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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 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.

Holiday Promotion This year, your holiday shopping can save lives! Berkeley Humane’s newly opened thrift shop features a carefully curated collection of vintage clothing, home décor, framed artwork, jewelry, and more. You never know what treasures you will find, and 100% of proceeds benefit shelter animals through our Hope Medical Fund!

Or you can skip the physical gift and honor your loved one with a donation to Berkeley Humane!

Berkeley Symphony

Address 1942 University Ave. Suite 104, Berkeley CA 94704

Phone (510) 841-2800

Business Description Recognized nationally for its innovative programming, Berkeley Symphony has established a reputation for presenting major new works for orchestra alongside fresh interpretations of classic repertoire. Our milestone 50th year marked a return to joy— now, as we embark on our next chapter, we invite you to experience orchestra music in a variety of genres for the 23/24 Season: Find Your Frequency. 

The season features 8 extraordinary concerts—three concerts in the Symphonic Series and five in the Chamber Series.

Holiday Promotion Give the gift of music from the Berkeley Symphony! Get that music lover in your family a personalized concert experience by selecting either a Pick 3 or Pick 4 Package from our entire season, and enjoy savings of up to 25% off standard ticket prices. You can also conveniently purchase single tickets around the clock at berkeleysymphony.org or contact us by phone at (510) 841-2800 on weekdays, available from 10 AM to 4 PM.

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 Jump Start January Special $499

*4 (1Hr) In-Home Personal Training Sessions
*2 (30min) Virtual Health Coaching Sessions
*Well-Being Assessment

Travel Area: Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Albany, Kensington

Cazadero Music Camp

Address PO Box 7908, Berkeley CA 94707

Phone (510) 527-7500 x10

Business Description For more than 65 years, Cazadero has offered a dynamic overnight music camp that strikes a thoughtful balance between in-depth music education and carefree summer camp fun. We provide a nurturing, inspirational environment for young musicians ages 9-18. Caz is located in Sonoma County where young musicians learn together under a canopy of spectacular redwood trees. We offer bus transportation to camp from Berkeley. Campers attend for one or two-week sessions, based on grade level and musical experience.

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.

Farm Fresh to You

Address ONLINE, Berkeley CA

Phone 1.800.796.6009

Business Description Custom no commitment beyond organic farm delivery of 31+ years supporting ecological sustainable farming and natural grocery artisans.

Holiday Promotion Get a discount and free extra 6 add-ons at the table.

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 people how to journal and helps women with ADHD set boundaries, carve out me-time, and conquer all the things that make it difficult to adult.

Holiday Promotion Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair Exclusive: The Boundaries Bundle
Packed with everything you need to create trust in yourself, cultivate your intuition, and nurture your inner voices (the ones that support you) while moving past your inner critic.
Holiday Gift Fair Price: $97 (Value $200)

Boundaries & Balance: Setting Non-Negotiables
Save 50% and join the Beta group of Boundaries & Balance (we start December 2nd!)
Boundaries & Balance: Setting Non-Negotiables is a six-week program for women with ADHD that are fed up with putting everyone else’s needs first and feeling like a failure at adulting.
When you join Boundaries & Balance’s you’ll learn how to say yes to yourself, say no to others, and reclaim yourself and your time.
Join Boundaries & Balance before December 2nd and save 50%

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.

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.

Three Stone Hearth

Address 1581 University Ave., Berkeley CA 94703

Phone (510) 981-1334

Business Description Three Stone Hearth Kitchen in Berkeley produces nutrient-dense readymade, foods inspired by traditional cultures around the world. We specialize in locally sourced, organic, seasonal, slow-cooked foods that maximize digestibility and nutrient availability.

Holiday Promotion Give the gift of nourishment with a Three Stone Hearth gift card! Our foods build the immune system, and support resilence from slow-cooked bone broths, soups and stews, pate and plant-based side dishes to fermented beverages like kombucha and kefir, fermented vegetables like sauerkrauts and kimchi, and healthy, whole food snacks and desserts.

We also offer hundreds of items from food producers who share our vision, from Claravale farms raw milk and Sierra Nevada grassfed raw cheeses to Eduardo Morell’s naturally leavened sourdough breads, a selection of gluten-free Breads and Cult Crackers, Golen Gate Neighborhood Honey, Yume Boshe plums and vinegar, and Coracao chocolates.

And since the skin is our largest organ, we have curated a selection of body care products made with minimally processed, food-grade ingredients, created by Luminance, Dr. Alkaitis, By Nieves and Summer Solace.

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. With the current BOGO Offer, purchase a $100 or more Gift Card and receive a Bonus $25 Gift Card!