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t’s hot, empowering, restorative, challenging and strengthening—this practice of yoga. It’s being practiced from the shores of the Hudson River to rooftops, in chairs, even in the air, on beaches, in corporate offices and in fields. Men and women, kids and teens, seniors, athletes, trauma victims, breast cancer survivors, veterans and parentsDana Boulanger Marilee Burrell to-be are hitting their yoga mats. At any age or fitness level, yoga inspires individuals to connect with their body, mind and spirit. This universal practice can connect us with the greater yoga community and the world at large. Yoga can lighten your load and offer flexibility, tranquility and peace. We honor this practice and celebrate National Yoga Month in September with our annual yoga issue. Check out the Yoga, Pilates and Fitness network on page 45 to locate a studio near you and our calendar events to find out about classes and workshops. In addition, this month’s issue features a fantastic line up of yoga profiles and news about upcoming events and training programs starting on page 30. The variety of classes and approaches available in our area is incredible, with options for all ages and fitness levels. Another powerful force for peace and tranquility is music. This month we share with you two different articles about the power of music. The Wiseword article, Inside the Chant with Krishna Das by Robin Fillmore, on page 48, explores how Kirtan music transports listeners to a deeper place. On page 64, Music as Medicine details the power of the word, “om” as a healing vibration and positive effects of drumming for depression. I enjoy the sound of running water or soothing waves mixed with flute and bells during my daily meditation. Five minutes of these soothing sounds allows me to focus internally and, after 10 to 15 minutes, I feel balanced and ready to face the day. In this month’s inspirational article on page 54, The Secret of Sublime Living: Savoring Perfect Present Moments, author Carl Greer, says, “The more we focus on what brings us happiness, revitalization, purpose or meaning, the easier it will be to upgrade priorities and discard any plot lines and events that seem scripted by someone else.” His words really moved me because they mirror one of my personal goals: to talk and think about what I do want in the world rather than waste my time on that which no longer serves me. I find that the more I decide and get clear about what I want, the easier it flows to me and sometimes it shows up in very different ways than I ever imagined. Living with this philosophy creates adventure in my life and allows me to savor each moment. I hope I get to see and meet some of you this month. If you see me out and about, introduce yourself. I love to meet our readers. I will look for you on your yoga mat at one of our many local yoga studios, buying veggies at the farmers’ market, moving for a cause at an annual walkathon or at one of the many new classes and workshops happening this month (be sure to check out our calendars starting on page 72. Maybe I’ll see you online. Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. If you have a story to share or feedback to provide about a practitioner, send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you! Joyfully,

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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28 REFLECTIONS OF NATURE 30 Creating Tranquility by Julianne Hale

48 wisewords 30 SPECIAL YOGA SECTION 50 healingways Local Yoga News and Profiles 54 inspiration 48 INSIDE THE CHANT 55 healthykids WITH KRISHNA DAS 58 consciouseating Kirtan Music Transports Listeners to a Deeper Place 68 naturalpet by Robin Fillmore 72 calendar 50 THE MODERN SHAMAN 79 planetwatch Ancient Practices Heal Body and Soul 80 classifieds by Linda Sechrist 81 resourceguide

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SUBLIME LIVING

Savoring Perfect Present Moments by Carl Greer

55 RAISING A MUSIC LOVER

Kids Thrive to Rhythms of Head and Heart by Randy Kambic

58 VEGAN LUNCHBOX Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost by Judith Fertig

64 MUSIC AS MEDICINE Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us by Kathleen Barnes

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coverphoto newsbriefs A Day of Peace Event in Rye

T Amanda Amadei in Cold Spring

over model Amanda Amadei has been teaching Vinyasa yoga to private clients in the Hudson Valley since 2013. It is her belief that a dedicated yoga practice creates freedom in our bodies and space in our lives. Awareness and compassion for our own unique bodies and minds are what allow us to change and grow. Amadei’s classes encourage patience, courage and a light heart. To find local classes, visit AmadeiYoga.com. The photo was taken at Little Stony Point—off Route 9D in Cold Spring, New York—by local photographer, Caroline Kaye (CarolineKaye Photography.com). "I wanted to place Amanda's yoga pictures solidly in the Hudson River Valley and to find a spot that mirrored the strength and beauty of her poses," says Kaye. "Plus, I never pass up a chance to watch a colorful sunset over the water." When Kaye meets with a client—whether it is a family looking for portraits or a business owner hoping for marketing photos—her planning starts with asking about their story. She then works with her client to create an image that captures their personality and spirit.

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he Wainwright House in Rye will be the setting of an International Day of Peace gathering from 1 to 5 p.m., September 25. Featuring expert speakers as well as live music, the event recognizes the UN General Assembly’s declaration that one day each September be devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and peoples. The theme for 2016 is Sustainable Development Goals. The afternoon will include ceremony, meditation and prayer, a guided “peace circle,” and sacred and inspirational music by Patricia Keil, Nell Malyszka and Paul Malyszka of Michael Tellinger the Suzuki School of Music in Newton, Connecticut. The speakers will be three people on the leading edge of the global peace movement: Michael Tellinger, author, scientist and explorer—a “real-life Indiana Jones” and founder of the global Ubuntu Liberation Movement; Deborah Moldow, co-chair of the International Day of Peace, a member of the United Nations Committee on NGOs and a representative to the UN for the World Peace Prayer Society; and Sri Gayatri Naraine, a member of Brahma Kumaris world spiritual organization and a representative to the United Nations. The gathering is sponsored by Wainwright House and the Vistar Foundation, which is dedicated to collective consciousness. It will be hosted by Vistar cofounders Dr. Ron Friedman and Victoria Friedman. (For more information, visit VistarFoundation.org.) Wainwright House is located at 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye. To register, visit Wainwright.org.

Shamanic Healing Training Starts September 10

piritual healer and teacher Eileen O’Hare will offer the Mesayok Medicine Spiral, a healing training inspired by the mystical tradition from the Andes, at the Healing House in Beacon. Training will take place the second Saturday of every month for 12 months beginning September 10. O’Hare has been offering Spiral since 2004. “Nature is the greatest healer,” she says. “Spiral teaches us how to become aware of thoughts, feelings and actions that hold us hostage to self-defeating patterns. We create powerful relationships with the world of living energies around and within us that empower our healing. Change is tough—we can’t make lasting change alone. We need Eileen O’Hare a loving teacher, powerful teachings and a community to hold us while we become who we truly are.” O’Hare’s Spiral circles feature “journeying, ritual, ceremony, deep personal work, chanting, drumming, dancing, trips to local sacred sites, excursions to local river and mountain spirits, and processing with lots of love, support and laughter.” Participants will learn to work with the five elements, the four directions and the three worlds. An email group keeps members connected from circle to circle. “If you’ve done the Munay-Ki rites and are looking for more from this powerful lineage, Spiral can help you expand deepen your experience,” she says. O’Hare also offers retreats and private healing sessions. For more information, call 845.831.5790, email xoeoLoveMore@gmail.com or visit EileenOHare.com. See ad, page 2. Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY Edition

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Grand Opening of Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic in Cross River

or the past few months, Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik’s Ayurveda and Naturopathic Clinic has occupied a small space in a rustic building in Ye l l ow M o n k e y Vi l l a g e , C r o s s River. This month the clinic is moving into a larger building across the center lawn, and Kaushik will host Dr. Somesh Kaushik at new clinic a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 10. The new center will house an Ayurvedic and naturopathic clinic and shop, Ayur Bazaar, where medical consultations and treatments, as well as Ayurvedic supplements, herbs, teas, oils and other articles, will be available. The center will offer Ayurvedic detoxification therapies such as panchakarma, rejuvenation and anti-aging therapies. The September 10 open house will include a tour of the clinic and shop, a demonstration of Ayurvedic diagnosis techniques and a buffet sampling of Ayurvedic healing foods. The event will culminate with raffles for a 20 percent discount on a first treatment and a gift basket of Ayurvedic teas and oils. Kaushik, who also has offices in New York City and White Plains, will be on hand to meet visitors and discuss the Ayurvedic approach to health and healing. One of the most experienced Ayurvedic physicians in North America, Kaushik is a recipient of the Dhanwantri Award, his profession’s highest honor. He travels extensively giving lectures on Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old medical system promoting the balance of Dr. Somesh Kaushik body, mind and spirit. With naturopathy, Kaushik merges modern, science-based principles with this ancient system to create a holistic path to wellness. He holds degrees in Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicine and a master’s degree in public health and administration, and has more than 30 years’ experience in various healing modalities. He specializes in treating chronic conditions, finding and eliminating the root cause while treating the symptoms. Diet, yoga and lifestyle changes are important parts of his treatment plan. Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic is located at 6 Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Rte. 35 in Cross River. For appointments, call 646.670.6725, email DrKaushik@drkaushik.com or visit DrKaushik.com. See ad, page 42. natural awakenings

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Fall Brings New Services to the Temperance Center

Sound Therapy Stimulates Relaxation, Boosts Immunity

hile sound therapy is becoming an increasingly popular method to promote relaxation and reduce stress, it also appears to provide another benefit: stronger immunity. “What studies are now finding is that the relaxation that results in a sound session is a biological reaction within the body, and the use of sound can physically improve the body’s immune system,” says Daniel Daniel Court Court, owner of Holistic Wellness Alternatives in Yorktown Heights. Research shows that sound therapy stimulates relaxation by releasing nitric oxide within the body, Court says. According to a study published by the Neuroscience Research Institute at the State University of New York, nitric oxide boosts immune, vascular and neural function; is antibacterial and antiviral; and promotes blood flow. This means that the use of sound “has the potential to protect an organism from microbes and physiologic disorders such as hypertension,” the researchers concluded. Holistic Wellness Alternatives offers sound therapy as a separate service or as part of a member’s customized program of care. “Our work is all about removing interferences to normal body function and supporting the systems of the body with superior-quality herbs, whole-food nutritional supplements and different holistic modalities such as sound, or tuning fork, therapy,” Court says. Holistic Wellness Alternatives is located at 2013 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights. For appointments call 914.962.1155 or email Info@hwahealthy.com. For more info, visit HWAHealthy.com. See ad, page 19.

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he Temperance Center is kicking off fall with an expanded menu of yoga classes focusing on healing, mindfulness and breath. Owner Merrill Black says she expects to add more services as the year Yoga classes at The Temperance Center goes on, including monthly reiki circles and a late afternoon/early evening monthly or bimonthly restorative class. “I feel so fortunate to have such a talented and dedicated team of teachers at the center,” she says. “The intimate setting of the yoga studio enables them to provide a great deal of individualized attention to their students. We continually strive to make our classes a great value for what the students receive from the staff. It continues to be our mission to offer an array of healing services to the community. We’re excited about what the year has in store for us.” Black expects to continue offering two recurring events that proved particularly popular last year: kirtans with the band Tejase, and healing nights coinciding with the solstices and equinoxes (half the proceeds are donated to worthy causes). The center’s guided channeling meditation group also continues to grow and be a source of comfort, relaxation and healing, she says, adding “They are always fun and different, depending on who comes that evening and the messages that need to come forth for the group to raise group consciousness.” For more information, contact Black at 914.793.2600. For a list of services and a weekly schedule, visit TheTemperanceCenter.com. See ad, page 20.

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Dawn’s Warriors at last year’s walk

Walkathon Calls Attention to Breast and Ovarian Cancer

he annual Support-A-Walk, a threemile walkathon organized to bring attention to the needs of people living with breast and ovarian cancer, will be held October 2 at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Proceeds will help fund Support Connection’s free programs and services for people affected by these cancers. “Each year, thousands of people from across the Hudson Valley and beyond come together for this uplifting community event,” says Barbara Cervoni, director of services and communication for Support Connection. “Many participants walk in celebration of or in tribute to those affected by these diseases.” Support Connection provides in-person assistance to local residents and has a tollfree number to provide similar services by phone to people all over the country, Cervonic says. “If you’re in the Hudson Valley, their support groups and in-person services are in your neighborhood,” she says. There are many ways to help with the walkathon. Participants can form a walk team or collect donations and walk on their own, and volunteers can raise funds online by asking family and friends to donate, or they can spread the word in their neighborhoods. “Even if you can’t attend, you can donate and fundraise,” Cervonic says. “Everyone is welcome—men and women, students, families, people of all ages. It’s a wonderful morning filled with community spirit. Your participation will make a difference in many lives.” To learn how to participate in the SupportA-Walk for breast and ovarian cancer, or to make a donation, visit SupportConnection.org or call 914.962.6402. See ad, page 8. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Fall Workshop on Healing Pain Naturally

he Holistic Professional Alliance (HPA) will host its fall workshop, Healing Your Pain Naturally—Mind, Body and Spirit, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., September 22, at the Brooklyn Organic Kitchen in Mahopac. “A team of local wellness practitioners will be sharing their expertise on how to manage pain naturally,” says HPA founder Dr. Jody Kennedy of Integrity Chiropractic. “Participants will be able to join the discussion with the panelists as they answer questions and offer useful tips to feel better. We encourage people to come and discover natural solutions to their pain.” Admission is $10, and seating is limited. Light organic refreshments will be provided, or participants can order from the menu. HPA is a group of local wellness professionals sharing a mission to provide the community with a total-body approach to health and wellness by offering community education as well as a variety of holistic services for the mind, body and soul. In addition to Kennedy, HPA members include acupuncturist Jo Anne Tenzer; Dr. David Lerner from the Center for Holistic Dentistry, Joy Perlow, a Joyous Life health and wellness coach; Nagi Wissa from Lake Mahopac Pharmacy; Dana Boulanger from Natural Awakenings magazine WPC; Sandra Marinelli from Brooklyn Organic Kitchen; and Christine Dodge from Putnam Yoga. To register for the workshop, call Brooklyn Organic Kitchen at 845.628.7772. See ad, page 59.

A Voyage to Well-Being

olistic Holiday at Sea, a unique cruise offering “all you need to know about getting healthy and staying healthy” during a one-week Caribbean vacation with four exotic ports of call, is set for March 11-18, 2017. National Geographic Traveler has chosen Holistic Holiday at Sea as “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” The cruise is the brainchild of Sandy Pukel, who had been conducting health educational programs in Miami for four decades when he decided to take his event to sea. His first cruise attracted 400 people; over a decade later, it has become one of the largest holistic events in the country, hosting 1,800 likeminded cruisers. With 45 teachers, 145 classes, a vegan menu (with regular ship menu options available as well) and a social/party almost every night, the program is designed to have something

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for everyone interested in health and longevity. Guests choose daily from a wide spectrum of classes and workshops ranging from several types of yoga, fitness and meditation to presentations on integrative medicine and plant-based nutrition. There are ten different cookHolistic Holiday at Sea MSC-Divina cruise ship ing classes offered, and lectures by some of the world’s leading authorities in holistic health, including Drs. T. Colin Campbell, Michael Greger, Neal Barnard, Michael Klaper and Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. “The event is a relaxing vacation-educational experience that has profoundly changed thousands of lives,” Pukel says. For more info, call 1.800.496.0989 or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea. com. See ad, page 3.

Integrative Med Solutions Celebrates 10 Years and Opens New Facility

he acupuncture and naturopathic medicine practice Integrative Med Solutions marked its 10th year serving the Westchester community with the opening of a new, modern facility at 266 White Plains Rd., B-1 in Eastchester. IMS offers a unique approach to optimal health, as it is one of the last practices that follow the teachings of Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), says owner Dr. Fred Lisanti, a naturoDr. Fred Lisanti pathic practitioner and acupuncturist. “Some people believe Classical Chinese Medicine is the purest form of traditional healing, as it is based on the naturalist philosophy called Daoism,” he says. “We pride ourselves on combining a variety of CCM naturopathic medicine therapies for significant results.” These therapies include acupuncture, botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, nutraceutical supplementation, environmental medicine, detoxification, homeopathy, clinical hypnosis and counseling. The new clinic will feature larger treatment rooms, dedicated parking and “a vibrant atmosphere that will include community health lectures, yoga, qigong, meditation classes, massage and much more,” Lisanti says. “We welcome people to stop by and see why IMS is a leader in alternative therapies that go above and beyond so many other conventional and traditional approaches.” For appointments or more information, call IMS at 914.337.2980 or visit IntMedSolutions.com. See ad, page 66. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Free Support Group for Elder Caregivers Begins September 6

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race Cognetta, RN, will lead a free support group for elder caregivers in the Somers office of Elder Care Connection starting September 6. The group will meet every other Tuesday from 7 to Grace Cognetta 9 p.m. and end on November 29. Cognetta, a former hospice nurse and case manager who has provided care for four of her own family members since 2000, says she’s bringing the group back by popular demand. “Our first support group was such a success that we have decided to do it again,” she says. “I’m inviting all caregivers to join the group to learn how to better prepare for what’s to come.” As someone who has experienced the stresses of caregiving both professionally and personally, Cognetta offers a unique approach to families dealing with dementia, stroke, chronic illness and terminal care, and she places a big emphasis on planning, says Dora Vignola, coordinator for Elder Care Connection. “Not having a solid plan in place when caring for your loved one can be very stressful,” she says. “It is never too late to plan—that should always be the first step,” Cognetta says. “Our support group will host different speakers to further explain the options you may have when it comes to planning for your loved one’s care.” Space is limited. For more info or to register, call 914.669.5200, email Dora@elderlymanagement.com or visit elderlymanagement.com. Elder Care Connection is located at 336 Rte. 202, Ste. 3, Somers, NY (in Bailey Court behind Somers Pharmacy). See ad, page 38.

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Body “Tune-Up” Eases Summer-ToFall Transition

he end of summer is a good time to give the body a seasonal “tune-up,” says Anat Raz, owner of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in Mount Kisco. “With the change of every season, the body has to go through a major adjustment and balancing,” she says. “This process is often taxing, especially if there is weakness in the lungs. Acupuncture can ease and support the seasonal transition on the body.” Early fall is an especially challenging time for anyone who suffers from respiratory weakness, allergies, asthma or chronic sinus infections, she notes. “During this time, the body has to make a smooth transition from the warm summer into the cool fall season. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are extremely effective in supporting the body in this process.” Raz says her pharmacy carries specific herbal formulas to treat various respiratory conditions. Raz has practiced Oriental medicine for 20 years and is a New York Statelicensed acupuncturist. She is board certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has served Mount Kisco and the surrounding communities for the past 18 years and recently expanded her practice to Manhattan on Fridays. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine is located at 25 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. For more information, call 914.244.0569 or visit AnatRazAcupuncture.com.

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newsbriefs Personal Empowerment at Lifeline Hygienics

ifeline Hygienics in Rye has been serving clients in the tri-state area since January 1993, and while colonics is its core business, its mission goes much further, says owner Tovah Nahman. The ultimate goal is empowering clients—not just by teaching them about nutrition, but also by strengthening their mind-body-spirit connection. “Of course diet plays a big part in colon health, but having our minds aligned with our bodies is paramount to having a good colonic,” Nahman Tovah Nahman says. “To me, colonics are all about releasing or letting go. Releasing on a physical, emotional and spiritual level makes a colonic so much more productive. Some people don’t know how to let go; they have the lifelong habit of holding on to things that don’t serve them. I have been guiding people to let go of their emotional, mental and spiritual blockages, as well as their physical ones.” Nahman also teaches personal empowerment—encouraging clients to take control of various situations or thoughts that plague them. “Empowerment is letting go and taking charge of yourself and whatever situation you are in,” she says. “Being able to let go of what holds you back—physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually—gives you a sense of freedom and inner peace. And who doesn’t want that?” Lifeline Hygienics is located at 150 Theodore Fremd Ave., Ste. B15, Rye. For more information, call 914.921.LIFE (5433) or visit LifelineHygienics.com.

Pasquale Introduces Ortho-Bionomy with Special Discount

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lizabeth Pasquale, director of Well On The Way wellness center, says she can always tell when she’s on the mend from illness or injury. “I feel a buzz in my body, like a switch has been flipped and my worries are over,” she says. “And in a day or two, I’m back in high gear again.” Now she’s offering a new therapy, Ortho-Bionomy, designed to use gentle positioning and touch to flip that “switch” and facilitate healing. This month she is introducing the service with a 25 percent discount at Well On The Way’s Westchester offices. Pasquale is already an advanced healing practitioner, with 25 years’ experience in several light-touch and energy therapies, including craniosacral, lymph drainage and the mental-imaging technique known as NeuroLinguistic

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Programming. She recently added the relatively new Ortho-Bionomy to her repertoire. “Ortho-Bionomy allows the body to remember its natural ability to move away from pain toward ease,” she says. “The client can feel the moment when the momentum shifts toward wellness, Elizabeth Pasquale and instantly has that knowing that all is well again. After a long, or even short, time of suffering, nothing is better than that.” The 25 percent introductory discount on Ortho-Bionomy sessions is effective through September. Well On The Way has offices Ossining and White Plains. For appointments or information, call 914.762.4693, text 607.351.7024 or visit WellOnTheWay.com.

Westchester Wellness Medicine Offers Free Men’s Health Screening

lmost half of men over 50 suffer from clinically low testosterone, which can manifest as an unusually depressed mood, reduced energy or motivation or low libido. To promote awareness of low testosterone and other health issues affecting men, Westchester Wellness Medicine is offering a free 15-minute health screening at its offices Dr. Angelo Baccellieri in Harrison and Mount Vernon. The screening will include a discussion of the role of diet and exercise in men’s health, a body-fat composition test and an explanation of the importance of testing for and correcting hormone deficiencies. Westchester Wellness Medicine is a holistic/integrative medical practice founded by Angelo Baccellieri, MD, a specialist in regenerative/longevity medicine who helps men achieve their full health potential through a comprehensive program integrating supplements, nutrition counseling, stress management, detoxification and hormone replacement therapy. He provides personalized treatment for issues such as low libido, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and prostate health. Westchester Wellness Medicine is located at 500 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 211, in Harrison (914.630.7330) and 704 Locust St., Mt. Vernon (914.699.6036). For more information, visit WestchesterWellnessMedicine.com. See ad, page 25. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Soulauras Celebrates Five Years of Holistic Health and Wellness

oulauras Holistic Wisdom and Wellness Center is marking the end of its fifth year providing “wisdom-infused wellness” and enhancing people’s quality of life through therapeutic massage, bodywork and integrated holistic healing services—and owner Laura Giacovas says she’s pleased with its accomplishments so far. “We’re celebrating our anniversary with a continued Laura Giacovas dedication to delivery of service that strives to exceed every expectation,” she says. Giacovas, a licensed massage therapist with a master’s in special education, specializes in deep-tissue bodywork and therapeutic massage modalities, including deep-tissue acupressure, connective tissue, shiatsu and trigger-point myofacial pain release. She is a 5th Dan Master instructor in tae kwon do at United Martial Arts Centers and is currently studying to obtain her master’s in Traditional Oriental Medicine. In founding Soulauras, she enlisted other dedicated practitioners in order to offer a broad menu of healing services, including yoga, qigong, meditation, reiki and intuitive readings and message circles. “Our practitioners are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized,” she says. Giacovas says she’s passionate about offering services to niche populations such as athletes, seniors and people with special needs. “I infuse all sessions with an intuitive awareness, reiki and chakra balancing,” she adds. “My sessions bring to bear a culmination of over 30 years of dedicated commitment to establishing trust within interpersonal relationships through which healing and wellness can be realized.” Soulauras is located at 520 N. State Rd. in Briarcliff Manor. For more info, call 914.941.2400 or visit Soulauras.com. See ad, page 46.

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Natural Age-Reversal Technique at Healing Facials

scalpel isn’t the only tool that can reverse the effects of aging on the face, says skincare therapist Joan Forlow. At Healing Facials, located at 3021 Route 9 in Cold Joan Forlow Spring, Forlow uses a combination of cleansing, exfoliation, moisturizing and massage that acts as a natural facelift. “I specialize in Age Reversal Facials using a Face Lift Massage that moves fluids, targets fine lines and tones the muscles,” she says. “This technique is a combination of lymphatic drainage and an Asian technique utilizing the beautifying points.” The process starts with cleansing and continues through to finishing serums and moisturizers geared toward the client’s skin type and condition. The end result is refreshed, revitalized skin, she says. Forlow says her $80 “double-cleanse, double-exfoliation, double-mask” treatment is one of her most popular services. “In just 90 minutes, you feel a magical lift in your neck and face,” she says. “You receive an arm and hand treatment that exfoliates as well as supports the agereversal process; the strokes and pressure points are used to activate your natural beauty. The facelift massage is most focused over the multivitamin mask. Then a cooling, hydrating mask is added while a hand and nail treatment is administered using reflexology.” Forlow, a New York State-licensed skincare therapist, trained at the Dermal Institute in Manhattan. Her designation as a Dermalogica expert required six months of postgraduate clinic work and theory and equipped her with a broad knowledge of products and trademarked touch therapies. For appointments, call 845.559.3326. For more info, visit HealingFacials.com.

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Massage Envy Expands Skin-Care Services

Giordano Foundation Gala Will Benefit Women Veterans

iordano Foundation, wh i ch f o r 2 0 years has provided holistic education services and programs to women in the Hudson Valley, will celebrate its new mission, serving women veterans their Virginia Giordano families, with a fundraising gala October 14 at the Doral Arrowood Conference Center in Ryebrook. The fundraiser will include a silent auction and entertainment by the USO. Kacy Morabito Grean will be maser of ceremonies. “Ticket purchases are completely tax deductible and will help us provide muchneeded services to the women veterans in our area,” says Virginia Giordano, founder of the Giordano Foundation. “Our goal is to deliver those services by midyear 2017, and so those attending our gala are making our goal a reality.” The Doral Arrowood Conference Center is located at 975 Anderson Hill Road. For details and to purchase tickets, visit GiordanoFoundation.org. Send any questions to Virginia. Giordano@gmail.com

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eginning in November, Massage Envy will offer advanced services and enhancements in its skin-care offerings, including new specialized facials as well as enhanced treatments for the eyes, hands and feet. Massage Envy’s Bedford Hills and Rye Brook locations will kick off the program with a facial event on October 29 and 30, offering Ellen Samra and esthetician Juliana Hoyos free skin analyses as well as a free gift with any facial service and the purchase of Murad facial products. Massage Envy Owner Ellen Samra says the new skin-care services reinforce the company’s goal to provide total body care as an integral part of its members’ well-being journey. The new services include a 60-minute Customized Healthy Skin Facial, a 60-minute Men’s Facial, a 90-minute Advanced Facial Treatment, and a 60-minute Anti-Acne Back Facial. The new enhancements include an AntiAging Eye Treatment, an Exfoliating Hand Treatment with Whish products and an Exfoliating Foot Treatment with Whish products. All Massage Envy locations feature 3,200 square feet of space with 13 therapy rooms. The four Westchester locations offer massage therapy and Murad healthy skin treatments administered by professional New York State-licensed massage therapists and estheticians. Treatments are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We are thrilled to be able to continue offering our members and guests affordable, customized massages and healthy skin facials,” Samra says. “The new skin-care offerings add to our opportunity to deliver the Massage Envy promise, ‘We help you take care of you,’ and continue to make Massage Envy a destination for skin-care needs as well as therapeutic massage.” Massage Envy is a national franchise with more than 1,100 locations in the United States, all dedicated to providing professional, affordable, convenient therapeutic massage and facial services. A Massage Envy membership is good anywhere in the United States and Australia. There are four Massage Envy locations in Westchester: 737 Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills (914.244.3689); 158 S. Ridge St., Rye Brook (914.417.6940); 777 White Plains Rd., Scarsdale (914.902.9200); and 365 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale (914.422.3689). For more info, visit MassageEnvy.com. See ad, pages 58 & back cover.

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Acupuncturist Delivers Onsite Treatments for Employees

ince Flowing Rivers Acupuncture moved to Hastings-onHudson a little over two years ago, the practice had been thriving, says owner Pamela Battle. The board-certified herbalist and licensed acupuncturist says she sees one patient at a time to give each one a highly personalized, effective Oriental medicine treatment that is relaxing and reinvigorating. Now she is delivering that personalized Cupping at Flowing approach to workplaces such as Rivers Acupuncture Saatchi & Saatchi’s new onsite wellness center in Manhattan. Many employees can receive acupuncture treatments through their employer-provided insurance plans, Battle says, and they can use it to de-stress, renew and reboot, and get their other complaints treated where they work. She can help employers navigate the logistics of offering onsite acupuncture therapy and find qualified acupuncturists to bring into the workplace. Flowing Rivers Acupuncture offers therapies for a variety of complaints, including anxiety, stress, insomnia, headaches, body aches, digestive problems and gynecological issues such as menstrual, fertility and menopausal issues. Battle offers acupuncture, e-stim, cupping, gua sha, Chinese herbal formulas, functional medicine assessment, dietary and lifestyle suggestions and modern natural formulations. “ I t ’s r e wa r d i n g t o b e Treatment room at able to introduce Flowing Rivers Acupuncture people who are totally unfamiliar with acupuncture to what Oriental medicine potentially has to offer them,” she says. “I love when a patient walks out feeling better than when they walked into my office.” Flowing Rivers Acupuncture is located at 603 Warburton Ave. #3, Hastings-on-Hudson. Hours are by appointment. For more info, call or text 914.572.1559 or visit FlowingRivers.net.

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Vitamin C-Rich Produce Guards Against Cataracts

Astaxanthin Aids Muscle Recovery

study of Serbian soccer players has found that astaxanthin can significantly decrease inflammation and improve the rate of muscle recovery. Astaxanthin supplements are derived from golden microalgae such as Haematococcus pluvialis. Conducted by researchers from the University of Belgrade School of Medicine, the double-blind study tested 40 young athletes for 90 days. The players were recruited from a Serbian soccer club and split into two groups. Half were given four milligrams of astaxanthin per day, while the control group received a placebo. After three months of astaxanthin supplementation, the researchers found that muscle enzymes had decreased, indicating the rate of players’ muscle recovery had improved. They also found decreased neutrophils and C-reactive protein (CRP), both markers for inflammation, signifying a corresponding reduction. In addition, the group taking astaxanthin showed significantly higher levels of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), an immunity defense system in the mucosal membranes of the mouth, digestive system, lungs and other regions. Increases indicated a rise in first-defense immunity among these athletes. This same group also showed significantly lower oxidative stress levels, contributing to an improvement in exercise recovery.

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esearch from King’s College, in London, shows that dietary vitamin C reduces the development of cataracts that interfere with vision by obscuring the lens of the eye, keeping light from striking the retina. The researchers followed 324 pairs of female twins for 10 years. Food questionnaires were administered to each pair to determine their intake of dietary nutrients. The researchers also examined each of the twins’ eyes for the development of cataracts. The scientists found those that consumed the most foods with vitamin C had fewer cataracts than those that ate foods with less of the vitamin. These findings did not apply to supplemental vitamin C, helping researchers better understand the superior nature of natural vitamin C. Natural vitamin C contains multiple bioflavonoids, rutin and several co-factors, such as factors J, K and P, tyrosinase and ascorbinogen. Senior study author and eye surgeon Dr. Chris Hammond says, “The findings could have significant impact, particularly for the aging population, by suggesting that simple dietary changes such as increased intake of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthier diet could help protect them from cataracts.”

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MS Patients Improve with High-Tone Electrotherapy

esearch from Poland’s Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, in Lodz, has determined that a pulsed-frequency electrotherapy treatment can significantly improve the functional abilities of multiple sclerosis patients. The researchers tested 20 multiple sclerosis patients randomly divided into two groups. For 60 minutes, one group was given the frequency therapy and the other underwent exercise therapy. The frequency therapy group showed improvement in nine of 10 different evaluation tests of each patient. The patented High Tone Frequency technique was developed by Dr. Hans-Ulrich May, a professor of medical engineering from Germany’s University of Karlsruhe.

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Don’t Break the Sunscreen Habit by Tanya Perez

ow that we’re headed into fall, it’s tempting to skip the sunscreen when we’re running out the door. But protecting the skin with a broad-spectrum product should be a year-round practice. Here are five good reasons everyone should wear sunscreen: 1. The ozone layer is depleting, and the skin needs shielding from the sun’s harmful rays. 2. Skin cancer rates are on the rise, and sunscreen has been proven to decrease the development of skin cancer. 3. Sunscreen helps prevent brown spots and skin discolorations on the face. 4. Sunscreen helps reduce the appearance of red veins and blotchiness on the face. 5. Sunscreen slows the development of wrinkles and premature aging of the skin. The best broad-spectrum products are mineralized zinc and titanium oxide formulations that give 100 percent coverage. Some of these products are tinted to bronze the skin or can be matched to the skin color while also offering full sun protection. Remember, beautiful skin isn’t a gift or something you can buy. It’s a habit. Tanya Marie Perez is creator of TanyaMarie Naturals, an all-natural, organic, cruelty-free skincare line designed to work for any age and skin type. Products include Solar Defense Moisture Crème tinted sunscreens. For more info, visit TanyaMarieNatural.com. See ad, page 65.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Hello Escargot

Pest Control Without Chemicals Indian runner ducks have been used in Asia for thousands of years to control pests. Now they’re being used in a South African vineyard to eat snails that damage the vines. On the Vergenoegd Wine Estate, in Stellenbosch, South Africa, about 1,000 of the well-behaved quackers parade twice a day into a vineyard to rid it of pests, as they have done for at least 30 years. Denzil Matthys, the duck caretaker at Vergenoegd, confirms that the ducks help make the farm sustainable. “We try to keep a pesticide-free farm by using the ducks,” he says. Marlize Jacobs, the farm manager and winemaker, says snails are a big problem at Vergenoegd because of the vineyard’s proximity to the ocean. “After winter, the vineyards bud,” she says. “Those buds are succulent bits of food and snails love to eat them. If we don’t control them, they will absolutely destroy the vineyard.” Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/DuckPestControl.

Kinesthetic Kids New Desks Aid Learning via Movement

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Educators at Charleston County schools, in South Carolina, know that more movement and exercise makes kids better learners, even as the amount of time devoted to physical education (PE) and recess has been declining sharply in the U.S. “If you ask anyone in education if they prefer PE or class instruction, they say instruction every time,” says David Spurlock, coordinator of health, wellness and physical education for the Charleston County school district. “Yet, what we’re trying to show is that more movement equals better grades, behavior and bodies.” Charles Pinckney Elementary School, in Charleston, employs Active Brains, a program that uses 15 stations through which students rotate during the class. Each station has a unique exercise component such as a mini-basketball hoop or an exercise bike, and is focused on a different academic task such as spelling or math flashcards. This is the first classroom in the U.S. equipped with only kinesthetic desks. The program has been in operation for three years and has a waiting list of students excited to try the new approach. 26

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Healing Recipe Cooking May Be the Future of Medicine

In 2010, chronic disease accounted for 86 percent of all healthcare spending; four years later, the cost of treating heart disease alone totaled $315.4 billion, including medication and hospital care. At the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, medical students are learning cooking skills to better advise patients on regaining and maintaining their health through nutrition. By getting them to approach healthful food preparation with ease and awareness, this next generation of doctors is striving to provide building blocks for long-term health management. “When we see healthier eating, we see more disease prevention and fewer hospital stays, which means less money spent on health care,” says Chef Leah Sarrris, program director. Since 2012, 20 medical schools have adopted Tulane’s program, including the University of California-Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of IllinoisChicago and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, in a partnership with the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts. Students complete eight classes of three hours each, and fourth-year students can choose from seminars that focus on different clinical interests, including nutritional support for those coping with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, diabetes or pregnancy. Students also teach free public cooking classes. This integrative understanding of health care may change the way the medical system operates. Source: Yes magazine WakeUpNaturally.com

Nuclear Advancement

Aerospace Giant Closes in on Superior Fusion Power Lockheed Martin scientists have made a breakthrough in developing a nuclear-fusion-based power source, and estimates that the first commercial reactors, small enough to fit on the back of a truck, could be available within 10 years. “We can make a big difference on the energy front,” says project head Tom McGuire. The company has been working for 60 years to find a way to make a power source based on nuclear fusion as a safer and more efficient alternative to the fission reactors in use since the Cold War era. Nuclear power plants produce dangerous radiation as a byproduct and leave behind toxic nuclear waste that can endure for centuries. By contrast, fusion, which powers the stars, occurs when small, light atoms such as hydrogen smash together to form heavier atoms, releasing enormous amounts of energy. To date, scientists have been unable to initiate fusion reactions on Earth without using more energy than the reaction produces. Preliminary work suggests that it will be feasible to build a 100 megawatt reactor 10 times smaller than traditional fission reactors. That’s enough power to light up a city of 80,000 homes. Lockheed Martin is now seeking government and industry partners to build a prototype.

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REFLECTIONS OF NATURE Creating Tranquility in Local Landscapes by Julianne Hale

e’ve all driven by houses and been impressed with the impeccable landscaping. We’ve admired our neighbor’s perfectly trimmed hedges, weed-free flower beds and green lush grass but most of us wouldn’t use words like “magical” and “sanctuary” to describe these yards. Imagine stepping into your neighbor’s backyard and entering an outdoor space that appears to be custom made by mother nature to induce a sense of calm and wonder. This is what Michael Gulbrandsen, owner of Reflections of Nature, designs for his clients. “We create all kinds of gardens,” says Gulbrandsen. “Whatever the activity the homeowner is looking to embrace, we will create a landscape for it. If you can dream it, we can build it.” His custom garden creations include wedding chuppah gardens, medicine wheel gardens, rock gardens, waterfalls, woodland and shade gardens, feng shui and zen gardens, country cottage 28

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The path leading to the meditation rock gardens, courtyards with rock walls, and patios. The team at Reflections of Nature has extensive training in wetland construction and erosion control and are prepared to take on just about any garden-related project.

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made of weaved branches or plants that hide the space, these unique gardens have only one entrance. Moss covered stumps and logs are used to create a sense of enchantment and many tranquility gardens include a pathway leading to a water feature, perfect for reflection. “We have created these gardens small enough to fit under an apple tree and large enough to contain vegetable gardens where homeowners can enjoy their food on a naturally milled table under a wisteria-covered arbor,” explains Gulbrandsen. The team at Reflections of Nature has created many spectacular, one-ofa-kind garden spaces but two stand out as Gulbrandsen’s favorites. The first was a mystic garden project the team completed in LaGrange. He describes it, “The concept of this place was to create a secret garden of mystery with raised planters, a reflecting pool and a meditation area, something a person might accidentally stumble upon deep in the woods.” The team used their 100-year impression concept, making sure the placement of every stone, plant, water feature and structure of the garden looked like it has been there for 100 years. “We took an open area and created an enchanted forest with streams, waterfalls, stepping stone paths through ponds, ancient stone planters, furniture carved from an old oak tree and weaved wooden fencing,” says Gulbrandsen. “There is a gathering area where a fire pit sits with chairs and log end tables for socializing with friends.” Another memorable project that Reflections of Nature completed involved a special tree. “In a space no bigger than 15 by 15 feet, I found an old apple tree in a client’s yard,” Gulbrandsen recalls. “Under its canopy was the perfect place to create a tranquility garden. We installed a small pea gravel path from the outside of the canopy to the trunk of the tree and lined it with moss-covered logs. We then built a pond-less waterfall that flows from the outer edge of the canopy towards the gravel patio.” The crew added lighting in the water and up in the tree to create the illusion of moonlight falling on the water and used shade perennials and shrubs to provide a lush green space with different colors and textures. “The WakeUpNaturally.com

Natural weaved branch entrance arbor homeowner sits in the center of the space with the sights and sounds of the waterfall and forgets that they are only one block away from the center of the hustle and bustle of the City of Poughkeepsie,” adds Gulbrandsen.

Getting more from the Garden

With more than 20 years of experience designing and building landscapes, Gulbrandsen noticed that his clients wanted more than the typical landscaping from their outdoor spaces. “They wanted a space where they could meditate next to a quiet brook, a space that would embrace them, keep them safe and be a sanctuary from the crazy world around them,” he says. As Gulbrandsen began to work on more and more new homes, he decided to take advantage of the supplies already in the yards. He explains, “I would visit a site and there would be a pile of down trees—wood that most likely was going to be buried in the ground—so I would build landscapes with this wood. I decided to return back to a time when we only cut down what we could use and didn’t waste supplies.” Gulbrandsen uses this wood to create benches, arbors, tables, trellis and fencing and incorporates his creations into the homeowner’s project.

Personalizing the Project

“We believe that your landscape should be representative of you and the architecture of your home,” says Gulbrandsen, who prides himself on his ability to get the client involved in the project. “I always tell people my vision of the property but at the end of the day, it is

their property and they come home to it every day so it should be something they like.” To get to know his clients, Gulbrandsen pays attention when he visits their homes. “I like to see how my clients decorate their homes,” he explains. “Formal furniture usually means they are into symmetrical balance and spaced-out plantings. If I see a Monet painting on the wall, they are more likely looking for a design that is free flowing.” Gulbrandsen then walks the property with clients, discussing their ideas and incorporating them into the design. “Our job is to take the ideas, concepts and feelings that are in the clients’ heads and put them down on paper in a design that makes them feel like they helped to create it.” The team is working on bringing a customer’s project to light this month in Hyde Park. “Starting in September, Reflections of Nature will be building a waterfall behind Innerlight Health Spa in Hyde Park and fairy homes will start showing up in the mystical forest behind it,” explains Gulbrandsen. Once a project is finished, the team puts together a mainteGulbrandsen donated arbors and indoor tranquility nance plan garden to MAYfest last year to care for the plants that includes opening and closing the gardens and periodic maintenance needs. This helps to make sure that homeowners can enjoy their outdoor space for years to come. Based in Poughkeepsie, Reflections of Nature services Dutchess, Westchester, Putnam and Southern Columbia Counties in New York, as well as Western Fairfield county in Connecticut. For more information, call 845.489.7250 or visit LandscapingWithNature.com.

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Pranabirthing Workshops Leverage the Power of the Mind

n September and November, Prana Yoga & Meditation at Full Circle will offer a three-week series on Pranabirthing, a unique workshop series designed for expecting moms and their partners to prepare for birth by leveraging the power of the mind. Dee Yergo will lead the series, teaching accessible, modern techniques that will empower moms to ease into the natural process of birth, and partners to provide calm and loving support. The curriculum centers around the ancient practice of yoga nidra (the yogic sleep), which teaches the skill of full-body relaxation and how to access a deep meditative state of consciousness. Participants will receive a guided relaxation mp3 for use at home. “We will work with positive affirmations and explore mindfulness, self-hypnosis, visualization and aromatherapy as tools,” Yergo says. “We will also discuss what to expect during labor and birth, with the intention of reducing many common fears. What participants learn in the program will facilitate the natural flow of oxytocin in the body, which will help mom relax into a more easeful experience. The mind is powerful, and with practice, both partners will master relaxation skills they can draw on for the rest of their lives.” Workshop dates are September 12, 19 and 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. and November 7, 14 and 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants must attend all three dates in a series. Workshops will be held at 450 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 414, Harrison. For more information, call 914.275.2689, email Dee@PranaYogaAndMeditation.com or visit PranaYogaAndMeditation.com.

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he Stretch Community Yoga is holding its third annual Westchester Yoga Mala from 3 to 5 p.m., September 25, at MacEchron Waterfront Park, located at 100 River Street in Hastings on Hudson. During this event, 10 teachers will lead 108 sun salutations to the live music of Tejase Kirtan Band. Yogis all around the world will be offering sun salutations on the fall equinox as the yoga world’s offering to further the mission of UN International Peace Day. “Westchester Yoga Mala will be one bead on the global mala for the purpose of uniting the yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a mala around the earth through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108,” says The Stretch co-owner Chrissy McSweeney. “Traditionally, malas—garlands of prayer beads—come as a string of 108.” Participants don’t have to do all 108 sun salutations, she adds. “As with all yoga, we can rest whenever we like, and there will be modifications for all abilities.” With its scenic views of the Hudson River and the Palisades, MacEchron Waterfront Park is a rare opportunity to practice yoga with the local community in a beautiful outdoor setting to live music for a good cause, she says. Net proceeds will go to the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter.

Admission is $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the event. The Stretch is located at 467 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. For more information, call 914.906.8233 or visit StretchYoga.Me and click on Yoga Mala. See ad, page 38. WakeUpNaturally.com

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Yoga Teacher Training at Quest Yoga Arts

n November, Quest Yoga Arts in Mount Kisco will offer its signature 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Training for aspiring teachers or students who wish to deepen their practice. The training will be held one weekend a month (Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for 10 months beginning November 4. Led by Wendy Hagan and owner Laura Jensen, who have a combined 30 years of yoga experience, the comprehensive program will include Yoga Asana, Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga History, Yoga Philosophy, Physiology, Teaching Methods, Class Sequencing & Lesson Plans, Hands-On Assists and Practice Teaching, as well as online Anatomy taught by Leslie Kaminoff. “This training will inspire you and train you to teach safe and transformative yoga classes, as well as incorporate the wisdom and practice of yoga into your life,” Jensen says. “Quest offers an intimate training program with a small group of dedicated students. This allows for plenty of individualized attention and instruction from our instructors and guest lecturers. What makes this program unique is that you’ll be teaching—each other, at first—from the very first weekend of the training, so that by the time you graduate, you’ll go out into the world ready to create a sound class and teach it. Even if you’re simply looking to deepen your personal practice, this will truly be a transformative experience.” Info sessions will be held at 11:30 a.m., September 17, and 10 a.m., October 1, at Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E. Main St., 2nd floor, Mt. Kisco. To register, visit QuestYogaArts.com or 914.241.9642. See ad, page 38.

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Yoga in the Adirondacks with Rhodella Hughes

Yoga in the Adirondacks Brings Healthy Living to Nature

here’s something about a mountain setting that’s inspirational, and Yoga in the Adirondacks makes the most of its stunning backdrop. When owner and director Rhodella Hughes talks about the mission of her yoga studio, she speaks with the broad strokes of a motivational speaker. “Yoga in the Adirondacks is a journey in the current moment, changing in harmony with our focus to enhance the community in the highest and greatest of good,” she says. “Our vision is to bring light to positive healthy living using yoga and more. We offer the opportunity to find the courage to seek within you the seed of change for any new beginnings, using your individual toolbox.” The studio offers retreats, yoga classes, workshops and events designed to promote growth, peace and gratitude, connecting participants with the Adirondacks and all they have to offer, Hughes says. “Our retreats are unique by embracing nature to allow the opportunity to connect your mind, body and spirit. Students can explore and share their retreat with like-minded people to build healthier, more joyful lives.” YitA offers Healthy Living Workshops Rhodella Hughes for those who want to enhance their physical wellness through the use of essential oils, and YitA’s Studio to Yoga Instructors are also available to practice yoga and wellness-related activities for private groups. Yoga in the Adirondacks is located at 2 Coulter Rd., Bakers Mills, NY, near Gore Mountain Ski Resort. For more information, call 518.251.3015, email Info@YogaInTheAdirondacks.com or visit the studio at YogaInTheAdirondacks.com or on Facebook. See ad, page 39.

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New Fall Yoga Offerings at O2living

2living in Cross River, NY, offers a variety of Vinyasa Flow classes, including Hot Vinyasa, Alignment and Yoga Basics for all levels. Beginning September 15, it will now offer Yin Yoga as well. Led by Suzette Haas, the class is slow-paced, with the goals of increasing flexibility, improving circulation around the joints and cultivating a more meditative practice. “Yin Yoga is comprised of mostly seated and supine poses which are held longer,” says O2living founder Rosemary Devlin. “The Yin practice allows for a deeper level of stretching and is perfect for anyone from beginner to advanced practitioners, as well as athletes looking to complement their workouts.” The studio is open seven days a week. Drop-ins are welcome. O2living is also introducing its new Ayurveda & Yoga Life-Styling Curriculum, a six-week, medically guided course of study and practice. “Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing” will be the textbook used, and each registered student will have the opportunity to consult with Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and naturopathic physician, to learn his or her Ayurvedic dosha before beginning the course. Students will study and practice with ISHTA Yoga Master Teacher Deirdre Breen, learning yoga poses, sequences, breathing techniques, meditation, mudra and mantra. Some yoga experience is recommended. Tuition is $180 (or $30 per class). Classes start September 15.

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Tovami Yoga Kicks Off Busy Fall Schedule

ovami Yoga will kick off its fall schedule on September 9 with a 200-hour teacher training, which will include a host of experts, unlimited classes and teacher workshop enhancements to prepare any students on his or her yoga journey. The studio will also offer more than 35 yoga classes each week, ranging from gentle/ restorative to �� advanced as well as prenatal yoga, “PJ Yoga” and a full schedule of children’s yoga, including special classes for parents and kids. The studio, which overlooks Harbour Island Park in Mamaroneck, combines a picturesque view with a diverse selection of classes led by many of Westchester’s favorite teachers, says owner and director Tobi Kundid, who says she opened the studio last January to give people a unique space to practice and come together. “Tovami means community,” she says. “I wanted to create a studio where a community of like-minded people can practice and friendships can be made.” Anyone interested can sign up for classes online at TovamiYoga.com. Dropins are also welcome. Rates vary depending upon the package. Tovami Yoga is located at 112 West Boston Post Rd. at Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck. For more information, visit TovamiYoga.com or call 914.618.4887.

eginning the weekend of September 30, Club Fit in Briarcliff Manor and Jefferson Valley will host a nine-month, 200-hour teacher training offered by Yoga for Body and Mind, a Yoga Alliance-registered yoga school. The principal trainer is Mirijana Kocho, who has practiced yoga for more than 25 years and taught since 2004. When all required course work and the final exam are successfully comMirijana Kocho, Principal Trainer pleted, students will receive a certificate and her teacher, Manju Jois of completion from Yoga for Body and Mind. This certificate can then be submitted to the Yoga Alliance for registration as a teacher at the 200-hour level. Students who have not been a Club Fit member for the six months prior to the start of training will receive a complimentary club membership for the duration of the program. Stacy Reichert, who was Kocho’s student during a previous 200-hour yoga teacher training at Club Fit, says the program far exceeded her expectations. It was “comprehensive, challenging and inspiring,” she says. “This training has helped me develop the confidence and competence to continue on my yoga journey, personally and professionally.” For more information or to register, contact Karen Cornetz, Club Fit’s group fitness manager, at 914.250.2762, or visit ClubFit.com/yogatraining. See ad, page 37.

Pilates Glow and Yoga Now Open in Harrison

ver since she opened Pilates Glow and Yoga in Harrison, Sarah Martin has been struck by the sense of community there. So she has designed a studio and hand-picked staff members—from receptionist to instructors—that reflect the area’s welcoming spirit. “The studio is a great big space that is kept very clean and neat, with new Pilates machines and other pieces of equipment,” she says. “Our receptionist, Liz, greets everyone with a warm welcome when they come through the door—she’ll answer any questions they have. And all our instructors have many Sarah Martin years of experience and can help clients with their personal goals. We take the time to listen to all our clients’ needs.” The studio’s Pilates classes are appropriate for anyone who wants to become longer or stronger, she says, adding, “Pilates is also a great workout for people with any type of limitation or injury, and the Pilates classes on the machines provide an entirely different kind of workout.” Martin designed a wide menu of yoga classes so there’s something for everyone: beginners or experienced practitioners, kids or adults, early birds or night owls. Among the studio’s special offerings are Gentle Yoga, for people who want to relax and wind down after a hectic day, and Kids Yoga, creative and fun sessions for little ones. Pilates Glow and Yoga is located at 241 Harrison Ave. Contact Martin at the studio (914.630.4594) or on her cell (914.467.0476). For more information, visit PilatesGlowAndYoga.com. See ad, page 43.

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Grand Re-Opening at YogaShine in Valhalla

n September 8, YogaShine will host t h e g ra n d re-opening of its studio at 7-11 Legion Drive in Valhalla. After 25 years teachVitalah Simon ing yoga in Westchester, lead teacher Vitalah Simon is approaching her work “with a new depth of sensitivity and heart-centered focus” informed by her own recent journey of discovery and healing. “My knee was broken last December,” she says, “and I have just traversed the most difficult yoga I’ve ever done so far: having to let someone intentionally hurt my body while I was awake, so that my knee, which was rigid and atrophied from five weeks of post-surgical immobilization, could bend again.” The injury and rehabilitation challenged her to put her long years of yoga to the test, staying centered in the midst of great difficulty. She won that challenge, and the experience was a revelation, she says. “Even the most simple yoga stretches and breathing can help. While yoga practice is not a magic wand, it does provide effective tools that help us face and move through many of our daily challenges. The breath and guided meditations can carry us to new vistas. And in the present, we find ease, acceptance, encouragement and healing.” YogaShine offers classes and private sessions for people of all ages and abilities, particularly those with special needs and limitations. “Our classes are spontaneous and creative,” Simon says. “All our students receive lots of individual attention—and your first group class is free.” For more info, call 914.769.8745 or visit YogaShine.com. See ad, page 44.

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Crossover Yoga Project Inc.

Elisha Simpson, founder/executive director Croton on Hudson, NY 914.319.4010 • CrossoverYogaProject.org • icanhelp@crossoveryogaproject.org Philosophy and focus: The Crossover Yoga Project (CYP) is a nonprofit with a mission to guide female trauma survivors between the ages of 12 and 18 toward positive change through a genderspecific, highly effective trauma-informed yoga and art program. CYP’s evidence-informed curriculum was specifically designed to help young women who have been sexually exploited or physically and sexually abused; gang members; those with a history of substance abuse; and teen mothers.

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What kind of yoga do you offer? We offer trauma-informed yoga, which takes into consideration the significant impact violence and trauma have taken on the survivor. It is sensitive to the needs of a participant affected by trauma. Our innovation lies in the unique combination of yoga and art as complementary tools that intervene meaningfully in girls’ lives based on an evidence-informed curriculum. What’s it like? CYP’s classes are co-taught by a yoga teacher and art therapist within residential treatment centers, group homes, shelters and community centers. Each includes meditation, trauma-informed yoga, discussion pertaining to health education and character development, and an art experience. Do you offer teacher training? CYP offers Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training, which provides mindful tools for yoga teachers, social workers, clinicians and any professional working with communities affected by trauma. Participants learn the impact of trauma on the body and mind, hands-on tools, how to create safe spaces, effective communication skills, self-care and much more. The next training will be held September 24 at Quest Yoga Arts. See ad, page 41. Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY Edition

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Nueva Alma Yoga and Wellness and the A.L.M.A. Institute Erica Garcia, owner 799 McLean Ave. Yonkers, NY 914.294.0606 • NuevaAlma.com • info@nuevaalma.com

Philosophy and focus: Nueva Alma Yoga and Wellness is a studio and holistic center on the border of the Bronx and Yonkers – a safe and welcoming place where anyone can learn about yoga and make friends. The A.L.M.A institute offers a transformative, interdisciplinary 200-hour yoga teacher training, with reasonable tuition ($3,000) and an evening/weekend format to make it accessible to everyone. Our next teacher training starts October 1. Whether you are looking to deepen your practice, do some personal growth or teach, this is the program for you. What type of yoga do you offer? We offer a wide variety of yoga philosophies and 200-hour teacher trainings. You can take anything from Iyengar Wall, Yin, Restorative, Athletes’, Fundamentals and Flow classes. We offer discounted rates for children and teens. What’s it like? Our vibe is to come in and leave it all on the mat. We are serious about our yoga but don’t take ourselves too seriously. What else? We offer a variety of workshops—Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Make Your Own Malas, Yoga Sutras, Yoga for Athletes with pressure balls, etc. We also bring in various sponsors to educate the students on local offerings such as JuicePlus+ and handmade body products. We are even a local public pickup location for weekly produce delivery. See ad, page 35.

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Putnam Yoga

Christine M. Dodge, owner 30 Tomahawk St. Baldwin Place, NY 845.494.8118 • PutnamYoga.com • putnamyoga@gmail.com Philosophy and focus: Our goal is to help you build your strength and flexibility in a safe, supportive environment, allowing you to meet challenges on and off the mat. We welcome yoga participants at all levels to safely enjoy the many benefits of yoga for both the body and the mind. What type of yoga do you offer? Putnam Yoga is different from other studios because it combines traditional yoga poses with gym-based moves while offering unique sequencing into and out of poses. We specialize in fitness-based yoga classes that will challenge seasoned yogis and beginners alike. Our classes combine a unique variety of innovative and traditional yoga styles designed to target every muscle in your body. You will not only increase your flexibility, but you will also gain strength and agility. What’s it like? Putnam Yoga’s vibe is welcoming, friendly, caring and calming. What else? We provide specialty Prenatal Yoga based on demand. We offer Power Yoga classes on Tuesday nights, and on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. we offer Level 2-3 Yoga (it’s geared for more advanced yogis who seek a more challenging practice and want to take their strength up a notch as well). We will be providing a 10-week Beginner Fundamentals workshop starting September 6 at 9:30 a.m. We also offer Barre classes. See ad, page 37.

Tracey Pagan, E-RYT 500, IAYT, CYT Private, Therapeutic and Small-Group Yoga 914.232.2102 • TraceyPaganYoga.com traceypaganyoga@gmail.com

Philosophy and focus: Our bodies carry our stories. Our histories, transitions, ailments and heartaches are as unique as our fingerprints. Yoga enables us to lighten the load. Precise asana (pose) practice is the “medium” through which students first learn to correct structural imbalances, address emotional challenges and move through life transitions. With consistency, as form and balance are restored, the breath develops, the nervous system steadies and the mind calms. Students experience a quiet confidence and comfort in their own skin. 38

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What type of yoga do you offer? Students are guided toward a deeper sense of physical, emotional and intellectual well-being in an emotionally safe environment by developing holistic life skills rooted in the teachings of B. K. S. Iyengar. Eastern teachings are respectfully synchronized with modern western science. Each student is given a comprehensive, individualized program to meet both immediate challenges and long-term goals. What’s it like? Instruction is safe, practical and skillfully developed for all students, from elite athletes to those suffering with debilitating illness or injury. Do you offer teacher training? With 22 years of yoga teaching experience, and holding Yoga Alliance’s highest mark of E-RYT 500, I facilitate both beginner and experienced teachers, helping them refine their own teaching skills and add depth to their individual practice. What else? Under the guidance of senior Iyengar Yoga teachers, I rehabilitated my own spinal/neurological injuries as a result of an automobile accident almost 30 years ago. I am pleased to offer that same level of instruction and expertise to my students.

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Certified instructor, Yamuna Body Rolling & Foot Fitness Restorative Yoga based on Hatha breath 212.533.5256 • RickPanson.com • healthybodycoach@gmail.com Yamuna philosophy: There is no need to feel “old” as we grow older. A fully aligned body, with all its capacity for movement free and available (with no restrictions or pain), is the most beautiful body possible. Practice focus: Mine is a Restorative Hatha breath-based practice using Yamuna’s specially designed balls and foot-wakers to stimulate bone, tendon and muscle. The purpose is to lengthen and traction all areas of the body. What type of yoga do you offer? Yamuna’s work is a self-care technique that combines a toning body workout with self-massage and a “chiropracticlike” realignment of the skeleton. This frees one from pain and opens up the circulation, lymphatic and digestive systems. What’s it like? Yamuna’s patented system involves self-massage on air-inflated rubber balls of various sizes, five to eleven inches, plus foot-wakers, devices to awaken and align the feet. (Learn more at YamnuaBodyRolling.com.) We’re rolling on the floor with balls and learning how to relieve tension in our bodies all the way down to the bones. The vibe is fun, and the feeling is great! What else? I’m interested in bringing Yamuna Body Rolling and Foot Fitness to various yoga studios around Westchester. See ad, page 46. natural awakenings

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Riverstone Yoga

Patricia Fischer Donahue, owner/director 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown, NY 914.332.YOGA (9642) • RiverstoneYoga.com info@riverstoneyoga.com Philosophy and focus: Make your practice count! We’ll ask you, “Why are you doing what you do?” We know that through practice you’ll find health and healing and a place to find and be a community. We embrace the many paths to discovering who you are. We are here to support your journey of personal challenge and acceptance with fierceness, compassion and love. Our ongoing trainings, workshops and events are designed to keep you inspired, informed and connected to yourself and as a human citizen. What type of yoga do you offer? We offer yoga for all: Beginners, Yin, Restorative, Yoga for Men, Hot, Aerial and Vinyasa classes, Gentle, Chair, River Barre (Riverstone’s unique barre class), Ashtanga, Kids’ Yoga, Pre/Postnatal Yoga, Corporate Wellness, Community Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, MELT and more. What’s it like? At Riverstone, it’s not about the shape of your body; it’s about the shape of your life. We embody the ideals of excellence in service and abundance in philosophy. We have two fully equipped yoga rooms, and our retail shop is stocked with select yoga gifts, mats, clothes, etc. Do you offer teacher training? We offer many trainings: Meditation, Trauma, Vinyasa, Hot Yoga, Aerial, PreNatal and others, in 60-300 hour modules sanctioned by YA. We bring in well-known instructors such as Seane Corn, Elena Brower, the Boston Buddah, Leslie Kaminoff, Anton Mackey, etc. What else? We support community outreach and host healthy lifestyle programs on or off site. We book private, custom events, parties, lectures or trainings for individuals, families, businesses and organization. We have full amenities and free parking next to Metro North. See ad, page 35. 40

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Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center

343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org • info@sacredspirityogacenter.org Philosophy and focus: We believe contemplative practices are essential for our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, and contemplative, Kripalu-style yoga is the practice we love! Our mission is to build a caring community and inspire peace and wellness. Our focus is on supporting compassionate self-observation. Students are allowed time to move into a pose, truly witness and find themselves being in the pose, and experience the sensations and after-effects of the pose—contemplative yoga, not “gym yoga.” What type of yoga do you offer? We offer yoga for all levels, taught in the contemplative Kripalu tradition, plus interfaith programs in spiritual inquiry and practice, drawing from any and all traditions. What’s it like? We are a nonprofit interfaith community. Our goal is to create a sacred space for seekers yearning to deepen their connection to soul, to spirit, to life and to the moment. The vibe is warm, welcoming to all, contemplative, spacious and sacred. What else? We also offer weekly Yogalates (which combines yoga postures to increase flexibility and mat Pilates exercises to strengthen the core); monthly Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Meditation and Reiki Circles; and special offerings such as Kirtan Chanting and Sound Bath Healing. See ad, page 42.

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SkyBaby Yoga & Pilates Studio Melia Marzollo, owner 75 Main St. Cold Spring, NY 845.265.4444 • SkyBabyYoga.com skybabyyoga@gmail.com

Philosophy and focus: We believe in the power of collective energy—the power that one set of hands or one heart has to make a difference in the lives of our fellow humans. Our focus is to make a positive difference in our community through our collective energy. This studio seeks all eight limbs of yogic philosophy, not just asana. We strive for our being to be a source of light, health, strength and love. What type of yoga do you offer? SkyBaby Yoga & Pilates Studio is host to many different styles of yoga—both classes and private sessions—including Yin, Hatha, Power, Gentle, Kripalu, Restorative, Preand Postnatal, Kids’ Yoga, Meditation Yoga, SUP Yoga and Vinyasa, as well as Gyrotonic and Yamuna Body Rolling. We also offer Pilates apparatus classes in our second-floor Pilates studio. What’s it like? SkyBaby Studio is located in the heart of the historic village of Cold Spring, just a block from the Metro North Station and two blocks from the Hudson River. The studio space is open and expansive, and so are our instructors. We do not believe that “one style fits all,” as is evident through our class and workshop offerings. We have a noncompetitive, no-gimmick approach to health and wellness for all bodies and all ages, with highly certified, compassionate instructors. See ad, page 35. natural awakenings

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Paula Heitzner, Patty Holmes and Susan Wright

Wainwright House Yoga Teachers Academy 260 Stuyvesant Ave. Rye, NY 914.967.6080 • Wainwright.org • registrar@wainwright.org

Philosophy and focus: Always committed to excellence, Wainwright House offers a unique yoga training environment incorporating a holistic approach, with dedicated teachers who are tops in their respective specialties. What type of yoga do you offer? Wainwright House Yoga Teachers Academy is a comprehensive yoga program offering a wide variety of unique classes and workshops, including those inspired by Jivamukti, Sivananda and Forrest Yoga; Chair; Yin; Prenatal and more. A complete calendar of classes, including Tai Chi, is now being offered Monday through Saturday. Most workshops are held on weekends. Lodging is available at an affordable rate. What’s it like? Our large selection of teacher trainings are professionally delivered by the best trainers in the business within a comfortable space and in an ideal location between NYC and New Haven. Do you offer teacher training? Trainings include 200- and 300-hour Prenatal, Child, Yin, Restorative and Kundalini, with more on the way. Our 200-hour training features seasoned instructors Paula Heitzner, Patty Holmes and Susan Wright, who have more than 100 years’ combined teaching experience. Classes begin September 23 and will continue monthly through May. Anatomy Trains with Laurice Nemetz is offered October 1 and 2. Young Mountain Yoga certification, for teaching yoga to children and teens, begins October 8. What else? Wainwright House is a nonprofit 501(3)(c) organization, the nation’s oldest holistic center, situated on five organic acres overlooking the water at Rye Harbor. See ad, page 33. 42

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Yoga Teachers Association of the Hudson Valley

Workshops held at the yoga studio at Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor 584 N State Rd. Briarcliff Manor, NY 914.582.7816 • YTAYoga.com • ytapresident@gmail.com Philosophy and focus: The YTA is a 501(c)3 volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of Hatha Yoga teaching as well as fostering the yoga community in the tristate area. In fulfillment of our mission to provide affordable continuing education to yoga teachers and students, we offer monthly three-hour workshops led by both nationally recognized and accomplished local instructors. What type of workshops do you offer? YTA workshops cover all styles of yoga and related practices and take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Club Fit in Briarcliff Manor. Upcoming topics include Handcrafted Yoga, The Chakras and Healing, and The Power of the Breath. The September 10 workshop featuring Anneke Lucas’s powerful, trauma-informed yoga method will be followed by our season-opening Prana Party. Workshops are $45 for members and $65 for nonmembers with advance payment, or $55/$75 at the door. Do you offer teacher training? No, but we do offer complimentary membership to current yoga teacher trainees. Additionally, Yoga Alliance-certified teachers receive three CEUs for each workshop and can therefore complete their continuing education requirement in just one year with the YTA. What else? YTA membership is $50 annually and is open to teachers, studio owners and individual practitioners. Members receive $20 off each workshop, a monthly newsletter, access to our soon-to-be-unveiled Yoga Teacher Triad program and YTA Yoga Talks series, and use of the Club Fit facilities on the day of the workshop. See ad, page 36.

Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga Edit J. Babboni, owner 61 Lakeview Dr. Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529 • ZenGardenYoga.net yoga.zengarden@gmail.com

Philosophy and focus: Our philosophy is to bring out the best in our clients. We are dedicated to the idea that everyone should reach their best emotional, physical or spiritual self when they take a yoga class, reiki session or health-coaching session at Zen Garden. At Zen Garden, we give our full attention to every individual who steps in the door. Every student is different, with different needs. Because we accept a limited number of students, we can give the personalized attention every student needs. What type of yoga do you offer? We have a strong focus on alignment—postural alignment and breathing alignment with movement. One of the foundations of well-being and vitality is utilizing the oxygen that surrounds us. At Zen Garden, we teach students how to utilize and convert that oxygen to prana, our vital life force, by the simple act of breathing. What’s it like? Zen Garden’ feng shui-based décor exudes peace and tranquility so that students leave with strength and vitality. What else? Zen Garden is a holistic practice studio. We offer weight-management courses, reiki energy-healing sessions, health-coaching sessions and private yoga classes, as well as our regularly scheduled yoga classes. Every few months, the studio also hosts the 7-Day Raw Plant Food Challenge program. See ad, page 38.

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Westchester Body & Brain, Yoga & Tai Chi

Nicole Wasserman, manager, Tao master, holistic healer 590 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale, NY 914.713.1333 • BodyNBrain.com/westchester westchester@bodynbrain.com Philosophy and focus: As a leader in holistic wellness, we offer classes that include yoga, tai chi, meditation and traditional Korean healing philosophy and East Asian energy principles. We use a braincentered approach that promotes an energetic, balanced and healthy lifestyle. What type of yoga do you offer? We combine deep stretching, vibration, breathing, relaxation and energy meditation. From beginning to end, you will feel your mind and body relax, your thoughts slow down and your brain waves drop to a meditative state. What’s it like? You will enjoy deep energy, power, serenity and vitality in our classes and workshops. You will experience great joy, physical strength, emotional stability and spiritual wealth that will enhance all areas of your life. Our instructors are the nicest, most caring people you will ever meet. The energy of the center is that of a temple or a space out in nature. Do you offer teacher training? Yes, but there is a process. Teachers need to experience the practice until they are energetically and spiritually qualified to guide others. What else? We have many free workshops that are open to the public where you can experience deep physical, emotional and mental healing. We also do private physicalenergy-spiritual coaching and healing sessions. The most important workshop we offer is called “Finding Your True Self”: open your heart and find the true you! Manager Nicole Wasserman is an integrative lifestyle trainer, Tao master, licensed massage therapist and certified holistic healer, with training in yoga therapy, acupressure massage, chakra healing, healing martial arts, life coaching and brain therapy. She is also a certified Brain Management consultant and certified Brain Education for Kids trainer. See ad, page 39.

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Inner Balance Studio 1072 Route 311 845.878.7800; InnerBalanceStudio.org

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Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com

YogaShine 711 Legion Dr. YogaShine.com; 914.769.8745

ARMONK Pilates Fitness Plus 495 Main Street 914.469.6030 pilatesfitnessplus.com

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BEDFORD HILLS Elite Performance PT of Westchester, PC 41 Main St. @ Katonah Yoga ElitePTandPilates.com 917.476.2164

PATTERSON Inner Balance Studio 1072 Route 311 845.878.7800; InnerBalanceStudio.org

POUND RIDGE Pilates Pound Ridge Classical Pilates Studio Old Mill River Road 917.841.1218; PilatesPoundRidge.com

RHINEBECK Rhinebeck Pilates 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686 RhinebeckPilates.com

Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Ave., 914.967.6080; Wainwright.org

BEDFORD HILLS Katonah Yoga 39 Main Street 914.241.2661; katonahyoga.com

COLD SPRING SkyBaby Studio Cold Spring Pilates, 75 Main St. 845.265.4444 SkyBabyYoga.com

CROSS RIVER o2living 6 Yellow Monkey Village, Rt. 35 914.763.6320; o2living.com

EASTCHESTER The Temperance Center 453 White Plains Road 914.793.2600 TheTemperanceCenter.com

HARRISON Prana Yoga & Meditation at Full Circle 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Ste. 414, Harrison, NY 914.275.2689 pranayogaandmeditation.com

MAMARONECK Tovami Yoga 112 W. Boston Post Rd 914.618.4887; tovamiyoga.com

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Sirona Therapy Spa Luxurious gentle yoga 280 N. Bedford Road, Ste 301 914.241.0727 SironaTherapySpa.com

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Nueva Alma Yoga & Wellness 799 McLean Avenue 914.294.0606; NuevaAlma.com Zen Garden Health Coaching and Yoga Edit J. Babboni, 200-RYT 61 Lakeview Drive 917.721.2529 zengardenyoga.net

YOGA TEACHER BodySculpt by Karen Karen M. Shaw Private Individual & Group Sessions Westchester /Putnam Area 914.522.1297 Bodysculptbykaren.com

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Relax and Unwind Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing by Meredith Montgomery

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n classical yoga, teachers often sequence instruction toward reaching a pinnacle pose such as an inversion or arm balance. In restorative yoga, the peak pose is savasana—in which the practitioner fully relaxes while resting flat on their back. Leeann Carey, author of Restorative Yoga Therapy: The Yapana Way to Self-Care and Well-Being, explains, “This passive asana practice turns down the branch of the nervous system that keeps us in fight-or-flight mode and turns up the system allowing us to rest and digest. It feels like a massage for the nervous system and encourages self-inquiry, reflection and change, rather than perfection.” The physical, mental and spiritual benefits are similar to those of active yoga, but because poses are held longer and supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks, “There’s no stress on the tissue and joints. Each pose gifts us with longerlasting benefits, including more time for the mind to unwind,” advises Carey. “Restorative yoga allows both muscles and the brain to recover from fatigue, so we are stronger, sharper and better able to act in the world afterward,” explains Roger Cole, Ph.D., a certified Iyengar yoga teacher in Del Mar, California, and a research scientist studying the physiology of relaxation, sleep and

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biological rhythms. He attests that it also serves as preparation for pranayama (mindful yoga breathing) and meditation, which require a clear, well-rested, focused mind. Perfect for beginners and used by longtime practitioners to complement other yoga styles, restorative poses are designed to accurately realign and reshape the body. They also can be therapeutically tailored to support natural healing for issues related to tension, premenstrual syndrome, weak immune functioning, back pain, pregnancy and recovery for athletes. “Poses for healing may require targeted gentle stretching, but prop use will coax the body into desired positions without requiring muscular effort,” says Cole. An early student of B.K.S. Iyengar and familiar with props, San Francisco resident and co-founder of Yoga Journal magazine Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., found herself leading her first class comprised entirely of supported poses during a power blackout at a 1980 workshop. “I didn’t want people walking around in the dark, so I improvised a restorative class and everyone loved it,” she recalls. She revisited the idea several years later when she personally felt the need for physical, emotional and spiritual restoration. WakeUpNaturally.com

For a year, 90 percent of her practice was supported poses, and the switch helped her so much that it inspired her first book, Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. She’s since written more books and trained teachers in restorative yoga around the world. As in classical yoga, a restorative sequence should be balanced with asanas (positions) from all pose classifications—backbends, twists, inversions and forward bends. It takes time for the body to comfortably settle deeply into a pose—as long as 15 minutes— therefore, a 90-minute restorative class may include only a handful of asanas. Lasater says, “Most people don’t need more of anything from the culture in which we live. They need much more to learn to be still and at ease.” In today’s yoga world, which seems to emphasize power and action, “Restorative yoga has become imperative to balance activity and ambition with stillness and being,” she continues. Lasater notes that while many classes are reducing savasana to as little as three minutes, students need 20 minutes. Carey clarifies that because this approach focuses on opening and letting go, rather than striving for the biggest stretch, “Sensation-seeking yogis may need to shift their perspective. The biggest challenge is often quieting the mind while the body is still. When a student is uncomfortable because the mind is screaming, it helps to compare it to having tight hamstrings in an active class. We’re not chasing relaxation; just breathe, feel and watch,” she says. “Eventually, everything will let go.” “The more our mind rebels against relaxing, the more we need it,” observes Lasater. Students often turn to yoga as a strategy for feeling whole, and she suggests that one of the best ways to find clarity within is to listen in stillness, one savasana at a time. “It’s a gift to ourself, our family and the world,” she adds. “When we feel rested, we’re more compassionate and ready to serve the greater good.”

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oga props can help new students maintain alignment and reduce strain while allowing veterans to more deeply explore the intricacies of their practice. Always adjust the dimensions and placement of props to ensure comfort via soft curves in the body instead of sharp angles, especially in the spine. Body weight must be distributed equally throughout the pose; key places to check for tension are the lower back, abdomen, neck and jaw muscles. Here are some basic tools. Yoga mats should have a non-skid surface and not exceed three-sixteenths of an inch in thickness. They cushion the body, serve as a blanket or a base for props or can roll up into a bolster. Blankets and towels pad hard areas and warm the body. Different ways of folding and rolling transform them into many firm and comfortable shapes with wide-ranging applications. Blocks in various sizes and materials can be laid flat, placed on edge or stood on end. They can add height or length to the body, access core stability and provide leverage. A stack of hardback books or phone books tied together can work in a pinch. Belts stabilize joints, support inflexible body parts and create traction and space. Typically two inches wide, soft belts with a D-ring locking system are easily adjusted; two soft, wide neckties or scarves tied together are suitable. Avoid material that cuts into the skin.

Bolsters, typically cylindrical or rectangular cushions, provide good supports that are long-lasting, if sometimes costly. Combining folded blankets and rolled mats may be suitable alternatives. Walls provide leverage, vertical support and a structure to rest upon. A closed door or large piece of furniture such as a bookcase or refrigerator works; a room corner simultaneously supports both sides of the body. Chairs are versatile props for any practice and make yoga accessible to those unable to get down onto the floor. Backless folding chairs are typically used in studios, but any sturdy chair that doesn’t roll is suitable. Sandbags, strategically positioned, encourage overworked areas to release. Their weight also provides resistance and stability. Homemade versions can be made by loosely filling a smooth cloth bag with coarse sand, pea gravel or rice. Retail bags of beans, rice or sugar are other options. Eye pillows block out light during resting poses, can gently weight the forehead or hands or support the back of the neck. Typically made of silk or soft cotton, they’re filled with a mixture of flax seeds or rice and soothing herbs such as lavender, peppermint or chamomile. Sources: Restorative Yoga Therapy, by Leeann Carey; Relax and Renew, by Judith Hanson Lasater

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nfluential spiritual leader Ram Dass has described Krishna Das (Jeffrey Kagel) as an example of someone whose “heartsongs” open channels to God. The Grammy-nominated kirtan artist, long considered yoga’s rock star, consistently plays to sold-out crowds worldwide. The Long Island native’s journey has gone from being a member of a popular rock band to going to India, where as a student of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, the trajectory of his life and music shifted and expanded. His 1996 debut album, One Track Heart, focused on updated chants from the ancient tradition of bhakti yoga, followed in 1998 by Pilgrim Heart, with a guest appearance by Sting. Since then, a steady stream of 14 albums and DVDs produced on his own label have provided the soundtrack for yoga classes everywhere; the soothing rhythmic chants performed in a deep, rich timbre complements instruction in the spiritual element of the exercise. Das’ specialty, kirtan, updates an ancient tradition of devotional chanting as meditation accompanied by instruments. A kirtan concert invites audience members to join in the experience through chanting, clapping and dancing and is characterized as a journey into the self that also connects us with each other.

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How would you introduce your music? Across the country and around the world, yoga practitioners are chanting the names of God in tongues including Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi and English. They’re taking kirtan music out of the temples and the yoga studios and into dance halls, universities, cathedrals and other unexpected places. In the last decade, India’s traditional call-and-response form of chanting has been reinvented by modern devotional artists blending traditional kirtan with modern genres such as rock, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and electronica—breathing new life and devotion into yoga’s sacred chants. Photo by Payal Kumar

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Little by little, all of our awakening practices work to transform our life. They move us from being externally oriented and reactive to being established within and quietly responsive. We come to have a wider view that life can effectively contain and envelop the different facets of ourselves and the world.

Why do many consider a kirtan event a transcendent experience far beyond the music? There are two things: the music and where the music is carrying us. In this case, it’s the names of God, of divinity, that are real and inside us. We can call this higher sense anything we like and aim in that direction according to how we identify with it. If we want peace in the world, then every individual needs to find peace within. We can’t create peace or happiness with anger and selfishness in our heart and mind. We can release ourselves from a limiting storyline, whatever it is, and touch a deeper place for a while. Then, when we return to our day, we are standing on slightly different ground because we have trained ourselves to let go a little bit. It’s a gradual process that takes time and effort, but it’s a joyful practice.

Do you see a shift in thinking echoing that of the 1960s that positions us to do better this time? In the 1960s, everyone thought they were going to change the external world, but they forgot they have to change themselves, too, and little work was done inside. Today, while most people keep trying to first rearrange the outside world, more are now doing the necessary inside work, as well. The key is to understand what’s truly possible. If we don’t understand how we can be happy and at peace in the middle of a burning fire, we won’t recognize the tools available to create that kind of light for ourselves and others. Robin Fillmore is the publisher of the Natural Awakenings of Washington, D.C, edition. natural awakenings

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o longer shrouded in mystery, pleted the society’s basic curriculum in the ancient spiritual practice 2014. Having matriculated to advanced of shamanism is attracting the master classes, he uses shamanic underinterest of psychologists, registered standing, tools and skills for personal nurses and medical doctors that study use and in his complementary medical its guiding principles to use personally practices, Life Rhythm Therapies and and benefit others. They train one-on-one Jain Ayurveda for Optimum Health, in and in small groups Palm Coast, Florida. A shaman’s responsibility He notes that mediwith indigenous shamans in the U.S. and cal procedures and is to guide you on your around the world and prescriptions aren’t inner path and support enroll in programs always the answer to offered by established you in recognizing your problems. schools such as the “I’ve studbeauty so that you can Foundation for Shaied various areas of manic Studies and The love yourself and know medicine and found Four Winds Society. them devoid of tools who you truly are. Both offer workshops and methods that and expeditions for ~Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq empower patients to participants to meet make changes that the specific shaman that teaches congrulead to better health. Studying shamanent philosophy, practices and principles. ism means being on my own healing Since 1986, The Four Winds Sopath of cleansing body, mind and spirit. ciety, with international headquarters It’s necessary for any empowered healer in Miami, Florida, has graduated more that aspires to inspire and generate than 10,000 practitioners. It teaches a confidence and assertiveness in others, genuine respect for the sacredness of enabling them to do what is needed to metaphysical forces existing in all natu- live out their life purpose,” he says. ral beings and objects and the connec Rieders found shamanism to be tion between the material world and an effective complementary therapy for spiritual plane. strengthening the body and building re Dr. Daniel Rieders, a physician silience. One of his patients was unhapspecializing in cardiac electrophysiolpy with his job, feeling it only served ogy and interventional cardiology, com- to support a costly family lifestyle. Upon

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discerning his true desire was to own a gym and teach people how to get healthy, he took action. “A heart procedure was no longer necessary. Stored anger can create heart disease, as well as cancer,” he remarks. Seti Gershberg’s life changed dramatically while studying shamanism in the remote Peruvian Andes, where he lived with the indigenous Q’ero people for two years. Taking a break from a career in international investment banking, he set out to learn about a shaman’s relationship to energy, consciousness and the supernatural, with an eye to creating a system of universal reciprocity, balance and harmony. He was also interested in indigenous people’s views of the relationship of the physical world with self, consciousness and multi-dimensional space-time as a single interwoven idea; a continuum. “Today, I’m an executive producer and creative director in Phoenix, Arizona, working on a video series, TV commercials and films, including two documentaries on shamanic rituals and ceremonies, as well as the Q’ero culture,” says Gershberg. He practices the Q’ero shaman’s gift of Ayni, giving of our self first without asking for anything in return. His website, ThePathOfTheSun.com, offers a “pay what you can afford” option. Sean Wei Mah, a Native American Cree, grew up on a reservation in Alberta, Canada, around tribal medicine men that practiced smudging, ceremony and ritual. “Smudging, by burning fine powders, considered sacred medicine, is significant to any shaman as holy medicine to cleanse the body. It’s part of Native American life and the foundation of how we communicate, give thanks to and ask for help and guidance from the Creator. Ceremony is our church and smudging is how we purify it,” says the shaman, artist and actor known as “The Rattlemaker”. Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, a shaman, healer, storyteller and carrier of the Qilaut (wind drum), is an elder from the Kalaaleq tribe, in Greenland. His family belongs to the traditional healers from Kalallit Nunaat. Endearingly known as Uncle, he has traveled to 67 countries to conduct ceremonies including healing circles, sacred sweat lodge purification and Melting the Ice in the Heart of Man intensives, where he teaches the spiritual significance of climate change. He advises, “A shaman’s responsibility is to guide you on your inner path and support you in recognizing your beauty so that you can love yourself and know who you truly are. A shaman guides you to a new level of consciousness through teachings, storytelling and ceremonies, which my grandmother taught me were the key. All of this helps you rely on your own inner guidance.”

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ina Chaifetz, a licensed clinical social worker and holistic health coach practicing in White Plains and NYC, recently completed SoulCollage facilitator training and is now using the transformational process in her practice with individuals and groups. “SoulCollage is a creative art process that is both powerful and fun—and no art experience is necessary,” she says. “By working with images, SoulCollage engages the right A SoulCollage byNina Chaifetz brain, which is more creative and accesses intuition as a means to deeper understanding and healing. When people create SoulCollage cards, they draw upon their own imagination, life experiences and intuition while giving visual form to aspects of their personality, relations and emotional patterns, as well as the spiritual influences in their life.” Chaifetz says she uses the SoulCollage process to support her clients in several ways. “It gives them another way besides talking to authentically express different parts of themselves,” she explains. “It also helps them identify and understand their own needs, wants, passions, strengths and wisdom while helping them overcome grief, find forgiveness and move toward acceptance and integration.” To make an appointment or find out about upcoming workshops, contact Chaifetz at Info@NinaChaifetz.com or visit NinaChaifetz.com.

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The Secret of Sublime Living Savoring Perfect Present Moments by Carl Greer

ife has many sublime pleasures: watching the sun rise over the horizon and observing the changing colors of the clouds; laughing with a best friend; or simply feeling the grass, dirt or sand under bare feet. The Japanese have a term, mono no aware, for that sublime moment of perfection just before it fades. Sometimes it translates as sensitivity or awareness of impermanent things. It could, for instance, refer to the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom; the cherry trees will blossom again next year, but we do not always have a chance to see them again.

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Everyday distractions can cause us to forget to slow down to enjoy moments. The secret to sublime living is to pay close attention to the sweet pleasures of life, no matter how small, and savor them before they pass. There is no way to know which weather-perfect day will be the last before the season shifts. Enjoying such a fleeting, sublime moment may mean discarding the day’s plans, but the delights of life do not always come around again. How easy it is to let the mind wander and forget to focus on the pleasure of an experience and the

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joys that life offers. We’re in danger of missing out on sublime living when we constantly prioritize what “has to be done” instead of that which is most valued. Soon, it may seem as if the stories of our lives are being written by someone else. We forget our power to be our own storyteller and to mindfully engage in how we spend every hour. Dissatisfying tales can be replaced when we live according to a new story we write each day, called, “My life is an extraordinary adventure,” or “I relish being with my children,” or “I express love through sharing my music,” or “I am being true to myself, and that enables me to help others heal.” The more we focus on what brings us happiness, revitalization, purpose or meaning, the easier it will be to upgrade priorities and discard any plot lines and events that seem scripted by someone else. We can then make a new commitment to writing and living a more satisfying story for ourselves. We can pause to contemplate our power to be the storyteller and to always remain fully present and conscious of the sublime moments. Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being. Connect at CarlGreer.com.

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Raising a Music Lover Kids Thrive to Rhythms of Head and Heart by Randy Kambic

resounding chorus of research shows that the traditional three R’s of essential early education should also encompass an M for music. Playing instruments prior to and during school years can put children on a tuneful path to lifelong benefits.

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A 2015 study by the National Association for Music Education (nafme. org) shows that youngsters harboring

an early appreciation for music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers. The research also revealed that schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2 percent graduation rate and 93.9 percent attendance rate compared to others averaging 72.9 and 84.9 percent, respectively. A recent study by the Children’s Music Workshop (ChildrensMusic Workshop.com), which provides instructional programming for more

than 25 Los Angeles-area public and private schools, cites a host of additional benefits. These highlight music education’s role in developing the part of the brain that processes language; improving spatial intelligence; thinking creatively; gaining empathy for people of other cultures; encouraging self-expression and teamwork through playing as a group; and achieving higher grades both in high school and on standardized tests. Higher institutes of learning are equally involved. Boston’s Berklee College of Music (Berklee.edu) offers majors in making it as a music professional, performance music and music therapy, plus postgraduate degrees. Its annual five-week summer performance program in “Beantown” furthers the skills of 1,000 U.S. and international children 12 years old and up. In addition to musical skills, “We see improvement in young people’s confidence and persona,” says Oisin McAuley, director of summer programs. “It’s a truly formative experience.” In addition, The Berklee City Music online program serves high schools nationwide, assisted by alumni in some cities. It also awards scholarships for participation in the summer performance activities in Boston. The nonprofit Young Americans (YoungAmericans.org) organization, launched in 1992, operates its own college of performing arts in Corona, California, that fosters artistic, intellectual

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VEGAN LUNCHBOX Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost

by Judith Fertig

e all have good intentions to eat more fruits and vegetables, and it’s easier if we start with just one plant-based meal a day— lunch. Natural Awakenings has enlisted the help of vegan lunchbox experts to help us all enjoy easy-to-make and colorful feasts good for home, office, school and on the road. “Vegan food offers so much variety, especially at lunch,” says Johanna Sophia, of Pine Plains, New York, who recently hosted the online series The Raw Lunchbox Summit. “A vegan lunch gives an extra boost in the middle of the day for more brain power, clarity and energy.” She and her two children operate Johanna’s Raw Foods, which makes vegan fast food such as veggie burger bites and carrot crackers, available at health food stores. Laura Theodore, the vegan chef and recording artist who presents The Jazzy Vegetarian PBS television program, lives and works in the New York City area. After a childhood dominated by bologna sandwiches for lunch, she

gradually changed to vegan dishes. “I began to notice a difference when I ate mostly plants,” she says. “I could do more and think better.” Theodore favors colorful and delicious vegan foods that travel well in a lunchbox with a cold pack, so she can take them to rehearsals or wherever else she goes. She creates her zucchini fettuccine with a vegetable slicer and loves to end a meal with something naturally sweet, like her maple-raisindate truffles. Such experimenting in the kitchen led to her newest cookbook, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet. Brandi Rollins, Ph.D., a researcher at Penn State, in State College, Pennsylvania, found that switching her lunch habits to plant-based dishes made her feel better. The author of Raw Foods on a Budget determined that one of her favorites is a quick raw vegan pizza. She first marinates ingredients for 20 minutes: three medium mushrooms, thinly sliced, with oneand-a-half tablespoons of balsamic

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Changing our diets one meal at a time gives us an opportunity to see if we can feel the difference, as our vegan lunchbox experts have, while we ramp up our taste for healthier eating. vinegar, one tablespoon of olive oil, one minced clove of garlic and a big pinch of Italian herb seasoning. Then she spreads half of a mashed avocado on a four-by-four-inch flax cracker and tops it with the marinated mushrooms, plus chopped tomato, peppers or other favorite options. Rollins advises, “You can pack all of the components individually, and then assemble the pizza at work.” Health Foods Chef Catherine Blake, in Maui, Hawaii, studied with renowned plant-based nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. She urges her culinary students to ask, “What can I do to sparkle a little bit more tomorrow?” The author of Healthy Recipes for Friends, answers the question in her online presentation, Cooking for Brain Power, at Tinyurl.com/ChefBlakeBrainPower. Blake’s favorite brain-power luncheon booster is a wrap with antioxidant-rich fillings, accompanied by homemade almond milk, sunflower seeds or walnuts for vitamin E and some favorite blue berries or purple grapes. She makes fresh almond milk by grinding raw almonds in a nut grinder, and then adding them plus an equal amount of filtered water to a high-speed blender. After processing and straining out the solids, the resulting nut milk is perfect for smoothies. Changing our diets one meal at a time gives us an opportunity to see if we can feel the difference, as our vegan lunchbox experts have, while we ramp up our taste for healthier eating.

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VEGAN ONCE A DAY Lots of Garlic Hummus Yields: 4 servings Accented with the tangy taste of fresh lemon juice and a bit of heat from the chili powder, this is an easy, readymade sandwich spread for a lunchbox. 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp filtered or spring water, plus more as needed 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp sesame tahini 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tsp chili powder, plus more for garnish ¼ tsp sea salt Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Add a bit more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.

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Pack a Plant-Based Lunch

Transfer the hummus to a decorated bowl and sprinkle the top with a pinch more chili powder to taste for a festive presentation. Recipe by Laura Theodore, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a PlantBased Diet

Zucchini Fettuccine with Fresh Tomato Salsa Yields: 4 servings This raw side dish is low in calories, a breeze to prepare and cool fare on a hot summer day. The zucchini strips look and taste a lot like fresh pasta. 2 medium zucchini 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 10 to 14 leaves fresh basil, minced

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1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 /8 to ¼ tsp sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Shave the zucchini lengthwise with a vegetable peeler to make the “noodles”. Put them in a large bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, oil and garlic. Toss gently until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. Recipe by Laura Theodore, The Jazzy Vegetarian

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Maple-Raisin-Date Truffles

Yields: 2 servings

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Yields: 10 to 12 truffles These truffles make an inviting healthy dessert or snack to satisfy a sweet tooth. They’ll impress guests at any dinner party. 9 large Medjool dates, pitted 1 /8 cup raisins ¼ cup raw shredded unsweetened dried coconut 1 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Using a cookie scoop, spoon out a heaping tablespoon of the date mixture and roll it into a ball. Continue until all the dough is in balls.

Line a small baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.

Put the cocoa powder in a small bowl. Roll the truffles in the cocoa until coated and place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Place the dates, raisins, coconut and maple syrup in a high-performance blender and process to the consistency of soft dough. Transfer the date mixture to a medium-sized bowl.

Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, truffles will keep up to three days. Recipe by Laura Theodore, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a PlantBased Diet

Homemade almond milk is the base and cayenne powder gives it a spicy punch that intensifies the rest of the flavors. Drink one serving for lunch and chill the other for a fast and easy mid-afternoon reviver. 12 oz acai juice 6 oz almond milk 1 Tbsp soy creamer 1 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries 1 frozen banana ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 Tbsp whole ground flaxseed meal (blueberry variety if available; try Trader Joe’s) 1 cup coconut water ice cubes 1 Tbsp macro greens or other vegan, non-GMO greens powder ½ tsp apple cider vinegar 1 to 3 dashes cayenne powder Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Store in two insulated cups and keep chilled until ready to serve.

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Music as Medicine Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us by Kathleen Barnes

s primeval drumbeats echo across an African savannah, the rhythms circle the globe, picked up by the chants and rattles of shamans gracing Amazonian jungles and Siberian tundra. They’re repeated in Gregorian chants filling medieval cathedrals and “om” meditations sounding in Himalayan caves and yoga classes everywhere. They gently echo in the repeated tones of mothers’ lullabies, happy hummings as we go about our day and the melodies of Mozart.

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Music is the soundtrack of our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. It exists within, uniting and guiding us, and has helped heal body and spirit since the dawn of humanity. National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists recently discovered that the universe itself has a song.

Pioneering Practitioners

From the soothing tones of a harp to the jarring screeches of a construction site, the stress-reducing or stress-producing properties of sound are familiar to us all.

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“Stress is an underlying cause of the vast majority of all illnesses, and sound and music are effective in relieving stress and bringing stillness,” says Jonathan Goldman, an internationally recognized pioneer in harmonics and sound healing and director of the Sound Healers Association in Boulder, Colorado. Through researching his many books, including The 7 Secrets of Sound Healing, Goldman is convinced of the profound effect sound has on the human organism. “The simple chanting of the sound ‘om,’ or ‘aum,’ in addition to instilling calmness and relaxation, causes the release of melatonin and nitric oxide. It relaxes blood vessels, releases soothing endorphins, reduces the heart rate and slows breathing,” he explains. “Sound can change our immune function,” wrote the late Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, former director of medical oncology at New York’s Weill-Cornell Medical College for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in his book The Healing Power of Sound. “After either chanting or listening to certain forms of music, your Interleukin-1 level, an index of your immune system, goes up between 12-anda-half and 15 percent. Further, about 20 minutes after listening to meditative-type music, the immunoglobulin levels in the blood are significantly increased. Even the heart rate and blood pressure are lowered. There’s no part of your body not affected. Its effects even show up on a cellular and sub-cellular level.”

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Consider some of music’s scientifically validated health benefits: Stress: Singing, whether carrying a tune or not, is a powerful way to combat stress, according to many studies. A recent joint study by German and British researchers published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience confirms that simply listening to soothing music results in significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The more intense the experience is in singing or playing an instrument, the greater the stress reduction. A collaborative study by several Swedish universities showed that group singing caused participants’ heart rates to synchronize, producing relaxation effects similar to that achieved through group meditation. Cancer: Gaynor used music to treat even advanced cancer patients for decades, considering it a “disease of disharmony.” He advocated re-harmonizing the body with sound vibrations that affect virtually every cell, especially enhancing immune function and potentially preventing cancer from spreading. Gaynor primarily used crystal bowls to produce deep relaxation and harmonize dysrhythmic cells in patients, but also confirmed the healing effects of certain vibratory tones of drumming and Tibetan metal gongs. Several studies confirm that listening to any kind of soothing music relieves anxiety in cancer patients; a large study from Philadelphia’s Drexel University confirms that it also relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, improves breathing and minimizes nausea associated with chemotherapy. Depression: Drumming can better counter depression than the prescription drug Prozac, according to a recent study by England’s Royal College of Music. Those that participated in a weekly drumming group experienced significantly reduced symptoms compared to a control group. Substance Abuse: University of California, Los Angeles, scientists found that drumming was especially helpful for a group of Native Americans struggling with such issues. Smartphone Addiction: Korean research found that music therapy is helpful in overcoming this condition. natural awakenings

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Nature’s Healing Sounds The calming sounds of rushing water and gentle breezes are well known; science is now confirming the therapeutic effects of singing birds. Belgian researchers confirmed that bird song helps drown out the stressful effects of traffic noise, and Korean scientists found it makes people feel less crowded. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology showed that it can even help regulate participants’ circadian rhythms, contributing to restful sleep and overall wellness.

Immune Dysfunction: The same British study of drumming’s antidepressant effects saw similar improvement in immune function, plus an anti-inflammatory response that continued for at least three months after the study period. Neuroendocrine Disorders: Researchers at Pennsylvania’s Meadville Medical Center Mind-Body Wellness Group found that drumming effectively helped drummers (skilled and unskilled) suffering from neuroendocrine disorders such as pituitary tumors and intestinal issues caused by disconnections between the endocrine gland and nervous systems. They further confirmed that group drumming reduced stress chemicals such as cortisol in the drummers. Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Even tuneless humming sounds like “umhum” can have a measurable therapeutic effect on individuals that have lost their voices due to overuse. Pain: When a group of British citizens suffering from chronic pain joined a choir, a Lancaster University study found they were better able to manage their condition for improved quality of life. Just listening to harp music for 20 minutes decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure and relieved pain in a

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group of U.S. heart surgery patients with short-term pain participating in a University of Central Florida study in Orlando. Alzheimer’s Disease: In addition to reducing the agitation and anxiety frequently accompanying Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at Florida’s University of Miami School of Medicine found that a group of patients that participated in music therapy for four weeks experienced increased levels of the calming brain chemical melatonin.

How It Works

“Humming or singing causes longer exhalations than normal, helping to naturally eliminate toxins and acidity,” says Dr. Madan Kataria, of Mumbai, India, who has spawned 5,000 laughter clubs worldwide. “We started experimenting with the vowel sounds and humming sound. An early unpublished humming study I did in Denmark showed that people that hummed anything for just 10 minutes were able to reduce their systolic blood pressure by 10 to 15 points, their diastolic by four to five points and their pulse rate by 10 beats per minute.” Kataria found that people with breathing problems like asthma and emphysema

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experienced especially positive effects because it strengthened belly muscles used in breathing. Kataria is also a fan of kirtan—Hindu devotional call-and-response chants often accompanied by ecstatic dancing. “Kirtan takes away self-consciousness or nervousness and anxiety,” he says. Dr. Eben Alexander, who recorded his near-death experience in Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, says the “indescribable” cosmic music he experienced has helped him come to understand the effects of specific sound frequencies on the brain. He now provides audio tools to help bring the brain to a higher state and help it match that higher and more conscious state. In his medical practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, he often employs music from a patient’s past to help them emerge from a brain injury or coma and even “reconnect pathways in a damaged brain.” Alexander explains that binaural beats and other sound effects combine to create “brain entrainment” and also in theory, “monotonize” it to free awareness and access realms other than the physical. “It’s magical what the right type of music can do to the brain stem to free up our consciousness,” he observes.

No Talent Needed

Experts agree that people without musical talent are able to experience the same benefits as virtuosos, based on their degree of engagement with music. Anyone can hum, and most research confirms that benefits are enhanced in creating music rather than merely listening to it. Group singing has become increasingly popular, especially following

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Just listening to harp music for 20 minutes decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure and relieved pain in a group of U.S. heart surgery patients with short-term pain participating in a University of Central Florida study in Orlando. the hit TV show Glee. Time magazine reported in 2013 that 32.5 million American adults sang in choirs, up about 30 percent from a decade earlier. The choice of musical genre matters. Recent data from Montreal’s McGill University shows that types of music tend to have specific effects; for example, blues slows heart rate and calms an anxious person, rock and punk can boost energy, and reggae can help control anger.

Spirit Moves

The spiritual aspects of virtually all types of music cannot be underestimated, says Michael Hove, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Fitchburg State University, in Massachusetts. His research has primarily focused on drumming to induce altered states of consciousness that shamans from diverse cultures use to bring about physical and emotional healing. What Hove calls a “boring and super-predictable” drumbeat of 240 beats a minute induced a deep trance state within minutes in most subjects, and brain scans confirmed that it enabled them to focus intensely and block out distracting sounds within eight minutes. This aligns with Alexander’s view that, “The sound of music is absolutely crucial in launching us into transcendental awareness. For the true, deep seeker, sound and vibration and the memory of music can serve as a powerful engine to help direct us in the spiritual realms.” Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including her latest, Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. natural awakenings

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Tips for Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean by Sandra Murphy

ouseholds with multiple pets abound as families often opt for a mix of companion animals. Currently, more than 70 million dogs, 75 million cats and 6 million birds are kept as pets in the U.S., according to a recent American Pet Products Association survey. While we cherish their affection, downsides include pet hair dust bunnies, scattered litter, spilled seeds and potty accidents. Cleaning up can be easier with training and planning. “Living on the beach, it’s easy for the dog to bring sand indoors, so I taught him to shake it off,” says dog expert and trainer Amy Robinson, in Vero Beach, Florida. “I put water in a bottle and misted it lightly on his head, then gave the cue, ‘Shake,’ and shook my shoulders. He mimicked me and got rid of most of the sand. Brushing him with a towel got the rest.” Once the dog understands the cue, retire the water bottle. “I have a Newfoundland/poodle, a great Pyrenees/poodle and a Labradoodle, so I keep old towels outside the door to wipe dirty feet,” says Kathleen Thometz, owner of Doodle Art & Design, in Western Springs, Illinois. “The Newfoundland can open the door, so I have to catch him before he tracks in muddy paw prints.” Thometz keeps their hairbrush with the towels. “I have them groomed regularly, but a quick brush after a walk means I don’t have to vacuum between weekly house cleanings,” she says. “Short hair can be even harder to pick up,” reminds

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Ryan Riley, co-founder of BizBagz.com, in Los Angeles. “We brush our 50- and 70-pound pit bull mixes outside after play time and they love it.” “Carpets and pets are a challenging combination, especially when pets get older and accidents happen,” observes Amy Bell, an interior decorator at Red Chair Home Interiors, in Cary, North Carolina. “I recommend hard surface flooring, washable slipcovers for furniture and keeping lint brushes by the door.” All-natural, sustainably sourced area rugs or hall runners make it easier for dogs to get around on slick surfaces; be sure the backing can withstand wet accidents. “I use a hair-attracting dry mop to pick up fur on hard floors. It takes me 10 minutes a day to do 2,400 square feet; otherwise, I’d have tumbleweeds of hair blowing around. I use a Quick Vac every two days on area rugs,” says Joan Fradella, a Florida Supreme Court-certified family mediator in Lantana, Florida. A basset mix, vizla/Rhodesian ridgeback and boxer/Labrador all shed hair in her house. Fradella also uses a water-soaked microfiber cleaning cloth to remove what she calls sniggle art (dog nose prints) on sliding glass doors. If a hairy cat balks at brushing, try a cat hair removal glove. Some are designed to massage and remove loose hair; others clean up furniture and fabrics. Stick with washable cat or dog bedding and use a removable cover for more frequent laundering. Warming temperatures due to climate change are fostering a rise in flea populations worldwide. Food-grade (not pool-grade) diatomaceous earth sprinkled on a pet’s bedding or the pet itself is safe; the silky powder adversely affects only creatures with hard outer skeletons. Some dogs grab a mouthful of food and join the family, trailing crumbs along the way. Instead, feed them in their crates where they feel at home, allowing 15 minutes to finish. For a dog that eats too fast and then sometimes vomits, use a puzzle-designed feeder so it has to work to get to the food. Fradella uses food and water bowls with wide bottoms because they’re harder to overturn. Stainless steel, washed daily, is best. A waterproof mat with a raised lip helps contain mealtime spills. A static mat removes litter from a cat’s feet upon exiting the litter box. “Dogs can be trained to put away their toys,” advises Robinson. Cats, not so much. Birds are messy, producing floating bits of feathers and scattered seed. A mesh seed catcher will capture most of it; a dry mop gathers up the rest. Bell suggests randomly sprinkling about 15 drops of lavender essential oil on a new air filter before installing it for a fresh scent throughout the house, and regularly changing filters. Multiple pets may necessitate more frequent filter replacements, which also reduces dander and related allergy symptoms. Simple routines and the right tools lead to a safe, healthy home. They also free us up from unnecessary chores to enjoy more time with our beloved pets. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. natural awakenings

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A Conversation with Noreen Ehrlich Former Financial Executive Helps Professionals Find Personal Success

hat does it take for you to attract and maintain genuine love? How do you close the gap between your vision of an ideal partner and being truly available to get into a happy, fulfilling relationship with that partner when he or she appears? These questions perplexed Noreen Ehrlich for years, as she traveled the globe working in Manhattan’s competitive private equity industry. She often felt powerless to heal her romantic relationships despite her desire for authentic connection with her spouse and commitment to repair. Ehrlich is a Wall Street CFO turned love and relationship expert who lives in Greenwich with her Yellow Labrador, Boozer, and rides her Harley through the Westchester backcountry in her free time. She talked with Natural Awakenings Fairfield County about her new offering and how it might help successful but disillusioned professionals in their efforts to shift familiar, outdated patterns so they can achieve healthy, happy relationships.

Before you founded Dreamtown, you spent years in Manhattan’s real estate private equity industry and also spent time work-

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phies—both old and cutting-edge— and, ultimately, to pursue a love and relationship coaching certification that positions me to help others attract and maintain real love.

What does your program offer to those who are seeking happy, healthy relationships?

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ing and living in Japan, India’s Bollywood and California’s Hollywood. What led you back to Greenwich to focus on a very different kind of work? As a single woman, I was astonished by the apparent collective longing for connection paired too often with the inability of the prospective partners to handle real intimacy or commitment. I also saw that I was repeating the same painful patterns that sabotaged my own previous relationships. I just didn’t get it. So I began to investigate. My search led me to study life and love philoso-

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My business, Dreamtown, offers an eight-week program that shows clients how to set a powerful intention to find and enjoy happy, healthy long-lasting love. It then outlines in clear, specific steps what they can do to make their intention a reality. Think of this as having a personal love life trainer supporting you to attain your best. Dreamtown’s method guides clients in setting realistic goals, replacing destructive patterns with constructive behaviors, and the steps needed to manifest deep, meaningful connections. By taking charge of actions and responses, clients become open to life’s possibilities and begin to find it fulfilling in every aspect. When we alter our relationship with ourselves, our external worlds shift accordingly. Dreamtown programs help our clients identify what isn’t working and why, and then supports and directs them toward their ideal life. Learn more at DreamtownCT.com. Noreen Ehrlich can be reached at Info@DreamtownCT.com or 475.205.1121. See ad, page 54.

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Level One Akashic Records for Yourself with Kia Abilay Kingston, NY Sunday, September 11, 10am – 1pm email: kia@rainbowheart.net ____

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The Akashic Records Practitioner Certification with Kia Abilay Saturday, September 17, 11am – 6pm Sunday, September 18, 11am – 2pm Mirabai of Woodstock 23 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY More info: mirabai.com or call: 845.679.2100 ____ Level 2 & 3 Akashic Records Professional Certification Training with Kia Abilay Sunday, Sept 25th 10:30 am – 5pm The Center for Healing and Health 4 Smith Avenue Mt.Kisco, NY More info: center4healing.net Register online or call: 914.864.0462

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 James Pulley Art Exhibit – Sept 1-30. The Columbus Framing Gallery is exhibiting the paintings of intuitive healer and artist James Pulley. Contact James at 914.356.6830. Gallery is located at 24 Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Reiki Master Class – Sept 3 and 4. 10am-4pm. With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $675. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22 Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Dharma Sunday School – 12:30-2pm. Explore concepts like kindness, compassion and gratitude. Ages 5 and up. SkyBaby Yoga Studio, 75 Main St, Cold Spg. 845.265.4444. By donation: SkyBabyYoga.com. Open Dance Party – 2:30-4:30pm. All ages. DJ provides the beats and vibrations to set us on a journey of self-expression. $10. SkyBaby Yoga, 75 Main St, Cold Spg. 845.265.4444. SkyBabyYoga.com.

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September 10th 11:30am- 4:30pm A Monthly Gathering to Nurture Your Spirit at a Retreat House in Cold Spring,

Fee $75, register by Tuesday, 9/6. See options for turning the retreat day into a full weekend retreat: AwakenYourTrueEssence.com Save the future Soul Play Saturday date: 10/15

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Intro to MELT: The MELT Method – 5:30-6:30pm. Designed to eliminate chronic pain, stiffness, headaches, insomnia and digestive issues and more. Space limited. Preregistration required. $10 intro class. Riverstone Yoga, 2 Hudson View Way. 914.332.9642. RiverstoneYoga.com/Events. Six Dynamics of Health and Longevity – 7-8pm. The Town of Southeast Cultural Arts, Sophia Natural Health Center will present on nutrition, exercise and more. Free. Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main St, Ste 101, Brewster. Info: 845.363.8330. oththeater.org. Support Group for Elder Caregivers – Sept 6-Nov 29. 7-9pm. Led by Grace Cognetta, RN. Every other Tues. Elder Care Connection, 336 Rte. 202, Ste. 3, Somers. Register: 914.669.5200. ElderlyManagement.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Reiki II – 11am-6pm. Learn Reiki symbols, chakra balancing, history taking and client confidentiality. Experience a guided meditation with Reiki symbols. Reiki I prerequisite. $140. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com. Salty Yoga Class – 11:30am. All levels. Unique and beneficial class combines the benefits of dry salt therapy and yoga. $35 advanced. $40 same-day. Breathe Salt Rooms, 200 Katonah Ave, 2nd Flr, Katonah. Info: 914.232.5600. BreatheSaltRooms.com. Restorative Yoga for Deep Relaxation – 7-8:30pm. Meditation with instruction Sept 15. Reiki Circle, all levels, Sept 29. Exchange: one class pass, purchase online. $20 walk-in. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

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Saturday September 10, 9-11:30am Second Saturday Divorce Workshop will address the legal, financial, and personal issues of divorce in a logical and compassionate manner. Fee $45 Visit SecondSaturdayWestchester.com to register.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 200-hour Teacher Training at Tovami Yoga – Lila Tandava Teacher Training at Tovami Yoga with Colleen Breeckner, Laurice Nemetz and Christopher Tompkins. Tovami Yoga, 112 West Boston Post Rd. at Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck. Info: 914.618.4887. TovamiYoga.com. Meditation Training – On certain weekends Sept. through Nov. Boston Buddha’s meditation training and support to deepen the power to shape one’s mind, experience and more. Space limited. Riverstone Yoga, 2 Hudson View Way. 914.332.9642. RiverstoneYoga.com/Events. One Light Healing Touch School – Enroll now. School meets Sept-March. Karen Ransom and Sharon Johnston co-teach 18-day school. Learn advanced energy healing techniques for healing oneself and others. 50 NCBTMB CEUs. Rhinebeck. Register, Karen: 914.489.3559. RhinebeckBowenWork.com. One Spirit Medicine – Sept 9-11. With Alberto Villoldo. Learn how to wire one’s brain for bliss with what the shamans call One Spirit Medicine. Omega Institute, 150 Lake Dr, Rhinebeck. 877.944.2002. eOmega.org. The Power of Forgiveness – Sept 9-11. With Panache Desai and J. Ivy. Break the cycle of pain, harness the power of forgiveness and move into a place of limitless possibility. Omega Institute, 150 Lake Dr, Rhinebeck. 877.944.2002. eOmega.org. Open House: RYT-200 Hr Yoga Training Overview – 7-8:30pm. Come meet the teachers, learn about the curriculum. Free. Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Spiritual Healing Training: Enrollment – Sept 10Dec. With Eileen O’Hare, legacy carrier. Training: 2nd Sat for 12 months. Mesayok Medicine Spiral 12 Deep personal and planetary healing Spiritual community and loving support. Beacon. Info, Eileen O’Hare: 845.831.5790. BlisSingchant.com. Intro to Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Guided through breathing, core postures and the flow that links all these elements together. Every Sat for four weeks. Quest Yoga Arts, Mt Kisco. Preregister/pricing info: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

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GRAND OPENING Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic

2nd Sat. every month/12 months Beacon, NY Mesayok Medicine Spiral 12 With Eileen O’Hare, Legacy Carrier Deep personal and planetary healing Spiritual Community and loving support Call: 845.831.5790 Email: xoeolovemore@gmail.com

Second Saturday Divorce Workshop – 9-11:30am. Workshop will address the legal, financial and personal issues of divorce in a logical and compassionate manner. $45. Register: SecondSaturdayWestchester.com. Grand Opening Ayurvedic Clinic – 11am-3pm. Tour, demo of Ayurvedic techniques, sampling of Ayurvedic healing foods and raffle. Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic, 6 Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Rte 35, Cross River. Info: 646.670.6725. DrKaushik.com. Magical Awakenings Level 1 Healing – 11:30am3:30pm. With Teacher and Author Brett Bevell. $200. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com. Soul Play Saturday – 11:30am-4:30pm. Monthly gathering to nurture one’s spirit at a retreat house. Online options for a full weekend retreat. $75 register by Tues, Sept 6. Future Soul Play: Sat Oct 15. Cold Spg. AwakenYourTrueEssence.com. Double Lecture Series: Eating Disorder Awareness and Identification and Marriage Maintenance and Harmony – 1-3pm. Wine and cheese will be served. Free. Hosted by Sirona Therapy Spa. Preregister: SironaTherapySpa.com. Trauma-Informed Yoga – 1:30-4:30pm. With Anneke Lucas. Discover how to heal all kinds of trauma. $45 members. $65 nonmembers in advance. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info: Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. YTAyoga.com. Music Relaxation Workshop – 2:15-3:30pm. Limited space, reserve space. Hosted by Sing Out International, 2013 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Hts. RSVP: 914.962.1155. hwahealthy.com. Journey Dance and Workshop – 2:30-5:30pm and 7-8:30pm.With Toni Bergins. Participants guided on a ritual journey of physical and emotional transformation. $85 workshop. $45 evening dance. The Center for Health and Healing, Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net. Monthly Manifesting – 4:30-6pm.With Carla Blaha. $40. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com. Seasonal Supper with Hayfields Market – 6-9pm. Farm-to-table dinner with musical performances by Grace McLean and Brittain Ashford. $150/ early tickets: $125. SPACE on Ryder Farm, 406 Starr Ridge Rd Brewster. Info: spaceonryderfarm.org/events.

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Take a tour, demo Ayurvedic techniques and sample healing foods. Enter free raffle for gift basket of Ayurvedic teas and oils. 6 Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Rte. 35, Cross River. (next to O2living in Yellow Monkey Village)

Info: 646.670.6725, DrKaushik.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Pre-Natal Yoga – 9-10:15am. Strengthen and open, cultivating breath awareness and mind-body unity through yoga poses modified for the pregnant body. $100 four weeks. Quest Yoga Arts, Mt Kisco. Register/info: 914.241.9642. Email before first class: Info@QuestYogaArts.com.

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Slow Medicine Café – 10am-noon. Farm to table Sunday brunch at SunRaven: The Home of Slow Medicine, a tranquil healing environment. $25. 501 Guard Hill Rd, Bedford. 914.218.3113. SlowMedicine.org. Yoga for Peace: Reflection & Remembrance – 1-5pm. With special guest Sita’s Light Kirtan. An afternoon of practice and meditation. $25/$30. Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org. Yoga Teacher Training Open House – 3-5pm. 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training information event at Nueva Alma Yoga and Wellness. Bring a friend. Part-time (evening and Weekend format) begins October 1. 799 McLean Ave, Yonkers. Info: 914.294.0606. NuevaAlma.com. BlisSing Ecstatic Chant and Potluck Supper – 6-8pm. BlisSing is inspired by the ancient tradition of call and response chanting, known as “a shortcut to bliss.” All welcome. 27 Travis Corners Rd, Garrison. Info, Eileen O’Hare: BlisSingchant.com.

markyourcalendar Seasonal Supper with Hayfields Market a farm-to-table dinner with musical performances at SPACE on Ryder Farm 406 Starr Ridge Rd Brewster, NY Saturday September 10, 6pm-0pm Early Bird Tickets $125 General Admission $150 Performances by Grace McLean and Brittain Ashford For more information: spaceonryderfarm.org/events

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Back to School with Biofeedback Sunday, September 18, 5-6:30pm

Tea & Stones – 6:30pm. Hour lecture to connect and learn about gems, stones and their incredible properties. Free. Dreaming Goddess 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

All Welcome - No Charge Learn how biofeedback can help students, parents and educators with; stress reduction, performance anxiety, improve focus and concentration in schoolwork, exams, and sports. Hygeia Integrated Health LLC 3505 Hill Blvd, Suite K, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Registration required: 914.352.6116.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Sunrise Yoga: Monday’s on the Lawn – 6:157:15am. With Julia. Breathtaking water views. Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org. Slow Medicine for Men – 7pm. Cultivating deep and meaningful relationships with other conscious men. $30. 501 Guard Hill Rd, Bedford. 914.218.3113. SlowMedicine.org. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Yoga/Creative Play – Sept 13 and 20, Oct 4, 11, 18 and 25. Grades 1-5. Children will balance, believe and create through yoga, mindfulness, art and theater. $120. SkyBaby Yoga, 75 Main St, Cold Spg. 845.265.4444. Details/class format: SkyBabyYoga.com. Intro to Reiki – 10am-noon. With Regina DeCarlo, RMT. Westchester Community College Continuing Ed. $20. Register: 914.606.6830. Info, Regina: 917.593.5707. ReginaDecarlo.com. Salty Yoga Class – 6pm. All levels. Unique and beneficial class combines the benefits of dry salt therapy and yoga. $35 advanced. $40 same-day. Breathe Salt

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Thursday, September 22, 11am-8pm COMPLIMENTARY SESSIONS ALL DAY Come Help Us Celebrate! Families welcome. Salty Workshop Demo’s and Health Oriented Speakers 5pm-8pm. Call to Reserve Your Spot! 200 Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY 10536 914.232.5600 50 Livingstone Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 914.591.2600 For more info: BreatheSaltRooms.com

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Vision & Success in School – 7-9pm. Discover tools to identify children having trouble learning. Vision problems keep children from reaching their potential. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com. Message Circle – 7:30-9pm. With Intuitive Medium Carla Blaha. An open mind and heart is all that is needed to believe. A night of healing messages from the “otherside.” $40. Soulauras, 520 N State Rd, Briarcliff. 914.941.2400. Soulauras.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 NY Unit of the Herb Society of America presents 68th Annual Herb Fair – 11am-2pm. Book raffle, traditional lovage soup, gourmet foods, baked goods and more. Free admission. John Jay Homestead, 400 Rte 22, Katonah. Info: JohnJayHomestead.org. Salty Yoga Class – 5pm. All levels. Unique and beneficial class combines the benefits of dry salt therapy and yoga. $35 advanced. $40 same day. Breathe Salt Rooms, 200 Katonah Ave, 2nd Flr, Katonah. Info: 914.232.5600. BreatheSaltRooms.com. Meditation with Instruction – 7-8:30pm. Rotating special offerings. Reiki Circle, those new to Reiki and all levels Sept 29. Exchange: one class pass, purchase online. $20 walk-in. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org. Saint and Angels, Stars and Ancestors Sound Healing – 7-9pm. With Eileen O’Hare, mystic, channel. Connect with celestial healing currents. $20 donation. The Healing House, 11 N Cedar St, Beacon. Info, Eileen O’Hare: BlisSingchant.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Lessons from Oz – Sept 16-18. With Jean Houston. Explore the mythical world of Oz to discover a new sense of meaning and purpose in life. Omega Institute, 150 Lake Dr, Rhinebeck. 877.944.2002. eOmega.org. Community Reiki Circle – 7-8:45pm. With Beryl Hay and Deborah Fusco-Amjadi. Supports body’s innate healing ability. Monthly like-minded individuals share in collective consciousness using Reiki energy. $20. The Center for Health and Healing, Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net. Archangel Healing Workshop – 7-9pm. With Shaman Elka Boren. $35. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com. Intro to Essential Oils – 7-9pm. With Karine Gordineer of Green Girl Herb. Use of oils help keep people healthy and more. Make an aromatherapy inhaler. $35 supplies included. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

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A powerful 2 month program to shift your vibration and align with your higher self. Sunday, 10/23 from 11am- 1pm at a Retreat House in Cold Spring (also: Sundays 11/6, 11/20 & 12/4). Includes: 4 group meetings and 4 individual coaching sessions. AwakenYourTrueEssence.com Shamanic Journey Circle – 7-9pm. Through rhythmic drumming in guided meditation, transcend our conscious state and journey to meet the many helping spirits around us. No experience necessary. $20. DG Sanctuary. 2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure – 9am-6pm. Learn a 25 self-acupressure pattern plus extra points to address specific conditions. Open to general public and practitioners. 8 CEUs for LMTs and reflexologists. Westchester Community College/Continuing Education. Info, Avra Blieden: 917.923.8731. AvrasWay.MassageTherapy.com. Reiki I – 11am-6pm. Learn history of Reiki and its uses, hand positions, scanning, chakras and more. Receive Level I attunement and full Reiki treatment. $125. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com. Intro to Arm Balance – 1-3pm. With Phoebe. Learn tools needed to fall and get back up. Gain strength, grace and courage to attempt acrobatic arm balances. Riverstone Yoga, 2 Hudson View Way. Pricing info: 914.332.9642. RiverstoneYoga.com/Events. Hearth Healing Circle – 5:30-7pm. With Melanie Ryan. Connect with heart and earth by hands on healing, sharing and meditations. 70% of proceeds to Olympic Mountain EarthWisdom Circle. $20. The Center for Health and Healing, Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net. Women’s Full Moon Circle – 7-8:30pm. A nondenominational monthly gathering for women. Draw in the powerful energies of the full moon. $10. DG Sanctuary. 2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 SunRaven Garden Workshop: Seed Collecting and Storing – 10am-noon. Learn fundamental skills for producing organic seed. $30. 501 Guard Hill Rd, Bedford. 914.218.3113. SlowMedicine.org.

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Thursday, September 22, 6:30-8:30pm Speakers panel with Q & A; managing pain - naturally. Presented by: Holistic Professional Alliance A group of like-minded wellness professionals who offer a variety of holistic services and community education. $10 includes a variety of light organic refreshments. Menu available to order RSVP: Call Brooklyn Organic Kitchen 845.628.7772. Seating limited! Brooklyn Organic Kitchen, Route 6, Mahopac NY

Salty Yoga Class – 11:30am. All levels. Unique and beneficial class combines the benefits of dry salt therapy and yoga. $35 advanced. $40 same day. Breathe Salt Rooms, 200 Katonah Ave, 2nd Flr, Katonah. Info: 914.232.5600, BreatheSaltRooms.com. Salty Yoga Class – 6pm. All levels. Unique and beneficial class combines the benefits of dry salt therapy and yoga. $35 advanced. $40 same-day. Breathe Salt Rooms, 50 Livingstone Ave, 4th Flr, Dobbs Ferry. Info: 914.591.2600. BreatheSaltRooms.com.

Back to School with Biofeedback – 5-6:30pm. Learn how biofeedback helps students, parents and educators with stress reduction, performance anxiety and more. All welcome. Free. Hygeia Integrated Health, 3505 Hill Blvd, Ste K, Yorktown Hts. Registration required: 914.352.6116. BlisSing Ecstatic Chant and Dance – 7-9pm. BlisSing is inspired by the ancient tradition of call and response chanting, known as “a shortcut to bliss.” All welcome. Liberation Yoga, 862 Rte 6, Mahopac. Info: Eileen O’Hare, BlisSingchant.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Reiki I Workshop Part I – 9am-3pm. With Regina DeCarlo, Reiki Teacher. Learn this self-healing practice. Part II Thurs, Sept 22. $125 both days, plus $30 manual fee. Westchester Community College Continuing Ed. Register: 914.606.6830. Info, Regina: 917.593.5707. ReginaDecarlo.com.

markyourcalendar REFLEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION At Western CT State Univ. Sept 24 & 25, Nov 12 & 13; 9am-5pm Learn how to give full Hand & Foot Reflexology sessions from experienced instructors. Save $25 mention Natural Awakenings $475 Register before Sept 21 Call/Text 203.837.0122 LotusGardensYoga.Com

Fall Workshop for Stress Reduction Discover how to live and feel well with Young Living Essential Oils! Tuesday, September 27, 6-8pm. Katonah, NY To register contact: Rhodella Hughes Independent Distributor with Young Living 914.556.8258 or email rhodessence@yahoo.com Movie Nite – 6-9pm. Children’s’ event. Face painting, free popcorn and fun activities. Parents may leave the building or stay for a workout. $10 per child member, $15 per child nonmember. Club Fit, 600 Bank Rd, Jefferson Valley. Laura: 914.245.4040.

Intro to Medical Intuition – 1-2pm. With Laura Aversano, spirit walker. All illnesses have a frequency and vibration. Learn to track origins, projections and present state of manifestation. $15. The Center for Health and Healing, Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net. Essential Yoga – 4-6pm. With Laura Jensen. Hip opening and back bending practice coupled with Essential Oils of peppermint, frankincense, wild orange and more. $30. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Fall Equinox Celebration & International Day of Peace – 7-9pm. Community drumming, dance, peace prayers peace and more. Share potluck food. BYO drum/rattle. Hosted by StarVisions and Katonah Space. Katonah Space, behind Methodist Church, 44 Edgemont Ave, Katonah.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Breathe Salt Rooms Open House – 11am-8pm. Let’s celebrate. Complimentary sessions all day. Families welcome. Salty workshop demo’s and health oriented speakers 5-8pm. 200 Katonah Ave, Katonah. RSVP: 914.232.5600. 50 Livingstone Ave, Dobbs Ferry. RSVP: 914.591.2600. Info: BreatheSaltRooms.com. Healing Your Pain Naturally: Mind, Body & Spirit – 6:30-8:30pm. Speakers panel with Q&A managing pain naturally. Presented by Holistic Professional Alliance. $10 includes light organic refreshments. Brooklyn Organic Kitchen, Rte 6, Mahopac. RSVP: 845.628.7772. What is Functional Medicine? – 7:30pm. With Dr. Darcy McConnell, MD of Blum Center. Different approach to standard medical health care. Hear about autoimmunity, cardio-metabolic issues and more. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye. HolisticMoms.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 The Peaceful Warrior’s Path of Rebirth – Sept 23-25. With Dan Millman. Learn practices to prepare for awakening with the author of the classic, Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Omega Institute, 150 Lake Dr, Rhinebeck. 877.944.2002. eOmega.org.

Paint Nite – 6:30-8:30pm. Members and nonmembers welcome. Attendance limited to first 75 participants. Food and beverage available for purchase. $25 member. $35 nonmember. Club Fit, 600 Bank Rd, Jefferson Valley. Info, Laura: 914.245.4040. Movie Nite – 6:30-9:30pm. Children’s’ event. Face painting, free popcorn and fun activities. Parents may leave the building or stay for a workout. $10 per child member, $15 per child nonmember. Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff. Melissa: 914.250.2764. RYT-200 Training Yoga Alliance Certification: 1st Module – Sept-May. 6:30-9:30pm/Fri; 9-5:30/Sat and Sun. 10 weekends. $2895/$3095. Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org. Mediumship Circle – 7-8:30pm. With Carla Blaha. $35. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Trauma Informed Yoga Training – With Elisha Simpson, founder of Crossover Yoga Project. Fivehour training for yoga teachers, social workers and clinicians. Learn to adapt tools from growing field of trauma research. Certificate upon completion. Register/pricing info: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

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…Awaken to Your Best Self… Sunday, October 30 ~ 10am to 5pm Double Tree Hotel 455 So. Broadway, Tarrytown NY 10591 Speakers, Healers, Vendors and Readers Over 100 exhibitors, 1000 guests!

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At Western CT State Univ. Fridays, 9-5:30pm/ Oct 7-Apr 21 Lotus Gardens is a Registered Yoga Alliance Yoga School since 2001 Join our 375 graduates in sharing the Benefits & Gifts Yoga Brings! Free Info Sessions Aug 31 & Sept 12 Call/Text 203.837.0122 LotusGardensYoga.Com Reflexology Certification – Sept 24 & 25. Also, Nov 12 & 13. 9am-5pm. Learn how to give full hand and foot reflexology sessions from experienced instructors. $475 register before Sept 21. Western CT State Univ. Call/text: 203.837.0122. LotusGardensYoga.com. StarVisions Hosts Crystal Bed Healings Designed by John of God – 10am-4pm. Free meditation in powerful healing current. Optional crystal bed treatments available: $80. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 236 S Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco. Register, Abia: 914.565.5480.

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Align With Your Higher Self – A channeled guidance session with Mary Ellen O’Brien. $30 door. $25 advance online. Rose Healing Center, Verplanck. AwakenYourTrueEssence.com.

Salty Yoga Class – 6pm. All levels. Unique and beneficial class combines the benefits of dry salt therapy and yoga. $35 advanced. $40 same day. Breathe Salt Rooms, 50 Livingstone Ave, 4th Flr, Dobbs Ferry. Info: 914.591.2600, BreatheSaltRooms.com.

Workshop Self-Care for Empaths – Noon-2pm. With Angela. $40. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com. The Magickal Home: Honoring the Harvest – Noon-4pm.Create a Harvest Kitchen Altar with seasonal items, candles and corn dollies. $30 includes all materials. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com. The International Day of Peace – 1-5pm. Afternoon of ceremony, meditation, prayer, music and guest speakers on the leading edge of the Global Peace Movement. $25/$30. Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org. 3rd Annual Westchester Yoga Mala – 3-5pm. 10 teachers lead 108 sun salutations to live music as an offering to mission of UN International Peace Day. MacEchron Waterfront Park, 100 River St, Hastings on Hudson. $25/advance or $30. Info: 914.906.8233. StretchYoga.Me.

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Salty Yoga Class – 5pm. All levels. Unique and beneficial class combines the benefits of dry salt therapy and yoga. $35 advanced. $40 same-day. Breathe Salt Rooms, 200 Katonah Ave, 2nd Flr, Katonah. Info: 914.232.5600, BreatheSaltRooms.com. Complimentary Health and Wellness Seminar – 6-7:30pm. Disease detection and prevention. Presented by Dr. Carl Ern, D.D.S. of Putnam Dental Associates. Hors d’oervres & beverages will be served. Clock Tower Grill, Brewster. RSVP: 855.347.7486. Reiki Circle – 7-8:30pm. Those new to Reiki and all levels. Exchange: one class pass, purchase online. $20 walk-in. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Secret Teachings of the Way – Sept 30-Oct 2. With Deborah King. Unlock the door to the mysterious world of energy healing and discover techniques from other realms. Omega Institute, 150 Lake Dr, Rhinebeck. 877.944.2002. eOmega.org.

Yoga for Labor & Delivery – 3-6pm. Couples workshop provides instruction on wide range of simple techniques to achieve calmness, reduce discomfort and facilitate the process of labor. Riverstone Yoga, 2 Hudson View Way. 914.332.9642. RiverstoneYoga.com/Events.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

DreamTending – 7-9pm. With Warren Falcon. Let our dreams convey to us individually and collectively as we share the gifts that the dream world provides. $30. 501 Guard Hill Rd, Bedford. 914.218.3113. SlowMedicine.org.

Arlington Street Fair – Noon-6pm.Raymond Avenue is transformed for attendees to enjoy live entertainment, musical guests, an array of shop, restaurant and craft vendors, inflatable rides and family fun. Free admission. ArlingtonHasIt.org/ Happenings/Arlington-Street-Fair.

BlisSing Ecstatic Chant and Dance – 7-9pm. BlisSing is inspired by the ancient tradition of call and response chanting, known as “a shortcut to bliss.” All welcome. Prana Moon Yoga, 1000 Division St, the Hat Factory, Peekskill. Info, Eileen O’Hare: BlisSingchant.com.

Herbal Magic Gathering – 6:30-7:30pm. Monthly hour lecture and mini workshop while working with a specific herb, discussing its properties, uses and often basic how-to’s. Free. Dreaming Goddess, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

Stretch Yoga - see listing above Fall Equinox Healing Night - 4-6pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Yoga, Chanting, Meditation, Grounding & Self Reflection. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Suite 203, Eastchester. $20, half will go to charity. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Restorative Workshop – 5-7pm. With Karla Booth Diamond. All levels/all ages. Relax and let go of “have to’s” and “shoulds” for health and wellbeing. $25 advance. $30 door. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Register: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

New Moon Gathering – 7-8:30pm. Use the lunar cycle to realize one’s intentions. Guided meditations and ritual facilitated by astrologer Pamela Cucinell. BYO notebook. $20 members. $25 nonmembers, Wainwright House, Rye Register: 914.967.6080. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Annual Support-A-Walk – Three-mile walkathon to help those living with breast and ovarian cancer. Proceeds help fund free programs and services for people affected by these cancers. All welcome. FDR Park, Yorktown Hts. 914.962.6402. SupportConnection.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Eyes and the Brain – 7-9pm. Vision is more than 20/20 eyesight. Learn to reduce visual stress and make efficient use of vision. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

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Kacey, On The Radio – 6:30am. The Health and Happiness Show. Interviews with therapists, healers, doctors, actors and dreamers. Tune into 100.7 WHUD. Kaceyontheradio.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications) – 9:30am. For those familiar yoga, power yoga poses and techniques are incorporated for indepth strength training, improvements in breathing, posture and mobility.30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. $15. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; putnamyoga.com.

Vinyasa – 9am. With Anna. Moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. $20 drop-in or purchase class card online. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. o2living.com. Beginner Tower Pilates Mat Class (on machine) – 10-10:50am. 50 minute workout on the Pilates Tower Mats will have participants feeling longer and stronger when they leave. $35. Pilates Glow and Yoga, 241 Harrison Ave, Harrison. Info: 914.630.4594; pilatesglowandyoga.com. Yoga in Leonard Park – 10-11am. Meet near the pagoda in the park to practice outdoors under the shade of the trees. BYO mat and water. $5 suggested donation will go back to the park. Info: 914.241.9642. Pre-Natal Yoga – 10:30-11:30am/Sun; 7-8pm/Mon. Strengthen and open, cultivating breath awareness and mind-body unity through yoga poses modified for the pregnant body. $100 four weeks. Quest Yoga Arts, Mt Kisco. Register/info: 914.241.9642. Mindful Slow Flow with Reyna – 11am-12:15pm. A mindful slow flow class that focuses on alignment within the flows ending with restorative yoga. All levels. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Organic Market at Congregation Sons of Israel – 11:30-2pm. 1666 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. csibriarcliff.org. Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am2pm. 15 Mt. Ebo Road S, off Rt. 22, Brewster.�� Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association building. Pre-Natal Yoga – 10:30am. Strengthen and open, cultivating breath awareness and mind-body unity through yoga poses modified for the pregnant body. $100 four weeks. Quest Yoga Arts, Mt Kisco. Register/info: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com Celebration of Life Service – 11-12:15am. Inspirational music, affirmative prayer, meditation, lessons in the Science of Mind. Children’s programs 1st & 3rd Sun. Free. Center for Spiritual Living White Plains, 262 Martine Ave, Masonic Temple. 914.261.9119. cslwp.org. Buddhist-oriented Class for Kids – First Sundays. 12:30-2pm – For children ages 5 and up. Explore concepts like kindness, compassion, gratitude through creative actives, readings, movement. SkyBaby Yoga, 75 Main St, Cold Spring. Donation. skybabyoga.com.

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Women support each other through the process of Recognizing and embracing one's full, authentic beings and, in doing so, nurturing their highest potential. Call to Register: 914.218.3113. Fee $30. 501 Guard Hill Road Bedford, NY. SlowMedicineTherapist.com

Morning Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Move with the breath, working slowly through transitions to make sure alignment is right. $10 first class; $22 after. Pilates Glow and Yoga, 241 Harrison Ave, Harrison. Info: 914.630.4594; pilatesglowandyoga.com.

Women’s Healing Circle – 7-9 pm. Chanting, meditation, sharing and channeling the saints, angels, stars and ancestors by Eileen O’Hare. $20. The Healing House, 11 N Cedar St, Beacon. Info: Facebook.com/TheHealingHouseBeacon.

YogaShine for Adults – 9-10:30am. Heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Experienced teacher. Vitalah Simon, 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla, 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.

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Vinyasa – 9:30am. With Anna. Moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. $20 drop-in or purchase class card online. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. o2living.com. Restorative Yoga – 9:30-11am. With Nannette. Gentle and supportive allowing passive stretching and deep relaxation with breathing techniques, meditation and sound vibration. All levels. $25 drop-in. Soulauras, 520 N State Rd, Briarcliff. Pricing options/RSVP: 914.941.2400. Soulauras.com. Hot Lunch – 12:30pm. With Anna. Hour of power to get motivated mid-day. Strengthen and tone body, find a peaceful state of mind. $20 drop-in or purchase class card online. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. o2living.com. Gentle Flow Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm. $20 drop-in or purchase class card for reduced fee. Sirona Therapy Spa, 280 N Bedford Rd, Ste 301, Mt Kisco. Must register: 914.241.0727. SironaTherapySpa.com. Iyengar Based Classical Yoga – 5:30-7pm. All levels. $20 drop-in. Katonah Yoga Center, 41 Main St, Bedford Hills. Qigong For Self-Healing – 6:30pm. Held outside thru August. With Nadiya Nottingham. De-stress, improve energy levels and find a new peace of mind while learning to direct healing “Qi” to vital organs. $10. Pawling area. Info/register: 917.519.9101. YogaShine for Pre-Teens and Teens – 6:307:30pm. Heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Experienced teacher. Vitalah Simon, 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla, 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com. Women’s Healing Circle – 7-9pm. $20 donation. The Healing House, 11 N Cedar St, Beacon. Info, Eileen O’Hare: BlisSingchant.com.

Alignment – 8:30am. With Kate. Focusing on students’ individual needs, this class utilizes detailed alignment cues, kinetic awareness, mindful meditation and more. All levels. $20 drop-in or purchase class card online. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. o2living.com. Basic Beginner Vinyasa Flow – 9:30-11am. With David. Tailored to the individual’s ability. $14. The Stretch Community Yoga, 467 Central Park Ave, Yonkers. Info: 914.906.8233. StretchYoga.Me. Slow Flow Vinyasa – 10am. With Linda. Gentle. Slower paced class linking poses to breath to cultivate strength, alignment balance and more. Newbeginner students. $20 drop-in or purchase class card online. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. o2living.com. Therapeutic Yoga Flow – 10-11:30am. With Diane Graziosa, RYT 500. All levels. Floor Flow: breathing, strengthening, stretching and restoring. All levels. $20 drop-in. Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Hatha Yoga – 10:30am-noon. With Nannette. Increase flexibility, strength and balance while maintaining proper alignment and stilling the mind and more. All levels. RSVP required. $25 drop-in. Soulauras, 520 N State Rd, Briarcliff. Pricing options/RSVP: 914.941.2400. Soulauras.com. Into to MELT – 10:45-11:45am. Simple selftreatment technique designed to reduce chronic pain and help participants stay healthy, youthful, and active for a lifetime. $10 first class; $22 after. Pilates Glow and Yoga, 241 Harrison Ave, Harrison. Info: 914.630.4594; pilatesglowandyoga.com. Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 5:45-7pm. With Ann Cassapini, RYT 500. Gentle level. Using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

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Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Strengthen, stretch and align in a gentle practice that prepares the body and the mind for birth. $22. Prana Yoga at Full Circle, 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Suite 414, Harrison. 914.421.1500; pranayogaandmeditation.com. Yoga by Karen – 6pm. Six sessions for $60 or drop-in for $15 each. Putnam Valley Library, 30 Oscawana Lake Rd, Putnam Valley. Info: Karen Shaw: 914.522.1297. bodysculptbykaren.com. Still Mind Tai Chi – 6-7pm. Yang Style Tai Chi for health and self-defense. $25/2 weeks. Still Mind Yoga, 305 Central Ave, Suite 2, White Plains. 914.648.0492. scarsdaleaikido.com. Putnam Yoga Beginner to Level 1 Classes (w/ modifications) – 6:30am w/ Adrienne. For those familiar yoga, power yoga poses and techniques are incorporated for in-depth strength training, improvements in breathing, posture and mobility.30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. $15. Info: 845.494.8118; putnamyoga.com. Integral Gentle Yoga with Matt – 7-8:15pm. Beginners welcome. A relaxing class. $10/ 2 classes. Still Mind Yoga, 305 Central Ave, Suite 2, White Plains. Info: 914.648.0492. yogawestchesterny.com. Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With Jo-Anne. All levels. Vinyasa flow class that incorporates restorative yoga. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. JoAnne: 917.364.1871. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

wednesday Women’s Wisdom Group – Women support each other through the process of recognizing and embracing one’s full, authentic beings and, in doing so, nurturing their highest potential. $30. 501 Guard Hill Rd, Bedford. 914.218.3113. SlowMedicineTherapist.com. Breath Centered Vinyasa – 9:20-10:30am. Class suitable yogis who want a steady, gentle practice for all the gain and no pain. $20. SkyBaby Yoga, 75 Main St, Cold Spring. skybabyoga.com. Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications.) – 9:30am w/ Alison. For those familiar yoga, power yoga poses and techniques are incorporated for in-depth strength training, improvements in breathing, posture and mobility.30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. $15. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; putnamyoga.com. Basic Beginner Vinyasa Flow – 10-11:30am. With Diane. Tailored to the individual’s ability. $14. The Stretch Community Yoga, 467 Central Park Ave, Yonkers. Info: 914.906.8233. StretchYoga.Me. Slow Medicine Wisdom for Women – 10:30am1pm. Wed and Fri. 501 Guard Hill Rd Bedford. SlowMedicineTherapist.com. Gentle Flow Yoga – 11am-12pm. $20 drop-in or purchase class card for reduced fee. Sirona Therapy Spa, 280 N Bedford Rd, Ste 301, Mt Kisco. Must register: 914.241.0727. SironaTherapySpa.com. Yin Breath Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Victor Gazzini. A breath bases asana practice that incorporates meditation, visualization and chanting. All levels. $18. Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

thursday Low Cost Spay/Neuter Day for Cats – 3rd Thurs. Sponsored by Stray HELP Inc Services by TARA, Inc mobile clinic. $70 includes: spay/neuter, rabies, ears cleaned and nails trimmed. Other services available during surgery. Info, Althea: 845.705.5020. Viniyoga for Everyone – 9-10:15am. Classes held lakeside. Yoga on Lake Rippowam, 17 North Lake Circle, South Salem. $16 drop-in; rippowamyoga. com. Info: Stephanie 914.274.0007. Express Pilates Circuit (on machines) – 9:3010am. A 30 min fast-paced class, switching between the reformer, tower, springs and weights. Drop-in $40. Pilates Glow and Yoga, 241 Harrison Ave, Harrison. Info: 914.630.4594; pilatesglowandyoga.com. Putnam Yoga Beginner to Level 1 Classes (w/ modifications) – 9:30am w/ Cathy. Power yoga poses and techniques are incorporated for in-depth strength training, improvements in breathing, posture and mobility.30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. $15. Info: 845.494.8118; putnamyoga.com. Basic Beginner Vinyasa Flow – 9:30-11am. With Chrissy. Tailored to the individual’s ability. $14. The Stretch Community Yoga, 467 Central Park Ave, Yonkers. Info: 914.906.8233. StretchYoga.Me. Yin Yoga – 10am. With Suzette. Slow paced class comprised of mostly seated and supine. Deeper level of stretching. Perfect for anyone. $20 drop-in or purchase class card online. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. o2living.com. Foot Fitness – 10-10:30am. Self-health technique class stimulates all 26 bones of the foot, attached tendons, ligaments and muscles for pain-free foot function. Free. SkyBaby Yoga Studio, 75 Main St, Cold Spring. 845.265.4444. SkyBabyYoga.com Yumana Ball Rolling – 10:30-11:30am. Restores range of motion, relieves pains, and removes blockages by stimulating the bones using a gentle, air filled balls. $20. SkyBaby Yoga, 75 Main St, Cold Spring. skybabyoga.com. 845.265.4444. Mommy & Me Yoga – 11am. Babies happily engage with moms in motion Moms stretch, connect and rejuvenate. $22. Prana Yoga at Full Circle, 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Suite 414, Harrison. 914.421.1500; pranayogaandmeditation.com. Pilates Mat class with Tina Sferra, MSPT – 11:3012:30pm. Pilates with a physical therapist. Focus on form, function and fitness to re-engineer the body. $20. Elite Performance @ Katonah Yoga, 39 Main St., Bedford Hills. ElitePTandPilates.com. Open Level Yoga – 6:30-7:30 pm. Slow Vinyasa, beginners welcome. $10/2 classes. Still Mind Yoga, 305 Central Ave, Suite 2, White Plains. Info: 914.648.0492. yogawestchesterny.com. Breath & Flow – 6:30-7:45pm. With Patty Meehan, RYT 500. Vinyasa flow class using breath, movement, balance, stretch, closing with meditation. All levels. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm. Heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Experienced teacher. Vitalah Simon, 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com. Sound Healing Meditation – 7-9pm. 1st and 3rd Thurs. With Channel, Eileen O’Hare. Connect with high frequencies of the celestial realm for deepest relaxation with saints and angels, stars and ancestors. $20. EileenOHare.com. Fertility Yoga – 7:30pm. Breath work, meditation, visualization as well as gentle and restorative yoga postures that increase circulation to reproductive organs. Safe during IUI and IVF cycles. $22. Prana Yoga at Full Circle, 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Suite 414, Harrison. 914.421.1500; pranayogaandmeditation.com.

friday Women’s Wisdom Group – Women support each other through the process of recognizing and embracing one’s full, authentic being and in doing so nurturing their highest potential. $30. 501 Guard Hill Rd, Bedford. 914.218.3113. SlowMedicineTherapist.com. Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Adults with Special Needs and Seniors – 9:15-10:15am. Heartcentered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility, strength and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Experienced teacher. Vitalah Simon, 25 Broadway, Pleasantville. 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com. Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications.) – 9:30am w/ Christine. For those familiar yoga, power yoga poses and techniques are incorporated for in-depth strength training, improvements in breathing, posture and mobility.30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. $15. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; putnamyoga.com. Basic Beginner Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. With Chrissy. Tailored to the individual’s ability. $14. The Stretch Community Yoga, 467 Central Park Ave, Yonkers. Info: 914.906.8233. StretchYoga.Me. Mindful Restorative Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. With Reyna. Movement through breath, props, self assists to release, calm and restore. Gentle level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Hatha Yoga – 10:30am-noon. With Nannette. Increase flexibility, strength and balance while maintaining proper alignment and stilling the mind and more. All levels. RSVP required. $25 drop-in. Soulauras, 520 N State Rd, Briarcliff. Pricing options/RSVP: 914.941.2400. Soulauras.com. Slow Medicine Wisdom for Women – 10:30am1pm. Wed and Fri. 501 Guard Hill Rd Bedford. SlowMedicineTherapist.com. Yoga Basics – 11:30am. With Deirdre. New students and those at any level, interested in reviewing the fundamentals including basic concepts, postures and more. $20 drop-in or purchase class card online. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. o2living.com.

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Yoga with Sara on the patio at Trailside Café – 7am. Class is about compassion and fun with sequencing and alignment that allows participants to deepen practice. Bring mat. Trailside Café, 1807 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights. $20. Drop in ok, or register: 914.302.7331. Peekskill Farmers Market – 8am-2pm. Year-round market offering fresh food and family fun. “Market Stage Live,” features live music, author readings, and demos with fitness and health practitioners. FMNP and SNAP accepted. Rain or Shine. Free parking. Bank St, between Park and Main. Info: peekskillfarmersmarket.com. Trailside Get Fit Class on the patio at Trailside Café – 8:30-9:30am. With Rudy Lopez. Stretch warmup, boxing, kick boxing, MMA, Cross Training and Kalestentics. All levels. Trailside Cafe, 1807 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights. $15. Drop in ok, or register: 914.302.7331. Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm. Vendors include Bee Guy Apiaries, Do-Re-Mi Farms, Johnny Cake Farms, Wave Hill Bread, Honore’s Table, Du Soleil, Bongo Pasta, also fresh fish, homemade ice cream and crafts. 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook. Prenatal Yoga – 9:15am. Strengthen, stretch and align your changing pregnant body in a gentle practice that prepares the body and the mind for birth. $22. Prana Yoga at Full Circle, 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Suite 414, Harrison. 914.421.1500; pranayogaandmeditation.com. Basic Beginner Vinyasa Flow – 9-10:30am. With David. Tailored to the individual’s ability. $14. The Stretch Community Yoga, 467 Central Park Ave, Yonkers. Info: 914.906.8233. StretchYoga.Me. Outdoor Workout at Trailside Cafe – 9:4510:45am. With Leslie Montalbano. Begin with 15min of abs and 45min of strength and more. Bring a mat and 2 sets of dumb-bells (3lbs/5lbs). Trailside Café, 1807 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights. $17 or 3 class $45. Drop in ok, or register: 914.302.7331. Hudson Valley Farmers Market – 10am-3pm. Year-round. A one stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. Greig Farm, 223 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. Info: Facebook.com/ HudsonValleyFarmersMarket. Joyful Mindful Yoga – 11:15am-12.30pm. With Ann, RYT 500. Well balanced asana sequences that focus on alignment, mindfulness, clear intention and joy. Intermediate level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Mindful Life Weight Loss –12:30pm. Use mindfulness to heal relationship with food, lose weight and keep it off. 305 Central Ave, Suite 2, White Plains. 914.648.0492. weightlosswestchesterny.com. Parent / Child Yoga – 1-1:50pm (ages 5-8). A class that provides an opportunity for kids to practice yoga poses that build strength, balance and flexibility. $5 first class, $15 after. Pilates Glow and Yoga, 241 Harrison Ave, Harrison. Info: 914.630.4594; pilatesglowandyoga.com. Open Level Yoga – 2-3:15pm. Slow Vinyasa, beginners welcome. $10/2 classes. Still Mind Yoga, 305 Central Ave, Suite 2, White Plains. Info: 914.648.0492. yogawestchesterny.com.

September 2016 Astrology with Pamela Cucinell

Eclipse Season

Plant the seeds for your hopes and goals this solar eclipse/Virgo new moon on September 1. Get ready to run a sprint or marathon with those intentions on September 2. Connections forged on September 3 explode with potential when any commitment allows individual expression. Be flexible so the unexpected on September 4 becomes an opportunity to learn. Therapeutic practices and deep relaxation on Labor Day provide long-lasting benefits. Projects launched on September 6 go the distance.

Relationships in Balance

A clear agenda on September 7 leads to auspicious results. Organize and envision your expectations on September 8 to allow freedom of expression. Jupiter enters Libra on September 9 to begin a cycle of good fortune through relationship. Accountability is required on September 10 and demands a tight agenda. Although a sense of being short-changed happens on September 11, so does tremendous productivity. If possible, a low-profile until evening enables a good position for options on September 12. Even seemingly opposing factions can forge resolution on September 13.

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September 14, keep it fresh: you can surprise yourself. A lean towards your spiritual center is time well spent on September 15. Tempers are short and passions high when the lunar eclipse ramps up the Pisces full moon’s power

September 16. Light speed defines actions on September 17. Forward movement need not be at the cost of love or money on September 18; spin it differently. Targeted focus on September 19 enriches creative expression.

Autumn Equinox

Conversations explore new depths on September 20. Preconceived notions get updates to build bridges this International Day of Peace. The Autumn Equinox follows on September 22 with Mercury Direct to signal all lines of communication are open. Yet messages require concentration on September 23. “Homebody” instincts contrast with spontaneous invites on September 24. Disagreements on September 25 pass; let them be kindling for your creative fire. A Blue New Moon Be clear on your aspirations September 26 when a steady engine of support becomes available. September 27 provides an ability to finish tasks and clear the slate. That evening through September 28 begs for a declaration and drive towards an essential message. The Dark of Moon on September 29 invites selfcare and reflection as you prepare for the new moon. The September 30 Libra new moon encourages right relationship and necessary changes to make them happen. Pamela Cucinell writes in-depth forecasts at InsightOasis.com and offers private sessions and on-line subscriptions. Contact pamela@insightoasis.com or call 917.796.6026. See ad page 50.

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SERVICES READINGS & MORE – Traprock Suite 2.0 is alive and well in Ardsley. We offer psychic readings, healing modalities, spiritual coaching, house cleansings and blessings. Please call for appointments: 914.725.5656.

VENDORS VENDORS & RUNNERS WANTED for 3rd Annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk for Sparrows Nest Charity. September 11 at James Baird State Park, Pleasant Valley, NY in celebration of our first responders. Family fun day with favorite superheroes, live music, local eats, vendors, crafts, activities for the kids, yoga and more! Sparrows Nest feeds families of Mom’s and caregivers with Cancer. Contact for more Information/Register; 845.204.9421. Email superhero@sparrowsnestcharity.org. Vendor Spots: $125 (bring your own tent and table). SparrowsNestCharity.org.

VOLUNTEER LOVE HORSES? WE NEED YOUR HELP – Luck Orphan Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 horse sanctuary in Dover, NY dedicated to rescuing horses who pay it forward by rescuing children and adults in need. We need help with horse care, administrative and fundraising. We are also looking for a YOGA Instructor. Please call for Information: 845.416.8583. Visit LuckyOrphansHorseRescue.org to learn more. RYE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Join the team! Help with marketing, promotion, events, and more, for wellness, the arts and the environment. Wainwright House, Rye. 914.967.6080. VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS available with non-profit StarVisions, Inc. Mt. Kisco. Help create diversified spiritual enriching programs for the community. Call 914.588.4079.

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ACUPUNCTURE ANAT RAZ, MS, LAC

Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine 25 East Main St., Mount Kisco, NY 914.244.0569; anatrazacupuncture.com Acupuncture & Herbal medicine are highly effective methods of treatment for a wide range of conditions; back pain, joint pain, gynecological disorders including infertility issues, autoimmune disorders, asthma, digestive disorders, anxiety and used as a support modality for many chronic illnesses.

EASTERN WELLNESS ACUPUNCTURE Mina Pyun L.Ac, M.S. 83 Montgomery Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583 914.472.6688; easternacu14@gmail.com

Our focus is Sa-Am Acupuncture, which is a non-invasive technique that uses needles to help the body get back to its balanced healthy state. This technique treats pain, addiction, gynecological, gastrointestinal, psychological disorders and more.

FLOWING RIVERS ACUPUNCTURE Pam Todd Battle, L.Ac.,Dipl. OM 603 Warburton Ave. #3 Hastings on Hudson, 10706 914.572.1559; FlowingRivers.net Acupuncture’s effects have been compared to rebooting a computer, optimizing the body’s systems, thereby advancing overall well-being. Acupuncture can help with Pain, Stress, PMS, Infertility, Menopause, Insomnia, Addictions, GI or Respiratory Conditions. Most insurance plans including Acupuncture benefits are accepted.

HUDSON VALLEY NATURAL HEALTH Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH The Center for Health & Healing 4 Smith Ave, 2nd Fl; Mount Kisco, NY 914.362.8315; drkurt@earthlink.net hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com

ADD/ADHD COACH SUSAN LASKY MA, BCC, SCAC Certified ADHD Coach/ Organizer 914.373.4787; SusanLasky.com Susan@SusanLasky.com

Chinese medicine for relieving muscle/joint pain & headaches; treating chronic disease including autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and mental health conditions; boosting immune function; balancing hormones; helping tobacco/substance addiction; and reducing stress. Includes acupuncture, herbs, cupping, moxibustion, qigong, and TENS electro-stimulation.

INTEGRATIVE MED SOLUTIONS

Dr. Fred Lisanti, ND,LAC.,RH, CHT 266 White Plains Rd, B-1, Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980; IntMedSolutions.com Therapeutic solutions for acute and chronic health conditions. Acupuncture is an intelligent medicine, gentle enough for pregnant women, and powerful enough to treat serious conditions like chronic pain, stress, anxiety and depression. It can restore harmony and balance to mind, body and spirit. See ad pg 66.

MARGARET STEELE L.AC, DIPL, NCCAOM

25 North Division St. Peekskill, NY Margaret.steele@gmail.com 914.772.4589; SteeleNeedlesAcupuncture.com Offering Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Aromatherapy. Activate your body’s own healing potential with highly targeted treatments. Specializing in fertility and women’s health, acute and chronic pain, and acute and chronic health issues, including auto-immune disorders.

Learn strategies that work with the way YOU think. ADD/ADHD or executive functioning challenges can affect every aspect of your life. Maximize your strengths and become more productive. First-hand understanding and compassion. Live the life you love! See ad pg 65.

AKASHIC RECORDS AKASHIC GUIDE AURORA STARR Skype: AuroraStarrr222 AkashicGuide@yahoo.com AkashicGuide.com Try an Akashic Records Reading through Aurora! Insights for healing and transformation are channeled by her straight from your personal Record Keepers. Access detailed, empowering guidance to help clear obstacles and take new steps toward manifesting joy, love and success. See ad pg 52.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT 153 Main St, Suite J Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565 Awareness-in-Action.com

The Alexander Technique is a practical educational method for un-learning habits of tension that may be causing you stress, pain compression of the spine and joints. Learn to move with ease.

SEARCHLIGHT MEDICAL

Laurie R. Mallis, MD, LAc 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Get on the path to better health. Utilizing Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy and Reflexology achieve a better state of health and well being. Only minutes from Taconic and I-84. See ad pg 12.

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ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA Phone, Online & In-person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Why leave your business to chance? Perfect timing ensures follow-through and success. When you know the projected outcome it becomes easier to prioritize your day and choose the right partners. Westchester, NYC, Skype and phone. See ad pg 50.

COLIN MCPHILLAMY

Astrology & Tarot Skype and in-person 213 840 1187 mcphillamytarot.com Choice lives between pre-destiny and free will. Know your stars, control your life. A reading designed to encourage, support and empower. Call now. See ad pg 70.

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BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave, Suite 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.

BOARDING – DOG & CAT YORKTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 YorktownAnimalHospital.vet; 914.962.3111 We offer a full boarding facility with outdoor runs and indoor kennels. Being an animal hospital for the most part, we take pride in our capability to kennel pets with medical problems or special needs. See ad pg 69.

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

6 Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rt. 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC 646.670.6725; DrKaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain your health. Supplements, Dietary recommendations and life style plan is suggested base on your body-type or constitution. See ad pg 42.

SANTHIGRAM WELLNESS

Santhigram Wellness 446 5th Ave. Pelham, NY 10803 914.250.1417 Provides traditional Ayurveda and Panchakarma therapies which focuses on the removal of toxins from the body. Ayurveda is a traditional, holistic practice which offers methods and treatments aimed at preventing disease and living a pain-free balanced life. See ad pg 59.

CHIROPRACTIC DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT 8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 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!

DR. PATRICIA DOWNEY, MS DC

PersonalizedPainRelief.com 136 Radio Cir Dr Mt Kisco; 914.886.2011 12 Old Mam’k Rd White Plains; 886.2011 Care for women and their families since 2001. Experience pain relief in fewer visits using modern, effective and proven therapies and personalized treatment so you can return to your active life. See ad pg 16.

INTEGRITY CHIROPRACTIC

CAT RESCUE STRAY HELP

PO Box 245 Fishkill, NY 12524 845.489.2378; strayhelp.org Stray HELP is a registered not-for-profit organization, managed entirely by volunteers. Our mission is to rescue and care for stray and homeless animals, namely cats, while providing humane education to the community. We work with property owners to conduct trap/neuter/return and with pet owners to make spay/neuter affordable. In 2015, we facilitated the spay/neuter, and medical care where needed, for over 850 cats. Help us reach 1000 in 2016!

CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST DR. KRISTY M. VANACORE, PSY.D. 334 Underhill Avenue, Building 3, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.497.8006; kmvgroup.org

Dr. Jodi Kennedy 11 Miller Rd Mahopac, NY 845.628.7233 (SAFE) LiveBetterNaturally.info

How would you like to wake up each day with less aches and more energy? Call today for your free consultation and findout what is standing between you and your health goals. See ad pg 64.

COACHING MARY ELLEN O’BRIEN, CPCC

Coaching, Healing & Channeling Cold Spring, NY 845.424.6219; AwakenYourtrueEssence.com Mary Ellen O’Brien uses a combination of her intuitive and coaching skills to help individuals change limiting beliefs and awaken their true essence. Her clients experience more joy, fulfillment and balance in their lives.

An experienced and caring Psychologist devoted to child, teen, & family wellness utilizing an integrative approach to testing, advocacy, therapy, and parent coaching. Individuals become confident, strong, prepared for life’s challenges, and resilient enough to soar.

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DEBBIE WEINSTOCK, PH.D.

Human Relations Consultant Yorktown Heights, NY 914.245.9585; DignityInitiative.com The quality of our relationships, with family, friends and at work, strongly impacts our levels of satisfaction, happiness and success. Weekly coaching sessions by phone, Skype or in person will help you improve your interpersonal skills and learn to resolve relationship challenges and conflicts with confidence, calm and clarity… for a competitive edge at work and happiness at home. See ad pg 70.

COLONICS COLONICS

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DIVORCE COACH

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SUSAN DE ROBERTIS

31 Mill Road, Eastchester, NY 914.775.9596 NordicCryotherapy.com

Cortlandt Manor, NY 10537 914.450.9292; SusandeRobertis.com

Experience and personalized service you can trust. The finest in colonic irrigation and personal care. Serving the tri-state area since 1993.

Member: Westchester Holistic Network 845.709.5245 Facebook: House Harmony HouseHarmony.org

DENTIST

Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, Director White Plains & Ossining offices 914.762.4693; WellOnTheWay.Com Curious about energy medicine? Know there is something to it, from all you’ve r e a d a n d h e a r d ? A r e y o u tingling with excitement right now, knowing you’re about to experience something life changing? Free get-acquainted phone call!

INTEGRITY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Jodi Kennedy 11 Miller Rd Mahopac, NY 845.628.7233 (SAFE) LiveBetterNaturally.info

Do you struggle with stress, pain and muscle tightness? If so, call today for your free consultation and learn how to finally address these issues and experience ideal health naturally. See ad pg 64.

Wouldn't you like to know if negative energy disturbances are affecting your home or office? These disturbances can impact our bodies, relationships, joy, and our lives. Call me today!

Experience Dentistry in a Whole New Way Clinical Excellence in a Calming Environment ScarsdaleDentalSpa.com 914.713.2424 A t S c a r sd a l e D e n t a l Spa we combine clinical excellence with comforting treatment. From the moment you enter you'll be made to feel welcomed, relaxed and comfortable. Kids and Adults love going to the Dentist again! See ad pg 22.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GET THE HEALTH YOU WANT!

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SCARSDALE DENTAL SPA & WELLNESS

914.921.LIFE (5433) LifelineHygienics.com

Live Your Happily Ever After Your Divorce! Get the emotional support and financial guidance you deserve. Be empowered! Have peace of mind and clarity. The choices you make now will impact you the rest of your life.

We s t c h e s t e r C o u n t y ’s first and only Cryotherapy Wellness Center. A new approach towards pain management, performance enhancement and aesthetic struggles. We can help you achieve your wellness goals. Cool air stimulates your body and molecules begin the healing and repair process. See ad pg 67.

EDUCATIONAL RETREAT CENTER OMEGA INSTITUTE

150 Lake Drive Rhinebeck, NY 12572 1.800.944.1001; eOmega.org

DERMATOLOGY ALAN M DATTNER, MD

Integrative Medicine and Dermatology 17 Rodman Oval, New Rochelle, NY 914.637.0908; HolisticDermatology.com We clear your Skin naturally, by correcting the underlying digestive and inflammatory issues using nutrition, supplements, and energetic techniques, for diagnosis and treatment. Caring Board Certified Dermatologist and World pioneer in Holistic Dermatology.

DETOXIFICATION HOLISTIC WELLNESS ALTERNATIVES Dan Court, CN, CBCP, CECP, Qigong 2013 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.1155; HWAHealthy.com

Omega is a premiere travel destination and leading nonprofit organization in NY’s Hudson Valley. It is an internationally recognized leader in health and wellness and lifelong learning—offering workshops, professional training, retreats, and online learning. See ad pg 11.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES (EFT) ELSA I. ARCE, LMHC, NCC

Abundance Coach, Level EFT-2 Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 914.330.5328; releaseoverwhelm.com

Start each day feeling energized and vibrant! Our gentle, fully-supported 21 day program leaves you feeling cleansed inside and out without going hungry. Jump start your body to living a healthier, more active life! See ad pg 19.

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Learn to choose what works for you now! Healing methods to raise your vibration. By Appointment; In-Person, SKYPE & Phone. Se habla español. See ad pg 50.

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EMPOWER YOUR TRUE SELF

Steven Gottlieb Personal Empowerment Coach 25 Franklin Ave #4B White Plains, NY 914.997.7873; stevegotts@earthlink.net EmpowerYourTrueSelf.com Create more Emotional Freedom in your life. Learn EFT, a powerful yet simple to use self healing technique to help you resolve virtually any important life issue. On-going groups meet regularly. Private Empowerment Sessions available.

JENNIFER CHING LOPEZ

Healer of Heart, Mind, Body & Soul 845.702.1334; Jenniferchinglopez.com Healing through loving touch and guidance. Empath Intuitive, Shaman, Reiki Master, Medical Intuitive, Angel/Adult/Child/ Animal Whisperer. In Person or Distance Healing.

FAMILY HEALTH INTEGRITY CHIROPRACTIC

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS CENTER HYGEIA INTEGRATED HEALTH, LLC 3505 Hill Blvd, Suite K Yorktown Heights, NY 914.353.6116; hygeiaintegratedhealth.com

Putting wellness back into healthcare with a specialized focus on emotional health and wellness. Our team of professionals offers acupuncture, biofeedback, massage, nutritional counseling, parent coaching, psychotherapy, and psychiatry to help support clients on a customized path to wellness.

ENERGY HEALING ACCESS INTUITION FOR HEALING

Mag Treanor RN, Reiki, Emotion Code NLP, Kinesiology, EFT-Adv, Hypnotist PutnamHealingArts.com/IntuitionHealing Carmel, NY; 845.228.8132 Realign mind body spirit, find core issues. Clear trauma, anxieties, negative Karma, Ancestral, Inherited, trapped emotions, limiting beliefs, Release Restore Realign Balance and Heal with intuition, intention, energy techniques. Tapping, Light, Sound, Magnets, Aromas, Spirit. See ad pg 41.

ANNE H. BENTZEN, MSOT, RMT, JRP Usui/KarunaÂŽ Reiki Master Teacher, Jikiden Reiki; Energetic Counseling, OT Armonk & Eastchester Offices 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com

Energetic healing complements medical care. Experience relief from stress, trauma, pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, grief and more. Restore energy flow, improve immunity and balance all 7 major chakra systems. Monthly healing circles; Reiki certificate classes. See ad pg 52.

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Dr. Jodi Kennedy 11 Miller Rd Mahopac, NY 845.628.7233 (SAFE); LiveBetterNaturally.info Are you between the ages of 2-92 and want to experience each day with less aches and more energy? Call today for your free consultation. Our unique total body approach is beneficial with proven results. See ad pg 64.

FARM HARVEST MOON FARM AND ORCHARD

130 Hardscrabble Rd. North Salem, NY 914.485.1210 HarvestMoonFarmAndOrchard.com Family owned and operated. We raise grass fed beef, free range eggs, pastured pork and turkey. Fruits/veggies from our farm and other local farms for Summer CSA. Local honey, milk and cheese. Spring/summer/fall annuals. Store open daily 8am6pm. See ad pg 61.

FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH LAURENCE MILLER, MD, WELLNESS CENTER

1053 Saw Mill River Rd. Ardsley, NY 10502 914.231.7666; drlmiller.com Improve your sexual health and intimate relationships. Vaginal dryness and changes due to pregnancy, childbirth and hormonal changes or aging can diminish female pleasure. The O-Shot and Femilift are unique procedures that rejuvenate vaginal tissue and improve urinary incontinence. Visit our website to learn more or call for consultation. See ad pg 13.

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FERTILITY WHOLE HEALTH FERTILITY

Heather Novak, M.S., WHE Education and Fertility Transformation Coaching in Westchester County, NY 914.420.3674; WholeHealthFertility.com Heather@WholeHealthFertility.com Are you determined to get pregnant and give your baby the healthiest start possible in life? At Whole Health Fertility we look deeply into the Five Aspects of Whole Health (Physical, Nutritional, Emotional, Environmental, Spiritual) to uncover and transform fertility blockages and make sure you are as healthy as possible for your future baby.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 24 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care. See ad pg 13.

GREEN & NATURAL BUILDING LOU LEVY CONSTRUCTION Carmel, NY 914.804,2120 loulevyconstruction.com

Builder and General Contractor of fine custom alterations, restorations, architectural additions, and new construction. Offering a high level of management and craftsmanship. Specializing in a 95% dust-free living environment. PHIUS Energy Efficient and non-toxic building applications.Bau-Biologist, the holistic approach to Natural Building, passive and active solar installations and retrofits, as well as conventional construction. Building design services and consultation available. 44 years experience. See ad pg 23.

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HAIR SALON FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rt 117 By Pass, Bedford, NY 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 pg 21.

HEALING CENTER THE ART OF HEALING WELLNESS CENTER

64 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, NY 845.878.4325 (HEAL) office@theartofhealing.com TheArtOfHealing4All.com Chiropractic, M a s s a g e Therapy, Cold Laser Therapy, Nutritional Counseling/Supplements, Bio-Tracker Technologies, Ionic Footbaths, Energy Healing. Founded in response to client’s frustrations with today’s traditional medical practices. This center is based on the principal that given the proper circumstances, the body innately heals itself. “Physicians don’t heal diseases, your body does!”

BERNADETTE BLOOM, PT

175 King St., Chappaqua NY 914.861.2712; 239.289.3744 bernadettebloom8@gmail.com CenterForAlignedHealing.com A soul-based group of practitioners offering bio-energy medicine for body, mind and spirit. Including classes, private appointments, kids programs and wellness experiences for planetary healing. See ad pg 67.

NATURAL CARE OF WESTCHESTER 20 North Ave 2nd Flr Larchmont, NY 10538 Dr. Marizelle J. Arce

A boutique naturopathic wellness center that focuses on customized visits. Offering Acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, Naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, nutrition, facial acupuncture, Infrared sauna, Acoustic cardiograms, Regulation Thermography, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, herbal medicine, Reiki, and pain management.

SIRONA THERAPY SPA

Jennifer L. Zauner, LCSWR Mount Kisco, New York Sironatherapyspa.com; 914.241.0727 We s t c h e s t e r ' s f i r s t luxury mind and body healing spa. Clinical team of accomplished Psychotherapists and Body Work staff. We offer psychotherapy, yoga, meditation, Jin Shin do acupressure, eating disorder and mindful eating groups in an upscale tranquil environment with the utmost privacy and comfort.

HOLISTIC DENTIST DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 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 web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 7.

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THE TEMPERANCE CENTER

Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master & Instructor, Hypnotherapist Founder 453 White Plains Rd. #201, Eastchester 914.793.2600; thetemperancecenter.com Nurture your mind, body, and soul. Thru a variety of healing modalities and services that include, psychotherapy, reiki, hypnosis, craniosacral, massage, intuitive healing, yoga, and guided meditation classes. Rediscover your control and balance your life. See ad pg 20.

THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND HEALING 4 Smith Avenue, 2nd floor Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Center4Healing.net 914.864.0462

We offer a team of 13 holistic practitioners in areas of: Holistic psychotherapy, massage/body therapies, soul work, energy healing, intuitive/spiritual counseling, pain management, and professional trainings and workshops. See ad pg 49.

HEALTH COACH

HOMEOPATHY

WANDA JEANTY, MD, MS, HC

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 notanotherdietwanda.com; 917.868.1769 Health coaching, with an integrative approach for corporations and families. Supportive, personalized and interactive wellness programs. Offering corporate lunch sessions and webinars increasing productivity and decreasing absenteeism. Wanda educates you on your favorite health topics and more.

DAVID CONNELL, DC

777 Ulster Ave., Kingston 15 Davis Ave., Poughkeepsie 845.338.3320; 845.485.8582 Helping people relieve symptoms o f c h r o n i c Ly m e d i s e a s e , fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as well as many other chronic illnesses. Dramatically improve your energy levels.

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HERBAL MEDICINE LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG) 1129 Main St, 2nd Fl., Fishkill, NY email: lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 L o r r a i n e o ff e r s I n d i v i d u a l Wellness Consultations based on the Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which offers a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Michael Finkelstein MD FACP ABIHM SunRaven: The Home of Slow Medicine 501 Guard Hill Rd. Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; slowmedicinedoctor.com You can attain enhanced health and wellness on every level. I will guide you and together we will transform you into your own best doctor, friend and selfadvocate. You will learn how to bring yourself back into balance. My intention is to be the best healer and teacher I can be. I offer insightful health evaluations with customized medical guidance.Â Uniquely qualified to offer medical advice and attention from a holistic perspective.

TOMORROW MEDICINE

Dr. Timothy Morley 914.241.7030; Mt. Kisco 914.615.9004; White Plains Tomorrowmedicine.com Dr. Morley is a functional medicine specialist and is board certified in anti-aging. We offer the most extensive testing in the Tristate area which allows us to discover the root causes of imbalances in your body. Balance your body and balance your life. See ads pgs 17 & 60.

INTUITIVE JOAN CARRA, PSYCHIC MEDIUM Practitioner; Wainwright House 203.531.6387; PsychicJoanCarra.net Facebook.com/PsychicJoan.Carra

Understand blocks in your life or re-connect with loved ones that have passed. Joan can guide you with gentle intuitive advice; card reading, numerology, palmistry and after life communications. She has 20 years of experience and is available via telephone or in person.

MASSAGE JUSTIN DIBENEDETTO

Westchester & NYC justin.dibenedetto@gmail.com 914.494.7468; PinpointMassage.com Traveling massage service for everyone from stay-at-home moms to CrossFit athletes. Promotes healing, stress reduction and recovery of muscle injury. Specialties: sports massage, trigger point therapy and myofascial release. $20 dollars off first in-home massage for new clients.

MASSAGE ENVY SPA

777 White Plains Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583: 914.902.9200 365 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale, NY 10583; 914.422.3689 737 Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills, NY 10507: 914.244.3689 158 South Ridge St., Rye Brook, NY 10573; 914.417.6940 Massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your wellness program. Visit one of the four locations in Westchester to take advantage of our introductory offer. Open 7 days a week, extended hours, late evenings. See ads pgs 58 & back cover.

WILLOW WISP WELLNESS

Lauren Awerdick, LMT Ossining & Tarrytown offices. On-Site & In-Home 914.534.1294; WillowWispWellness.org Willow Wisp Wellness is an expanding private practice that provides consciously crafted therapeutic and integrative massage and energy work sessions that support your body's innate healing process. All sessions are by appointment only. Check website for more info and events.

MASSAGE SCHOOL FINGER LAKES SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

272 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 914.241.7363; flsm.com Join us for a transformative experience as you develop your intuitive and scientific abilities to heal through therapeutic touch. Classes taught to auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. Financial aid available for full and part-time programs. See ad pg 51.

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SOULAURAS WELLNESS CENTER

Laura Giacovas,LMT, MS Ed., 4th Dan Master Instructor Taekwondo Briarcliff NY 914.941.2400, soulauras.com Our mission is to enhance wellness and quality of life through Therapeutic Massage and Integrated Holistic Healing. We are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized. See ad pg 46.

Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH The Center for Health & Healing 4 Smith Ave, 2nd Fl; Mount Kisco, NY 914.362.8315; drkurt@earthlink.net hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com

Utilize an integrative healing approach from a doctor trained in holistic medicine. Working with your current medical treatments & labwork, as well as botanical medicine, dietary & lifestyle counselling, nutritional supplements, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, stress reduction and ecotherapy. See ad pg 23.

MICHELLE VITNER, LMT, LPN

LANDSCAPE DESIGN REFLECTIONS OF NATURE Landscape design/build 845.489.7250 LandscapingWithNature.com

A very organic company. We use native plants and materials to create sacred and tranquil spaces in your backyard. Our specialty is mystic and meditation gardens. We provide holistic property maintenance that is good for the environment.

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A Healing Massage with Intuition PutnamHealingArtsMassage.com 914.672.1916 or 914.873.1376

Holding sacred space through Relaxation, Therapeutic and Medical Massage Putnam, We s t c h e s t e r , D u t c h e s s . "Michelle's healing ability is more than the touch from her hands; she heals the soul. She brings serenity to people." ~Maureen S., Carmel. See ad pg 41.

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INTEGRATIVE MED SOLUTIONS

Dr. Fred Lisanti, ND, LAC., RH, CHT 266 White Plains Rd, B-1, Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980; intmedsolutions.com Blending the best of traditional and cutting edge natural medicine, Dr. Lisanti offers natural therapeutic solutions for acute and chronic conditions. He combines naturopathic care, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, detoxification, hypnosis, movement and lifestyle counseling allowing him to customize your program individually. See ad pg 66.

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DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC

Naturopathic Clinic 6 Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rt. 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC 646.670.6725; DrKaushik.com Combination of Naturopathy and Ayurveda is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain your health. Supplements, Dietary recommendations and life style plan is suggested base on your body-type or constitution. See ad pg 42.

NURSE PRACTITIONER ASCEND HEALTH AND WELLNESS Sarah F. B. Kent, R.N., N.P. Katonah & NYC By Appointment: 914.462.7633 AscendHealthandWellness@gmx.com

Overwhelmed? Learn coping skills; ADD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Frustration and more. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse, I offer integrative therapies. I work with individuals of all ages and families.

NETWORKING GREEN DRINKS WESTCHESTER Dani Glaser dani@greenteamspirit.com

Green Drinks Westchester is a monthly networking event for people who care about sustaining the natural environment in Westchester County; held monthly at venues that are on a sustainable path. Email Dani at dani@greenteamspirit.com to join the email list to receive notifications of event dates and locations.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF PUTNAM

professionalwomenofputnam.com info@professionalwomenofputnam.com 347.387.3163

NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our Raw, Organic, Liquid, Natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals. See ad pg 4.

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NUTRITION

334 Underhill Avenue, 3C Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.497.8006; Kmvgroup.org

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INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION OF MOUNT KISCO

86 Smith Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 914.242.8844; intmedny.com Dr. Michael Wald, aka The Blood Detective, works in close partnership with you to develop your natural healing plan. Starting with a personalized review of your health goals and concerns. A metabolic map and testing your body holistically, then interpreting the findings - The Blood Detective Way! See ads, pgs 15 & 68.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF WESTCHESTER

DR. MARIANNE MESSINA, DC

The Professional Women of Westchester encourages women from a variety of professions and trades to connect and support each other in a non-competitive environment. The PWW doesn’t exclude anyone from any business.

Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 HQ: 427 Main St. Beacon, NY 12508

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The Professional Wo m e n o f P u t n a m encourages women from a variety of professions and trades to connect and support each other in a non-competitive environment. The PWP doesn’t exclude anyone from any business.

professionalwomenofwestchester.com info@professionalwomenofwestchester.com 347.387.3163

NUSPECIES

2241 Crompond Rd. Cortlandt Manor NY cortlandtwellness.com 914.930.8800

Empowered Parent Coaching: A journey towards rediscovering your intuition and power as a joyful peaceful parent. Take control of your life and your home. For parents of tots to teens In-person, phone, and Skype options available.

PAST-LIFE REGRESSION CANTOR/REV. SHIRA ADLER, CPLR Certified Past Life Regressionist Holistic Healer & Host Shira@ShiraAdler.com, 914.861.5186, ShiraAdler.com

Releasing what’s old can create a Whole New You!™ Soothing. Powerful. Transformational. Quickly clear trauma, phobias, illness, relationship issues and more. Specializing in Indigos/ Crystals (“beyond-the-spectrum”) families. S. Salem base with workshops across Westchester. New clients 20% off initial session.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Optimize your body’s ability to heal and transform. Our focus is individualized and outcome based health care though functional nutrition, chiropr actic and craniosacral therapy. Cleanse, restore and repair your body, with whole food cleanses and whole food supplementation. We aim to find the root cause.

ELITE PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPYOF WESTCHESTER, PC Tina Sferra, MSPT, CPI 41 Main St. @ Katonah Yoga ElitePTandPilates.com; 917.476.2164

Manual PT Practice and Pilates Studio. One patient, one therapist, one hour. Integrative practice with a functional, manual approach to musculoskeletal restrictions. Specialties: Dance/Sports Medicine PT. Pilates Apparatus sessions also available. Infinite results.

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PILATES PILATES GLOW AND YOGA

241 Harrison Ave, Harrison, NY 10528 914.630.4594; pilatesglowandyoga.com

Private and semi-private classes offered on Pilates machines. Everyone’s welcome in our Pilates and Yoga classes regardless of flexibility or strength. Intimate and challenging atmosphere. Try an Extra Gentle Yoga class or a Pilates Mat class. Get your glow on! See ad pg 43.

REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES

ARCB Certified Reflexologist 1129 Main Street, 2nd fl., Fishkill, NY email: lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 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.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

An Organized Reference Guide to Caring for a Loved One at Home NoPlaceLikeHomeBook.com 914.713.5354 When an elderly loved one requires special care within the home, caregivers face overwhelming challenges with no idea who to turn to for answers. Joyce Greene shares concise, step-by-step guidance to help you through.

SENSORY PROCESSING PODIATRY KATONAH PODIATRY, PC

Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com Foot care for people of all ages. Board certified holistic podiatrists who use a comprehensive, integrative approach. Customized treatments utilizing the best of today’s technology combined with nutrition and 30 years of experience.

PSYCHOTHERAPY NINA CHAIFETZ LCSW, CHHC Offices in Harrison, NY & NYC ninachaifetz.com; 917.553.0091

My professional guidance will support and enable you to move through the challenges you are facing with more ease. I’ll assist you in finding clarity, healing and direction as you navigate from transition to transformation.

PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL COUNSELING ROBIN QUEEN-FINKELSTEIN

SunRaven: The Home of Slow Medicine 501 Guard Hill Rd. Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; slowmedicinetherapist.com Offering a whole-being, integrative approach to wellness, nurturing clients into health on the emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical levels. Following one’s heart to Re-envision life in order to flourish. See ad pg 65.

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SEARCHLIGHT MEDICAL

Margaret C. Pelzer, RN Certified Reflexologist 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Reflexology awakens the natural healing energy pathways of the body. Skillful pressure to specific reflex points creates a gentle dialogue within the body to de-stress and promote relaxation. Give your body the opportunity to energize, cleanse and attain balance. See ad pg 12.

SENSORY STEPPING STONES, LLC

83 South Bedford Road, Suite 201 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.244.4101; SensorySteppingStones.com info@sensorysteppingstones.com Alternative therapeutic strategies are implemented to help individuals struggling with the processing systems of the brain and coordination of the body through the visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, taste, proprioception, and/or vestibular systems.

SKIN CARE ROLFING/STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION WELCOME TO GRAVITY

Yoni Hormadaly, LMT 109 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield, CT 203.550.6888 StructuralTransformations.com Yo n i h a s b e e n p r a c t i c i n g Structural Integration since 2002. Specializing in improving the relationship between the human body and gravity. Flat feet, chronic pain and discomfort, improvement in athletic pursuits, general selfimprovement, are some of the reasons clients of all ages have sought out this work. Free phone consultation.

SENIOR CARE ELDER CARE CONNECTION Servicing the Lower Hudson Valley & Southern CT 914.669.5200 Elderlymanagement.com

Need guidance in caring for a parent? Let us help you, help them. We are R.N.’s with over 40 years of experience in home care. With our holistic approach you can keep your parent comfortably at home. See ad pg 38.

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TANYAMARIE NATURALS 9 Crotty Avenue Yonkers, NY 914.709.5255 tanyamarienaturals.com

Tanya Marie Naturals is an All Natural and Organic Skin Care brand providing a simple, elegant, all natural skin care solution that works flawlessly for any age and skin type. Beautiful skin isn’t a gift or something you can buy; it’s a habit. See ad pg 65.

SLEEP DISORDER DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 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 web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 7.

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SPA GANESHA SPA Peekskill, NY 914.906.7238 GaneshaSpa.com

Find Your Natural Beauty and Relaxation in Ganesha Spa where traditional massage modalities are combined with Ayurvedic Treatments, Energy work, AntiAging skin care and Meditations. Complete true Spa experience with IR Sauna and a Steam Room!

TMJ DISORDER DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com

Joan Forlow, NYS License 3021 Route 9, Cold Spring NY 845.559.3326;jmforlow@optonline.net Feel lighter and look brighter from a healing facial with a Dermalogica Expert. Enter into a spa like environment where the technology of skincare meets the art of well-being. Relax-ReleaseRenew. Blissful!

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 web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 7.

YORKTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 YorktownAnimalHospital.vet; 914.962.3111 Integrative Care including Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, along with many other types of Alternative and Complementary Veterinary Medicinal services are offered. We also offer a full range of high tech, cutting edge, medical, surgical and dental services. See ad pg 69.

SUPPLEMENTS JESSICA

Shaklee Independent Distributor 914.830.3843: nyjessi@yahoo.com The first multivitamin turns 50! Try out Shaklee supplements and experience the difference, purity and convenience of delivery. People have been swearing by Shaklee for their health and performance for years. Call to learn more.

SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT CONNECTION

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402, 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org Support Connection offers free, confidential breast and ovarian cancer support services including individual peer counseling, support groups, wellness programs and educational forums. Counselors are cancer survivors. See ad pg 8.

SUNRAVEN: THE HOME OF SLOW MEDICINE 501 Guard Hill Rd. Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; slowmedicine.org

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WEIGHT LOSS TOMORROW MEDICINE

Dr. Timothy Morley 914.241.7030; Mt. Kisco 914.615.9004; White Plains Tomorrowmedicine.com We know the science behind weight loss. Slow metabolism, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, metal toxicity, vitamin deficiency and lifestyle choices are a few reasons why many people don’t lose. Your personalized, physician-supervised, real food plan will be designed for your success. See ads pgs 17 & 60.

Promoting and supporting health and wellness; facilitating communitycentered experiential and reflective learning for individuals, families, and groups, by offering educational programs, events, and resources designed to build integrative skills and understanding for those looking to holistically care for themselves, others, and the world in which we live. Transformative Programs, holistic medicine, psycho-spiritual counseling; Women’s, Men’s and Couples Groups, Garden Co-Op, Cleansing Program; Special 12-week “immersion.” See ad pg 65.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS LAURENCE MILLER, MD, WELLNESS CENTER

YOGA BODYSCULPT BY KAREN

Certified Yoga Instructor Reiki Master/Teacher Northern Westchester 914.522.1297; bodysculptbykaren.com Karen integrates different teaching styles based on the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of each individual person. Private & Group Sessions. All Ages: Beginners to Advanced. “Energy is Limitless, Optimum Health is Timeless.”

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112 W. Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck NY 914.618.4887; tovamiyoga.com We are a classic yoga studio infused with the most fundamental forms of yoga. We uphold the authentic practice of this beautiful art form while respecting its ancient roots. Our classes nurture genuine internal inspiration through an integrated mind-body-breath experience.

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