*introducing our wellness practitioners and crafters*
HEATHER ALEXANDER
the founder of the Brooklyn Classical Reiki Centre * heather is a former BBC reporter who has turned her hand to specialize in a subject close to her heart, the health and well-being of the people around her * she believes the way to support people as they navigate the world of holistic healthcare is top quality, impartial information and a strong foundation of experienced practitioners * she was the creator of “alive&well in brooklyn’ health fair, a long term plan to offer great articles and host excellent events for people searching to be the best they can be * we are proud to have her healing hands at this holiday market * for more about heather: www.brooklynreiki.com
renata and her pencas
I LOVE PENCAS!
renata malamenta brazilian multimedia Designer, joyfully introduces the afro-brazilian tradition of the Penca to the international community * what is a penca you ask? * a penca, also known as a ‘penca de balangandan’, is a traditional brazilian style of jewelry which contains multiple charms (balangandans) designed to provide spiritual protection, good luck, health, and prosperity to its wearer * usually displayed on a brooch, each balangandan works both individually and in concert with the other charms placed on the penca to ward-off evil spirits and welcome blessings from higher powers * pencas are historically associated with afro-brazilian plantation workers, and many of the charms typical of antique pencas symbolize the assimilation of african symbols and traditions in brazilian culture * with its rich history and original concept intact, each of renata’s custom penca designs contains pop-icons and spiritual symbols from around the world to promote peace, prosperity, spiritual protection or sheer fun * renata will also have her one-of-a-kind devotional multimedia artwork at the market, not to be missed! * we are delighted to have this sweet and talented artist as one of our vendors * to find more about renata: www.ilovepencas.com
@ the intersection of sensuality, creativity and holistic health
MELODY KIERSZ
naked goddess, fearless stripper of inhibitions, and creativity fire-starter, founder of naked wellness * her business is to turn you on * to turn you on to life, to ignite that fire and passion that lie dormant inside your body and soul, so that you get out and do your thing in the world * my job is to strip you naked, take off all those layers of conditioning that you wear. every. single. day. * those layers that keep you safe and comfortable, but also seem like an un-scalable mountain between you and your dreams * to find more about melody: www.nakedwellness.com
chakra collection vegan soap
OFF THE MAT-grace.strength.beauty
off the mat specializes in hand crafted bath & body products with a twist of yoga * scents are artisan and hand compounded in brooklyn, new york * ‘otm’ is proud to offer products for your body, mind & sweetly scented soul that are free of harmful chemicals * made with consciousness & good intentions * raw materials are meticulously researched, formulas are ‘stove top’ made in small batches & every item is packaged by hand * the goal is to bring a little luxury & pause time to everyone, a time reflect in your heart’s desire or indulge in a deep breath * for more on ‘otm’: www.offthemat.be
shamanic healing jewelry by oh! olivia
OLIVIA OLKOWSKI
olivia olkowski is a powerful shamanic healer * she is trained in many indigenous healing modalities and is a peruvian pachakuti mesa holder (shaman) and curandera* she is also certified in ancient Mayan healing techniques which restore your body’s electromagnetic field and as a divine intervention practitioner; a spontaneous remission teaching, restoring your original ‘dna’ * olivia has a Masters in BTB Feng Shui and is a certified consultant * in addition to her healing sessions, she began created talismans for clients to wear * these “power pieces” allowed them to “keep grounded”, and helped them heal from their traumas and wounded hearts * the pure energy of her specially selected crystals and stones, support the wearer by changing their vibrational state, aiding them through their emotional and physical healing * olivia will also be holding mini shamanic, healing sessions at the market so come prepared to be ‘cleansed’ * for more on olivia: www.oholivia.com
yoga therapy
JENNIFER BENETATO
jennifer is a New York State licensed social worker, massage therapist and yoga teacher * trained in eastern and western approaches to mental and physical health, she seeks to integrate the best of all systems to provide you with a personalized experience that will help you to meet your health care needs * whether you are looking to decrease stress, recover from an injury or traumatic event, increase your body awareness, or complement your self-care regimen, she will support you in achieving your goals * jennifer offers her clients a unique blend of traditional, alternative, and complementary therapies to promote their well-being and self discovery * find more about jennifer: www.jenniferbenetato.com
natured inspired jewelry
LIO AND LINN JEWELRY AND HOME ACCESSORIES
designer masumi hayashi’s inspiration is rooted in art and beauty of nature * jewelry design is her passion, she has a natural artistic process and makes each piece unique * each collection moves easily from day to night, from one season to the next * she was born and raised in sapporo, japan * in 2001, she moved to new york and learned metal smithing from ‘tiffany’s’ jeweler * after a few years working with him, she worked for several independent jewelry designers to refine her tastes * in the summer of 2009, she launched her home accessory collection, which is combined wood with metal work * for more on masumi and the collection: www.lioandlinn.com
pinwheel tie dye scarfKatrin Reifess
KATRIN REIFEISS
for katrin, fashion is about capturing the beauty of color, romance, flirtatious fun and sexiness * wearable yet luxurious, her simple, yet elegant one-of-a-kind pieces makes one feel beautiful and special * she is committed to the things that capture her imagination and spirit such as the dye technique shibori; it fuels her desire to create playful and colorful designs with attitude for her line, katrin reifeiss * katrin follows her own inspiration instead of trends, maintaining an allegiance to great yet simple design that is effortlessly striking * from the dye process to the end product, katrin loves seeing the pieces she creates come alive * katrin will be donating 100% of the net profit from the sale of the holiday scarves to The Silk Lab Project which helps women in Siem Reap, Cambodia * the women, all coming from low income backgrounds and with low or non existing education, have been trained to become professional seamstresses, giving them the opportunity to take their future into their own hands by being employed and further trained in the Silk Lab or with their newly gained skills continue to a professional career in other businesses * we are excited to have her divine tie dye as part of our market * to find more about katrin : www.katrinreifeiss.com
tees to make your smile
MISS WIT
a whimsical, satirical, fashionable tee shirt line with a fun and funny website created by deborah goldstein a brooklyn, ny resident, who recently received her graduate degree in social work and community organizing from hunter college school of social work *for almost three years amidst her studies, she modestly combined both passions * somewhat effortlessly, the t-shirts – ranging from the sublime joke to the delicate etchings of artists – manage to flicker a pulse with fashion hounds as well as sparking internet chatter and praise * the wave of press and sales led her to develop a slew of t-shirts and hit the pavement full speed ahead * the goal? creativity, sassy humor, organic style, personalized design and keeping it real — real people are behind the work * with the help of her brother, she also developed a fun and entertaining web site where MissWit is free to roar – and the visitor is safe to roam and learn the origins and tales behind every shirt * for more on miss wit: www.misswit.net
vegan raw chocolate goodness
FINE & RAW CHOCOLATE
chocolatier daniel: after quitting his job as a financial analyst in new york, daniel went in search of finding a chocolate that was both gourmet and healthy * such a notion always had seemed like a myth to him * across the world he traveled to bring back the power, creaminess and secrets of raw chocolate * daniel worked as a raw chef in the high desert of arizona and perfected the art of chocolate back in new york * a sprinkle of adventure and creativity guided daniel through his dreams and the ancient mysteries of cacao * he brought raw chocolate to life in a notorious brooklyn loft * ‘fine & raw’ was immediately alive, enlightened and intoxicating…* for more on Daniel and his chocolate: www.finenandraw.com
Yumm! Kombucha!!
BEYOND KOMBUCHA
beyond kombucha began when three people with the same vision living in adjacent neighborhoods on the brooklyn/queens border were introduced by a mutual aquaintance in the Spring of 2010 * the shared vision that brought them together was the production of a gourmet quality kombucha fermented tea using fine asian, african and south american teas * a commitment to brewing something entirely beyond most people’s image and ideas about kombucha was the common motivation to invest time, energy, and the necessary blood, sweat and tears * the consistent satisfaction of our customers and growing distribution network is testimony to the quality and consistency of our product * for more on beyonf kombucha: www. beyondkombucha.com
botanical hand refresher
JAO
born of necessity, and totally original, jao brand products are the artful synthesis of ancient pharmacopoeia and modern science, retro package design and global cool * jao brand products are the creation of Gale and David, a daughter who got lucky enough to have an amazing chemist for a father * “w use only the very best ingredients in our totally original niche brand products. Our creativity is focused on healthy, multi-purpose products * when one product does many things we buy less, and consume less” * this unisex line will become your talisman; to keep you clean, soft, smooth, and herbally uplifted * for more on jao: www.jaoltd.com
YOGA JEWELS
yoga jewels evolve naturally from artist erwin list and wife, deborah stotzky yoga instructor & acupuncturist * using the lost wax process, erwin began to play around with the forms & shapes he saw during Deborah’s daily yoga practice…in the middle of the living room of their small Chelsea apartment * deborah quickly became aware of these graceful, fluid and strong miniature “yoga people” that kept popping up around the apartment and started to like what she saw….the mash-up was born * the first piece ever made was the dhanurasana (wheel pose) – a pure expression of an open heart * erwin and deborah hope that the pieces are not only beautiful to wear, but inspiring for practicing yoga and living life with an open heart * each piece is handmade & alive with this spirit * for more on yoga jewels: www.yogajewels.net
VIVAPURA SUPERFOODS
superfoods for life
vivapura is passionate about bringing you the highest quality superfoods available anywhere in the world market * we have searched the globe to find rare nutrient-dense foods that meet strict criteria: 1. raw food / nutrient dense food – dried or prepared in such a way at low temperatures that preserves all the enzymes, vitamins, minerals and unique healing properties * 2. organically grown food or wild harvest food – grown in harmony with the earth and preserving healthy natural ecosystems * 3. ethical food – grown, harvested & prepared including such standards as plant-sourced, fairly traded and environmentally supportive * 4. handmade food – all of our proprietary creations are handcrafted with care in small batches to ensure superior quality, human-scale livelihoods, artistic delight and infusion with love * directly to you: delicious, plant-source, raw foods that support your well-being on all levels * whether you are just beginning your journey into vital nutrition, or you are a discerning superfood aficionado, you will feel elated that you are nourishing your body with the highest conscious nutrition that invigorates your health, energy and awareness and is gentle on the earth * live pure! * for more on vivapura: www.vivapura.net
GK Designs
based in nyc , gk designs creates pieces to bring you a greater connection to your inspirations * each original piece is handcrafted by the designer, georgianna koulianos * my background in fine arts combined with different interests in healing and spiritual work led me to create my designs and themes * i want the wearer to enjoy the pieces , while also having jewelry that serves as a daily reminder of their dreams, aspirations, and intentions * may the words on each piece be your reminder and keepsake for your dreams * for more on gk designs: www.gkdesigns.com
SACRED SPACE NYC
sacred space nyc is a women’s wellness and lifestyle company dedicated to spreading love through our signature bodywork and massage IntenSession, intuitive counseling and life coaching, holistic health coaching, movement classes, empowerment and wellness workshops and events and wellness products. sacred space nyc offers a loving and supportive community space for exploration of self * sacred space nyc is “your transformational healing spot” * we inspire happiness, expand consciousness, create community, where you can be yourself, explore yourself and love yourself * christine Gutierrez is the founder and owner of sacred space nyc * she established and opened ssnyc in the Fall of 2010, with the desire to heal, empower, and inspire women through love, holistic wellness, and community * Christine’s mystical experience and healing training includes reiki training, tantra counselor, priestess path, breath work, meditation, and healing bodywork * for more on sacred space nyc: www.sacredspace.org
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