Reiki, Natural Products, Alternative Wellness Therapies and More in Grapevine

Center of Unity Body, Mind Soul Fest, Grapevine, will Celebrate Balance, Harmony, and Clarity at their inaugural Body Mind Spirit Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 4. Attendees can spend the day exploring the multifaceted world of holistic wellness through an array of exhibitors and lectures designed to enhance whole-body wellness. Light snacks are available for purchase from a food truck onsite.

They can discover natural products such as CBD, soaps, skincare, and high-vibrational crystals and experience transformative healing from a diverse range of alternative wellness and healing practitioners offering reiki, crystal healing, sound therapy, reflexology and chair massages.

A selection of readers, spiritual coaches and nutrition advocates offer wellness products and services for inspiration, clarity and emotional healing, including intuitive readings, psychic and tarot consultations, Vedic astrology, past-life explorations and messages from loved ones on the other side.

Admission is $7. Location: 1650 Hughes Rd., Grapevine. For more information, call 817-690-4208, email [email protected] or visit CenterOfUnity.org/bmsfattendee.

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