TIPS FOR HEALTH-CONSCIOUS EATING

From Marie O’Brien, NBC-HWC Chef and Wellness Coach from Real Food FIXx

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Avoid highly processed foods. Breakfast can be an easy place to start. Replace sugary breakfast cereals, pastries and packaged foods with more nutrient dense alternatives like oatmeal, chia pudding, boiled egg bowl or whole-grain avocado toast.

Somatic Release Breathwork – 6:30pm. Use breathing patterns to release trauma, stress and stagnant energy from the nervous system so your authentic self can emerge. $38. Moss and Moonlight Sanctuary for Healing Arts, Hopewell Junction. Info/register: MossAndMoonlight.com/calendar.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

Indoor Group Healing Event – 7:30pm. Join us for an unforgettable healing event with Gene Krackehl, “The Amazing Healer.” $25. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Full Moon Ceremony – 7:30pm. Relax with guided meditation, release what no longer serves, make way for new beginnings and the hope of a fresh start. $15. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. UniversalHealingArts.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

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Consume more whole foods. Consuming more whole foods over processed foods will have a ton of health benefits. Whole foods include meat, fish, chicken, eggs, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts. Ditch processed condiments by seasoning with herbs, spices, alliums, ginger and citrus.

3Increase water intake. Simply increasing your water intake can improve all aspects of your health, and you may even notice an improvement in digestion, performance, concentration and mood.

4Reduce sugar consumption. Try replacing sugary drinks with unsweetened teas, plain seltzer or fruit-infused water, and replace some of your favorite sweet snacks with dark chocolate, fruit or other healthy snacks. Including more sweet vegetables in your meals may help reduce sweet cravings.

5Introduce more whole grains. Swap out white rice for brown rice or quinoa, or replace white bread and white pasta with minimally processed whole-grain breads and pastas.

6Cook with healthy fats. Use healthy fats like coconut oil, avocado oil and olive oil to improve the nutritional value of your meals and avoid the health risks associated with highly processed oils like common vegetable oils.

Connect with Real Food FIXx: 914.450.8508; RealFoodFIXx.com.

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Reiki Training I & II – 10-4pm. March 25-26. Start or continue your reiki practitioner journey for healing and connecting to your spiritual nature. $200-$350. Moss and Moonlight Sanctuary for Healing Arts, Hopewell Junction. Info/register: MossAndMoonlight.com/calendar.

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Reiki I & II Class 2- m. Get ertified over 2-days! Learn the ancient art of reiki, hands on healing, with Reiki Master Healer and Teacher, Shima Chayvet. $390. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Open House – 1-4pm. Free yoga class and exclusive offers for all attendees oin m ll Levels + and 3pm Yoga Rope Wall. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Monthly Séance – 7-9pm. Join us at Persephone’s Pearl to experience and communicate with the other side. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Essential Oils for Preppers – 1-3pm. Join Hudson Valley Wellness Collective to learn how to expand your family’s tool kit with essential oils! We will cover the top oils and how to use them. Free. Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Register: 845.208.9771; HudsonValleyWellnesscollective.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 27

The Sisterhood – 6-7pm. Sit with other Women and discuss all the beautiful mysteries that are a part of Womanhood. Free. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

Psychic Readings with Suey Mendez – 4-7:30pm. Receive clear messages from spirit with Suey. Choose 1 hr. session for tarot card reading ($125) or Akashic Record Consultation ($150). Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com/ upcoming-events.

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

Celebration of Pope Francis’ 10th Anniversary Conference – 9am-5pm. With keynote speakers Nancy Pineda-Madrid, PhD, and James Martin, SJ, this conference has dedicated panels on Pope Francis’ papacy from the lens of women and the church; synodality; care of the Earth; and care of the poor. $20. The Center at Mariandale, 299 North Highland Ave., Ossining. Preregister: 914.941.4455; Mariandale.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Energy Practices for Renewal – 2-3:15pm. With Penny Lavin from One Light Healing Touch School. Learn self-healing practices, release stress and develop innate healing abilities. In person at Mt. Kisco Library. Register: Martha Iwan, 914.864.0038. More info: OLHT1.com.

Integrative Healing Group – 11:30am-12:30pm. With , Reiki Master Cynthia Chase, MSW, LCSW. Introduction to In-Spirit Support group. Learn to move, dance and breathe to activate our human energy field. llow i i to flow wit in and open to insight and wisdom. Let’s connect in joy! Free. Held via Zoom. Register: 860.395.0284; CynthiaMChase.com.

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Join us for the Annual Ulster CountyEating Disorders Coalition Conference

Friday May 5, 9am-4pm

OPEN TO ALL! CEUs available.

Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center, Kingston, NY. Register: WellnessRecovery.org/ucedc

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Locally roasted coffees, teas and gourmet treats.

April 16 10am-4pm

Location: REVEL 32

32 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie, NY

Presented by: Poughkeepsie South & Wappingers Falls Rotary Clubs

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Ongoing Events

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Sunday

Reiki-Infused Restorative Yoga – 9:30am. A restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

Luna Power Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. odifications offered. 2 dro -in. 4 Miller Rd., Ste. 4, Mahopac. Info: 45.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Journey into Power Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. This 90-min signature class is a journey to vitality, power and freedom. All levels. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: RedTailPowerYoga.com; 845.605.2257.

Hatha Sun Yoga – 9:30am. All movement and breath is Hatha Yoga. This class will be based on the energy and level of attendees. The teacher will teach an intuitive class to those who come that day. All levels welcome. $15 drop-in; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/schedule.

Qigong For Optimal Health – 10am. Feel your own energetic empowerment for optimal health. Qigong healing exercises build and balance the life force energy. The practice increases your physical energy, releases blocked energy that leads to illness, and enhances your vitality. Free. Power Chi Fusion, 83 North Greeley Ave., Flr. 2, Chappaqua or online. Call Phil at 914.433.7135 with date you intend to join; Register under Qigong at PowerChiFusion.com. monday tuesday wednesday thursday

Hudson Valley Farmers Market – 10am-3pm. Year-round. A one-stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. 227 Pitcher Ln., Red Hook. Info: GreigFarm.com; 845.758.1234.

1 hour L1 Alignment Vinyasa – 9:30am. All classes include movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Yoga for Back Care – 9:30am-10:45am. Class designed s ecifically for bac care includes restorative and supported active poses. This slower paced class is a good class if you have back pain, in uries, or s ecific individual needs. 22. Bac2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Modifications – 9:30-10:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate yoga poses and techniques that are designed for in-depth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Meditation – 10-11am.Soul soothing, spiritually lifting, and devotionally enriching. Guided, mantra, or moving.$25. Millbrook & Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Align & Restore – 6-7:15pm. With Kellen Knight. An u lifting vinyasa flow followed by restorative oses. Practice also includes pranayama and meditation. This full-spectrum practice awakens your spirit, restores the nervous system and aligns you with your true self. Great for beginners as well as seasoned yogis. All-levels welcome. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 North Division St., Peekskill. 845.528.0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

Qigong Zoom Class – 9am. With Master David unniff. oom class. irst class is free. n Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave., Ste. 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992; InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Meditation - am. e yoga flow will ave modifications s own. is class starts and ends with special meditation segments; designed for people new to meditation. 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

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

Green Street Radio – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood. Environmental news, analysis and sciencebased information. Info: GreenStreetRadio.com. 99.5 FM and WBAI.org.

Power Flow – 4:30-5:30pm. Fun and energetic class wit a strong em asis on breat , alignment and flow. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: 845.605.2257; RedTailPowerYoga.com.

Qigong Class – 5:30pm. With Master David unniff. n-studio class for t ose fully vaccinated. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave., Ste. 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992; InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Smooth and Steady – 5:30pm. Taking it slow and steady, we flow t roug slow movements and dynamic stretching, integrating breath to improve posture, balance and stability, core strength, and range of motion. $20. Amenia Yoga – A Place for Wellness, 18 Old North Rd., Amenia. Info/register: 646.401.4188; AmeniaYoga.com.

Slow Flow Deep Stretch – 5:30-6:45pm. With Sabrina Eyster. This practice is designed to melt stress, ease tension, and create space within. Moving mindfully at a slower pace, we use our breath to guide our flow, finding t e time to sin in and open-up. All-levels welcome. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 North Division St., Peekskill. 845.528.0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

Spiritual Support Circle – 6-7pm. 4th Monday. Participants bring what is on their hearts. Receive to feel lighter, lifted, and richer. Donations welcome. Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Yoga Flow with Elena - m. Breat -based flow of yoga postures to reduce stress, improve strength and fle ibility. ll levels are welcome. n- erson or via Zoom. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste. 6, Mahopac. $25 drop-in; $22 online. For reservations: call/text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 6-7pm. Fast-paced, energetic and fun weekly class. $22 drop-in; class package. Rhinebeck Yoga Center, 6400 Montgomery St., Flr. 3, Rhinebeck. 845.876.2528; RhinebeckYogaCenter.com.

Slow Burn – 6-7pm. Gain strength, stamina and focus through slow, isolated movements targeted to tone and sculpt. All levels. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: 845.605.2257; RedTailPowerYoga.com.

Yin Yoga & Restorative – 6:15pm. We incorporate warmups, then get into poses and explore them mindfully with breath as we release tension in the fascia, ligaments and connective tissue of the body. Transitions are slow and we use props. $15 dropin; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/schedule.

Yoga & Sound Bath Infusion – 6:30-7:30pm. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class is set to the sound of beautiful singing bowls played in-person by a sound healer with an extended Savasana. $25 drop-in. 54 Miller Rd., Ste. 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Strong Vinyasa – 7pm. A vinyasa style class inspired by the Ashtanga lineage. This class integrates strength, flexibility, concentration, and contemplation through a series of traditional postures linked together through breath and movement. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

Breath, Relax & Slow Flow Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. it o- nne alomone, . great slow flow with breath movement and deep relaxation. Open level. (Virtual via Zoom) $12. Contact Jo-Anne: 917.364.1871;TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 8:30-10am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745; YogaShine.com.

914 TLC’s Monthly Networking Breakfast – 8:3010am. 3rd Wednesday. Are you a holistic health and wellness practitioner? A healthy living entrepreneur offering services, roducts, classes and wor s o s Join us for breakfast! We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering ealt y lifestyle o ortunities t roug our businesses and assions. ome t e first time as Bet s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203.856.9566 (call/text).

Luna Power Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. odifications offered. 2 dro -in. 4 Miller Rd., Ste. 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Modifications – 9:30-10:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate yoga poses and techniques that are designed for indepth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Chair Yoga for Healthy Aging – 11am-12pm. Great for active older adults who want to build strength and improve balance, and posture. Participants practice poses seated in a chair or standing with the assistance of a chair. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Healing Dance am- m. asy flowing energy, lifting movement. Supports spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness. Meditative and creative. $25. Millbrook & Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Strength & Balance with Ag i – 2-2:45pm. A 45-minute small group training, using free weights and weighted rings, to improve strength and balance. All levels are welcome. In-person or via Zoom. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. $25 drop-in; $22 online. For reservations: call/text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

Gentle Alignment Vinyasa – 4:05pm. 1-hour class includes movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Peaceful Warriors: Yoga as Activism – 5:306:45pm. With Ellen Forman. A practice dedicated to reclaiming our strength, vibrance, clarity and inner quiet. Rest the nervous system and enhance immunity with pranayama, asana, meditation, mudras, Myofascial release and restorative poses. Supporting causes that matter: a portion of the proceeds are donated to different causes eac uarter. ll levels welcome. PranaMoon Yoga 1000 North Division St., Peekskill. 845.528.0318, PranaMoonYoga.com.

Gentle Joints Stretch and Tone – 6:15pm. This class will focus lubricating the joints, gentle poses using gravity to tone, stretch and strengthen the muscles. $15 drop-in; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/ schedule.

1 Hour L 2 Vinyasa – 6:45pm. Class includes movement, breath work and meditation. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745; YogaShine.com.

Cat Spay And Neutering Day – 3rd Thursday. Low-cost services provided by the T.A.R.A. Mobile Clinic. Appointments required. Other services available. arly morning dro off and late afternoon ic up. Trinity Episcopal Church Parish House, 5 Elm St., Fishkill. Pricing/info: 845.206.9021.