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Adeline Yoga

Address 3308 Adeline Street, Berkeley CA

Phone (510) 982-1873

Business Description Adeline Yoga is a sanctuary nestled in the heart of South Berkeley, where the power of community and the practice of Iyengar Yoga intertwine. We strive to play an active role in nurturing the well-being of our communities.

Our programs support all aspects of the yoga practice, for your body, mind, emotions and breath. We meet you wherever you are, both in-person and online. We love beginners! And folks who have done yoga for years. Our broad range of programs cater to your personal needs. Every class provides time to get grounded through a brief chant and time for reflection.

What you will find at our yoga center:

*A special Fundamentals series for new students.
*Foundations, Continuing Beginner and Intermediate classes that offer progressive learning where safety comes first.
*Pranayama classes introduce you to breathing and meditation techniques.
*Specialty yoga classes: Yoga for Healthy Aging, Easy Pace, Back Care, and Restorative.
*Workshops that explore pain management, Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, chanting and more.
*Gardens where you can sit and enjoy delicious tea with us.

Holiday Promotion Check out our promotions! Join us today for a transformative journey toward wellness and inner peace!

*2-weeks unlimited classes for $49
*Create Your Own Gift Card to be used for classes, memberships, products and more.
*5 Classes per month membership for $99
*5 Class Pack for 135

Berkeley Farmers’ Markets

Address VARIOUS LOCATIONS, Berkeley CA

Business Description The farmers’ market is not just a place for groceries: it’s a great place to find gifts! Preserves, aged balsamic vinegar, locally roasted coffee, hot sauce, fair trade chocolate, and local honey are great gifts available all year round. Over the month of December, join us at the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets for a holiday gifting series featuring weekly pop-up vendors selling even more gifts for the foodies in your lives—plus handmade jewelry, stained glass, soaps & body care, pottery, and other handmade goods.

Holiday Promotion Support the Berkeley Farmers Market this holiday gifting season!

Berkeley Flea Market

Address Ashby Bart station- 1937 Ashby Ave, Berkeley CA 94703

Phone (510) 644-0744

Business Description Visit the Berkeley Flea Market on Saturdays and Sunday from 9AM -5PM for all of your hosting and gift-giving needs. The Berkeley Flea Market supports low-income and minority owned vendors to engage in pop-up vending and scale their business.

Holiday Promotion Browse an assortment of artisan goods, drop in for a massage, and grab a few household supplies to get the house ready for all of your holiday guests.

Berkeley Humane & Thrift Shop

Address 1120 Solano Ave, Berkeley CA 94706

Phone (510) 845-7735

Business Description Are you looking for an amazing deal and want to save the lives of shelter animals? Then this is the booth for you! Berkeley Humane’s Thrift Shop is a boutique-style shopping experience featuring curated treasures including stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry and other unique items. This is the place to treat yourself or buy a special present for someone, all while doing good in our community. Now with 2 Berkeley Locations!

Holiday Promotion When it comes to gifts, think second had first. Come browse our selection of jewelry and accessories. These treasures make the perfect stocking stuffers! Your purchase saves lives and offers care to the cats and dogs waiting for their new forever home.

Between the Ears Health & Wellness Coaching

Business Description Coach Darren, aka Sunny-D, helps you win the battle against fad diet culture, excess body fat, muscle weakness, bone loss, mood swings, inflammation, pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, heartburn, indigestion, salt/sugar cravings, dizziness, or just feeling stuck or hopeless. We spend the most on healthcare in the US yet our outcomes are the worst. Our food supply is full of overly processed items. The pandemic has left a lot of people emotionally exhausted. We’ll co-create a lifestyle program, so you’ll finally feel better now! Most importantly after going through my Transform and Thrive program you’ll be confident that robust health and energy will be available during retirement.

Holiday Promotion $69 -Jump Start January Special from Between The Ears Coaching: A private, in-home wellness & fitness alternative to gyms in the Berkeley area

*A ninety-minute personalized fitness and well-being assessment
*A personalized 7-day meal evaluation where I’ll analyze your current eating habits and provide feedback on how to improve your nutrition program to meet your goals

Downtown Streets Team

Address 2420 Channing Way; Room G207, Berkeley CA 94704

Phone (510) 912-3970

Business Description Downtown Streets Team builds Teams that restore dignity, inspire hope, and provide a pathway to recover from homelessness.

Team Members are unhoused neighbors or folks at risk of experiencing homelessness.They receive access to case management, system navigation, and employment placement services from trained DST Case Managers and Employment Specialists.Teams engage in community beautification and clean-up projects that help challenge common negative perceptions of homelessness.

Holiday Promotion Your donations support our mission of ending homelessness through the dignity of work and the power of community. Choose from 1 of 3 donation packages or just give what you can.

Holiday Dinner: $10
- buy a warm meal for someone this holiday season

Warm Bundle: $50
- hat; scarf; socks; rain jacket; blanket; handwarmers

Welcome Home Bundle: $100
- bedding; air mattress; pillow; pot and pan

Ecology Center Store

Address 2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley CA 94702

Phone (510) 548-3402

Business Description The Ecology Center Store provides products that encourage environmentally and socially responsible lifestyle practices and sustainable gift giving. We stock books, housewares, green gifts, organic gardening supplies, toys, games, recycled paper products and glassware, organic fibers, and much more. We have carefully considered the quality, sustainability, and origins of the products we carry in our store. When you shop locally, you support the local economy that enriches our local communities. We’re here to affirm that you can shop and honor sustainability at the same time.

Holiday Promotion This holiday season, you can do your holiday gift shopping without contributing to the massive consumption of wasteful products sold in big box stores. We have carefully vetted the quality, sustainability, and origins of the products we carry in our store, and when you shop locally, you support the economy that enriches our local communities. You can celebrate the holidays and honor sustainability at the same time!

November 29th - December 8th is our GreenGiving Sale. Come in and shop with the code GREENGIVING and get 15% off your purchase!

Ecology Center Members can enjoy 20% off their purchase! Not a member yet? You can sign up for a membership at the time of purchase to get the discount!

Goby Design

Business Description Goby Design’s handcrafted leather notebook jacket patinas beautifully while protecting your favorite notebook from everyday wear and tear. A minimalist single layer of sturdy leather creates a uniform flat surface for writing ease. When you fill up a notebook, simply slip the notebook out of the jacket and replace it with a new one.

Love and Live Wellness

Address ONLINE, Berkeley CA 94703

Business Description Kerstin Phillips, Founder & CEO of Love and Live Wellness, is The Boundaries Coach. She teaches women and nonbinary folks with ADHD how to set boundaries, carve out me-time, and conquer all the things that make it difficult to adult.

Holiday Promotion Private Coaching for Women with ADHD
Adulting is hard, especially when you have ADHD. Your brain functions differently and that’s 100% OK! In Private Coaching, you’ll work one-on-one with Kerstin to get clear on who you are, what you want, and how to work with your superpower that is ADHD.

Polymer Garden

Business Description Polymer clay jewelry and buttons, Face masks, Leg warmers, Bags, all hand made by me :0)

Holiday Promotion My work is priced for holiday gift giving with a range of $20-$35-$45.

Sara Sunstein Integrative Bodywork

Address 2315 Prince St, Berkeley CA 94705

Phone (510) 526-5414

Business Description Your body knows how to heal itself–or you wouldn’t be reading this right now! At times, however, your body needs guidance from another to activate your innate self-healing, ease, resilience, and well-being. With over 30 years experience, I can be that guide to help you release stress and pain, increase range of motion, free up impact injuries, and heal women’s concerns. My work involves gentle movement, subtle touch, somatic awareness, and visualization–and tends to be quickly effective. All clothes-on. “It’s magic!” is a frequent comment in my office.

Holiday Promotion $25 discount on your first session when you mention you found me in the Berkeley Chamber Gift Guide.

Seven: Thirty Skincare

Address 2037 Fourth Street, Berkeley CA 94703

Phone (510) 665-5544

Business Description Forget lifestyle, we’re about life. And we’ve seen plenty.

Frustration, anxiety, and even depression—sometimes, they’re due to skin issues. Oakland-born, Berkeley-bred, licensed estheticians, we bred our credibility in a caring clinic, not a focus group or vanity project. Now, with nearly 20 years, our flight miles are counted in smiles. We’re everyday people who know how to love your skin, every day. If you’re in the area, book an appointment!

Holiday Promotion Totes w/products will be available for purchase. They make great gifts! Products will also be available a la carte.

Sway

Phone (650) 713-2974

Business Description Whether you’re planning a corporate holiday party, an unforgettable New Year’s bash, or a cozy family gathering, Sway will make your vision come to life with seamless coordination and creative flair.

Let Sway handle the details so you can enjoy the moments that matter. Cheers to stress-free celebrations!

Holiday Promotion Looking for the perfect way to celebrate this holiday season? Sway is offering $100 off our premium event services to all attendees of the Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair!

Visit Berkeley

Address 2030 Addison St. Suite 102, Berkeley CA 94704

Business Description Give the Gift of a Berkeley Bucks eGift Card this Holiday Season, and beyond! With over 100 Berkeley Based merchants accepting the Gift Card, Berkeley Bucks is the easiest way to keep cash in the community.