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NOTE TO OUR READERS: All events were accurate at press time; we suggest confirming these details with the hosts before attending. Please check NaturalTucson.com to enter your events or find others. Thank you for your understanding and stay well. SATURDAY, MARCH 5

Drinking Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not

– 9:45-11:30am. Learn about the health benefits of Kangen special ionized drinking water (electrically charged): alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. Please RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic Medicine, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-795-1300. TheHealthyCouple.com.

Puppet Show Issun Boshi: “Little One-Inch”

– 2-3pm and 3:30-4:30pm. Staged by The Red Herring Puppets this centuries-old Japanese coming-of-age story comes to life. Advance online purchase required. $25/adults; $15/children 5 to 15. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. TicketTailor.com/ Events/YumeJapaneseGardens/633765. SATURDAY, MARCH 12

Workshop with Jamal Rahman, Interfaith

Sufi Leader – 9am-3pm. The spiritual fragrance of Islam: insights and practices to overcome polarization and heal the suffering of mother earth. $40-$60/sliding fee donation. St Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. Tacheria.org.

Eckankar Booth at the Tucson Festival of

Books – 9:30am-5:30pm. Come see us in booth #142. Stop by and share your spiritual experiences. No charge. Tucson Festival of Books, University of Arizona campus. 520-621-0302. TucsonFestivalOfBooks.org.

Path to Emotional Healing Program Orienta-

tion – 10-11am. The therapeutic benefits of this six-week program are documented and for many who participate, they are transformative. $175. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. YumeGardens.org. Experience the Sound of Soul – 4-5pm. You’re invited to experience the power and wonder of HU for yourself. We’ll also engage in spiritual conversation, and enjoy community. Meet others who share a desire to explore their connection with Divine Spirit. Email rvoec@eckankararizona.org for Zoom link. Free. eckankararizona.org. SUNDAY, MARCH 13

Eckankar Booth at the Tucson Festival of

Books – 9:30am-5:30pm. Come see us in booth #142. Stop by and share your spiritual experiences. No charge. Tucson Festival of Books, Campbell St, Tucson. 520-621-0302. tucsonfestivalofbooks.org. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

Lecture: How the Warburg Way Helps with

Cancer – 3-4:30pm. Speaker: Linda MeadeTollin, Ph.D., co-inventor of the Warburg Way discusses what the Warburg way is, what it does, the benefits, types of tumors treated, success stories. No charge. Natural Health and Wellness Club, 14055 N Del Webb Blvd. THURSDAY, MARCH 17

Music of Dreams: An Evening of Japanese Flute

– 6-8pm. 3/17-3/19. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson will host a very special art and music event, under the glowing light of a full moon. Advanced ticket reservation is required. This is a limited admission event. Admission: $25; $15/children, ages 3-15. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. TicketTailor.com/ Events/YumeJapaneseGardens/645549. SATURDAY, MARCH 19

Udall Park Group Health Walk – 12am. Led by H. Carol Sanders-Shochat, Chiropractor. Meet at Udall Park on the Ramada closest to Tanque Verde near the front parking lot of the recreation center. Walk several laps around the park followed by trip to Frost for gelato. Register: 520-299-0100. No charge. Udall Park, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Purifying Negative Karma – 1-4pm. Visualize the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas and practice purification in their presence. Through the power of their blessings and prayers, we can swiftly purify even the heaviest negative actions simply by faithfully reciting their names. Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org. ECK Wisdom on Solving Problems – 2-3pm. People of all faiths are welcome to join this online spiritual discussion. You don’t need the book to participate—you’re always welcome. Book is available online at EckBooks.org. For the Zoom link/ dial-in info and to RSVP, contact: Kristi, Rvobdc@ Eckankar.org. No charge. EckankarArizona.org. SUNDAY, MARCH 20

Spring Equinox – New Beginnings Workshop

– 10am-2pm. This interactive workshop will help you take advantage of this magical time to re-connect with your original inspiration and motivation, and to envision what you truly want in your life. $40. $50/at the door. L-Spa, 7620 N Hartman Ln, Ste 184, Marana. 520-261-5194. MetamorphosisNow.com.

Music is Medicine Workshop and Concert with

Poranguí – Workshop: 6-7pm. Concert (Outdoor Show): 7:30-9:30pm. All ages welcome. $25/ advance. $30/door. Children are free. $10/Teens. All ages welcome. Advance Tickets: Flamchen. com/event/porangui-in-concert/. MSA Annex, 267 South Avenida del Convento.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Path to Emotional Healing Program Orienta-

tion – 10-11am. The therapeutic benefits of this six-week program are documented and for many who participate, they are transformative. $175. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. YumeGardens.org. Earth Gong Bath – 3-4:30pm. This is a sound experience unlike any other. It’s an opportunity to release, relax, renew, and/or rediscover yourself. You’re welcome to lay, sit, meditate, pray, journey, do yoga or dance—whatever feels right to you. $25/in-person. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org. Experience the Sound of Soul – 4-5pm. You’re invited to experience the power and wonder of HU for yourself. We’ll also engage in spiritual conversation, and enjoy community. Meet others who share a desire to explore their connection with Divine Spirit. Email Rvoec@EckankarArizona.org for Zoom link. No charge. EckankarArizona.org.

Samurai Night at Yume Japanese Gardens

Of Tucson – 6-9pm. Interactive samurai show performed by Burai Productions, a Japanese Entertainment Group, and learn about Japanese cultural traditions while getting firsthand experience. Admission: $25; $15/children 3-15. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. TicketTailor.com/Events/ YumeJapaneseGardens/650639#. SATURDAY, APRIL 2

HerScan Breast Ultrasound Breast Cancer

Ultrasound Screenings – Schedule your ultrasound at Transformational Medicine. Register now at HerScan.com. No Prescription Required, takes 15-20 minutes. Fast results sent to you. $265 ($1100 Value). Transformational Medicine, 2028 East Prince Rd. 520-209-1755. HerScan.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Rites of Spring – 6:15-8:30pm. 4/7-4/9. Funhouse Movement Theater performs this contemporary, avant-garde performance art, Butoh is a seamless blend of dance, theater, improvisation, and traditional Japanese performing arts. Advanced tickets required. $35; $25/members; $10/children 3-15. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. TicketTailor.com/ Events/YumeJapaneseGardens/650650#. FRIDAY, APRIL 8

The Symphony of Serenity: Mystical Music

Meditation Journey with Kennedy OneSelf – 7-9pm. A profoundly potent symphonic orchestration of acoustic vibration that guides the listener to the inner stillness where lasting peace resides. $30. Solar Culture Gallery, 31 East Toole Ave. 520-884-0874. SoulMedicineVibrations.com.

Path to Emotional Healing Program Orientation – 10-11am. The therapeutic benefits of this six-week program are documented and for many who participate, they are transformative. $175. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. YumeGardens.org.

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THE MYSTICAL HEALING EXPERIENCE April 23-24

Optional Workshop April 25 Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God; Shaman Durek, sixth generation African Shaman; Christy Whitman; Rob Wergin;; Ken Stone; and Dr. Hemal Patel. Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E. River Rd. Call 443-602-6941, email JoshuaDanHorner@yahoo.com or visit MysticalHealingExperience.com.

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Self-Care Wellness Guide – 9am. With Maxwell Starkhouse. Therapeutic yoga, self myofascial release, breathwork, meditation, energy healing, aquatic movement, personal training, assisted stretching. Mstarkhouse@gmail.com or call 808209-2064 for free 15-minute consultation. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, Tucson. 520-990-1857. SantaRitaSprings.com. Peaceful Floating – 9am-5pm. Wednesday through Saturday. Float your cares away in our indoor saltwater pool, 2 or 3 family members or roommates may swim or float. Safely sanitized. Lifeguard if needed. $35/90-minutes. 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. By appointment. Text 520-990-1857 or email SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com. Aquatic Massage – 10am-7pm. Offering Watsu aquatic massage in our private indoor pool of 96 degree saltwater. Includes shiatsu, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Cranial-Sacral and integrative massage methods. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Call or text for information or to schedule a time. $120/90-minutes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-990-1857. SantaRitaSprings.com. Exhibition: Photograms: Kate Breakey – 12pm. Photograms, or ‘photogenic drawings’, are the earliest form of photography, a process invented by Henry Fox Talbot. Free with regular gardens admission. $15/adults; $10/seniors (65+); $10/students & military (w/ID); $6/children 3-15; Under 2 free. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. YumeGardens.org. Ikebana Festival – 12pm. Through 3/6. Festival will announce the arrival of Spring at Yume Japanese Gardens with a wide array of colorful floral arrangements displayed in original vases throughout the gardens. $15/adults; $10/seniors (65+); $10/ students & military (w/ID); $6/children 3-15; Under 2 free. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. YumeGardens.org. sunday

Tucson Metaphysics Fair – 9am-4pm. First & third Sunday. Mediums, numerologists, astrologers, tarot, animal psychic, runes and card readers and other healers, as well as vendors with a collection of jewelry, candles, essential oils and metaphysical supplies. Prices Vary. Spark Project Collective, 4349 E Broadway Blvd. 520-5798930. TucsonMetaphysicsFair.com.

Worship Service: Casas Adobes Congregational

Church – 9:30am. In person and live streamed. Faithcentered, music-loving Christian congregation with a variety of worship and spiritual enrichment opportunities. No charge. Info@CAUCC.org. CAUCC.org/ Welcome/Natural.

Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation

Group – Silent Meditation: 9-10am, Reading Service: 10-11am. Learn and practice the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free literature and lending library. No charge. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince #130-40. 520-792-6544. TucsonAZ.SRF@gmail. com. TucsonMeditationGroup.org. New Mind, New World – 10-11:15am. Purpose of these classes and meditations is to train to make our mind calm and peaceful. $10. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

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Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:30am. Join the sea of happy faces through zoom technology from the comfort of your living room. Celebrate community, music, life and self-motivated expansion and growth. Happier life, better health and more abundant living. Welcome. By donation. TucsonCSL.org.

Noon Prayers for Race Unity, Social Justice and

Healing – 12-1pm. A time set aside for our community to pray for the betterment of current social issues as they relate to race and racism.No charge. For Zoom meeting link email: Bahais4raceunity@gmail.com. The Bigger Picture – 3-4pm. Discuss whatever problem you find challenging, with me and others. For 60 years, I've used science, the arts, popular culture, and history. I've learned to see the really big picture. It helped me conquer cancer and a developmental delay, and many other things. No charge. Online for now. Call for login info: 520-370-3826. Sunday Feast and Bhakti Program – 5:30pm. 7pm ten-course feast. Govinda’s Hare Krishna temple and vegetarian restaurant hosts a wonderful program. We observe social distancing and pay close attention to CDC guidelines. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 East Blacklidge. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.

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Spirituality Program from Higher Heart

Healing – 9am. First Monday. 8-weeks. I help newly sparked empaths to ditch confusion for clarity and start their spiritual journey, understand their soul path, and make sense of their gifts. See our website for pricing and information. HigherHearthHealing.co/healing-program-tucson. Online Gentle Hatha Yoga – Zoom: 9-10am. With Trish. Strong practice to help build bone density and muscle strength. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Midtown Senior Yoga at Unity of Tucson – With Trish. 11:15am. Monday & Wednesday. In-person yoga class. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Vaccinations required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

Learn the Visioning Technique (new course)

– 5-6:30pm. Visioning is a tool to learn to contemplate a new reality beyond your current reality. It was popularized by Dr Michael Bernard Beckwith. He used it in the creation of Agape International. Learn to use this technique to expand your awareness of your own potential. $180. TucsonCSL.org. . tuesday

Midtown Senior Yoga at Church of the Painted

Hills – 9am. With Trish. Tuesday & Thursday. In-person yoga class. $10. Church of the Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd. Vaccinations required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com Modern Buddhism – 6:30-8:45pm. Instructions on heartfelt meditations taught by Buddha that awaken our loving kindness, compassion and wisdom, and enable us to reach our full spiritual potential. $10. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org. Online Yin Yoga – Zoom: 9-10am. With Trish. This type of yoga is important for joint health. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Midtown Senior Yoga at Unity of Tucson – With Trish. 11:15am. Monday & Wednesday. In-person yoga class. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Vaccinations required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us in a 96 degree private indoor salt water pool for a safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance, & joint mobility. Perfect for CST, Arthritis, Lupus, MD, MS, & Fibromyalgia relief. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Register with Rebecca: 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com. thursday

Midtown Senior Yoga at Church of the Painted

Hills – 9am. With Trish. Tuesday & Thursday. Inperson yoga class. $10. Church of the Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd. Vaccinations required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Online Gentle Yoga – 10-11:15am. A slow-paced class with emphasis on breathing, relaxation and gentle stretching. Beginners welcome. Monthly passes and gift certificates available. $12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org. Online Yoga for Strong Bones – Zoom: 11am. With Trish. strong practice to help build bone density and muscle strength. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Meditatíon en Español – 12:30-1:30pm. Tomar 30 minutos en el medio del día para conectarse con su corazón, cultivar la paz interior, la felicidad y clarificar su intención para el día. Todos son bienvenidos para atender estas meditaciones guiadas. Con Andrew Norales. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation

Group – 6-8pm. Join us to learn and practice the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free literature and lending library. No charge. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince #130-40. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.org. Your Seven Energy Centers – 7-8:15pm. Become more aware of your innate energy through your chakras. Held via Zoom: 4946248600, passcode 787878 or phone 253-215-8782. No charge. Info@ SummitLighthousePhoenix.org. SummitLighthouse Phoenix.org. friday

Online Low Slow Hatha Yoga – 9-10am. With Trish gentle, doable, slow, stretch staying close to the ground. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Don Zavis Sales Training – 9-10:30am. With Don Zavis. Weekly sales training session. Also archived via Vimeo in case you miss it. No charge. In person at 11177 North Oracle, Oro Valley, (in Encantada Auditorium). 520-903-4654. DonZavis@comcast.net. Gentle Yoga – 10-11:15am. A slow-paced class with emphasis on breathing, relaxation and gentle stretching. Beginners welcome. Classes are offered in-studio and online. Monthly passes and gift certificates available. $12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima, Tucson. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org. Yin and Myofascial Release – 5:30-6:45pm. Nine-week yoga series. With Bea Aldridge. Quiet and meditative practice targeting deep connective tissue and fascia to release stiffness, free up joints and release tension. Register for series or individual sessions.$12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org. saturday

Bird Walk – 8:30am. Second Saturday. Come explore birding hotspots in habitats from the courtyard garden to the Santa Cruz River. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Beginners welcome. Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori. 520-377-5060. nps.gov/Tuma/PlanYourVisit/GuidedTours.htm. Simply Meditate – 10-10:30am. In just 30 minutes our whole day can change. These guided meditations are designed to lead to inner peace and mental clarity and to increase our love and compassion for others. $5. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org. Ai Chi with Connie Seddon – 10-11:15am. 4-students safely distanced. Aquatic meditation is practiced in slow, graceful movements, using mindfulness with breath while standing in a 96 degree warm indoor pool. $200 8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-245-6616 or ConnieSeddon@ gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com. Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us in a 96 degree private indoor salt water pool for a safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance, & joint mobility. Perfect for CST, Arthritis, Lupus, MD, MS, & Fibromyalgia relief. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Register with Rebecca: 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com. Hydro-Pilates Classes – 2-3pm. $25 per class (includes rental of Hydro-Pilates bands). Soulistic Healing Center, 20 Calle Iglesia, Tubac. 520-3983970. SoulisticHealingCsenter.org. Foothills Happy Hour Market – 3-7pm. Foothills community market with over 60 merchandise and food vendor booths. Kids’ Activity area at Discovery Toys. Live music and Signature Market Happy Hour Mocktails poured by Draft Horse Events. No charge. Foothills Mall, 7401 N LaCholla Blvd. 520-360-0385. FoothillsHappyHourMarket.com. Experience The Sound of Soul – 6-7pm. Fourth Saturday. Join other like-minded people in singing HU, an ancient, universal name of God. Following this 10-20-minute HU song is a short time of quiet contemplation and reflection. Discussion fills the remaining 40-minutes. No charge. Crvalluzzo@ gmail.com. EckankarArizona.org.