Essential Happenings Wednesday, September 5th
Maine Wellness Professionals Networking, 5:30-6:30pm. Soul Being, 622 Congress St., Portland. A business-casual networking event for anyone working in the Wellness Industry in Maine. Whether you are a fitness instructor, massage therapist, doula, studio owner, Reiki practitioner, Ayurveda counselor, nutritionist, acupuncturist – whatever your specialty – we all can benefit from professional conversation around our industry challenges and successes. As many of us work independently, this group aims to provide a platform to share tips, ask questions and help one another navigate le- galities, policies and best practices within the Maine wellness community. Free event. FMI & to register, visit:
www.mindwellmarketing.com
Friday, September 7th
Restoring Harmony: Deep Relaxation through Reiki and Sound. 7-9pm. First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Calm anxiety, release tension, and restore harmony to your whole being as Reiki and healing sound clear energetic blocks on physi- cal, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. A relaxing and rejuvenating experience, including a chakra toning practice, crystal singing bowls, bells, and sacred drumming with hands-on Reiki. Factilitated by Melissa Redman & Andrea Wenger, $40/$45 FMI and advance registration:
andreawenger.com/ special-events/, or call 207.233.9158.
Saturday, September 8th
Mind Body Spirit Festival, 10am-4pm. Point Sebago Resort, 261 Point Sebago Road, Casco. Energize your life at this festival with holistic health practitioners: Reiki, reflexol- ogy, psychics & mediums, an animal commu- nicator, a medical intuitive and other energy healing therapies. Natural and organic skin care products, crystals, gems and jewelry plus a variety of enlightening workshops! $5.00 admission includes some workshops; other workshops require paid tickets.
www.mindbodyspiritfestival.org
Free Yoga Class, 11:30am-1pm. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Portland. We offer ongoing classes in yoga, meditation, yin, restorative as well as Yamuna Body Rolling and the Feldenkrais Method. Come check out our studio and try a
class.Free classes offered on multiple dates. FMI, visit:
maineyoga.com or call 774.9642
Wild Woman Project with Danielle Gismondi, 5-6:30pm. Honor Movement Studio, 502 Stevens Avenue, Portland. Every new moon, we have the opportunity to set an intention or wish for the moon cycle ahead. It is a seed- ing time, and more powerful than one might
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imagine. Here, we remember what it’s like to be a woman, untamed, in the company of others. Leave your masks and veils outside. Come just as you are, no questions asked. Inside, you are seen as you and supported as a woman who feels deeply and intuitively. Based on the astrology of the new moon, we explore different themes of the divine feminine within a sacred container that we create together. All who identify as women are welcome. $15-$20 sliding scale for materials. Inquire further if price is a barrier. FMI & to register, visit:
www.honormovementstudio.com
Thursday, September 13th
Smoothie Workshop: Mastering Healthy Breakfasts on the Go, 6-7pm. Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness, 29 Marginal Way, Portland. Smoothies are a great way to pack a lot of nutrition into a quick and on-the-go form. Whether your aim is to get more protein or veggies into your diet or you’re looking to pack in some functional foods, smoothies can be a great addition to your diet. Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Tammy Nonni, will cover the health benefits of various ingredients and will make different recipes for sampling. Free event. Registration required at:
coastalpharmacyandwellness.com/ resources/events
In One End and Out The Other: The What’s Of The Guts, 6 -7:30pm. OOB/Saco Adult Education, OOB High School, 40 East Emer- son Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach. Do you really know your gut? Get to know the soups-to-nuts, from tongue to bum, of your digestive tract. You’ll learn the anatomy of your digestive tract, how your gut processes the food you eat, and why those little bugs called your microbiome are so important. Class led by Stephanie Walsh. $15. FMI, visit:
www.theholistichealthapproach.com/ upcoming-events
Saturday, September 15th
2nd Annual Wellness Conference, 9am-2pm. Maine College of Health Profes- sions, 70 Middle Street in Lewiston. Join Steph- anie Walsh and other holistic practitioners to learn about yoga, reflexology, Reiki, vision boards, integrative health, EFT Tapping and more. Stephanie will be speaking at 10:00am to talk about how stress effects gut health and how gut health is key to brain health! What you eat can either support or compromise your brain and digestive activity. You’ll learn about the gut-brain connection, how stress and depression or anxiety effect your gut health, and what foods or supplements are vital for optimal gut and brain health. $10. FMI, visit:
www.mchp.edu/wellness-conference-2018
Be Well Self Care Summit, 10:30am-2pm. CloudPort, 63 Federal Street, Portland. Be Well Events and Maine Cryospa and Therapy are thrilled to bring you our first ever women’s wellness event. We will start with a centering vinyasa flow class, followed by some healthy bites and signature drink . Next we will hear a word from our expert speakers including a Q&A session. We will end the afternoon with photo booth fun, swag bags, complimentary massages by Health Resonates and mingling! Find link to register at:
https://soulbeing.com/ event/be-well-self-care-summit
Tuesday, September 18th
Autumn Herb Walk at Deering Oaks Park, 5:30-7pm. Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness, 29 Marginal Way, Portland. As the light shifts, on the week of the Equinox, we’ll visit with the plants as their energy moves back into their roots in preparation for the seasonal changes ahead. Our evening will be rich in herbal folklore, laughter, and understanding of how to incorporate our new plant friends into daily life. Walk Leader: Mischa Schuler, Community Herbalist and Founder of Wild Carrot Herbs. Meet at Coastal Wellness at 29 Marginal Way and we’ll walk to Deering Oaks Park together. The walk will be a leisurely quarter mile (ap- proximately) with stops along the way. Free event. Registration required at:
www.coastal-
pharmacyandwellness.com/resources/events
Wednesday, September 19th
Meditation and Contemplation, 6:30-9pm (6 week series beginning September 19th). Center for Balanced Living, Suite 206, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth. Join Elizabeth Jackson and delve into silence for 15 minutes and then listen to Inspirational Interviews from the 2018 Hay House World Summit. Each week we will explore a different subject presented by evo- lutionary teachers. There will be time for journ- aling and a brief discussion about what we have heard and an opportunity to incorporate some practices with support. This first series will run for 6-weeks. Cost is $60 for series. You must register in advance: Call 207.781.5100 or go to
https://schedulicity.com/scheduling/ BSH3LQ/workshops
Thursday, September 20th
Eat Your Greens and Gasoline: What You Don’t Know You’re Eating, 6-7:30pm. OOB/ Saco Adult Education, OOB High School, 40 East Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach. Ever wonder what those unpronounce- able ingredients are in your food? There are a lot of hidden toxins in our food supply. You’ll learn where those artificial foods are coming from (hint: think of your car’s gas tank), how pesticides and other toxins effect your overall health and why gut health is important in protecting you from these insults. Class led by Stephanie Walsh. $15. FMI, visit:
theholistichealthapproach.com/upcoming-events
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