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Awakening Into the Sun Festival in March

The 8th annual Awakening Into the Sun Festival is due to be held March 7 and 8, at North Straub Park, in downtown St. Petersburg. The outdoor wellness festival offers the opportunity to relax, do yoga, listen to original music and transform minds while appealing to all of the senses. Gates open at 9 a.m., with free yoga classes offered by the Body Electric Yoga Company. Indulge in a combination of leisure, wellness activities, conscious connecting, vendors and sun amidst the park’s waterside setting.

On March 6, you’re invited to float on a healing cloud of sound as author of How to Heal with the Singing Bowls, Suren Shrestha and the Atma Buti teaching team guide you on a journey. Experience a sound healing meditation like no other as the vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, bells and more align your energy and create a balanced state of peace and harmony. Sponsored by Awakening Into the Sun and hosted at Hotel Indigo, 234 3rd Avenue North, Downtown St. Pete. Tickets: $33.

Additionally, a fundraiser is happening on January 11, benefitting Awakening Into the Sun. Check out “IN(SiGHT): 2020” on FB. Join the Awakening Wellness team for the best year yet at their new center in the Grand Central District of Downtown St. Petersburg. For more information regarding events and workshops, visit Awakening Wellness..

Festival is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg. All ages welcome. For details, visit AwakeningIntoTheSun.org.




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