common reality just beyond the range of normal sight,” remarks Bergsma, whose watercolor technique is self-taught. “Each person’s physical adventure is unique, but the abstract language of feelings and realization of existence is our shared experience. “Art is a tradition that helps defi ne
who we are and brings us a vision of who we can become,” Bergsma continues. “My painting is my expression and request for a more beautiful, peaceful and harmonious world.”
View the artist’s portfolio at
Bergsma.com. 8 Central Florida natural awakenings
Yogamatrix Studio has a solution! On January 1 join Yogamatrix to set your intention for 2014 and head in the direction of your dreams. This special class incorporates crystal bowl resonance, breathing, a few motions, chanting, meditation and writing down your intentions. You will be able to clear, refi ne and strengthen your goals. An unclear intention will cause you to drift around, guided by unconscious patterns that lead you nowhere. A clear plan brings you to your chosen destination! This is a class you cannot miss it! Intention Class: Wednesday, January 1 at 10:30 am. For more information call Yogamatrix at 407-354-0909 or visit
yogamatrixstudio.com.
New World Wellness Weekend Extravaganza N
ew World Wellness, an integrative and holistic wellness center with an unique gift shop, extends an invitation for a free weekend of wellness to jump start the New Year. Join them in their celebration of Five Years of operation sharing diverse integrative wellness services! The weekend will launch with a free Kirtan Concert on Friday night January 10: 7-8:30pm. Saturday’s offerings will include both information and 1/1 mini sessions in areas of Massage, Reiki, Intuitive Readings, Life Coach Sessions and Thai Yoga Massage. Various wellness booths will be available all day in a variety of wellness areas. On Sunday, free mini classes (from 11 am to 5 pm) include: Laughter Yoga, T’ai Chi, Reiki Share, Kirtan, Vinyasa Flow, Eat-to-Live Wellness, Hypnosis for Wellness, Meditation, Energy Session and much more! Throughout the weekend there will be free raffl es for wellness-inspired services. In addition, for those that participate in the weekend event New World Wellness will offer Specials & Packages. Light, healthy snacks will be available, too. This is an adult or mature teen only event. For more information, call 407-847-8792. NWW is located at 20 W. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee, 34741.
Integrative Pediatrics W
hole Family Healthcare presents Dr. Nicole Craven discussing “How to give your child a life of health
and happiness.” She will explain Integrative Medicine for children on Wednesday, Dec 11 from 11:00 am to 12 noon. Dr. Craven’s talk will include her training and the reason for adopting this medical approach for all children •
Conventional Medicine: the Benefi ts and the Limits • How Integrative Natural Approaches can compliment any medical visit • the services she provides for wellness, acute illness and chronic illness • Examples of consults and treatment plans for various childhood illness such as Asthma, Colic and Refl ux, Autism and ADHD • and what to expect from a typical offi ce visit and treatment package. This is a free seminar held at Whole Family Healthcare (1201 Louisiana
Ave, Suite E, Winter Park, 32789). Please RSVP to email: Events@
WholeFamilyHealthcare.com or call 407-644-2990.
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