Natural Awakenings – Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess NY Edition, April 2024

Eco-Living

As we approach Earth Day, reflection and action are top of mind, and each of us has a role to play in our journey to celebrate and nurture the planet. Along with the beautiful unfolding of spring, we’re all emerging from our homes and becoming a part of this new age of conscious-living. Whether it’s through sustainable daily living practices, mindful travel or supporting eco-friendly initiatives, our collective efforts can make a profound difference in the world.

What is your favorite thing to do in the spring to get outside?

Locally, our family loves to visit farmers markets, meditate together, take walks near the river and work out in the garden. We also truly enjoy traveling and visiting new places. One of our family goals is to make it to every national park in the United States together. There are so many opportunities to learn from travel and also make it meaningful. Where are you off to next?

This issue of Natural Awakenings is meant to help you plan your future travels with intention and purpose. Our feature story considers the various aspects of traveling in a sustainable way including environmental impacts, cultural respect and economic support for local communities. As travelers, we have the opportunity to explore the beauty of our world while also taking steps to protect it. Is this something you’ve considered when making travel plans? We can all be a part of responsible tourism by respecting the three pillars of sustainable tourism: environment, economy and equity.

When planning your next trip, consider opting for slower travel, supporting local economies, and choosing destinations that are not overwhelmed by over-tourism. Pack with purpose by choosing eco-friendly products and minimizing waste whenever and wherever possible.

Fortunately, being heedful of our environmental impact doesn’t mean sacrificing on adventure. It simply means we’re making conscious choices that benefit both the Earth and the communities we visit. It’s important to remember that our footprint extends beyond the environment to the socio-cultural fabric of the destinations we visit. By respecting local traditions, engaging with locals respectfully and supporting locally owned businesses, we can contribute positively to the communities we encounter.

Closer to home, we can make small changes in our daily lives to reduce our ecological footprint, too. This issue has many more tips and insights to share on a plethora of healthy and inspiring topics. Whether you’re off to your next excursion or happily relaxing at home in your favorite chair, we hope you keep what you learn in this issue in mind so we all enjoy a greener, more sustainable future.

Happy Trails!

Erica Mills

Experience Profound Tranquility and Inner Harmony

Luna Power Yoga, in Brewster, New York, will host Tara Magalski, founder of Divine Lifestyles, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., April 7, for a free community event: Serenity Flow: Mindful Movement, Meditation, Music and Mantra Fusion.

This transformative workshop combines the power of breath, movement, meditation, kundalini kriyas and the resonance of mantra to create a pathway to inner harmony. Through a blend of these ancient practices, participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional healing, fostering a sense of serenity and balance.

“Unwind your mind, soothe your soul and immerse yourself in a blissful atmosphere of relaxation and simple mindfulness practices,” says Magalski, a certified holistic health counselor, Kundalini Khalsa Way Prenatal Yoga Teacher, breathwork facilitator, sound alchemist, speaker and host of the Divine Lifestyles podcast.

Luna Power Yoga strives to create a serene and focused environment and their classes maintain a cozy setting, allowing for a more personal and meaningful experience, with a maximum capacity of 14 participants. Preregistration is recommended and Owner Cate Bartilucci suggests that everyone arrive five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for check-in.

Location: Luna Power Yoga, 175 East Main St., Brewster. For more information or to register, visit LunaPowerYoga.com.

Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center Now Open

New to the Hudson Valley is the Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center—a haven of peace and rejuvenation—where ancient healing is combined with modern relaxation techniques designed to nurture body, mind and spirit. Located at 51 Springside Avenue, in Poughkeepsie, the center offers reiki, yoga, meditation, breathwork, crystal therapy, sound therapy, mediumship guidance and more, as well as events and wellness packages. They also have a salt cave, sauna room, oxygen bar and foot spa room.

“We are here to help the community through the adversities life brings and support our neighborhood with authentic connection and wellness practices for adults and for children,” says Iris-Renee Douglas, owner and chief practitioner. “Our intention is to bring healing through various energetic modalities and by inviting different practitioners that practice mind, spirit and body connections to hold events and/or services,” she adds.

Additional offerings include providing space for birthday parties, a variety of workshops, open mic events, card readings, karaoke and more.

The center is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays from noon to 7 p.m.; Thursdays for special services from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call 845-849-0838, email HudsonValleyhhc@ gmail.com or visit HudsonValleyhhc.com.

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Balance the Root Chakra and Get Grounded

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Universal Healing Arts Connection—a wellness center for mind, body and soul in Cortlandt Manor—is hosting Get Grounded!—a workshop on the first chakra— from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., April 12. Participants of this fun and educational event, facilitated by Shima Chayvet, center founder, and Lisa Cito, master reiki healer and teacher, will learn ways to sustain balance and more.

The seven chakras are the primary energy centers of the body. They distribute the five pranas throughout the body and maintain a harmonious balance that preserves and restores overall health. The first chakra in the group, located at the base of the spine, is the muladhara chakra, also known as the root chakra.

Its location signifies its role as a link between the physical world and our internal energetic system. When this energy center is balanced, one feels grounded, stable, confident and strong in the world. Conversely, a blocked or imbalanced root chakra can lead to feelings of insecurity, anxiety, stress and a loss of personal bearings. Understanding the first chakra is key to balancing the energy system and achieving physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Cost: $35. Location: Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. For more information, call 914-737-4325. To register, visit UniversalHealingArts.com.

Blue Rock School Open House

The Blue Rock School, in Rockland County, will conduct an information session and tour of their beautiful five-acre wooded campus for families interested in kindergarten through eighth grade from 10 a.m. to noon, April 13. This will be a time to meet faculty and learn more about the West Nyack-based private school’s educational approach, which is based on hands-on experiences and real-world problem solving.

The diverse and inclusive school has been fostering confident critical thinkers for more than 30 years. In small dynamic class settings, Blue Rock School’s challenging academic curriculum is infused with the arts, nature and play from kindergarten through eighth grade. By nurturing children’s love of learning, developing their interpersonal skills and encouraging deep thinking, the school prepares them for a changing world.

There is no fee to attend this Open House event. Location: Blue Rock School, 110 Demarest Mill Rd., West. Nyack. For more information, call 845-535-3353, email Admissions@BlueRockSchool.org or visit BlueRockSchool.org. See ad, page 10.

Popular Awaken Wellness Fair Returns to Tarrytown

The Awaken Wellness Fair—the big body-mind-spirit-wellness expo featuring cutting-edge holistic health information through expert speakers, unique vendors, intuitive readers and gifted healers—will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 14, at the Westchester Marriott, in Tarrytown.

“For over 20 years, the Awaken Fair has been committed to inspiring individuals to enrich their lives on all levels,” says founder and CEO Paula Caracappa. “The expansion of awareness surrounding the body-mind connection is reflected in the Awaken Fair exhibitor team at every event. Whether the growth is focused on physical awareness and improvement or spiritual seeking, the Awaken Fair presents this opportunity to guests. Our goal is to enable wellness-seekers to learn the latest information to develop into their very best selves.”

Sessions with readers or healers are available all day at a nominal cost. Prebooked sessions at AwakenFair.fullslate.com allow a choice of times and come with a discount of $5 or $10 depending on the length of the booking.

Cost: $20 admission online, $30 VIP (includes meditation and group healing), $25 at the door. Bring a friend for free with the ad in this edition of Natural Awakenings magazine. Location: Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown. For more information, call 914-422-1784, email Info@AwakenFair.com or visit AwakenFair.com. See ad, page 7.

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Open House at Health-Balanced Fitness Studio

Health-Balanced Fitness—a boutique-style studio, in Mahopac, New York, offer-

ing personal training and intimately size private classes—will open their doors from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 18, to meet new people and socialize with current clients, share some healthy snacks and talk about health and fitness at their free, annual Open House event.

“Everybody is welcome to come and tour our studio and check out our wonderful, relaxing view of Lake Mahopac and find out more about our staff, programs and services,” says Agi Kadar, owner, certified trainer and nutrition practitioner. “We will introduce our classes and training programs, talk about fitness, healthy eating, fall-prevention tactics and answer questions about health and fitness.”

This will also be an opportunity for attendees to meet the trainers, class instructors and current clients; participate in free raffles to win fitness equipment and free classes; sample healthy snacks with recipes provided to take home; and make an appointment for a free fitness assessment and consultation with Kadar.

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The studio’s tagline is “fitness for active aging” and their goal “is to motivate people to practice healthy habits to live longer, stronger, younger and preserve their independence,” notes Kadar.

Location: Health-Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 S. Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. For more information, call 845-216-6810, email Agi@ HealthBalanced.com or visit HealthBalanced.com.

Special Quantum Healing Anti-Aging Package

Quantum Healing & Wellness, in Bedford Hills—a full-service holistic healing and wellness center that employs advanced healing technologies and techniques—is offering a package that includes an array of anti-aging services and products at a significant discount.

“We are redefining the anti-aging landscape with our suite of advanced technologies designed to rejuvenate the body and skin,” says owner Dr. Michelle Adams. “These innovative treatments offer a holistic approach to wellness, combining the power of natural elements with cutting-edge science to combat the signs of aging and enhance skin health.”

The package includes the following: Energy Enhancement System: A Cellular Revolution; Energetic Facelift: Revitalize Your Appearance; Infrared Sauna with Red Light Therapy: The Skin’s Fountain

of Youth; Gold Masks: Elevating Melatonin and HGH Levels; Bioscalar Enhanced Anti-Aging Oil Blend: Nature’s Elixir for Youthful Skin; Avacen: The Microcirculation Marvel; Salt Room: The Natural Healer; and Experience the Quantum Difference.

“Quantum Healing & Wellness invites you to experience these transformative technologies, each designed to harmonize and rejuvenate the body and skin,” adds Adams. “Embrace the future of anti-aging and wellness with treatments that are as innovative as they are natural, offering a path to a more youthful, vibrant you.”

Cost: $650 (valued at $880). Location: Quantum Healing & Wellness, 7 Norm Ave., Bedford Hills. For more information or to purchase the package, call 914-218-3428, email Info@QuantumHealingAnd Wellnesspma.com or visit QuantumHealingAndWellnesspma.com.

The Extraordinary Unfolds This Year at Omega

Omega Institute, a premier travel destination and leading nonprofit in the Hudson Valley, reopens its Rhinebeck, New York campus May 17 with more than 300 in-person and online workshops and rest and rejuvenation retreats running through October. Study with world-renowned teachers including Dan Harris, Sai Maa, Cheryl Strayed, Jon Kabat-Zinn and Sherri Mitchell.

“For more than 45 years, Omega has provided hope and healing for individuals and society based on the idea that the well-being of the individual is essential to the well-being of all living things,” says Carla Goldstein, president and CEO.

Rated the number one yoga retreat in the U.S. by TimeOut magazine, the 250-acre campus provides a living classroom where the beautiful surroundings, extraordinary teachers and the care and attention of the staff create an unparalleled opportunity for immersive learning.

Omega’s rest and rejuvenation retreats include access to campus amenities; farm-to-table meals; and daily open classes in yoga, meditation, tai chi and the arts. The newly renovated wellness center offers a wide variety of services including massage, facials and healing arts.

The institute is also home to one of the greenest buildings in the world, the Omega Center for Sustainable Living, an environmental education center and water reclamation facility where visitors experience the future of sustainability firsthand.

In addition, Omega now offers virtual events, livestreams and online courses, making it possible for learners to study at their own pace from anywhere.

Location: Omega Institute, 150 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck. For more information, call 845-266-4444 or visit eOmega.org. See ad, page 13.

A Day of Healing Workshop Offered in April

Penny Lavin, an instructor-practitioner and co-director of One Light Healing Touch— an international energy-healing school based in Lagrangeville—will be offering the Day of Healing workshop April 13 and 27, both in person and via Zoom. This year’s school session will run from June through October, with in-person and Zoom classes.

“One Light Healing Touch teaches a comprehensive training in over 50 holistic, esoteric and shamanic advanced energy techniques and practices for healing yourself and others,” says Lavin. “The work helps support our health, awareness and creativity while helping us to fulfill our purpose for being. The school is tailored to those seeking personal growth as well as to healthcare professionals. The training serves the novice and advanced energy practitioner alike and honors all spiritual traditions.”

An energy healer since 1985, Lavin is also an award-winning filmmaker whose documentary, The Healing Field: Exploring Energy and Consciousness, is available on Gaia. com and Amazon. Her award-winning book, The Healing Field: Exceptional Healing Practices to Change Your Life, is available on Amazon and olht1.com.

Her husband, Ron Lavin, is a healer and psychic, and the founder and director of One Light Healing Touch. Penny and Ron are available for in-person or distant healing sessions. Ron has participated in five landmark distant-healing studies with the National Institutes of Health and has been featured in the media internationally.

Location: One Light Healing Touch, 184 Todd Hill Rd., Lagrangeville. For more information, email PennyLavin@gmail.com or visit olht1.com See ad, page 15.

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Look to Nationwide Maintenance for Spring Remodeling Needs

Nationwide Maintenance LLC—a woman-owned and familyoperated Bedford Hills, New York-based company in service for more than 25 years that uses sustainable products—has been busy with spring remodel requests from customers, such as patios, decks, retaining walls and driveways, and is eager to help others with their needs.

“If you’re thinking of doing anything this year, book early so that your spring project will be handled on time and before summer, so you can enjoy summer with your family,” says President Marcie Manfredonia who is WBENC and WSOB certified and also holds a Westchester County home improvement license.

When asked what is unique about the way in which her business handles a remodeling project, Manfredonia shared, “We handle each project as if it’s our own home or business.” She goes on to explain that the typical turnaround time for a project is usually within 30 days and that customers can expect prompt, dependable, courteous and trustworthy service. “My team has been with us for many years,” she adds.

One of the aspects Manfredonia says she is most proud of is that Nationwide uses sustainable products that are environmentally friendly and biodegradable. She also has deep satisfaction that they work with local vendors and businesses as much as possible to source materials and local subcontractors, if needed, for projects.

Location: Nationwide Maintenance, 720 N. Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills. For more information, call 914-241-1010 or visit nwmgc.com. See ad, page 2.

A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.

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Hearing a Solar Eclipse

On April 8, millions of Americans along a 100-mile-wide path across 13 states from Texas to Maine will have an opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse. Thanks to a team from the Harvard University Astronomy Lab, people with visual impairments will be able to experience the celestial event, too, thanks to a smartphonesized device called LightSound, which translates ambient brightness into sound.

Users of the LightSound device will hear a piping flute for daylight that will transition to a clarinet as the light dims when the moon passes in between the Earth and sun. As the eclipse reaches its zenith, LightSound will emit soft clicks to represent total darkness. The device is designed to complement the multi-sensory event, which may include a drop in temperature and the sounds of nighttime creatures like crickets and owls.

To make astronomy more inclusive, the Harvard team plans to distribute more than 700 LightSound devices at no cost. In addition, the device and its code are open-source so those with the skills can make their own. To learn more, visit Astrolab.fas. Harvard.edu/LightSound.html.

In Vitro Fertilization May Save Nearly Extinct Rhino

Scientists at the BioRescue project have announced a breakthrough in embryo transfer that could save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction. According to the World Wildlife Federation, two genetically different subspecies exist—the northern and southern white rhino—found in two different regions of Africa. There are only two northern white rhinos left, both of which are female, living under protected housing in Kenya.

The BioRescue team achieved the world’s first rhino pregnancy through in vitro fertilization by implanting a southern white rhino embryo in a surrogate mother named Curra. Although the surrogate mother died after two months due to an unrelated infection, the successful embryo transfer offers proof of concept that this strategy could help save the northern white rhinos.

Plans are underway to implant a northern white rhino embryo into a southern white rhino surrogate mother. The scientists have used preserved sperm and eggs from the remaining females to make 30 preserved embryos. The BioRescue project has cost millions of dollars, supported by public and private donors. Eventually, the group hopes to reintroduce northern white rhinos into the wild.

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Sustainable Travel

Wanderlust With the Earth in Mind

by Sara Kaplan

Whether travel is enjoyed for much-needed relaxation, cultural immersion or the opportunity to volunteer in an eco-program spotlighting permaculture or farming, journeying to places far and near greatly enriches our human experience. During these environmentally critical times, our travels may carry a hefty price tag that the planet can no longer afford. This does not mean we need to sacrifice adventure. Every traveler can make a difference not only for the Earth but for the local communities they visit.

According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, 8.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to travel and tourism. Being in the know and taking more responsibility for our environmental impact can be easier than commonly assumed, all the while inviting unexpected enjoyment.

Amanda Reiser, a global sustainable tourism specialist based in Pennsylvania, encourages her clients to consider the three pillars of sustainable tourism: environment, economy and equity. “We all can play a part in

fostering sustainable tourism and creating a more sustainable world," she explains, noting that a green-minded approach benefits not only the traveler but also the destination. "Ask yourself: Does my participation in this activity create a negative impact on the natural environment? Are there any actions to help reduce my environmental impact?"

A traveler’s footprint extends to the sociocultural fabric of the destination, too. Reiser reminds travelers, “You may be in your destination for only a week, but the people who live there year-round feel the impacts of visitors every day, for better or worse.” By respecting local traditions and engaging locals in a respectful and inclusive manner, tourists can contribute positively to the cultural integrity of the communities they visit.

Greener Horizons

Instead of hitting all the trendy, transportation-reliant sights, opt to slow down and stay in one place for a longer period. This not only invites a richer, deeper experience but minimizes the need to hop onto another plane or bus. To support the local

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economy of a desired destination, buy locally produced items and book small, private hotels and inns, rather than international chains. Dining at locally owned eateries supports small business while giving travelers higher-quality fare and a more authentic cultural experience.

When planning a trip, contemplate the many treasures of domestic travel or choose a location that is not drowning in overtourism. The influx of tourists can significantly strain fragile ecosystems, deplete resources and disrupt the lives of local communities. Consider destinations that can be crossed via boat, train or bus, such as the New YorkMontreal border or clusters of countries in Europe or Southeast Asia.

Packing With Purpose

Making small choices even when packing a suitcase goes a long way. Bring eco-friendly sunscreen and opt for brands that avoid chemicals harmful to coral reefs and tropical environments. Pack a cloth tote bag for daily excursions and a reusable water bottle to avoid single-use plastics. Remember that by using plastic containers more than once, we reduce the amount of waste that is released over time. Try not to overpack— bring only the most necessary items, preferably those that can be recycled, reused and disposed of properly.

Sojourning With Savvy

explorations, including snorkeling expeditions of ancient shipwrecks and other unique, underwater sites.

It is always best to ask whether a destination is a naturally protected sanctuary or requires special permits. The FSW is a good reference site for information on activities in national wildlife refuges and the endangered animals that live there. To enjoy these areas

to their fullest, make sure to find a knowledgeable local tour guide that understands the laws of the land.

Traveling consciously involves personal responsibility toward the environment through individual actions. “You can make a difference,” says David Knight, a professor of tourism management at Colorado State University. “Regenerative travel is not just

To avoid getaway glitches, become acquainted with local laws and regulations. When planning a fishing excursion, for example, identify the legally designated fishing spots and avoid harming endangered species, which are heavily protected under national and international regulations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) offers an interactive map to show where legal fishing areas are by state (fws.gov/fishing/map). Historical resources should also be taken into consideration. For instance, the Florida Keys require special permits for cultural, maritime, heritage and archeological

leaving things the way you found them. It’s a matter of giving more than you take.”

Don’t Be Greenwashed

Greenwashing is a corrupt practice by companies that claim to support conscious tourism but fail to live up to their claims. Vetting businesses when planning a trip means delving into third-party research and reports to check the fine print. Before booking, make sure the ecolodge or ecotouring company being considered has a legitimate certification on their website. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) sets global standards and provides

accreditations for destination managers, hotels and tour operators. There are also certifying groups in specific locations, such as the Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii, and others that are accredited by the GSTC, like Preferred by Nature.

For tourism operations that have not been certified, the onus is on the traveler. “Check with the local chambers of commerce. They should know who is working toward sustainability and can direct you to those aligned with what you are looking for,” says Claudia Gil Arroyo, an agricultural agent for the Rutgers University Cooperative Extension,

in New Jersey. “If a tour operator or destination does not have a clear goal on how they’re contributing to the environment, it is unlikely that they are actually green.”

For tourism to be truly sustainable, it must also be economically viable for local communities. Economic sustainability ensures that tourism dollars benefit the local economy, creating fair wages, local sourcing and community empowerment, and allowing communities to thrive while preserving their cultural heritage. When traveling, support local, eco-friendly businesses that provide sustainable products.

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A good example is agritourism—a vacation stay at a participating local farm—which can provide exciting, hands-on learning experiences. “Get out there. Look for your local growers and check out the services and activities they offer,” says Gil Arroyo. “People have this idea that agritourism is just picking your pumpkins and that’s it, and there’s so much more that can be done at a farm.”

Eco-Friendly North American Parks

North America is home to many national parks—63 in the United States and 48 in Canada. Here are five exceptional examples that provide a sustainable, eco-friendly vacation experience.

Yellowstone National Park is known for its geothermal features, including the famous Old Faithful geyser. It also has a diverse range of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves and herds of bison. This U.S. park has implemented sustainable practices such as renewable energy installations, waste management programs and educational initiatives to promote conservation.

Great Bear Rainforest is a temperate locale on the central and northern coasts of British Columbia, Canada. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including the rare Kermode bear, also known as the spirit bear. The park works closely with First Nations communities, implementing conservation measures to protect biodiversity and support eco-conscious businesses.

Everglades National Park is a unique wetland ecosystem in Florida known as the “River of Grass”. It provides habitat for numerous endangered species, such as the Florida panther and the West Indian manatee. The park employs restoration efforts to preserve the natural water flow and conserve wildlife, with plenty of opportunities for eco-friendly recreational activities like kayaking and hiking.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park is located on the northern tip of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It offers breathtaking coastal views, rugged cliffs and stunning hiking trails. The park implements waste reduction, energy conservation, ecological restoration and educational programs to promote environmental stewardship.

Redwood National and State Parks, in California, are home to the tallest trees on Earth, the majestic coast redwoods. Sustainable ecopractices include trail maintenance and restoration, wildlife protection, interpretation programs to educate visitors about the delicate ecosystem, and conservation efforts to combat climate change and preserve redwood habitat.

Sara Kaplan is an environmentally conscious freelance writer and ecotraveler from Fort Collins, CO.

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Heal-Our-World Checklist

Our current systems and practices are depleting the Earth’s resources at an increasing rate well beyond its capacity to renew itself. According to the World Wildlife Fund, it takes a year-and-a-half to generate the resources we use in one year. That’s an unsustainable path for the planet’s future.

The world needs topsoil to grow 95 percent of its food, and yet the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimated in 2019 that 90 percent of the Earth’s topsoil is likely to be at risk by 2050.

Such statistics seem daunting, but if each of us reduces their individual ecological footprint, together we can make a difference. Here is an action checklist. Consult it often and complete one action at a time. Think of incremental change as hope.

Foods and Goods

■ Plant a produce garden for homegrown sustenance.

■ Build a compost bin in the yard.

■ Shop at local farms and farmers markets.

■ Join a community-supported agriculture group.

■ Eat a meatless meal at least once a week.

■ Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metals.

■ Use reusable water bottles.

■ Shop with reusable bags.

■ Buy organic and regenerative organic foods.

■ Buy local, sustainably sourced and packaged products.

■ Choose products with less packaging to reduce waste.

Water

■ Take fewer and shorter showers.

■ Run the dishwasher only when it is full.

■ Fix leaks throughout the house.

■ Buy natural-fabric clothing; avoid synthetic garments.

■ Wash clothes in larger loads, on shorter cycles and in cold water; add a filter to absorb most microfibers.

■ Wash the car less often.

■ Avoid watering the lawn or power washing the home and walkways.

■ Set up a rain barrel to catch water for the garden.

■ Plant drought-tolerant plants.

Transportation

■ Walk, bike and take public transportation over driving.

■ Drive a small car; turn off the engine when idling more than 30 seconds.

■ Regularly service the car; change air filters, fill tires and maintain emission control systems.

■ Avoid short airplane trips; take a bus or train instead.

Energy Use and Toxins at Home

■ Choose energy-saving light bulbs and appliances.

■ Insulate walls, windows and ceilings.

■ Consider double-paned windows.

■ Keep thermostat low in winter and high in summer and strategically open windows.

■ Unplug electronics when not in use.

■ Hang-dry clothes.

■ Choose sustainably produced, nontoxic furniture.

■ Use biodegradable, nontoxic cleaning products.

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• Earth Overshoot Day, when humanity exhausts nature’s budget for the year, and how to #MoveTheDate at EarthOvershootDay.org.

• The personal footprint calculator at FootprintCalculator.org.

• Rodale Institute’s organic-growing resources at RodaleInstitute.org.

Eco-Friendly Travel Tips

by Nanaz Khosrowshahi

Eat locally. Food and beverages transported from farther distances add to increased carbon emissions and gas usage. Watch meat and seafood consumption. Plant-based options are becoming more and more available.

Support farmers markets, local craftsmen and artisans when purchasing souvenirs. Curb overspending on items that are unnecessary, exhaust more resources in producing and add more weight to luggage.

Litter tends to accumulate in cars during lengthy road trips and at the beach. Pick up and toss trash in designated receptacles to protect animals and water.

Apply reef-safe sunscreen. Chemicals from sunscreen can damage coral when people stand or walk on them or during water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming. Do not stand on coral because they are fragile, can break and die.

Elephant rides are a fun activity for humans, but a form of animal exploitation as they may be subject to abuse and neglect by the owners. Try visiting an elephant sanctuary, animal refuge or park as an alternative.

Turn the lights, air conditioner and heater off to conserve energy and close the curtains while staying at a hotel. Hang up the “do not disturb” sign to pass on housekeeping from

vacuuming and depleting paper towels to clean the room. Hang up towels to dry and reuse since towels do not need to be washed or replaced daily. Ditch the hairdryer.

Return brochures and maps to save resources such as water and ink to produce extra copies.

Bring reusable cutlery, reusable water bottles, tote bags and shampoo bars to decrease plastic waste.

Opt for e-tickets in lieu of printing boarding passes.

Pack lightly by bringing only what is needed.

Do direct flights. Flights with layovers deplete aircraft gas more than direct flights with takeoffs, landings and time spent flying.

Rent an electric or eco-friendly car. They cut gas usage and minimize noise pollution. Bike, walk or take public transportation like trains and buses.

Check to see if the hotel or lodge has the LEED or Green Globe Certification. LEED evaluates the building’s indoor air quality and what measures are being taken to minimize water and energy waste. Green Globe checks the sustainability of the business and their supply chain partners.

Travel off-the-beaten path to limit overtourism. Overtourism means popular tourist destinations that suffer from intense traffic congestion, excessive noise, wildlife being scared off and degradation of historical sites. The local residents living in these heavily crowded hotspots start witnessing damage to natural resources and are often threatened by landlords placing skyrocketing rents to push them out of their homes. The vacated properties are turned into tourist accommodations as a lucrative business opportunity.

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Nanaz Khosrowshahi is a published freelance writer who likes to educate the public about how to help the environment.  She has written articles on creating eco-friendly school cafeterias, throwing vegan parties and recycling unique items like breast pumps, beauty products and jeans.  She lives in the New York suburbs with her husband and three children.

Connecting to Sentient Earth

by Marlaina Donato

Each April, Mother Nature spills blossoms from her apron as songbirds trill the songs of their ancestors and prepare for the next generation. Contrary to widespread human assumption, many animal species grieve, express empathy and form bonds that still elude our complete understanding. Trees communicate through complex root systems. Plants respond to environmental and emotional stimuli. Wolves howl their soul-song, and particles of desert sand emit bell-like frequencies if the wind’s provocation is just right. Our planet is alive on levels beyond our senses or scientific instruments.

To the ancient Greeks, Gaia (also known as Gaea) was a living being separate from the gods that ruled the Earth—a primordial, maternal entity from which all life springs.

Through the centuries, luminaries such as Plato or 1970s scientist James Lovelock have endeavored to define this life force, but perhaps 12th-century abbess and visionary Hildegard von Bingen came closest when she coined the word veriditas to denote “the greening power of nature”. Whether we see this innate energy as simple photosynthesis

or handiwork of a higher power, sentient Earth is our all-providing, intelligent resource from cradle to grave.

Many of us can remember a moment in childhood when nature startled our consciousness, be it in a drop of pond water under a microscope or in the shocking power of a summer thunderstorm. We ran barefoot over her grassy lap, made wishes on stars and boggled our minds trying to grasp the concept of light years. This intimate relationship with the planet and her cosmic connections may dwindle in adulthood, but something deep within our souls—if we are honest with ourselves—longs to reunite with anima, Earth’s ever-present, pervasive energy.

Earth Day is an invitation to sync our hearts to Gaia’s force, feel the holy purpose of roots beneath our footsteps and witness her sanctity by planting a simple container garden or inhaling her breath of spring deeply into our lungs, exhaling gratitude.

Marlaina Donato is an author, multimedia expressionist and a cultivator of wild wellbeing. Connect at BluefireStudio.art.

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Exploring Beyond the Classroom

Nurturing Healthy Minds Through Travel

by Megy Karydes

When Desiree Miller and her daughter visited Rome, they met a couple from Ukraine celebrating their honeymoon. There was talk of a possible war, so they chatted about what that might mean for the newlyweds. Later that day, her daughter asked their Italian driver his thoughts about the impending conflict in Ukraine with Russia, and he said he didn’t like it because it was going to raise gas prices.

“Traveling feels like it shrinks the world,” says Miller, an Atlanta-based travel writer, vlogger, digital streaming producer, co-host of the “Time to Talk Travel” podcast and mother of four. “So many children these days only know what’s in their backyard or their general neighborhood or community, the school they go to, and that’s the extent of their communication with other people. But when I take my daughter to other countries, she gets to experience people from those countries and beyond.”

According to the 2023 U.S. Family Travel Survey released by the Family Travel Association, 80 percent of the respondents indicated that travel helps children see the world from a broader perspective, and 67 percent said their children have become more interested in other cultures because of their travel experiences.

Nasreen Stump agrees that travel expands a child’s worldview. “I want my kids to be curious, because curiosity leads to lifelong learning,” says the mother of four, a content creator and co-host of the “Time to Talk Travel” podcast. “When you’re in different places, and you see something that’s different, you think, ‘Oh, what’s that?’ and want to learn more about it. It’s the same with similarities.”

Managing Expenses

Families need not break the bank to enjoy meaningful experiences away from home. Here are a few money-saving travel ideas suggested by Stump and Miller.

• Take shorter trips. As they’ve grown older, each of Stump’s children have developed different interests, so instead of traveling as a family all the time, she takes each of them on one-on-one trips based on their interests. When the family does come together for an excursion, a day trip or weekend getaway is a more affordable option.

• Hop on the internet. Miller’s youngest daughter, now 18 years old, loves using TikTok as a jumping-off point to research travel destinations, local restaurants, activities and events. Other kids rely on YouTube to get ideas or travel virtually.

• Enjoy a staycation. For families that can’t afford multiple plane tickets, closer-tohome experiences offer fun learning opportunities such as attending a multicultural fair to watch live performances or trying a new cuisine at a nearby restaurant or in a cooking class.

• Take advantage of free or discounted deals. Some libraries offer free passes to museums for library card holders. National parks have free entrance days throughout the year. Check nps.gov for upcoming dates. Flights and hotels are often discounted during the shoulder season—the period between a region’s peak

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season and offseason. Some credit cards allow members to use their reward points for travel-related discounts.

Preparing for Travel

• Research destinations. Bookmark areas of interest on a Google map or add them to a Pinterest board. Read books, magazine articles and travel blogs about different locales.

• Sample the cuisine. Much can be learned about a culture through food. Experiment with new ingredients by visiting specialized grocery stores that cater to different cultures, or join a snack subscription with selections from around the world.

• Learn a new language. Check out apps like Duolingo, Babbel and Rosetta Stone.

Traveling Is Empowering

Life is full of challenges, and traveling, especially to foreign ports, can test anyone’s patience. Some of Miller’s children don’t love to travel because of flight delays or other unexpected mishaps. Her youngest is more adaptable. According to Miller, dealing with adversity is part of life, and travel is a great teacher.

Traveling allows kids to get out of their comfort zones, and for many, that sense of adventure is powerful. Whether exploring historical landmarks, taking part in hiking excursions, trying new foods, hearing different languages and dialects, or meeting new people, family travel can help children feel more comfortable, less isolated and see the world in a new light.

Making Memories

Children love to collect souvenirs on their travels as a way to remember their experiences. Miller and her daughter usually buy a piece of jewelry because it is small and doesn’t take up any suitcase space. Stump’s family likes to take lots of photographs and bring home candy from the culture. Rocks or shells, if permitted, also make wonderful keepsakes.

Memories go beyond objects. Multi-generational travel allows children to see their grandparents from a fresh perspective. Kids will remember travel experiences long after they return home. “Travel gives you a real appreciation of the world beyond what you see every day,” Miller says, adding that her daughter has befriended other travelers with whom she still stays in contact.

Megy Karydes is a Chicago-based writer and author of 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress: Scientifically Proven Ways to Relieve Anxiety and Boost Your Mental Health Using Your Five Senses.

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From Organic to Grass-Fed to Regenerative

Finding the Best Farming Practices

by Sara English

Embarking on a journey toward healthier eating often begins with a quest for a better understanding of food-labeling and food-sourcing options. For those taking their first steps into the world of healthy eating and sustainable agriculture, terms like grassfed, organic and regenerative can be both intriguing and perplexing. Understanding these distinctions empowers consumers to make choices aligned with their values and priorities when selecting food products.

Conventional Farming

“Conventional farming practices involve very heavy equipment, heavy tillage and a lot of inputs—chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides,” says Elizabeth Whitlow, the executive director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance. “Despite its high outputs, conventional farming does not necessarily guarantee nutritious, healthy crops.”

A majority of our meat originates from animal feeding operations (AFOs), where animals are commonly raised in confinement and fed genetically modified grains, as opposed to grazing or foraging in pastures or rangelands. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency, “Manure and wastewater from [AFOs] have the potential to contribute pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorus, organic matter, sediments, pathogens, hormones and antibiotics to the environment.”

Grass-Fed Beef

Grass-fed farming focuses on feeding livestock grass rather than grains and, in some cases, allowing them to forage for their food, which is considered more humane than AFOs. Rotational grazing, common in grass-fed farming, contributes to environmental sustainability by promoting soil fertility and biodiversity.

According to a 2019 review published in Nutrition Journal that compared the nutritional profiles of grass-fed and grain-fed beef, scientists from the California State University College of Agriculture noted that grass-fed beef tends to be lower in overall fat and higher in several heart-healthy fatty acids and antioxidants, including omega-3s, conjugated linoleic acid, precursors for vitamins A and E, and glutathione. The authors also note, “To maximize the favorable lipid profile and to guarantee the elevated antioxidant content, animals should be finished [fed before slaughter] in 100 percent grass or pasture-based diets.”

While there is no federal standard for a grassfed label, third-party certifiers that may lend a level of reliability include the American Grassfed Association and A Greener World. Look for 100 percent grass-fed and grass-finished certification, and remember that a grass-fed label doesn’t automatically mean that the product is organic or regenerative organic.

USDA Organic Certification

Established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1990, the USDA Organic certification and farming practices focus on soil health, biodiversity and natural methods of pest and weed control, rather than using synthetic inputs like chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, or genetically modified organisms.

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According to the USDA, 17,445 certified organic farms operated a total of 4.9 million acres in 2021, amounting to less than 1 percent of U.S. farmland. From 2019 to 2021, sales of organic crops increased 5 percent to $6.1 billion.

A 2019 study published in the journal Environmental Research reported that an organic diet may reduce exposure to a range of pesticides in children and adults. A 2024 review of studies published in the journal Food noted that certain health benefits have been associated with a higher consumption of organic foods, including a reduction in obesity, improvements in blood nutrient composition and a reduction in the development of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and colorectal cancers. Rodale Institute’s Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of conventional and organic methods, is designed to analyze nutrient density and explore the links between soil health and human health.

Regenerative Farming

In addition to adhering to the core principles of organic farming, regenerative agriculture sets out to actively rejuvenate and improve ecosystems, nurture soil health, foster biodiversity and promote water retention, with the added benefit of sequestering environmental carbon by returning it to the soil. According to Kegan Hilaire, a small-farms consultant for Rodale Institute, this type of farming prioritizes human health, farmworker conditions, animal welfare and animal integration into farming methods. Farms and products that bear the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) label “meet the highest standards in soil health, animal welfare and social fairness,” Whitlow explains. As of 2023, 156 farms and about 1.1 million acres have received this certification, which is overseen by the Regenerative Organic Alliance, a nonprofit group of experts in farming, ranching, soil health, animal welfare, and farmer and worker fairness.

Voting With Our Pocketbooks

Hilaire points out that only about 1 percent of the U.S. population are farmers, fewer are certified organic or regenerative, and many small farms employ these methods without getting the official paperwork. “The best certification is meeting your farmer and deciding if you trust where your food is coming from,” he suggests.

Grass-fed, organic and regenerative organic foods each offer unique benefits, from improved nutrition to environmental sustainability. Every purchase becomes a vote for the kind of world we want to live in. By selecting products aligned with our values, we can collectively drive positive change in the food system and shape a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come.

Sara English is the owner of Wild Roots Farm Marketing, a digital marketing firm for regenerative farmers and ranchers. Connect at WildRootsFarmMarketing.com.

Foodie Guide

Farmers Markets

HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET

Sundays, 10am-2pm 15 Mount Ebo Rd. South, Brewster

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Farm Stand

HILLTOP HANOVER FARM

1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights

Thurs – Sun, 10am-4pm HilltopHanoverFarm.org

Markets

GREENS NATURAL FOODS

Briarcliff Manor

97 North State Rd., Briarcliff Manor 914-800-9146

Eastchester

780 White Plains Rd., Scarsdale 914-874-5481

Mount Kisco

666 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco 914-864-1274

Somers

57 Rte. 6. (in Baldwin Place)

Somers 914-485-8093

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GREEN ORGANIC MARKET

275 S. Central Park Ave., Hartsdale 914-437-5802

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MOTHER EARTH’S STOREHOUSE

300 Kings Mall Ct., Kingston 845-336-5541

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NATURE’S PANTRY HV 1545 NY-52, Fishkill 845-765-2023

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NATURE’S HARVEST MARKET HV

1955 South Rd., Poughkeepsie 845-296-1069

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WHOLE FOODS MARKET

575 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 914.708.1985

1 Ridge Hill Rd., Yonkers 914-378-8090

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TINY GREENS FARM

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BROOKLYN ORGANIC KITCHEN

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890 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac 845-621-2655

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Relief for Parkinson’s Patients

How Traditional and Complementary Interventions Can Help

by Madiha Saeed, M.D.

According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, more than 10 million people worldwide and nearly 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Every year, nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with this ailment, which causes the gradual loss of dopamineproducing neurons in the brain. Symptoms that develop slowly over years include tremors; stiff muscles; a slow, shuffling gait; and difficulties with movement and speech.

There is no cure for PD, and by the time a patient is diagnosed, they may have already lost 60 to 80 percent of their dopamine-producing cells. According to Kenneth Sharlin, a board-certified neurologist and certified functional medicine doctor, the first line of defense for PD is levodopa (L-Dopa), a pharmaceutical that is converted to dopamine in the body. “Unfortunately, natural strategies don’t get a lot of research, so no supplement has been shown to effectively treat the disease,” he asserts. “Mucuna pruriens, a tropical legume that grows in Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands, naturally contains levodopa, but studies have shown it to be unreliable.”

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in controlling memory, mood, sleep, learning, concentration and movement. “If the car doesn’t have gas, then you can’t drive it,” explains Sharlin. Once a patient is taking levodopa to bring dopamine levels up, complementary strategies can be employed to help manage PD symptoms by as much as

73 percent, according to a panel of doctors participating in The Parkinson’s Solutions Summit. Exercise, sleep and even intimacy with a partner can all be managed well once the car has “gas” to drive it.

Exercise

According to Sharlin, the number one strategy for PD patients to maintain their motor function is exercise such as bicycling, chair yoga, movement classes in warm water pools, Pilates and dance. A meta-analysis published in Gerontology and Geriatrics analyzed 15 randomized controlled trials involving 498 participants in several countries to investigate the health impacts of self-directed physical activity (SDPA) on

patients with early and mid-stage PD. The study examined the effects of moderate-intensity exercises, including aerobics, dance, strength training, flexibility exercises and Nordic walking. The researchers found that the SDPA significantly enhanced gait function, balance, mobility, function and postural control.

Gut Health

Monitoring gut function is very important for patients with PD, as constipation is very common,” states Trupti Gokani, a boardcertified neurologist, health and mindset coach, and Ayurvedic expert. Improving gut function with the help of key nutrients from vegetables, fruits, clean protein, nuts and

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seeds, olive oil, herbs and spices has been shown to slow the progression of the disease. It is best to choose organic when possible, as that will decrease the exposure to brain-toxic chemicals. A gluten-free diet has also been found to improve PD symptoms.

Sharlin recommends an antioxidant-rich diet packed with polyphenols, along with green tea that contains catechins called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a natural antioxidant with neuroprotective properties.

Stress Reduction

Anxiety linked to PD can worsen the symptoms,” Gokani points out. Chronic stress is a risk factor for PD, because it elevates the hormone cortisol, which can interfere with neuronal plasticity and damage dopamine-producing neurons in the brain.

Incorporating deep breathing, meditation and other relaxation techniques is integral to improving the patient’s quality of life. According to Sharlin, “Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques to selfregulate have a positive impact in regulating Parkinsonism.”

New Test to Confirm Diagnosis

When a patient comes to his office exhibiting PD symptoms, Sharlin now has a new way to confirm a PD diagnosis by taking a small tissue sample and sending it to the lab to look for a neural protein called alpha synuclein, which is associated with PD. In a 2023 National Institutes of Health study involving 428 people with PD and 120 control volunteers, this skin biopsy was found to be very accurate, with 92.7 percent sensitivity.

Deep Brain Stimulation

According to Sharlin, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a wellresearched and well-developed treatment for PD. The surgical therapy involves implanting electrodes within areas of the brain to interrupt irregular signals that cause movement-related symptoms. A 2019 retrospective study of 400 patients that underwent DBS implantation found that 75 percent of the participants felt the procedure provided symptom control.

Focused ultrasound is another PD tool, using ultrasound beams to destroy areas in the brain cells that are causing movement problems. This procedure is permanent and can be done on only one side of the brain, so it helps symptoms on only one side of the body. Treatment to both sides could cause speech, swallowing or memory problems. Sharlin notes that the results from focused ultrasound are no better than DBS and involve more intense intervention. Also, not all Parkinson’s patients are good candidates for this procedure.

Madiha Saeed is a holistic, functional and integrative doctor in Naperville, IL, and director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell.

Intuitive & Healing Arts

Energy Medicine

ONE LIGHT HEALING TOUCH

Penny and Ron Lavin, MA Sessions and Schools 845-878-5165 • OLHT1.com

Healing Sanctuary

MOSS AND MOONLIGHT

Reiki, Women Circles, Yoga, Workshops, In-person & Virtual Hopewell Junction MossAndMoonLight.com

Intuitive Card Readings

PURPLE LOTUS ZEN

Psychic Card Readings, Medium & Energy Healing 914-513-8398

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Intuitive Healing

WHITE LOTUS GRACE

Healing/Dance/Readings 845-677-3517

Millbrook & Remote WhiteLotusGrace.com

New Age Stores

PERSEPHONE’S PEARL

1014 B Main St., Peekskill 914-737-3460

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UNIVERSAL HEALING ARTS

Metaphysical, Crystals, More! Cortlandt Manor 914-737-HEAL

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Psychic Medium

CELESTIAL TOUCH

Laura Schek, Psychic Medium, Reiki Master

7 Arch St., Pawling 845-244-1767

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Reiki

BALANCING 4 LIFE

Anne Bentzen, Jikiden Reiki

Certified Teacher/Practitioner

25 Broadway, Pleasantville 914-588-4079

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NATALIE RAPINI, LMT

Reiki Practitioner

175 King St., Chappaqua By appt. 914-275-1865

Tarot

MARTHA'S TAROT

Angel Tarot Readings

Reading, Classes, Meditations 845-288-1890

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Please call ahead to confirm times and dates. Pre-register early to insure events will have a minimum number to take place. To place a calendar listing, email us before April 8 (for the May 2024 issue) and adhere to our guidelines. Email Admin@WakeUpNaturally.com for guidelines on how to submit listings.

Tuesday, April 2

Baking Boot Camp – 8:30am-2pm. Learn to bake like a professional at this four-day boot camp. Enjoy five hours of hands-on learning each day, including lectures, chef-led demonstrations and practical application as you create your own breads, cookies, pies and more! 18 or older only. The Culinary Institute of America, 3399 North Rd., Poughkeepsie. Info/register: 845-451-1457; Register.culinary.edu.

Wednesday, April 3

The ABC’s of Preschool Vision – 7-9pm. Crawling, walking, speaking… but is my child’s VISUAL development on track? Recognize the early signs of visual disturbances in time to correct their course. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914-8741177; DrSlotnick.com.

Friday, April 5

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914473-2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

Saturday, April 6

Reiki Master Training – 10am-4pm. Advance your Reiki Practitioner journey during this weekend Master training to obtain deeper healing, empowerment, spiritual connection, transformation, and to hold space for yourself and others. $350. Moss and Moonlight Sanctuary for Healing Arts, Hopewell Junction. Info/register: MossAndMoonlight.com/calendar.

Sunday, April 7

Energy Healing Tools & Business Training–10am-4pm. For any level Reiki practitioners: Learn to incorporate metaphysical energy healing tools into your sessions with pendulum, sound healing, and crystals; plus, a lesson on business foundations and marketing. $250. Moss and Moonlight Sanctuary for Healing Arts, Hopewell Junction. Info/register: MossAndMoonlight.com/ calendar.

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Kundalini Breathwork with Amanda Nova Wellness – 11am-12:30pm. A combination of circular breathwork, kundalini energy activation (kind of like reiki but working with the kundalini) and channeling messages. People often have releases, as it can remove stuck energy, it also can help bring the person clarity, calm and insights. $35. Ascend Center + Collective, 75 Main St., Cold Spring. Register: AscendCenter.com/ events-summary.

Serenity Flow: Mindful Movement, Meditation, Music, & Mantra Fusion – 11:30am-1pm. With Tara Magalski of Divine Lifestyles. A transformative workshop that combines the power of breath, movement, meditation, Kundalini Kriyas, and the resonance of mantra to create a pathway to inner harmony. Cultivate a deeper connection within, elevate your spirit, and experience profound tranquility, relaxation, and clarity amongst community. Free. Luna Power Yoga, 175 E. Main St., Brewster. Info/register: 845276-4619; LunaPowerYoga.com/upcoming-events.

Support Connection Spirit Awards Brunch –11:30am-3pm. Proceeds from the event help fund our free and confidential breast, ovarian and other gynecological cancer support services and programs. $150. The Briarcliff, 25 Studio Hill Rd., Briarcliff Manor. Info/tickets: 914-944-1524; SupportConnection.org/spirit-awards.

Portrait Drawing Workshop – 2-4pm. Learn portraiture by well-known Westchester Artist, Anne Zimmerman. 6 weeks for $120. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914-737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Tuesday, April 9

Wayfinders on the Hudson: Base Camp – 3:455:45pm. Afterschool nature connection spring program begins. We create community through weekly fire circles and immersive nature connection games, social emotional learning, leadership development, and community building. Mixedage-groups meet one day a week after school. Participants have the opportunity to connect in amixed-age group setting and in same-age-cohorts. $950, scholarships available. Wayfinders on the Hudson. Register: Wayfindersonthehudson.com/ spring-2024-base-camp-registration.

Hudson Valley 5 Rhythms – 6:30pm. 5Rhythms is a dance practice in which participants gather in a supportive community, dancing instinctively to music, guided by a certified teacher/DJ. It is a combination between group meditation and dancing with the ecstatic abandon of someone who is absolutely certain they are all alone, but instead are in a supportive community. $20. Ascend Center + Collective, 75 Main St., Cold Spring. Register: AscendCenter.com/events-summary.

Thursday, April 11

Sound Bath with Marrisa Dinki – 7-8:30pm. Experience a Sekhem sound bath with 432Hz crystalline and metal bowls, tuning forks, Marissa’s soft voice, drone instruments, and move into a harmonious state of deep rest. Limited to 14. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: Call or text Anne Bentzen at 914-5884079; Balancing4Life.com/upcoming-events.

Friday, April 12

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914473-2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

Get Grounded! – 7:15-8:45pm. Join Shima Chayvet and Lisa Cito for a fun and educational workshop on the first chakra. Learn ways to sustain your balance. $35. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Saturday, April 13

Information Session & Campus Tour – 10am12pm. Families interested in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to visit and discover Blue Rock School’s educational approach based on hands-on experiences and real world problem solving. Free. Blue Rock School, 110 Demarest Mill Rd., West Nyack. Info/RSVP: 845-627-0234; BlueRockSchool.org.

A Day of Healing – 10am-5pm. Instructor Penny Lavin, from One Light Healing Touch School, teaches 6 Self-Healing Practices and Scanning, Radiant, and Distant Healing for healing oneself and others. In-person or Zoom. $150 with early registration. Register: Penny Lavin, 845-8785165. More info: OLHT1.com.

Reiki I&II Certification Training – 12-5:30pm. Weekend workshop with Reiki Master Healer and Teacher, Shima Chayvet. Ongoing mentorship and free reiki circles $390 (All Inclusive). Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914-737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Starting Off on the Right Foot – 1:30-4:30pm. Join Doug Keller, an authority on yoga anatomy and therapy, to discover how actions based in the feet can affect sacral/low back, hip, and knee health. Discover how the most fundamental poses of yoga are tools for improving wellness in these joints. In-person and on Zoom. $45 members/$65 nonmembers. Learn more/ register: Gina Callender: 914.374.9749. ytayoga.com. Dream Circle – 3:30-5pm. With certified yoga instructor and reiki master Charron Leilani. Enjoy a conversation about the interpretation of dreams. Share counsel and spiritual wisdom and develop common goals with fellow participants of the circle. $40. Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Info/register: 845-849-0838; HudsonValleyhhc.com.

Sunday, April 14

Akashic Reading with Laura Mazzotta – 11am12pm. Laura guides you through a sacred meditative journey/ritual into the Akashic Records, and offers individual healings and feedback for anyone who is present. You will have an opportunity to ask questions to clarify what’s coming forward in your field. $50. Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Info/register: 845-849-0838; HudsonValleyhhc.com.

Mark Your Calendar

Awaken Wellness Fair!

…Awaken to Your Best Self…

April 14 • 10am to 5pm

Awesome new location!

Westchester Marriott

670 White Plains Rd (Rte. 119) Tarrytown

Visit our unique vendors, expert speakers, intuitive readers and gifted healers for a day of self-care and inspiration! AwakenFair.com

Thursday, April 18

An Evening with Spirit – 7-8:30pm. Are you crossover curious? Krista Stanley, Ph.D., is a trans-medium who will bring through your ancestors in a group reading. Bring clarity to your life issues. Everyone benefits even if you do not personally receive a reading. Limited to 20. $44. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: Call or text Anne Bentzen at 914-588-4079; Balancing4Life.com/upcoming-events.

Friday, April 19

Chairs + Ropes Yoga Series – 10:30am-12pm. This 4-week series uses two amazing props, the chair and the rope wall, to help support and aid your practice. All this will help our bodies feel amazing, release stress and open up to learning. Full series $105. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave, Wappingers Falls. 845-202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Relax + Restore Restorative Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Celebrate the art of deep relaxation of body and mind in supported poses designed to create space in your body. You will release tense muscles and transition from stress to calm. $25. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave, Wappingers Falls. 845-202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914473-2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

Friday Night Happy Hour Yoga – 7:30pm. Fun and powerful vinyasa flow class set to varying musical playlists each month. It is great for all levels, with simple modifications for beginner yogis and plenty of variations for those with a more advanced practice. Be prepared to build heat through asana and pranayama in this invigorating, musically inspired workout. No better way to start off a weekend then by energizing yourself amongst friends, music and a disco ball! $20. Ascend Center + Collective, 75 Main St., Cold Spring. Register: AscendCenter.com/events-summary.

Sacred Circle: For Healers Only – 7:30-9pm. With Gene Krackehl. An opportunity for energy healers to come together and exchange energy, and experiences. $20. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914-737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Saturday, April 20

2nd Annual Psychic Faire & Market – 10am5pm. Hosted by On Angel’s Wings. Oracle card readings, palmistry, reiki and sound healing. Shop with extraordinarily talented artisans and vendors of Herkimer diamond jewelry, gem jewelry, crystals, minerals, decorative gourds, candles, handmade wood works, wind chimes, ceramics, home remodeling, and so much more! Lomala Civic Center, 108 Lomala Ln., Hopewell Junction. Info: Facebook.com/onangelswings0709.

Group Spirit Healing with Daisy Farrell –5-6pm. A restorative group healing in our salt cave. Daisy channels your spirit team, along with her own, to facilitate alignment and reunite you with your purest form. You will leave feeling lighter, filled with peace, and deeply connected to your soul. Having the healing experience as a group greatly amplifies the energy! Time for reflection and Q & A. $50. Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Info/ register: 845-849-0838; HudsonValleyhhc.com.

Full Moon & Kirtan Ceremony – 7-8:30pm. With Jane Slotnick. Come chant with us! Learn about the beauty of kirtan. $20. (Children under 12 are free). Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914-7374325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Sunday, April 21

Family Constellations – 11am-4pm. During this full-day workshop, individuals will represent family members or elements of the system surrounding an unresolved issue. Tapping into a unique, innate bodily awareness, we illuminate underlying conflicts, influences and generational patterns that may have previously been unseen. This can be deeply transformative work, offering healing, understanding, and reconciliation. Perspective shifts, clarity and release of long-held emotional burdens can result. Participants often report release from old patterns, deeper connections, increased sense of belonging and profound self-acceptance. $122. Moss and Moonlight Sanctuary for Healing Arts, Hopewell Junction. Info/register: MossAndMoonlight.com/ event-details/flowering-shapes.

Natural Livity Workshop with Chef Aviyah –12-2pm. Chef Aviyah is a certified nutrition practitioner and herbalist who will be working with herbs and plant food in this 3-part seminar focusing on mind and breath, breath and body, and body and fuel. $60. Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Info/ register: 845-849-0838; HudsonValleyhhc.com

Stargate Circle Free Live Global Meditation – 3-4:30pm. Join other locals connecting with a global Stargate family to experience “live” meditations channeled by Prageet Harris and Jules Conard of Stargate Experience Academy to expand your consciousness. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: Call or text Anne Bentzen at 914-588-4079; Balancing4Life.com/ upcoming-events.

Candlelit Yin Yoga with Kathleen Hinge –4:30-6pm. Relax into Yin Yoga by candlelight. The poses are held passively, stretching deeper into joints and connective tissue, accompanied by slow deep breathing fostering a calm and meditative state. In-person only. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogacenter.org

Monday, April 22

Celebrate the Earth – 9am-1pm. Join us for a day of celebrating the Earth. Our experienced environmental educators will help children differentiate between native and invasive plants which we will use to create wonderful pieces of natural art. Children will collect natural artifacts using forsythia and daffodil flowers. Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye. Info/register: RyeNatureCenter.org.

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Tuesday, April 23

Full Moon Circle with Lonnie – 6-8:30pm. We will come together to celebrate our achievements from the past month and set intentions for the next moon cycle. This is a unique opportunity to harness the energy of the full moon and manifest our dreams and goals. Reserve your spot now and get ready to embrace the magic of the full moon. $60. Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Info/register: 845-8490838; HudsonValleyhhc.com.

Free Online Lecture: Balancing Stress for Better Sleep/More Energy – 7-8pm. Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician, will hold a free online lecture, “Food as Medicine: Balancing Stress for Better Sleep/More Energy,” through the Pawling Free Library. Held online. Registration required through the library: 845.855.3444 or PawlingFreeLibrary.org.

Friday, April 26

Group Healing – 7pm. Whether you are dealing with physical or emotional pain, Gene Krackehl

will guide you through a transformative journey toward healing and wholeness. $30. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914-737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Saturday, April 27

A Magical Weekend Retreat at the Shore – April 27-29. With Cynthia M Chase, Reiki Master/Teacher. Join us at a charming beach cottage in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Experience rejuvenation, growth and empowerment through Reiki Fusion Energy Healing, dance, movement and breathwork. Wake up your life force energies, release negative patterns of thinking and free hidden transformative powers, learn how to access the wisdom within and more. Info/pricing: CynthiaMChase.com.

A Day of Healing – 10am-5pm. Instructor Penny Lavin, from One Light Healing Touch School, teaches 6 Self-Healing Practices and Scanning, Radiant, and Distant Healing for healing oneself and others. In-person or Zoom. $150 with early registration. Register: Penny Lavin, 845-8785165. More info: OLHT1.com.

Healing Collective Trauma – 1-3pm. With Ancestral Conduit and Spirit Walker, Laura Aversano we will explore, through sacred earth medicine, how to bring about healing. $60. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Sunday, April 28

Serenity Flow: Mindful Movement, Meditation, Music & Mantra Fusion – 11am-12:30pm. Through a blend of ancient practices, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional healing, fostering a sense of serenity and balance. This workshop is designed to help you cultivate a deeper connection within, elevate your spirit, and experience profound tranquility, relaxation, and clarity. $75. Quantum Healing & Wellness, 7 Norm Ave., Ste. 202, Bedford Hills. Info/register: 914-218-3428; QuantumHealingAndWellnesspma. com/events.

Native American Style Drumming Circle – 3-5pm. Scott Nelson leads to help you raise your vibration and release low residue following Native American traditions. Extra drums and shakers available. Families welcome with children 8 and up. Adults $25. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: Call or text Anne Bentzen at 914588-4079; Balancing4Life.com/upcoming-events.

Wednesday, May 1

Myopia, Prevention & Control – 7-9pm. Glasses getting stronger every year? Learn the triggers which increase nearsightedness, and how to STOP or even reverse myopia progression at any age. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914-874-1177; DrSlotnick.com.

Ongoing Events

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Sunday

Luna Power Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. Modifications offered. $25 drop-in. Luna Power Yoga, 175 East Main St., Brewster. Info: 845-2764619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Wayfinders on the Hudson: Moon Sisters – 9:30am – 12:30pm. Sundays (Mar. 10, Apr. 7, May 5, Jun. 1-2) For female-identifying youth ages 12-14. Moon Sisters supports a blossoming community of girls committed to the Wayfinders values of caring for ourselves, each other, and the earth. $1,000 (scholarships available; includes all materials and fees and camping weekend). Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St.. Yonkers. Info/register: WayfindersOnTheHudson. com/moon-sisters-registration.

Journey into Power Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. This 90-min signature class is a journey to vitality, power and freedom. All levels. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: RedTailPowerYoga.com; 845-605-2257.

Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am2pm. Year-round. 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. South, Brewster. Info: HudsonValleyFarmersMarket.org.

Foundations of Yoga – 1-2:15pm. With Robin Palmer. Develop a deeper understanding of the foundations of yoga, exploring asana (body posture) and pranayama (breath work) and yogic philosophy. All levels welcome. $17. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. Info/register: 845528-0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

Monday

TLC Online Holistic Networking Morning – 8:3010am. 2nd Mon. Are you a holistic health and wellness practitioner? A healthy living entrepreneur offering services, products, classes and workshops? Join us for breakfast! We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through our businesses and passions. Come the first time as Beth’s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text). Barre Sculpt – 9am. A challenging total body workout utilizing low-impact and high-intensity movements to improve strength and flexibility. BYO mat. Grip socks recommended. $35 per class or monthly packages available. Barrebelle by Joelle, 83 N. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua. Info/register: 646734-6964; BarreBelleByJoelle.com.

1-Hour L1 Alignment Vinyasa – 9:30am. All classes include movement, breathwork and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914-806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

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Yoga for Back Care – 9:30-10:45am. Class designed specifically for back care includes restorative and supported active poses. This slower paced class is a good class if you have back pain, injuries, or specific individual needs. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Flow & Align with Sarah – 9:30-10:45am. Move mindfully through breath-centered sequences while fine tuning your alignment through the creative use of props. $17. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. Info/register: 845-528-0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

Slow Flow Yoga – 9:45-10:45am. (No class Dec. 25). This all-levels class combines the benefits of both dynamic and static postures, providing a balanced practice with mindful sequencing that follows the ebb and flow of the seasons. $20 single class, $72 4-class card. Embodied Arts & Wellness, 201 Scarborough Rd., Briarcliff Manor. Questions: Lucia Rich, 720-2247930. Info/register: EmbodiedArtsAndWellness.com.

All-Level Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 11am. This class is meant to relax, stretch and rejuvenate the body and mind. $15. Expression Dance & Wellness, 2141 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor. Info/register: 914293-7021; ExpressionDanceWellness.com.

Vinyasa Yoga – 11am. Relaxing and rejuvenating all level vinyasa flow class $20. Expression Dance & Wellness, 2141 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor. Info/register: 914-293-7012; ExpressionDanceWellness.com.

Wise & Strong Zoom – 11:30am. Women need all the muscles they can get! Using body-weight and resistance bands, post menopausal women gain back muscle strength, safe and efficiently. Safe for women with osteoporosis. $15. Held via Zoom. Offered by Amenia Yoga – A Place for Wellness. Info/register: 646-401-4188; AmeniaYoga.com.

Gentle Hatha Yoga – 4pm. This gentle class begins with breath work, then gentle yoga poses follow, ending with relaxation. All levels are welcome. Held in person & virtually. Arrive 10-15 min before your first class to fill out our health care form and pay. $20 or $10 for seniors 65 and older (cash or check). Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. No reservations needed. Questions: PutnamYoga.com.

All Levels Iyengar Yoga – 5:30pm. Yoga that emphasizes safety, optimal body alignment, and attention to detail. Modifications will be given as necessary for those new to yoga, injuries, or certain medical conditions. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845-202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Adult Dance Fitness – 6pm. Stretch & condition. Learn a fun new dance combination weekly and challenge your body and mind. Increase self-esteem while having fun! $15. Expression Dance & Wellness, 2141 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor. Info/register: 914293-7021; ExpressionDanceWellness.com.

Luna Power Flow – 6-7pm. This all-levels Vinyasabased class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. Modifications offered. $25 drop-in. Luna Power Yoga, 175 East Main St., Brewster. Info: 845-276-4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Bring Your Pet Day: The Energy Enhancement System – 6-8pm. Every other Monday. $160 for you and your pet for 2 hours in the EE System. Quantum Healing & Wellness, 7 Norm Ave., Ste. 202, Bedford Hills. Info/register: 914-218-3428; QuantumHealingAndWellnesspma.com/events.

Reiki-Infused Restorative Yoga – 7pm. A restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845-2423625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

Reiki Circle – 7-8pm. 1st Mon. Class includes breathing exercise, visual meditation and guided instruction of hand placements for self-treatment utilizing universal life force energy, known as Reiki. Held via Zoom. $18. Info/register: 914-513-8398; PurpleLotusZen.com.

Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 7-8pm. Guided by Sekhem sound healer, Marissa Dinki. When vibrations travel through the body, they promote circulation. energy flow and rejuvenation. The frequency of the sound synchronizes with the brainwaves and activates destress responses in the body. $20 drop-in or $75 4 class card. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914-737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Tuesday

Moderate Kripalu-Based Yoga – 9:30-11am. With Chris Glover. For more experienced practitioners. Nurturing, yet strengthening. Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate self-observation. In-person or virtual. Info/ register: SacredSpiritYogacenter.org.

Scalar Restorative & Reiki Yoga Class – 9:30am. Cultivate mindfulness and release stress and find physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Restorative Yoga is appropriate for all levels, and is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. $45. Quantum Healing & Wellness, 7 Norm Ave., Ste. 202, Bedford Hills. Info/register: 914-2183428; QuantumHealingAndWellnesspma.com/events. Green Street Radio – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood. Environmental news, analysis and sciencebased information. Info: GreenStreetRadio.com. 99.5 FM and WBAI.org.

Chair Yoga – 10:30am. With Lisa Cito. A gentle form of yoga. Improves flexibility, strength, and balance $12. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914-737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Fall Prevention and Balance Class with Elena – 3-4pm. Balance and functional training. Fall prevention strategies. All levels are welcome. Inperson at Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste. 6, Mahopac. $25 drop-in or $80/4 classes. For reservations: call/text 845-216-6810 or HealthBalanced.com.

Power Flow – 4:30-5:30pm. Fun and energetic class with a strong emphasis on breath, alignment and flow. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: 845-605-2257; RedTailPowerYoga.com.

Ongoing Events

Yoga for Educators – 4:30pm. With Elana Master. Cultivate the healing power within through chakrainformed yoga, breathwork, movement, and meditation. $20 or $15 4-class pass. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914-737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Smooth and Steady – 5:30pm. Taking it slow and steady, we flow through slow movements and dynamic stretching, integrating breath to improve posture, balance and stability, core strength, and range of motion. $20. Amenia Yoga – A Place for Wellness, 18 Old North Rd., Amenia. Info/register: 646-401-4188; AmeniaYoga.com.

Yin Yoga – 5:30pm. This is a meditative slow practice. The postures are muscularly passive and held for 3-5 minutes, letting gravity do the stretching, no effort is involved. Arrive 10-15 min before your first class to fill out our health care form and pay. $20 or $10 for seniors 65 and older (cash or check). Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. No reservations needed. Questions: PutnamYoga.com. Vinyasa Flow – 6-7pm. Fast-paced, energetic and fun weekly class. $22 drop-in; class package. Rhinebeck Yoga Center, 6400 Montgomery St., Flr. 3, Rhinebeck. 845-876-2528; RhinebeckYogaCenter.com.

Strong Vinyasa – 7pm. A Vinyasa-style class inspired by the Ashtanga lineage. This class integrates strength, flexibility, concentration, and contemplation through a series of traditional postures linked together through breath and movement. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845-242-3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

Open Vinyasa with Kristi – 7pm. In this all levels, uplifting Vinyasa class, each student will experience their own personal journey finding increased strength, balance, flexibility, and a sense of personal growth and discovery. $17. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. Info/register: 845-528-0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

Tarot & Tea – 7-8pm. 2nd Tues. This program is good for those curious about psychic readings. Offered via Zoom. $18 per person (for adult females only). Info/register: 914-513-8398; PurpleLotusZen.com.

Wednesday

TLC Networking Breakfast in Mount Kisco – 8:30-10am. 3rd Wednesday. Are you a holistic health and wellness practitioner? A healthy living entrepreneur offering services, products, classes and workshops? Join us for breakfast! We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through our businesses and passions. Come the first time as Beth’s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text).

Gentle Embodied Yoga – 9am. With Elana Master. Connect with your body, and release tension with Gentle poses and movements. $20 or $15 4-class pass. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Luna Power Flow – 9:45-10:45am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. Modifications offered. $25 drop-in. Luna Power Yoga, 175 East Main St., Brewster. Info: 845-2764619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Chair Yoga for Healthy Aging – 11am. Participants practice poses seated in a chair or standing with assistance of a chair. Great for active older adults who want to build strength and improve balance, coordination, and posture. $20. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Lunch Break Yoga – 12-12:30pm. Take a break from your workday with this 30-minute yoga stretch and relaxation. $15 in-studio. $10 virtual. Expression Dance & Wellness, 2141 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor. Info/register: 914-293-7021; ExpressionDanceWellness.com.

The Magic of Intention - 1-2:30pm. (Wednesdays Mar. 6 – Apr. 24). In-person 8 week series led by Carol Canter, MSW based on Lynne McTaggert’s “Power of Eight” work. Learn the essential keys to effective intention setting for success in any area of your life. Group dynamics magnify intentions. $195. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: Call or text Anne Bentzen at 914-588-4079; Balancing4Life.com/ upcoming-events.

Gentle Alignment Vinyasa – 4:30pm. 1-hour class includes movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/ register: 914-806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com. Yoga for Scoliosis – 5:30-7pm. 4-week series beginning Mar. 6. This series will teach you the foundational skills you need to work with scoliosis and/ or fusions, including understanding your curves and how to work with them. You will learn basic anatomy of the spine related to scoliosis and how to modify the poses so you may develop greater spinal length and create new patterns of movement. $205. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845-202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Yoga Level ½ – 5:30pm. This class offers both basic and slightly more complex poses and flows. Great for beginners looking for a little more (with modifications) or for the intermediate yogi, looking for an added challenge. Arrive 10-15 min before your first class to fill out our healthcare form and pay. $20 or $10 for seniors 65 and older (cash or check). Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. No reservations needed. Questions: PutnamYoga.com.

Restorative Chakra Informed Yoga – 5:45pm. With Elana Master. This class focuses on relaxing the body and mind through supported postures. $20 or $15 4-class pass. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914-737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Qigong Yoga with Justine – 6-7pm. This class will enhance strength, flexibility, balance. It will relieve stress, promote vitality for a calmer body and inner harmony. Beginners are welcome. In-person or via Zoom. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. $25 drop-in or $80/4 classes; $22 online. For reservations: call/text 845216-6810 or HealthBalanced.com.

1-Hour Level 2 Vinyasa – 6pm. Class includes movement, breath work and meditation. $20 dropin; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 914-806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

TLC Online Holistic Networking Evening –6-7:30pm. Last Wednesday. Are you a holistic health and wellness practitioner? A healthy living entrepreneur offering services, products, classes and workshops? Join us for breakfast! We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through our businesses and passions. Come the first time as Beth’s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text).

Thursday

TLC Networking Breakfast in Rye – 8:30-10am. Last Thursday of the month. Are you a holistic health and wellness practitioner? A healthy living entrepreneur offering services, products, classes and workshops? Join us for breakfast! We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through our businesses and passions. Come the first time as Beth’s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text).

1-Hour Gentle Alignment Yoga – 9:30am. Class includes movement, breath work and meditation. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 914-806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

All Levels Iyengar Yoga – 9:30am. Yoga that emphasizes safety, optimal body alignment, and attention to detail. Modifications will be given as necessary for those new to yoga, injuries, or certain medical conditions. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Chair Yoga – 11am. A 40-min relaxing stretch and conditioning chair yoga class helps build strength and flexibility to alleviate pain and stress in the body. $15. Expression Dance & Wellness, 2141 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor. Register: 914293-7021; ExpressionDanceWellness.com.

Chair Yoga/Balance with Elena – 12:30-1:30pm. Gentle, breath-based flow. Increases flexibility and joint mobility, reduces stress, and improves balance. Standing and seated exercises. No experience necessary. In-person on via Zoom. $25 drop-in or $80/4 classes; $22 online. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. For reservations: call/text 845-216-6810 or HealthBalanced.com.

Stretch & Release – 4:30pm. This class focuses on increasing flexibility through deep stretching, functional movement and the occasional long-held stretch. Great class for beginner yogis or regular practitioners. Makes great cross-training option for athletes and high-impact workouts. Arrive 10-15 min before your first class to fill out our healthcare form and pay. $20 or $10 for seniors 65 and older (cash or check). Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. No reservations needed. Questions: PutnamYoga.com.

Yoga for Back Care – 5:30pm. This gentle yoga class is good for beginners, older students, and those desiring a slower paced class. Includes restorative poses as well as supported active poses. A good class for you if you have back pain, injuries, or specific individual needs. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Barre Pilates Blend Class – 6-6:50pm. Combining ballet inspired movements with Pilates alignment principles, this class incorporates light resistance with high repetition moves that challenge strength, coordination and balance. $25 drop-in or $80/4 classes. HealthBalanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste. 6, Mahopac. For reservation call/ text: 845-216-6810 or visit our website HealthBalanced.com.

Slow Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. (Dec. 21 & Dec. 28). This all-levels class combines the benefits of both dynamic and static postures, providing a balanced practice with mindful sequencing that follows the ebb and flow of the seasons. $20 single class, $72 4-class card. Embodied Arts & Wellness, 201 Scarborough Rd., Briarcliff Manor. Questions: Lucia Rich, 720-224-7930. Info/register: EmbodiedArtsAndWellness.com.

Open Vinyasa with Kristi – 7pm. In this all levels, uplifting Vinyasa class, each student will experience their own personal journey finding increased strength, balance, flexibility, and a sense of personal growth and discovery. $17. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. Info/register: 845-528-0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

Women’s Healing Circle – 7-8pm. 3rd Thur. With Michelle B. Whitney, spiritual teacher, spiritual healer and wellness advocate and founder of Purple Lotus Zen. Each class will focus on an issue relating to women and will provide supporting exercises to related topic. A variety of modalities such as breathing exercise, visual meditation, reciting affirmations and guided instruction of hand placements for energy healing will be incorporated to promote relaxation and bring wellness to all participants. Program offered via Zoom $18. Info/register: 914-513-8398; PurpleLotusZen.com.

“Famunity” Chanting – 7-8:30pm. A weekly practice of love, love, love via beautiful Omnifaith Chanting (it’s like Kirtan for all traditions). If you love to sing – come! If you want to sing, but feel self- conscious – come and reclaim your voice! Event ends with sound healing. All are welcome. Brief check in and out. Love offerings accepted to honor the musicians. Held in person at The Healing House in Beacon. RSVP requested: text Eileen at 914-456-7789; EileenOhare.com.

Movement and Meditation – 7:30pm. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate yoga poses and techniques that are designed for in-depth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845-494-8118; PutnamYoga.com.

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Friday

Gentle Embodied Yoga – 9am. With Elana Master. Connect with your body, and release tension with Gentle poses and movements. $20 or $15 4-class pass. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, 914737-4325. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Vinyasa Level 2 – 9-10am. A flowing, dynamic form of yoga that synchronizes breath with asana. Each class focuses on a central theme to build skills with consistent integrity. Expect a strong, focused practice with dynamic, creative sequences. $20. Ascend Center, 75 Main St., Cold Spring. Register: AscendCenter.com/events-summary.

Gentle/Moderate Kripalu-Based Yoga – 9:3011am. With Chris Glover. Gentle, nurturing, yet strengthening. Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate selfobservation. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Wise & Strong – 9:30am. Muscle Strength Building Class for Post-Menopausal Women. We rebuild muscle strength with high-intensity, short-duration, and low-force with body weight and resistance bands. We overload muscles so they grow—it’s the safest and most efficient way to build muscles. $20. Amenia Yoga – A Place for Wellness, 18 Old North Rd., Amenia. Info/register: 646-401-4188; AmeniaYoga.com.

Healthy Spine Series – 10:30am-12pm. 3-week series starting Mar. 15. This specialized series will include a sequence of poses intended to lengthen and strengthen the spinal muscles, alleviate back pain, and support a healthy spine. Each week, we’ll focus on a specific area – low back, thoracic, and neck – providing you with a comprehensive and targeted approach to spine health. $85. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845-202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Luna Gentle Flow – 5:30pm. This all-levels gentle class is geared towards those looking to ease into their practice, while still developing awareness of their body through stretching, strength building, and breathwork. Modifications offered. $25. Drop-in. Luna Power Yoga, 175 East Main St., Brewster. Info: 845-276-4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Sound Meditation Thursdays – 7pm. With Marique Schimmel. We invite you to go on an intimate excursion with your breathe, your body and your whole being. All it takes is an open mind and a willingness to engage with yourself and a symphony of sonic vibrations. $25. Viale Yoga, 39 Main St., Bedford Hills. Preregister: VialeYoga.com.

Saturday

Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to yoga teachers and practitioners, members, and nonmembers. In person at Club Fit, 584 N State Rd., Briarcliff Manor and/or via Zoom. Info/ schedule: 914-374-9749; ytayoga.com.

Gentle Flow Yoga – 8:30-9:45am. An all-levels class that begins with a combination of somatic body awareness, breath, and movement to encourage a shift out of tension and into flow. Poses are held for a moderate amount of time. Pranayama and visualization techniques are introduced to support a well-rounded practice, and class ends with a short meditation for a truly integrative class experience. $20. Ascend Center, 75 Main St., Cold Spring. Register: AscendCenter.com/events-summary.

Barre Sculpt – 8:45am. A challenging total body workout utilizing low-impact and high-intensity movements to improve strength and flexibility. BYO mat. Grip socks recommended. $35 per class or monthly packages available. Barrebelle by Joelle, 83 N. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua. Info/register: 646734-6964; BarreBelleByJoelle.com.

1-hour L1 Alignment Vinyasa – 9am. With Kathy. All classes include movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914-806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Intermediate Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:1510:30am. With Kathleen Hinge. For more experienced practitioners who desire more of a challenge. Be guided through more advanced postures, and invited to hold poses longer and explore personal variations. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Luna Power Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. Modifications offered. $25 drop-in. Luna Power Yoga, 175 East Main St., Brewster. Info: 845-276-4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Shamanic Soul Constellations – 10am-5pm. 1st Sat. Everyone circles up. Eileen O’Hare weaves simple shamanic healing tools with IFS/Parts Work and Family Constellation Wisdom into a powerfully loving and potent healing field in which everyone comes away lighter, brighter, feeling better. It’s like “Famunity” healing day! The “Famunity” co-creates a compassionate and tenderly curious circle of love and beauty in which everyone transforms. All are welcome. Come as an attendee ($75) or come with a piece of personal or ancestral healing work and take The Healing Chair ($140). Held in person at The Healing House in Beacon. RSVP requested: text Eileen at 914-456-7789; EileenOHare.com. Yoga Props & Flow Tuesdays – 10am. With Francesca Bove. This class combines the elements of Vinyasa with the use of props, including blocks, straps, chairs and ropes. By having boundaries, this practice plays with the dance between being held and moving. All levels welcome. $25. Viale Yoga, 39 Main St., Bedford Hills. Preregister: VialeYoga.com.

Beginner Kripalu-based Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. With Kathleen Hinge. A very nurturing practice, promoting mindfulness, flexibility and relaxation. Classes include setting intentions, guided breathing, meditation and gentle pose sequences. Suitable for beginners, and those with physical limitations. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Beginner Yoga – 11am. Class consists of standing poses to build strength, balance and improved flexibility. Detailed instruction with focus on proper form and function will help you build a safe, fun and nurturing practice. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Adult Yoga – 11am. An all-levels Vinyasa flow to relax and rejuvenate the body and mind. $20 drop-in. $15 class card savings. Expression Dance & Wellness, 2141 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor. Info/register: 914-293-7021; ExpressionDanceWellness.com.

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Accounting/Tax Services

STERNBACH & ROSE, CPAS

115 E. Stevens Ave., Ste. 100, Valhalla 914-940-4449 • SandrCPA.com

Our goal is to help people have less anxiety about managing their finances, to maximize their income and run their businesses better. Giving people a stronger financial foundation can absolutely contribute to a better quality of life.

Acupuncture

SEARCHLIGHT MEDICAL

Laurie R. Mallis, MD, LAC

2424 Rte. 52, Hopewell Junction 845-592-4310 • SearchLightMedical.com

Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being.

Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ad, page 15.

Addiction Cessation

QUIT WITH QUINN

Midtown Manhattan and Garrison

Steve.HealingNY@gmail.com

914-473-2015; QuitWithQuinn.com

Quit with Quinn helps people overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. Allnatural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 90% success rate. See ad, page 10.

QUANTUM HEALING & WELLNESS

7 Norm Ave., Bedford Hills

914-218-3428

QuantumHealingAndWellnessspma.com

Give your body the energy to heal itself! The Energy Enhancement SystemTM is Bio-Scalar Photonic Fusion technology [aka, Tesla Waves] that generates multiple bio-active life enhancing energy fields, including scalar waves, which can allow cell regeneration, and enhance your energy levels for optimum function.

Astrology

PLEASANTVILLE ASTROLOGY

Colin McPhillamy

42 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville PleasantvilleAstrology.com

Colin McPhillamy British/Australian Actor/Astrologer offers in-person or online readings in Western Astrology and Tarot designed to support and empower clients. Consult the stars, elevate your choices. PleasantvilleAstrology.com.

Ayurveda

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village

792 Rte. 35, Cross River and NYC Office: 914-875-9088

DrKaushik.com

• Cell: 646-670-6725

• DrKaushik@DrKaushik.com

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M-F. See ad, page 11.

Back Care

BACK2HEALTH YOGA

Yoga for Back Care + Scoliosis

6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls 845-202-2228

• Back2HealthYoga.com

Alleviate pain and stiffness through yoga led by Cristina Roy, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, and Yoga for Scoliosis Trainer. Personalized sessions create alignment in the body and relieve tension and stress. Enhance your well-being. Visit website to learn more.

Behavioral Optometry

MIND-BODY-WORLD OPTOMETRY

Samantha Slotnick, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale, 914-874-1177 • DrSlotnick.com

A whole-person, holistic approach to vision care, for all ages. Specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems which interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency. Please visit website for details.

Café

SWEET HARVEST CAFÉ

Nutritious. Energetic. Refreshing.

82 Main St., Cold Spring 845-666-7390 • SweetHarvestShoppe.com

Sweet Harvest is a café offering healthy smoothies and bowls, an organic salad bar, wraps, and treats. As well as a selection of cold and hot drinks including fresh squeezed lemonade and bubble tea. Completely Gluten Free with many vegan options.

CBD

CBD LIVE NATURAL

720 N Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills 914-705-1111 • CBDLiveNatural.com

Open 7 days a week. We want our customers to feel their best and know that there is a solution to change their quality of life so that they can live naturally without prescription drugs. Products for People and Pets. Please call for more information. See ad, page 5.

YOUR CBD OF MOUNT KISCO

222 E. Main St., Mount Kisco 914-276-5409

YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com

Your CBD Store® is the largest hemp retailer in the US. All of our products are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO and Third-Party Lab Tested. We offer the highest quality hemp products including CBD Tinctures, Topicals and Water Solubles for people and pets.

Chiropractic

DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT

8 Bacon PL, Yonkers

914-523-7947

Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

Personalized treatments designed for you by Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing Sports Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Receive a unique combination of muscle work and adjustments not provided elsewhere. Dr. Leigh can help you move and feel better. Get back to the life you love!

Community Support

LET IT SHINE INC.

Kacey Morabito Grean

137 7th St. • PO Box 818, Verplanck 914-323-8343 • Info@LetItShineOnline.com

LetItShineOnline.com

Let It Shine "gathers love and gives it away" at The Food Pantry in Verplanck. The Let It Shine team also connects women to the things services they need. Support the mission by shopping at the Let It Shine Again (LISA) Thrift Store Wednesdays through Saturdays.

Craniosacral Therapy

JOY MATALON, LMT, CST

Locations: Ossining, Garrison 914-519-8138 • JoyMatalon.com

CranioSacral Therapy with Somato Emotional Release allows physical, emotional, and spiritual issues to be intimately explored bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues beyond the session. Experience CST alone or integrated in therapeutic massage.

Energy Healing

ANNE H. BENTZEN

25 Broadway, Ste. 101, 2nd Fl.,Pleasantville 914-588-4079 • Balancing4Life.com

Inner harmony fosters health and wellness. Discover modalities to relieve stress, support recovery and transformation. Reiki, BEMER therapy, sound healing, Bach Flower essences, intuitive guidance and Past-Life Regression. Regular drumming circles and Stargate meditations offer growth within a supportive community.

Estate Planning/ Legal Services

LAW OFFICE OF ANTHONY NIGRO, PLLC

52 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry 914-595-6527 • Anthony@NigroLaw.com

Solution-driven representation regarding estate matters including probate, wills, trusts, estate litigation, real estate closings and name changes. Need a referral for another area? Lean on my network of attorneys I trust. Email or call. See ad, page 18.

Fitness Studios

HEALTH-BALANCED FITNESS

Agi Kadar

900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac 845-216-6810

• Agi@HealthNalanced.com HealthBalanced.com

We strive to make fitness a part of your lifestyle and help you move to live longer, stronger, younger. We offer Personal Training and Small Group Classes. Our services include: Strength and Balance Training, Fall Prevention, Corrective Exercise, Cardiovascular Conditioning, Yoga, Chair Yoga and Pilates Classes.

Floatation Therapy

RISE ABOVE FLOATATION

111 East Main St., Mount Kisco 914-241-1900 • RiseAboveFloatation.com

A Center For Awareness and Relaxation through Floatation Therapy. Create the ultimate Relaxation Response by removing all stimulation from light, sound and gravity. Choose from three different float environments to find your perfect experience. Appointments available from 10am to 10pm daily. Free parking.

Hair Salon

FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS

Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rte. 117 Bypass Rd., Bedford 914-242-1928 • FreshOrganicSalon.com

A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings. See ad, page 17.

Healing Center

HUDSON VALLEY HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER

51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie 845-849-0838

HudsonValleyHHC@gmail.com

Hudson Valley Holistic Healing is focused on whole person wellness. We are dedicated to bringing you the finest practitioners of each kind. We will continue to grow and expand while offering classes such as Meditation, Breathwork, Kundalini yoga, and healing services such as Ionic foot baths, Vibration plate, Far Infared Sauna sessions, O2 oxygen bar, Reiki, Salt Cave sessions and so much more! Our intention is to build a community of wellness minded kind humans.

Health Coach

VIBRANT GLO WELLNESS

Lisa Cito

166 Rte. 202, Somers 914-447-8396 • VibrantGloWellness.com

Become the master of your mind improving your overall outlook on life. Release blocked energy, connect with your inner vibration, and improve your energy. Learn why you are prone to certain ailments. Knowledge is power.

Herbal Medicine

LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG)

263 New Hackensack Rd., 2nd Fl., Wappingers Falls

LorraineHughes54@gmail.com

845-416-4598 • EmpoweredByNature.net

Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which provides A preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

Holistic Dentist

DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights 914-214-9678

• HolisticDentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad, page 3.

Hypnotherapy

LISA BLEASDALE, C.HT.

Certified Hypnotherapist

Certified Intimacy Coach

914-400-9508 • LisaBleasdale.com

Transform and re-ignite your life, in and out of the bedroom using the power of the subconscious mind and the Erotic Blueprint™ course, as seen on Netfix series “Goop.” Hypnotherapy can help individuals with stress reduction, weight loss, addictions, overcoming fears, phobias, grief, anxiety and relationships.

Integrative Optometry

EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC

Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD

Dr. Krupa Baxi • Dr. Allie Decker

Dr. Jason Grygier • Dr. Ken Landesman

Dr. Diana Ngo • Dr. Maryam Nizami

Dr. Justin Rapp • Dr. Sonia Singh

Dr. Magy Tepliz • Dr. Matthew Weatherbee

Locations:

6515 Main St., Trumbull, CT • 203-374-2020

444 Westport Ave., Norwalk, CT • 203-840-1991

2600 Post Rd., Southport, CT • 203-255-4005

992 High Ridge Rd., 1M, Stamford, CT • 203-357-0204

572 US-6, Mahopac • 845-628-3750

103 S Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco • 914-241-2020

CTNYEyecare.com

We offer behavioral optometry, comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses and vision therapy. Call to schedule your appointment today.

Life Coach

ROBIN SIMON

Certified Life Coach

914-400-5248

RobinSimonCoach24@gmail.com

RobinSimonLifeCoach.com

Do you want to make positive changes to your life? Together we will create a plan of awareness, growth and action to help you become the person you were meant to be. Let’s talk about it!See ad, page 18.

Massage

NATALIE RAPINI, LMT

175 King St., Chappaqua 914-275-1865

Natalie has been practicing for 10 years now specializing in Prenatal Massage and Reiki Massage. Her hands-on holistic healing approach helps to aid with any discomfort of the body and mind.

Naturopathic Doctor

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village

792 Rte. 35, Cross River and NYC Office: 914-875-9088 • Cell: 646-670-6725 DrKaushik.com; DrKaushik@DrKaushik.com

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Monday-Friday. See ad, page 11.

Nutrition

OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD

Dr. Michael Wald, DC,  Board-Certified Nutritionist

29 King St., 2nd Fl., Chappaqua 914-552-1442 • Info@BloodDetective.com DrMichaelWald.com • #BloodDetective

Dr. Wald is a holistic DC, Nutritionist and Dietician whose Blood Detective software, labs and detailed consults help get to the cause(s) of persistent health issues. Conditions include autoimmune, weight loss, anti-aging, cancer, GI issues, depression, and more. See ad, page 12.

Reflexology

LORRAINE HUGHES

ARCB Certified Reflexologist

263 New Hackensack Rd., 2nd Fl., Wappingers Falls • 845-416-4598 LorraineHughes54@gmail.com

EmpoweredByNature.net

Foot and/or Hand Reflexology sessions are offered with the use of essential oils applied to acupuncture points based upon each individual’s presenting pattern. Please refer to Services page on web site for the many benefits of this ancient modality.

Reiki

REIKI CLASSES

Cynthia M. Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860-395-0284

CynthiaMChase@gmail.com

CynthiaMChase.com

Retreats

Manifest yourself as a healer; fulfill your life’s purpose! Cynthia offers personalized classes leading to Reiki levels I, II and Master level. Go to CynthiaMChase.com for details.

YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS

(YITA) at The Divine Acres

“Where Yoga Embraces Nature”

2 Coulter Rd., Bakers Mills 518-251-3015 • YogaInTheAdirondacks.com

YITA at the Divine Acres is a yoga shala – a safe place for healing and becoming healthy within our authentic selves. Eliminate distractions and illuminate positivity to focus on our true intentions. YITA is a place of education and joy, with miniature donkeys and sheep that add love to this divine space.

Salt Room Spa

HUDSON RIVER HEALING & WELLNESS

290 Main St., Cold Spring 845-240-1822 • HRHealingWellness.com

Improve overall wellness. Breathe. Relax. Restore. Services: Salt Room, Red/ Infrared Light therapy, Thai Bodywork, Massage, Craniosacral work, Percussive therapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Myofacial Release, Raindrop Massage, Celluma, Heat Healer, Sound Bed, Meditation, Yoga and more. Wonderful therapies that help you feel calm and relaxed.

Sleep Disorder

DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights 914-214-9678 • HolisticDentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad, page 3.

Spiritual Retreat Center

THE CENTER AT MARIANDALE

A Sponsored Ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Hope

299 N. Highland Ave., Ossining Info@Mariandale.org • Mariandale.org

The Center at Mariandale sponsors retreats in spirituality, contemplative practices, social and environmental justice, interfaith dialogue, the arts and wellness of body, mind, and spirit. The center also welcomes nonprofit groups for day or overnight workshops, retreats and conferences. See ad, back cover.

Support Group

SUPPORT CONNECTION

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services

914-962-6402 • 800-532-4290

SupportConnection.org

Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast, ovarian, or any gynecological cancer. Services include: One-on-one counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; a national toll-free information and support hotline.

TMJ Disorder

DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND

Yorktown Heights

914-214-9678

• HolisticDentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad, page 3.

Therapist

HEALING THE WOUNDED SOUL, LLC

16 Dakin Ave., Ste. 110, Mount Kisco 203-244-8415

DrDanielleRusso@HealingTheWoundedSoul.com

Danielle Russo, Psy.D is a NY-licensed, clinical psychologist. She takes a holistic approach and specializes in trauma and healing soul wounds of all forms. She also works with depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, stress, and autism.  ~We Heal Together~

Transformative Healing

BETH LEAS

Transformative Healing • Tarot

Virtual and In-Person Sessions

203-856-9566 • BethLeas.com

If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 30+ years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot.

Veterinary Hospital

EARTH ANGELS

VETERINARY HOSPITAL

44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls 845-227-P-A-W-S (7297)

EarthAngelsVet.com

Where East meets West with compassionate care for a holistic approach to your pet’s health. Offering a wide range of services/products including wellness exams, nutritional support, alternative cancer therapies, surgery, dentals, acupuncture, CBD products, pet boarding and more on our beautiful 9-acre facility.

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