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Summer Play Camp at Blue Rock School

Open House April 29th | 1:00pm Come learn more about this joyful place where children ages 3-12 explore: Art Music Sewing Drama Games

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contents 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, green lifestyle.

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17 REIKI FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS by Cathy Kennedy

18 ECO-FRIENDLY HOME BUILDING Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency

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by John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

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Races Beckon Beginners

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27 COGNITIVE PROCESSING THERAPY FOR PTSD by Dr. Sally Nazari

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Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes

Zeringue says, “The point of the book is to create a state of natural flow, where you are able to create your life in a very dynamic way that opens up space to let in the limitless bounty of creation.”

by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

38 COPING WITH ANXIETY A Non-Pharmacological Approach by Michelle Weyant

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“I’m a green bean and green beans don’t sleep,” my three-year-old Zoe informed me at bedtime the other night. While I was highly impressed with her creative procrastination tactic, I explained that green beans do need to sleep so that they can grow. As we are now enjoying the early days of spring, my family and I look forward to watching the green beans and other fruits and veggies grow so that we can grace our table with delicious salads and more. Our feature article offers some great ways to replace grass with edible landscaping (see page 28). I just watched a documentary about Marianne North, who lived in the late 1800s. North was a botanical artist who travelled the world to paint flowers, often in very remote locales. As a woman for her time, it was quite unique to travel as she did and her works are considered to be a great contribution both for their beauty and scientific accuracy. Painting is one way to preserve the beauty of nature and so is caring for our Earth. North’s paintings allow those who cannot travel to Borneo or the Canary Islands to experience the beauty of the flora of these regions. More locally, we all can enjoy the nature around us and help it to thrive. With the warmer weather approaching, meditative walks in fields and wooded areas can contribute to this symbiotic relationship. Even running in nature can be nurturing, especially when you are fully present to the experience as exercise done while in a meditative mindset has increased benefits (see page 20). If I ever were to start running, it certainly would be as a barefoot runner (see page 13). Environmental advocate Tony Juniper offers ideas and explains the many benefits of flourishing, sustainable ecosystems (see page 24). In Women in the Fields, Suzanne Barish emphasizes how women’s intuitive understanding of nature helps create a harmonious cycle with our land (see page 26). Any one at any age can be awed by the wonders of nature and inspired to take action. April Thompson introduces us to many teens who are doing their part to protect the oceans (see page 35). Certainly taking time to make sure we are our best selves has a positive impact for everyone. Local massage therapist Jen Servidio explains how massage can help reduce chronic stress (see page 22) and Michelle Weyant of NewLifeNow Hypnosis in Newburgh shares some natural ways to lessen anxiety (see page 38). Local life coach Peter Heymann encourages all of us to invest in ourselves and live our dreams (see page 16). The other day Zoe declared, “I’m not a goodbye person. I’m just a hello person.” She always has loved seeing birds and with the arrival of spring, she will have the opportunity to say hello to lots of them as well as beautiful butterflies which we can encourage to visit our yards by planting the right seeds such as milkweed (see page 11). And in case you were wondering, green beans actually do sleep—and enjoy snacking on crackers. With Joy,

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Open House for Summer Play Camp

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usband and wife team, Nick and Liz Carnicelli, saw a need for more nutritious gluten-free options in the community. “Everything I see that is gluten-free usually contains tapioca and/or potato starch, which are not the best options health-wise,� says Liz, an Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga instructor and personal trainer with a practice in New City. “They are lacking in nutrients and can create a toothpastelike effect in the digestive tract, leading to a sluggish system and toxic build-up.� With her background in organic baking, and Nick’s background as a professional chef, they decided to team up to open Wild & Free, in which they offer organic gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan options. Wild & Free Baked Goods specializes in organic and gluten-free muffins and cookies using ancient grain flours and the most wholesome ingredients. Their gluten-free flour blend includes a mixture of brown rice, quinoa and oat flours. “Brown rice and quinoa are both higher in protein than traditional flours, and contain a multitude of vitamins and minerals. Oat flour is high in fiber and can help reduce the risk of heart disease,� says Liz. Other ingredients used include free-range, organic eggs, and organic grass-fed butter. “A lot of people aren’t aware of the health benefits of grass-fed butter,� Liz explains. “It’s high in vitamins A, E and K; can aid in fat loss, and is good for reducing inflammation.� Location: Palisades Indoor Farmers Market every Saturday during the month of April. Online ordering is available for local pickup or delivery via WildandFreeBakedGoods.com. To schedule a wellness session with Liz, contact 518-354-0088 or liz@thewisdomofwellness.com or visit TheWisdomOfWellness.com. See ad, page 24.

ummer Play Camp holds endless possibilities for adventure and exploration. Children have time to pause, wonder, play and make friends. The quintessential antidote to the often hurried pace of a busy school year, Summer Play offers a healthy balance. Children can discover their passions and also decompress, engaging in a variety of hands-on, creative and playful activities. Playgrounds abound and there are enough magical play spaces for the most vivid imaginations. Children can build fairy houses, learn to play the ukulele, make pickles, and snuggle with a floppy eared bunny. All campers age nine and up experience a weekly nature hike at area trails, lakes and parks – quite often a highlight of the week. As one parent shares, "What I love about Summer Play is that it's a place to de-stress, unwind and have a lot of fun – all the while continuing to learn. I still remember our first summer at camp five years ago when my daughter climbed into our car at pick-up with a home-made organic juice pop, her face painted like a magical cat and a huge smile across her face. She asked me excitedly, 'Mom, do you know what decomposers do?!' " Summer Play offers a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for ages 13 and older. The camp is June 26 through August 4 on Mondays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit our Open House on Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. Children are welcome, and there will be children’s activities and refreshments. Location: 110 Demarest Mill Rd., West Nyack. For more information or to reserve your space at the open house, visit SummerPlayCamp.org or call 845-627-0234. See ad, page 2.

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Crystal Connection Opens for the Season

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ravis Ogden, co-owner of Crystal Connection in Wurtsboro, is excited to announce the store will be open for the season on April 7. In addition to offering a vast collection of crystals, intuitive readings and other offerings, opening day will finish off with an evening drum circle. According to Ogden, many exciting events are planned including Reiki Share being held every third Friday. This monthly event is for practitioners and non-practitioners to be able to give and receive healing within a safe and powerful space. In addition, Crystal Connection will begin hosting free Saturday introduction workshops and discussions held by coowner Tim Bracci which will cover a variety of topics such as transformation, energy acceleration, intellect intelligence and emotional understanding, reflexology, crystal uses and different crystal meanings. Ogden shares, “We will also be having our seasonal psychic healing fairs starting in the spring. Some of our services offered on weekends by appointment include aura photography, Reiki healing, tarot and intuitive readings, crystal healing and counseling and much more. Our new mini catalog is coming out soon, so stay tuned.� Location: 116 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. Hours are Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact 888-2547 or crystalconnectionnewyork@gmail.com or visit CrystalConnectionCenter.com. See ad, page 3.

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oga instructor Kristine Ringler and creative writing teacher Robert Balch will team up once again for an all-day Nature Writing and Yoga retreat being held April 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Cornwall's beautiful Black Rock Forest Consortium Lodge. Attendees will get a chance to explore what it truly means to be mindful. The day will begin with a brief discussion of the practice of grounding and what it means to set intentions. Included in the program will be a gentle yoga practice, various writing exercises and framed discussions, a silent meditation, and a nature walk. The time together will come to a close with a community circle in the amphitheater on the grounds. Kristine Ringler is a 200 hour RYT, mother, veteran and research consultant. She teaches both adults and children’s yoga, and meditation classes in the Hudson River Valley. She has taught yoga to cadets and veterans at West Point and routinely discusses the benefits of yoga and meditation within the community. Robert Balch has taught English in the Beacon City School District for 18 years, and has been a Fellow of the National Writing Project since 2004. His particular focus is teaching nature writing in authentic settings, and he has led numerous workshops in this field. Cost: $120. For more information, questions, or to reserve your place, contact Kristine Ringler at 612- 616-7031 or kringler@gmail.com. Space is limited. See Mark Your Calendar listing, page 41.

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tressed out? Overwhelmed? Trying to keep up with the world around and losing yourself in the race?� asks Abi Keene, owner of Abi Keene Bodywork. “Sounds like you can use some bodywork. A moment to pause, breathe and heal.� Abi Keene Bodywork is a delicious concoction of Shiatsu Massage, craniosacral therapy, meditation and intuition, and can range from strong, deep tissue Abi Keene massage to subtle manipulations of energy in the body. Keene, a graduate of The Ohashi Institute (2002) and the Great River Craniosacral Therapy Institute (2012), says, “In the end, all those disciplines are a doorway through our body into our soul.� Keene works from her peaceful home studio in Upper Nyack. Sessions are an hour long and are done with the receiver fully clothed. Each person is an individual and is treated as such. “I look around me and I see human beings stressed out. We worry about so many things but how much of this stress is actually needed for our survival in this modern jungle and how much is overkill? I think we all crave that place inside that is quieter and more whole. The place where, for a moment, we can lay down our sword and armor,� says Keene. For Keene, the exchange that happens during a session is like a meditation. “It’s an opportunity for both giver and receiver to shed the stress of modern life and find the space inside that is more relaxed, receptive and quiet. It’s the place where healing can begin,� she adds. Location: Upper Nyack. To schedule an appointment or for more information, contact 917-841-7142 or info@abikeene.com or visit AbiKeene.com or Facebook at Abi Keene Bodywork. See ad, page 23.

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athy Kennedy, Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) chapter president, is pleased to invite local practitioners and vendors to share in the first indoor/outdoor Holistic Chamber of Commerce Fair being held June 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wholeness Center in Valley Cottage. Natural Awakenings is a media sponsor of the event. The day will be filled with speakers, practitioner sessions and products all geared toward helping attendees live a fuller, healthier life. Activities for kids will be offered. Tickets for admission will be sold at the entrance of the fair for $5 each. Kids enter for free. HCC members will receive two free tickets for admission with their confirmed application/payment. Applications for vendors to participate are due by May 13. The application fees are $75 for non-members and $60 for HCC members. There are four practitioner rooms and two time slots available from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. There are eight spots available at $100 per room for non-members and $85 for HCC members. “We look forward to creating awareness about the holistic/wellness services and products available in our community and the surrounding area,� says Kennedy. Location: 7 New Lake Rd., Valley Cottage. For more information and to register as a vendor, contact Cathy Kennedy at 646-6276641 or email newcity@Holisticchamberofcommerce.com or Lisa LaCava, chapter vice president at 914-527-9273 or reikiwithlisa123@gmail.com. See ad, page 33.

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newsbriefs Nyack Farmers’ Market Returns Outdoors

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on't let a few feet of snow fool you; spring is around the corner and the Nyack Farmers' Market is heading back outdoors for its 20th year. The community is invited to celebrate opening day being held April 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street parking lot. In order to mark the 20th anniversary, some of the musicians that have shared their talent with the market over the years will come together for a special performance including Jeff Doctorow, Kimberly Hawkey and Jeff Rubin. All are invited to stop by and sample spring's early harvest from local farms like the Orchards of Concklin, Blooming Hill Farm and Rockland Farm Alliance and many of the other vendors, both old and new. As always, this family-friendly market features other activities. In addition to entertainment from local musical acts, visitors will find visual artists, nutrition education and fun for the kids. Location: Main St. municipal parking lot at the center of the village. Free parking during market hours in the Artopee lot; free street parking until 11 a.m. For more information about Chamber activities or to join, call 353-2221 or visit NyackChamber.org. See ad, page 34.

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The changes to the free app, which has already been downloaded by 40,000-plus users, will make keeping up with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. New features include being able to sign up for promotions, updates and newsletters plus linking to the Natural Awakenings website. Visitors can find local magazines nationwide; a national directory of healthy and green businesses and resources with products, practitioners and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles on practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.” To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. See ad, page 12. 8

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Rock, Jewelry and Bead Show in Kingston

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aturday April 1 and Sunday April 2, a great gathering of stone in every shape will be happening in Kingston. Voices of the Stones is returning from Tucson, AZ with beautiful crystals, minerals, stone jewelry and stone beads beaming with good energy and expansive vibes. Among them are amethyst cathedrals and citrine generators from Brazil, celestite geodes, ammonites from Madagascar and a load of selenite spars from Morocco. It’s the Voices of the Stones Back from Tucson Show and admission is free. When all these stones are on display you can feel the energy in the air. When Carole White and Mary Cameron are at the gem show in Tucson every winter, they meet with miners and fabricators from all over the world to choose interesting and energetically stimulating minerals in crystalline shapes or polished for jewelry and beads. With over 20 years of experience in this market, the selection they bring to Kingston is premium quality. You will find sterling silver jewelry featuring crystals of aquamarine, faden quartz and peridot, natural stones set in earring studs and dangles and beads from all over the world to inspire you. When you unleash your creativity the possibilities are endless. Starting May 29, be sure to visit Voices of the Stones at the Woodstock Flea Market at 11 Maple Lane on Saturdays and Sundays. Location: Courtyard Kingston, 500 Frank Sottile Blvd., Kingston. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Carole White at 914-3881351 or voicesofthestones@gmail.com. Visit VoicesOfTheStones.com or their Facebook page for calendar of events. See Mark Your Calendar listing, page 40.

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CARE 2020. This is Earth Citizens Organization’s (E.C.O.) vision—to create leaders who acknowledge the Earth as the central value, who practice mindful living with less for a sustainable world and who seek growth not in material expansion, but in the realization or our inner true value. E.C.O. was created by IlChi Lee who is a NY Times bestselling author and a pioneer and leader in brain education. His vision is building an extensive network of one million leaders and 100 million earth citizens (1% of the world population) by 2020 as the foundation and driving force for global collaboration to change the world and save the Earth. E.C.O. offers leaderships programs that focus on Earth management and sustainability. They support local outreach activities that incorporate exercise, breathing and meditation, sustainable living and have also created global wellness programs. In support of E.C.O., a non-profit organization, New City and Stony Point Body and Brain Yoga and Tai Chi centers are hosting the 7th Annual Earth Citizen Peace Festival and Walk on Earth Day on April 22 at Haverstraw Bay Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We look forward to seeing you there,� invites Felicia Somma.

Location: Haverstraw Bay Park. For more information about the event and sponsorship, contact Felicia Somma at Stony Point Body and Brain Yoga and Tai Chi at 270-9520. For more information about ECO and ICARE2020 visit EarthCitizens.org and ICare2020.org. See ad, page 36.

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n Sunday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., The B Hive Organic Salon will host its sixth annual Outdoor Earth Week Green Fair and Market. The event will include great products such as local honey, handmade candles and body products, henna and glitter tattoos, face painting, balloons and much more for the whole family. They also will host live music, food trucks and several programs from Live Bees with MEVO, butterflies with Rick Mikula, birds from the Tenafly Nature Preserve and a reptile show from Outraghisss Pets. The B Hive is Bergen County’s first organic boutique salon specializing in ammonia free hair coloring and styling in an eco-friendly venue that is as healthy as it is beautiful. They have been named for numerous awards over the last several years locally as well as the winner of the prestigious Worldwide Eco Salon Contest. “We continue to spread as much great information as we can to our local community whether it is about beauty products, eco-practices or just being better to our planet,� shares owner and operator Angela Alba. “If you are interested in healthy, innovative, organic hair care products and color performed by certified organic colorists, schedule an appointment today,� she invites. Salon professionals can inquire about certifications and employment opportunities. Location: Veterans Plaza, Oradell, next to the Oradell Train Station. For more information, visit TheBHiveSalon.com or contact 201-470-4483 (HIVE). The B Hive Salon is located at 269 Broadway, Hillsdale, NJ. See Mark Your Calendar listing, page 41.

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beja Montessori is a bilingual home-based preschool program. Its focus is on nature education and play which is considered the child's work. Children as young as 24 months learn Spanish in a relaxed environment. They have the freedom to choose from various activities, and the opportunity to work independently or collaborate with other children. At their summer camp, children will learn Spanish through games, songs, stories, gardening, science and more. They will enjoy mini hikes, berry hunting, popsicle making and morning stretch each week. Early bird special through May 1: sign up for 8 weeks or more and get $100 towards your last week of camp. Pay in full by May 1 and receive 5% off. There is a 10% discount for a 2nd child in the family attending. At Abeja Montessori children can be themselves and are encouraged to think and ask meaningful questions. Founder Zaray Dratch shares, “The Montessori method is based on observation. As educators, our purpose is to observe, prepare the environment, and ask questions to spark curiosity. We are parents (like you) with common sense and a hint of humor.” Location: 178 Mount Airy Rd, New Windsor. For more information, contact 475-2240 or abejamontessori@gmail.com or visit AbejaMontessori.com.

Butterfly Rescue How to Create Helpful Home Habitats We watch the graceful flight of colorful butterflies and appreciate their crucial role as pollinators. Establishing butterfly gardens or accommodating them in yard plantings increases food sources radically threatened by reductions in blossom-rich landscapes due to development, intensive agriculture, insecticides and climate change. The National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org) reports that butterflies are particularly attracted to red, yellow, orange, pink and purple blossoms that are flat-topped or clustered for landing or hovering, with short flower tubes that present easy access to nectar. Regional planting. In the Southeast, goldenrod, with its arching, yellow flowers, appeals to Buckeye species. Tiger Wing, Dainty Sulphur and Malachite lead the way in Florida. Some other suitable plants and trees for attracting butterflies, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center (Wildflower.org) are yarrows, red and white baneberries, and red, scarlet and soft maples in the Northeast; Butterfly and Honey daisies, Indian Mallow, American Century and Husiache, in the Midwest; and Giant, Ground, Subalpine and Noble firs, Vine Maple and Columbian Monkshoods in the Northwest. Inspiring individual efforts. Care2.com reports that California Academy of Sciences aquatic biologist Tim Wong cultivated California Pipevine plants in his backyard butterfly home four years ago upon learning that it is the primary food for California Pipevine Swallowtails in the San Francisco area. Starting with just 20 caterpillars, he was able to donate thousands of the swallowtails to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens last year and has grown more than 200 plants. Milkweed. Populations of iconic Monarch butterflies have plummeted 90 percent in the past 20 years, reports the National Wildlife Federation, primarily due to decline of 12 native milkweed species. They need support for their annual 2,000-plus-mile migration from the U.S. Northeast and Canada to central Mexico and back. Joyce Samsel, curator of the Florida Native Butterfly Society (FloridaNativeButterflies.org), notes that the Florida Monarch stays south of Tampa year-round. Learn about milkweed host plant growing conditions at Tinyurl.com/ LocalMilkweedByState. Find milkweed seeds via MonarchWatch.org. Donate to help. Adopt milkweed habitat land through an Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) program by donating $35 for one acre up to $350 for 10 acres. Their goal is to retain and protect 2 million acres.

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study from the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio, has found that less active boys perform worse in reading and arithmetic classes than their more active counterparts. Researchers studied 89 boys and 69 girls ages 6 to 8 and measured their sedentary time and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time using a heart rate monitor, movement sensors and body fat percentages. The subjects’ arithmetic and reading skills were calculated using standardized test scores. Comparing the data, the researchers found that higher levels of MVPA were associated with higher reading fluency in grade one and that lower reading levels were associated with more sedentary time in grades one through three. A significantly stronger correlation was discovered when male subjects were the focus. Sedentary boys that spent less time engaged in MVPA displayed consistently poorer scores in both reading fluency and comprehension than their peers. For girls, more sedentary time was associated with better arithmetic scores.

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study from Harvard Medical School, in Boston, has found that tai chi, a low-impact exercise and movement meditation, can help relieve chronic neck pain. Researchers divided 14 participants, 18 years or older, with ongoing neck pain into three randomized groups. One received 12 weeks of tai chi instruction, one performed group neck exercises and one received no treatment. “The study results showed that 12 weeks of tai chi was more effective than no treatment for benefiting pain levels, disability, quality of life and postural control in persons with chronic neck pain,” explains Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., co-author of the study; he’s also the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. The group neck exercise subjects experienced results that were similar to those in the tai chi group, suggesting that the two paths are equally effective.

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of JaÊn, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation. Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on. The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

2016 review from Australia’s Murdoch University, in Perth, confirms the cognitive benefits of consuming plants in the Salvia genus, particularly sage. Cognition includes processes associated with attention, memory, judgment, evaluation, reasoning, problem solving and decision making. Researchers discussed the theory that an accumulation of amyloid-Ă&#x; peptide (AĂ&#x;) in the body is responsible for some cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that sage can protect mice against AĂ&#x;-induced neurotoxicity, thus helping to preserve cognition. The researchers also highlighted acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter believed to play an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation. ACh enzyme inhibitors help prevent alterations in ACh, preserving these functions. In vitro and animal studies show that some species of salvia are effective ACh enzyme inhibitors. In addition, animal studies have shown that sage extracts can reduce depression and anxiety. Both of these conditions can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function. Further research is needed to determine the extent of the effect and safe dosage.

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Teen Finds Drought Solution in South Africa Kiara Nirghin, a South African teenage girl and recent winner of the Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for the Middle East and Africa, is pioneering a new technology to fight drought. The Holy Web, her super-absorbent polymer, can store reserves of water hundreds of times its own weight. Drought remains one of South Africa’s main challenges, with at least eight provinces requiring regular food relief. The project is designed to help farmers in dry areas build large water reservoirs for an adequate and regular supply of water for irrigation. “I wanted to minimize the effect that drought has on the community, and the main thing it affects is the crops. That was the springboard for the idea,” says Nirghin. Her invention uses recycled and biodegradable waste products such as avocado skins and orange peels to make the polymer sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly.

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Fish Story African Aquaculture a Success Fish farming has become a way for many Africans to beat poverty and hunger. Hillary Thompson, who lives in Milton Park, a low-density area in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, says, “For more than a decade, fish farming has become a hobby that has earned me a fortune.” He has been able to acquire properties that he rents out as one of many residents that have profited through fish farming. In many African communities, swimming pools and backyards have been converted into small-scale fish farming areas. Faced with nutritional deficits, some Africans have taken up the practice to improve their diets. In Zimbabwe, an estimated 22,000 people are involved in fish farming, according to the ministry of agriculture. Behind the success of many of them stands the Aquaculture Zimbabwe Trust, established in 2008 to mobilize resources for the sustainable development of environmentally friendly fisheries nationally. Across Africa, fishing provides direct incomes for about 10 million people and provides food for 200 million more. Source: FarmAfrica.org 14

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Insects Assault America’s Forests In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life sucking sap and eventually killing the tree. The bug is one example of an expanding horde of insects draining the life out of forests from New England to the West Coast. Aided by global trade, a warming climate and droughtweakened terrain, this invasion represents one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the U.S. Scientists say they are already driving some tree species toward extinction and causing billions of dollars a year in damage, with the situation expected to worsen. Today’s connected world enables foreign invaders to cross oceans in packing materials or on garden plants, and then reach American forests to rapidly expand their ranges. According to a new study in Ecological Applications, scientists say several species of hemlock and 20 species of ash could become nearly extinct in coming decades. Such destruction would eliminate a critical sponge to capture greenhouse gas emissions, a natural shelter for birds and native insects and a reliable food supply for bears and other animals. Dead forests also increase the danger of wildfires.

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Petroleum-Free Phasing Out Plastic Film Food Wrappers Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage. When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.” Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment. Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable. Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.” Source: American Chemical Society

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When air pollution blanketed Paris for three days, authorities called it the worst bout in 10 years and made public transit free. For the fourth time in 20 years, the city instituted a system based on alternating odd and even license plate numbers to keep certain vehicles off city streets, effectively cutting daily traffic in half; it’s the first time the ban’s been maintained for consecutive days. “Cars are poisoning the air,” says Paris city hall transport official Herve Levife. “We need to take preventive measures.” Three other cities—Athens, Madrid and Mexico City—will ban diesel engines by 2025 as part of a similar effort. Beijing, China’s capital city, has such dirty skies from cars and coal that protective masks are commonplace despite emissions restrictions and power plant closures, partly due to pollutants from neighboring regions. Paris leads the world in monthly car-free days, but several large metro cities participate in an international car-free day each September 22, including Washington, D.C., Seattle and Long Island, New York. Source: EcoWatch.com

actionalert Stand Up March for Science this Earth Day Concerned citizens will unite on April 22 for a March for Science in Washington, D.C., and locations around the world to champion robustly funding and publicly communicating science for the common good as a pillar of freedom and prosperity. The group is calling on political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based standards in the public interest. The focus will showcase science as a tool to find answers and influence decisions at all levels, from astronomy to zoology, including environmental science and climate change. Jacquelyn Gill, Ph.D., was part of the original group sparking the idea of a March for Science via her initial tweet. “We know how to keep our air and water clean, and the outcomes of the research should inform the policy,” says Gill, an assistant professor of paleoecology and plant ecology at the University of Maine. Caroline Weinberg, a New York City science writer and program cochairwoman, says, “Within hours, satellite marches were popping up around the country, then the world.” Organizers report several hundred established event locations and the number continues to grow. To join or create an event, visit MarchForScience.com/satellite-marches.

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Study the image. What would you place in each circle? As you imagine the circles overlapping, what do you see in the center of all the overlapping circles? What is your purpose? Whatever you do, don’t let fear block you…not fear of failure nor fear of success. Find you, find your purpose, be you and succeed. Pete Heymann brings a unique mixture of experiences to his break / through career and life coaching practice. Besides being a highly trained community counselor, author and speaker, he is father to two adult sons and a husband of more than 40 years. This experience combined with his corporate sales, marketing and advertising proficiency, has given him a rich and diverse set of skills for his coaching practice. His mission is to provide guidance to people seeking positive change so they can live the life they love. Contact 8020544 or heymann.peter@gmail.com to schedule a free phone consultation or visit BreakthroughWithCoachPete.com.

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Reiki for stress reduction

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ears ago I was diagnosed with Behcet’s Disease (BD), an autoimmune disorder with no known cause. In addition to osteoarthritis and severe fatigue, symptoms included joint pain and swelling, major gastrointestinal problems, mouth and skin lesions and more. Since BD is an inflammatory blood vessel disease, it affected many parts of my body. After being on medications for years, my body began experiencing the side effects of those medications. My health was suffering and it carried out into all areas of my life. A friend suggested I try Reiki. After my first Reiki session I saw a difference. After a few weeks, blood tests showed less inflammation. This was due to the energy moving through my body and releasing blockages. Reiki helped clear the emotional blockages in my stomach which helped to relieve my gastrointestinal problems. Taking the time to go to a Reiki session every week helped me to learn to relax and let go of the stressors in my life. By the third month I was no longer on pain medication. I was sleeping better and I had more energy on a daily basis. It was truly a life-changing experience for me.

your health, especially your immune system. Many people noted the onset of their autoimmune disease during a rough time in their life including the loss of a loved one, a car accident, a difficult pregnancy or divorce.

Autoimmune disease is an overactive response of the body's immune system attacking the healthy cells and tissue. The main purpose of the immune system is to protect the body from viruses and bacteria. With autoimmune disease, the immune system has trouble discerning the difference between foreign matter and the body’s own tissue. When this happens, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissue, which results in the development of an autoimmune disorder. The symptoms of autoimmune range from mild to debilitating. Some of the more common symptoms include joint point and swelling, headaches, brain fog, severe fatigue, muscle weakness and pain, and digestive tract upset. Since the stomach is one of the main areas where we hold emotions such as fear, nervousness and anxiety, gastrointestinal issues may be made worse with autoimmune diseases. In order to control an autoimmune disease, you must find a healthy balance. This can include changing your diet and possibly eliminating, gluten, sugar or nightshade vegetables. One of the most important aspects is eliminating stress. Stress has many effects on

Reiki is a great way to decrease stress. Reiki is a Japanese technique that is simple, natural and safe. Reiki focuses on helping the energy in our bodies to move freely in order to keep us functioning at our optimum health. Energy flows in our bodies through pathways known as chakras and meridians. This energy feeds the cells in the body and supports their functioning. When the energy is blocked, pain and discomfort can arise. Reiki helps moves the energy through the body while clearing blockages, getting us back in flow. Once the energy is moving freely through your body, it functions more easily and increases your energy levels as well. Patients suffering with autoimmune disorders often are dealing with severe fatigue. This can lead to depression and anxiety due to the low energy and lifestyle changes. Reiki not only heals you physically but also emotionally. It promotes relaxation, making you feel calm and at peace. Plus, a boost in energy is a definite mood booster. Cathy Kennedy is a Reiki practitioner and recently established the Holistic Chamber of Commerce in our area. For more information or to schedule a session, contact reikihealing14@gmail.com or 646-6276641. For more information about the chamber and the monthly meetings, visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/NewCity.

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Solar Monitor “Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”

It costs slightly more on a monthly mortgage to build a home that costs far less per month to operate. ~Dan Chiras Energy Storage Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours. Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.� “Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,� observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.� Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.

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hat happened to him after he realized he forgot his homework? His breathing became more rapid which caused his heart to pump blood through his body faster. His muscles tensed up. His body released hormones to help respond to the ‘fight or flight’ activation of his sympathetic nervous system. All of these reactions put pressure on his immune and digestive systems. Once he calmed down, so did the responses his body had to the stress stimulus. This is how the body handles short term stress. In this fast paced world in which we live, it's hard to not be stressed out. Stress is a major component in today's world that can negatively impact a person’s well-being and state of mind. Believe it or not, our bodies are designed to deal with a short term level of stress such as when homework is forgotten, a bus is missed, an interview doesn’t go well etc‌. But what about stress that is not short term? Long term or chronic stress stimuli response begins the same way it does for short term stimuli. The major difference is the length of time the body

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So how can massage therapy help the body deal with chronic stress? During a massage, the muscles are directly palpated through various techniques. When a muscles is tense, or in spasm, the nerves are sending constant messages to those muscles to keep firing, thus causing the tension. When the muscle is palpated, the pressure of the massage technique interrupts that nerve signal and restores it to the natural state, thus allowing the muscle to relax. As the muscles begin to relax, the

blood needed to maintain the tension lessens, allowing the heart to return to its normal function. The breathing slows down as the body moves closer to balance. The parasympathetic portion of the central nervous system takes over and a person begins to experience rest and relaxation. The digestive systems is stimulated and renewed. Many times a client will leave a massage session feeling sleepy or looking to eat, validating that the massage has helped reduce the chronic stress. Ideally, receiving a massage once a week would be the most optimal way to receive the most benefits. Most sessions are one hour long and typically focus on the head, neck, arms, stomach, legs, feet and back unless there is a specific

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eading environment advocate and author Tony Juniper has been an Earth champion for three decades, imploring humanity to urgently understand that we need nature to thrive. His recently reissued book What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? How Money Really Does Grow on Trees, first published in 2013, won the Independent Publishers Living Now gold medal. It warns about the severe environmental cost of poor land planning; informs how birds, coral reefs, rain forests and other flora and fauna help preserve and sustain our quality of life; pushes for new recycling laws; and seeks to make children early enthusiasts. Formerly executive editor of Friends of the Earth, he serves as president of the Wildlife Trust, in Great Britain, teaching faculty of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and is sustainability advisor to Prince Charles, a noted conservationist.

pense of tropical rain forests, which ultimately destroys the economy because forests are a major source of rainfall. Extended droughts caused by deforestation reveal that kind of growth is self-defeating. We need a more sophisticated approach, with the economy becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of ecology, not the other way around.

Why do you believe that economic growth and conservation can coexist? We are measuring economic growth crudely with no sense of quality. One country can have 2 percent gross domestic product growth and at low environmental cost, whereas another measuring similar growth might be both causing massive environmental destruction and concentrating the generated wealth among small numbers of people. We need to grow economies in ways that protect the environmental services that create opportunities for growth in the first place. It’s a major challenge for a world hell-bent on simplistic, crude measures of economic performance. In the Ivory Coast, where I recently visited, many poor rural people grow cocoa. One way to expand its economy is to produce more cocoa at the ex-

We can design much more livable areas for the protection and health of wildlife, nature and residents. Nature also has a major bearing on the costs of a country’s healthcare system. A number of population level studies, including from the Netherlands, reveal how people with access to green space feel better and experience higher levels of well-being, especially in mental and psychological health. Many Western countries are seeing increased incidences of depression, anxiety and other psychological problems that can be reduced through greater access to open areas, green spaces and wildlife. We can expect massive increases in urban areas worldwide in the next 40 years. There’s an opportunity now to plan in integral ways to make these places better for everyone. Failing to integrate nature into them will ramp up the public health costs later on.

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Why do you believe it’s important to instill basic ecological principles in youngsters? In the future, if fewer people understand the implications of climate change, ecosystem degradation, loss of wild animals and rampant toxic pollution, it’ll be even harder to embed adequate responses. The next generation should know how this planet works. Our world doesn’t succeed just on the basis of technology. It’s being run on microorganisms, the actions of forests, seas, soils and everything in the natural world. People that don’t know this can do a lot of damage. When more young people know the basics, it’s more likely they’ll behave in ways that reflect them. Progressive urbanization, with ever fewer people having direct experience of how nature works, is already an issue, so investing in our youth now will pay dividends in their future. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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knowledgeable and clued into environmental issues. Second, we can exercise power in our purchasing choices. Some companies take leadership positions on environmental and sustainability issues; others don’t. With some research, shoppers can find the best companies to patronize, like those that prioritize low-carbon emissions, resource efficiencies and environmental protection policies. Many of them are advocating for more sensible, long-term environmental policies. In the U.S., one of the biggest pushbacks to the new administration will be from progressive companies that know the future has to be green; buying from these businesses strengthens their role and influence. Third, we can add to the people’s collective voice by joining campaigns and backing Earth-conscious organizations like the National Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network and Sierra Club.

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nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness. A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.” The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process. Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal sac disorders or inflammatory bowel disease, regardless of cause. Because sick pets often suffer from reduced appetite and impaired digestion, enzyme supplements are often added to a dietetic regimen to improve their nutritional status. Helpful enzymes include proteases, carbohydrases (like amylase) and lipases that break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively. Digestive enzymes are highly specific both to the type of food they act upon and the conditions under which they work. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources (bacteria or fungi). While pancreatic enzymes activate mainly in the small intestines (being inactive in the stomach’s lower pH environment), plant and microbial enzymes begin digesting foods in the stomach immediately after ingestion and likely even on the food being prepared, if the enzymes are added several minutes before they are eaten. Enzymes from microbial and plant origins have a broader spectrum of activity because they are stable and active through a wide pH range of 3.0 to 8.0. Enzymes may be helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions, including

arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma and cancer. In such cases, they should not be administered with food, because otherwise they will be “used up” before the pet digests the food. It’s also possible to use enzyme supplementation to reduce excessive shedding because enzyme supplementation is widely recognized to increase the absorption of nutrients, some possibly involved in controlling hair growth. Some of these nutrients may be used in thyroid hormone synthesis, which can positively affect hair growth and reduce shedding. A novel use for enzymes is to help pets practicing coprophagia, or the eating of their own or another animal’s feces. Adding the proper enzymes to the diet is believed to curb this problem, which could result from a nutrient deficiency caused by incomplete digestion and absorption. For pets with behavioral coprophagia, enzyme supplementation is unlikely to help the problem but will still benefit the pet’s overall health. The recommended dose by breed and weight is based upon experience, the label of a specific product and directions provided by the family veterinarian. Using enzymes according to a professional’s advice is safe, with rare to nonexistent side effects. Talk to the pet’s doctor about the best enzyme products to address individual needs and keep them healthy. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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The ancient bond between femininity, fertility and healthy growth is being rekindled at Cropsey Community Farm as farm manager Pearl Wetherall takes charge of Rockland County’s first organic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), a project of Rockland Farm Alliance.

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n the last decade, women in the field have brought fresh ideas, innovative techniques and passionate commitment to reshaping sustainable agriculture. They have created a new brand of female-led farming, celebrated by sustainability advocates such as Civil Eats and Food Tank, whichwill benefit locavores and CSA members. Being a CSA member isn’t just about one’s identity as a smart consumer who makes better choices, it’s about being part of a community and deepening a local connection to sustainable farming endeavors. The increased presence of women in sustainable agriculture has corresponded with a rise in conscientious consumption of local food around the nation, in part because women like Wetherall weave healthy food growth into an enduring culture of holistic living, environmental protection and social justice. The business of commercial farming still is male-dominated with women making up only about 30% of the workforce on American farms. Fortunately, their numbers are starting to increase as they are becoming workers and proprietors of organic farms and CSA farms. Soil Born Farms Urban Education and Agriculture Project reported that their 2016 apprenticeships for sustainable farming were female, which marked a historic record in the industry. This emergence of women in smaller organic farming enterprises is not a new trend; it’s simply a return to the timeless natural cycle that begins and ends with the soil as a giver of life. Women often have an intuitive sense of how to work with nature without claiming dominance over the myriad harmonious parts of the natural cycle.

Educating the Next Generation Part of the new feminine approach to farming includes a stronger element of education that exposes children to their foods journey from soil to table. Sarah Bartges, a farm educator for Rockland Farm Alliance and former biology teacher, explains, “Bringing children onto farms is integral to their development and will have lasting impact on their future choices. It is important to introduce students to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects, especially female students, who have been historically underrepresented in these fields.� Bringing children to farms engages their imagination and curiosity by allowing them to participate in these STEM disciplines through inquiry based, hands-on work. Farms such as Cropsey hope to provide the next generation of boys and girls with a re-imagined view of female work – a different image of who drives tractors, works with worms and gets her hands dirty every single day. So here’s to the next generation of women, and men, who will work collaboratively to build a healthier tomorrow. Suzanne Barish is a writer and founder of Please Pick Project in Rockland County. For more information about the Rockland Farm Alliance, visit RocklandFarm.org. 26

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Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD by Dr. Sally Nazari

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esearch has shown Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to be an effective method for recovery from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). CPT is an evidenced based therapy, which means that it has been proven to be effective through rigorous scientific research. It helps individuals understand and change how they think about their trauma and its aftermath by connecting thoughts, feelings, behavior and physical reactions. Recognizing how certain thoughts about trauma bring on stress can lead to finding more positive ways to deal with the trauma. PTSD can develop as a result of physical or sexual abuse or assault, military combat witnessing violence or death or any other traumatic event. The overall goals of CPT are to reduce PTSD symptoms, as well as associated

symptoms such as depression, anxiety, guilt and shame and to improve daily life. CPT consists of 12 individual therapy sessions in which individuals will learn about the symptoms of PTSD and why some people develop it. CPT provides a way to understand why recovery from traumatic events is difficult and how symptoms of PTSD affect daily life. The individual and therapist will collaboratively focus on identifying how traumatic experiences change thoughts and beliefs, and how thoughts influence current feelings and behaviors. A key part of the treatment is addressing ways of thinking that might keep individuals stuck and get in the way of recovery from symptoms of PTSD. It is important to know that CPT does not involve repeatedly reviewing the details of the traumas although individuals will be asked to write about

their experiences in order to realize how those experiences affected their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. After each session individuals will be given practice assignments to complete. These assignments are designed to more rapidly reduce PTSD symptoms outside of the treatment sessions. All of this helps individuals realize the role their thoughts about their surroundings and themselves contribute to feeling afraid so that they can replace those thoughts with more positive and accurate ones. This leads to a calmer feeling and a sense of control in their life. It also helps the individuals let go of anger, fear and guilt and acknowledge that what happened was not their fault. Not everyone entering therapy for PTSD will have the same goals. The initial sessions will include figuring out specifically what an individual’s life will look after working through the trauma symptoms. Many individuals have benefitted greatly from this empowering therapy model. Sally Nazari, PsyD is a licensed psychologist, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, and Jikiden Reiki practitioner providing individual, group, couples and family therapy in Nyack. Her interactive and solution-focused approach highlights compassionate understanding to help people work through personal life issues. For additional information, visit DrSallyNazari.com or call 236-5612.

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ECO YARDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,� says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Asso-

ciates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or

another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawnfree yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both. The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,� advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

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More EcoYard Ideas Edible Landscaping A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,� reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,� says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.� For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,� says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.� The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens “Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,� says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,

cover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,� suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.� “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,� echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.�

Hot and Humid Subtropics In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.� In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fern-like leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,� advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a low-growing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.� Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,� Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.�

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sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,� recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.� “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,� adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

Rainy Marine Areas “For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,� says Nardozzi, who covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.� Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertil-

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saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

Hardscaping Hardscaped areas are used far more

frequently than the turf lawn they replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,”

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cautions Penick. “It can also be easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

izers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggy-wet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

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anice Cole, the author of Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes, knows how delicious a really fresh egg tastes. She keeps three chickens she calls “the girls” in the backyard of her suburban Minneapolis home. “Jasmine, a white Silkie, lays small, beige-colored eggs; Keiko a black and white Ameraucana and Silver Wyandotte cross, green eggs; and Peanut, a brown, feathery Cochin mix, brown eggs,” relates Cole. Cole has learned a lot about the natural lives of chickens. They need 14 hours of sunlight to produce eggs and lay about one per day. Chickens must be protected from predators, locked up at night in their

coop for optimal well-being and let out in the morning to roam. Here are some tips for buying the freshest, most delicious and humanely raised chicken eggs.

How to Read an Egg Carton Deciphering the language on an egg carton is a first step. Diet affects flavor. “Eggs from pasture-raised chickens allowed to roam—eating grass, worms and bugs in the backyard or a pasture—will look and taste better than eggs from chickens limited to an inside space eating chicken feed,” says Cole. “Pasture-raised eggs will have a fresh herbaceous, or grassy, flavor with an ‘egg-ier’ essence.”

“Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org). “USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients. “Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario. “Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated designation ensuring that the chickens were allowed to roam freely about within their building to get food and water. “Natural” has no real meaning says Douglass; the term invokes no USDA regulation and nothing about actual farming practices. “Certified Humane” or “Animal Welfare Approved” means that each free-range hen has at least two square feet of outdoor space; it’s the most desirable designation, says Douglass. When farmers want to raise egglaying chickens, they need to provide physical conditions similar to those Cole affords, but on a larger and more efficient scale, usually without the love. In regions where 14 hours of daylight are not a given, farmers use artificial lighting. When snow is too deep for the birds to venture out and it’s too cold for bug life, farmers supply indoor coops and feed. How well and humanely they do this is up to consumers to find out.

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Egg Nutrition Eating one egg a day, or moderate consumption, will not raise cholesterol levels in healthy adults, concludes a 2012 review in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. While egg yolks contain cholesterol, they also possess nutrients that help lower the risk for heart disease, including protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin and folate, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. A study by Kansas State University researchers published in the 2001 Journal of Nutrition also found that phosphatidylcholine, another substance in eggs, can decrease the amount of cholesterol the body absorbs from them. Plus, eggs are great sources of micronutrients and antioxidants, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered and licensed dietitian and wellness manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, in Ohio. “I’ve always been a huge proponent for eggs. As lean sources of protein, they help us stay full, are easy to prepare and can be part of a healthy eating regime because they’re packed with free-radical- and inflammationfighting antioxidants.” Kirkpatrick adds, “Eggs also help protect eyes. Their nutrient-rich yolks, like leafy green vegetables, are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that studies have repeatedly shown help protect against macular degeneration.” Ideally, all chickens would be treated like Cole’s “girls.” For now, the best most of us can do is choose “Pasture-Raised,” “Organic” and “Certified Humane”. Getting to know more about the farmers that produce our eggs is even better. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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ders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore.

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More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date. While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues. Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers and adult professionals. “Young people learn about current threats to marine life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,” says Russell. Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects. Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peer-to-peer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza.

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Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza. Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell. Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they

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had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.” The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference. The SOA, recognized by the United Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating

for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016. Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell. Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

What We Can Do Now Everyone has a part to play in keeping oceans clean and healthy. Here are some ways concerned individuals of all ages can help. Do away with disposable plastics. Use reusable alternatives to single-use plastics such as plastic bags, water bottles, to-go containers, takeaway cups and straws, all of which clog the oceans and endanger 600 aquatic species due to ingestion or entanglement. Green what drains. Anything that washes down the drain can end up in waterways. Avoid dumping chemicals like paint, oil and solvents and opt for non-toxic cleaning products like DIY cleaners made from vinegar and baking soda, which are safe for people and the seas. Eat smart. Per a 2016 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, nearly a third of commercial fish stocks are now fished at dangerously unsustainable levels. Find best choices on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s downloadable sustainable seafood guide and app at SeafoodWatch.org when dining or shopping, and ask seafood eateries and fish counters to carry ocean-friendly selections. Reduce fertilizers. Fertilizer runoff from gardens and commercial agriculture eventually end up in oceans, leading to “dead zones” with low levels of oxygen that kill aquatic life. Cut energy use. Carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption is turning oceans acidic, which is particularly harmful to coral reefs. Use energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, opt for renewable energy plans from local utilities and bike, walk and take public transit. Primary sources: Ocean.si.edu; Ocean.org; Ocean.NationalGeographic.com

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Coping with Anxiety A Non-Pharmacological Approach by Michelle Weyant

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least in the beginning. But anxiety can grow into debilitating problems like the fear of driving or leaving one’s home, severe sleep deprivation and even panic attacks, negatively altering day-to-day living. A person who is fearful of crowds, for example, could be forced to limit their work, travel and social life. Feelings of intense anxiety while outside the home can also occur after a catastrophic illness such as cancer. There are anti-anxiety medications that can offer some level of symptom reduction, but are usually needed long-term and have many possible side effects. Talk therapy with a psychologist or psychiatrist is known to be beneficial, although progress is typically slow and may require a large commitment of both time and money. Today, there are a number of anti-anxiety techniques available that are non-pharmacological and that can provide relief quickly and effectively. Focused abdominal breathing can often alleviate feelings of panic. Bi-lateral brain stimulation will help reduce anxiety or other strong negative emotions in only a few minutes. Self-hypnosis and Faster EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) are excellent methods to help train the mind to be calm and at peace when practiced prior to an episode of anxious feelings. These techniques are all easy to learn and require no special equipment or training. Most can be found with a quick search on the internet.

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ing the root cause of the anxiety while in a deep hypnotic state. Memories of past events which are unpleasant or frightening are stored in the subconscious mind. This causes the subconscious to try to protect the conscious mind from further distress when a similar situation occurs. By bringing on anxiety symptoms, the subconscious mind believes it can prevent the person from being involved in another traumatic event. This negative pattern can be changed during hypnosis by regressing the person back to the original incident and neutralizing the emotion attached to it. Then new helpful behaviors, chosen prior to the hypnosis session, are given to the subconscious to replace the old unwanted behaviors. They are then strengthened and made even more compelling by connecting them to a feeling from a very pleasant experience in the person’s past. This is accomplished via the use of a kinesthetic anchor, such as tapping on a knuckle, while the person is enjoying the happy memory. Many people feel measurable relief after just the first session. Long-term behavior modification can be accomplished by using recordings of the hypnotic sessions to reinforce the new positive messages and by practicing anti-anxiety techniques daily. To be successful the person seeking help must be willing to accept the new behaviors and commit to using the methods they have been taught. Anxiety is a learned behavior that can be changed and alleviated, allowing the individual to lead a peaceful, productive and enjoyable life. Michelle Weyant is the founder of NewLifeNow Hypnosis, located at 31 South Plank Rd, Suite 101 Newburgh. She is a board certified advanced consulting hypnotist and a member of both the International Hypnosis Federation and the National Guild of Hypnotists. Weyant is trained in traditional and Ericksonian hypnosis techniques, as well as neuro-linguistic programming and advanced parts therapy, an innovative, direct method of reprogramming the subconscious. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 845-475-2164 or visit NewLifeNowHypnosis.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Salamander Search – 10 am-noon. A familyfriendly, guided hike to Fuller Mountain Preserve’s woodland pools in search of salamanders. Hiking or muck boots are recommended. Visit OCLT.org for more info. Free. Fuller Mountain Preserve, 70 Bowen Rd, Warwick. Jeremy Schneider, 534-3690 x18 or Jeremy@oclt.org. OCLT.org.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, APRIL 1 – SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Rock, Jewelry, and Bead Show, back from Tucson Gem Show Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm Voices of the Stones new collection! Featuring decorator pieces, personal jewelry adornments and semi-precious beads for designing. Free. Courtyard by Marriott, Kingston, 500 Frank Sottile Blvd, Kingston Carole White, 914-388-1351 or Voicesofthestones@gmail.com. VoicesOfTheStones.com Beginners Yoga, An Introduction with Andrea Frade – 4:30-5:45pm. 4/1, 8, 15, 22. This beginner’s yoga series offers new students a clear and effective way to learn about yoga. In each class you will be introduced to the basic structure of a yoga class and learn how body, mind and breath work together to create an artful craft of conscious movement and deep relaxation. Open to everyone, no matter level of experience or physical limitations. $80/series pre-registration, $100/series 1-week prior to start date. $30/ per class basis. Wholeness Center, 7 New Lake Rd, Valley Cottage. Enter through lower level side door. To register, Erica, 268-7532 or hello@ wholenesscenterny.com. WholenessCenterNY.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Gender and Sexuality Today by Lisa Romero – 6:30pm. Understanding gender and sexuality through spiritual insight in the light of Waldorf Education. Lisa Romero is a health practitioner currently working with Waldorf teachers to develop a curriculum surrounding the issues of gender and sexuality. Free. Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, 16 S. Chestnut St, New Paltz. Judith Jaeckel, 255-0033 or mtlaurelwaldorf@aol.com. MountainLaurel.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Program: 'Mountain Lion' Presented by Chris Spatz – 2-4pm. The Mid-Hudson Chapter of ADK will host mountain lion researcher Chris Spatz who will present a slide program based on a book Heart of a Lion by William Stolzenburg about a mountain lion which traveled from South Dakota to Connecticut. He will introduce mountain lion biology, ecology and history, including re-wilding the mountain lion versus extermination. Free. Boughton

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Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland. MidHudson ADK. Sue Mackson, 471 9892 or suemackson@gmail. com. MidHudsonADK.org. CougarRewilding.org. Creative Evenings/Macramé Plant Hanger – 7:30-9:30pm. Macramé plant hanger DIY. Add some boho charm to your home. Learn the vintage art of macramé and create your own unique plant hanger. Warning, once you make one you won't be able to stop. Terracotta pots and soil will be available, bring a plant to pot. BYOB and BYO plant. $50. Wholeness Center, 7 New Lake Rd, Valley Cottage. Enter through lower level side door. To register, Rachael Klein, 268-7532 or hello@wholenesscenterny.com. WholenessCenterNY.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Long Dock Park, Denning's Point, and Madam Brett Park Combo – 9am-1pm. Long Dock Park, Denning's Point, and Madam Brett Park Combo, Approximately 6 mile moderate hike. Beautiful views of both the Hudson River and Fishkill Creek estuary. Bring your camera, lunch and 2 quarts water. Meet by the kayak pavilion in Long Dock Park, Beacon. Confirm with leader. Free. MidHudson ADK. Louis Ruidisch, 896-9332 or ruidisch3@gmail.com. MidHudsonADK.org. Sam’s Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve – noon-4pm. 6 mile moderate hike. Located on the highest section of the Shawangunk Mountains, the area contains a globally rare community of high altitude pitch pine barrens and a matrix of chestnut oak forest. We will hike the loop trail around Lake Maratanza and explore ice cave crevices and see former Huckleberry Picker Shacks. Bring a picnic lunch. $10 parking fee so carpooling is encouraged. Free with Empire Passport. Meet at Sam’s Point. Heavy rain cancels. MidHudson ADK. John Ragusa, 917-692-1159 or john.ragusa@bnymellon.com. MidHudsonADK.org. A Course in Miracles Lecture/Discussion – 1:30pm. With Dr. Jon Mundy, author of Living A Course in Miracles. 2nd Sunday of each month. CRS, 123 4th Ave., NYC. Jon Mundy, 496-9089 or jon@miraclesmagazine.org. Call before coming the first time, 496-9089. Sample copy of Miracles Magazine at MiraclesMagazine.org. HorsePlay Group for Teens – 2-4pm. Free workshop for teens ages 13 – 16 living within 30 miles of New Paltz. “Getting Herd” will include on-theground activities with horses (no riding) to support empowerment, explore empathy, communication skills, teamwork and creative problem solving. Sponsored by the Maya Gold Foundation. Topic will be determined by the group. Space is limited. Contact to receive sign-up sheet. Registration deadline 4/2. Download application at HudsonValleyHorsePlay.com. HorsePlay at Nichols Field, 98 Sherman Rd, Kerhonkson. 616–3608 or cori.nichols@aol. com. HudsonValleyHorsePlay.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Join us for our monthly meeting as we network and grow our businesses. Hypnotherapist

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FRIDAY, APRIL 14 Center for Active and Retired Community Film Club – 10:15am-noon. Watch The Motorcycle Diaries with discussion before and after led by our facilitator, Mimi Rasiel. Free. Nanuet Library, Nanuet. B Berkowitz, 553-9298 or rhonda.newman13@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Hyde Park Trails Introduction of the New Patch – 1-4pm. 4-mile guided hike on the Hyde Park Trail back to the Vanderbilt National Historic Site. The new patch for 2017 will be introduced. Wear good hiking boots/shoes and bring water and snacks. Meet at the Vanderbilt National Historic Site for shuttle. Pre-registration not required. Free. MidHudson ADK. Salley Decker, 454-4206 or sadecker2002@ yahoo.com. MidHudsonADK.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Center for Active and Retired Community Membership Meeting – 10am-noon. Join us at our membership meeting to hear about new and ongoing programs. Speaker is a neurologist from the Nathan Kline Institute. Free. Haverstraw Town Hall, 1 Roseman Ave, Garnervillle. B Berkowitz, 553-9298 or rhonda.newman13@gmail.com. Healthy Living for the Brain & Body – 6:307:30pm. A free educational program by the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley chapter with information on diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Get hands-on tools to develop a plan for healthy aging. This program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. Free. Tappan Library, 93 Main St, Tappan. RSVP, 800-272-3900 or info@alz.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Effective Communication Strategies – 11am-noon. A free educational program by the Alzheimer's Association about how communication takes place when someone has dementia. Learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at every stage of the disease/ This program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. Free. Finkelstein Library, 4 Chestnut St, Spring Valley. RSVP, 800-272-3900 or info@alz.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Annual Giant Earth Day Tag Sale – 9am-3pm. Reduce-Reuse-Recycle. Giant multi-family tag sale at the Palisades Farmers' Market. Great treasures priced to sell for your home and family. Also, we will recycle your cell phones, ink jets, eyeglasses, batteries and old medicine. Vendor inquiries: pcc@ palisadesny.com. Free. Palisades Community Center, 675 Oak Tree Rd, Palisades. Carol Baxter, 3593988 or PCC@palisadesny.com. PalisadesCC.org. 7th Annual Earth Citizen Peace Festival and Nature Walk – 11am-3pm. Please join the Stony Point and New City Body & Brain Centers as we celebrate peace and unity within our community on Earth Day. Enjoy Tai Chi demonstrations, folk music, local artists. Bring the children for fun crafts, face painting and so much more. Raffles and door prizes. Help us raise money at the bake sale or purchase handcrafted

artesian jewelry in support of the Earth Citizens Organization. This amazing non-proďŹ t develops leaders who make a difference in their communities and lead impactful changes, locally and globally, toward a more mindful, humane, and sustainable world. Free. Haverstraw Bay Park, 21 Gagen Rd, Haverstraw. Felicia Somma, 270-9520 or stonypoint@bodynbrain. com. BodyNBrain.com/stony-point.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Sock Dolls or Hand Puppets, Session 2 1-3pm Children are invited to join us for session 2 of the Sunower Art Studios Weekend Art Camp Series. Find uses for your solo socks. Create the most adorable sock dolls to sit on your bed, or entertain your family and friends with funny sock puppets. Give new life to those single socks that get lost in the laundry. Easy to make and fun to share. Size classes are limited, register today. Classes are $35 per class with $5 discount for up to two siblings. Sunower Art Studios is a 501c3 non-proďŹ t Arts Organization serving the Mid-Hudson Valley. Sunower Art Studios of Gardiner, 120 Main St, Gardiner. Karyn, 419-5219 or Karyn@SunowerArtStudios. community. SunowerArtStudios.community.

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ited. Refreshments will be served. Wholeness Center, 7 New Lake Rd, Valley Cottage. Enter through lower level side door. To register, Erica, 268-7532 or hello@ wholenesscenterny.com. WholenessCenterNY.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Rockland Community College Earth Day 2016 – 10am-2pm. Meet eco-friendly vendors, including the publisher of Natural Awakenings, and see all of the exciting exhibits. Rockland Community College, 145 College Rd, Suffern. SUNYRockland.edu.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Understanding Men with Tom Kelley – 7:309:30pm. Understanding Men- a workshop for women. What makes men want to change? What makes men relax with you? What types of communication actually get through to a man? What makes me tick? This interactive workshop for woman will answer these questions and, more importantly, give woman wisdom and practices they can implement with the men in their lives. Facilitated by Tom Kelley, Director of Men's Programs. $20. Wholeness Center, 7 New Lake Rd, Valley Cottage. To register, Erica, 268-7532 or hello@wholenesscenterny.com. WholenessCenterNY.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Natural Awakenings Publisher at Nyack Indoor Farmers Market – 9:30-11:30am. Meet Natural Awakenings Publisher Deborah Turner at the Nyack Farmers’ Market. Free parking will be available during market hours in the Artopee Way lot. Municipal Parking Lot, Main St, Nyack. 353-2221. NyackChamber.org. Adoption Support Group – 7-9:15pm. Adoption Support group for all. By donation. Adoption Healing, Inc., 74 Lakewood Dr, Congers. Joe Soll, LCSW, 268-0283 or joesoll@adoptionhealing.com. AdoptionHealing.com.

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11am-4pm Hosted by The B Hive Organic Salon this event will have 50 local vendors including farmers market Food Trucks and live music all day. There will be various children programs throughout the day with live animal shows, bees and other arts and crafts. Come join the fun. Veterans Plaza, Oradell, NJ, next to the Oradell Train Station. ()6% s 4HE"(IVE3ALON COM Wild Edibles with Paul Tappenden – noon-1pm. Wild food forager Paul Tappenden leads us on a fun and investigative vernal adventure to discover what’s growing wild and edible in our area. We’ll learn plant names, properties, tastes, and uses in cooking. Free. The Nature Place Day Camp, 307 Hungry Hollow Rd, Chestnut Ridge. Daniel Bieber, 356-1234 or camp@thenatureplace.com. TheNaturePlace.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 24 The ABC'S of SRI-Socially Responsible Investing with Johanna Alter-Wilson – 7-8:30pm. Once considered a ‘niche’ product, Socially Responsible Investing has gone mainstream. Nearly $1 out of every $5 under professional management incorporates SRI in some form, with a 33% increase in 2016. Join Johanna Alter-Wilson of Strategic Financial Group to learn more about the outlook for 2017 and the basics of socially responsible investing. Free, space is lim-

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Creative Writing and Yoga in Nature Retreat 9am-5pm Our initial mini-retreat was a great success and so we've added a full day Writing and Yoga in Nature Retreat at Black Rock Forest Consortium at the Forest Lodge. As individuals, a common goal many share is the intrinsic desire to come to a deeper understanding of who we are, and how we may live in a more meaningful, purposeful way. To that end, the focus of our efforts here will be to combine yoga, authentic experiences in nature and the exercise of reective writing to explore our inner selves in a deeper fashion. For some, the practice of yoga, meditation and time outdoors might serve as a catalyst to inspire creative pieces of writing; others, perhaps, might use the writing and nature to help facilitate the deeper thinking and reection of the yoga practice. There are no expectations, and no correct (or incorrect) approaches. $120. Black Rock Forest Consortium, 6 5 Reservoir Rd, Cornwall Kristine Ringler, 612-616-7031 or krisringler@gmail.com.

Summer Play Camp at Blue Rock School Open House – 1-2:15pm. Parents and their children are invited to visit our beautiful wooded campus, including the Arts & Nature Studies Annex for an open house. Come meet the Summer Play Camp Director and hear all about Blue Rock's unique summer program. The program is designed for children ages 3 through 12. Summer Play Camp also offers a CIT program for ages 13 and older. Refreshments served. 110 Demarest Mill Road, (Off Germonds Road), West Nyack. Reserve your space. 627-0234 or summerplaycamp@gmail.com. Early camp registration discounts are available. SummerPlayCamp.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Outsmarting Autism – Time TBD, call for details. Discover what treatments are proven to work, what order should the treatments be done in, what labs are critical to run and so much more. 12 N. Airmont Rd, #5, Suffern. To RSVP or for more details, contact 369-3235 or VisionAndLearning@gmail.com. Bashakill Wetlands Paddle – Beginning Paddlers Welcome – 10am-3pm. Beginning paddlers welcome, easy paddle. Observe ducks, frogs and bald eagles as we drift along through this beautiful wetland. Paddle for 2-3 hours at an easy pace. PFD Required! Early season trip so be prepared for cold and some wind. Please wear correct clothing, foot wear, gear and bring water, food and snacks on Outings. Contact leader for time and meeting place. Register with leader by 4/29 Free. Bloomingburg. MidHudson ADK. Don Urmston, 5494671 or Mrurmston@gmail.com. MidHudsonADK.org.

upcoming Kundalini Yoga Teachers Training Level 1 CertiďŹ cation Course - 220h – One weekend a month starting April 29 to November 5, 2017. The KRI Level One Foundations Course is a professional program in the theory and practice of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi BhajanÂŽ including a minimum of 180 hours of classroom instruction and practicum. In addition there are 40 hours of independent study, White Tantric YogaÂŽ and a 40-day meditation. "If you want to learn something, read about it. If you want to understand something, write about it. If you want to master something, teach it.â€? ~ YB. Sat Nam Yoga Center at Mother Divine Foundation, 333 Mount Cliff Rd, Hurleyville. Marilyn, 866-3063 or marilyn@satnamyogaspa.com. MotherDivineFoundation.org.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Wellness Fair 10am-5pm Join us for an indoor and outdoor fair with 30 vendor/ practitioner tables with healing products, metaphysical jewelry and more. You can schedule energy healing and intuitive sessions in private or at the tables. Events for children throughout the day. $5. Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Media sponsor, Natural Awakenings magazine. $5 adults, free for kids. Wholeness Center, 7 New Lake Rd, Valley Cottage Catherine Kennedy, 646-627-6641 or newcity@holisticchamberofcommerce.com HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com

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sundays Ongoing Zen Meditation – 9-10:45am. For more experienced meditators. Our small and welcoming community meditates together in three 25 minute periods with a silent walking meditation in between and a Zen Teaching at the end. Donations are welcome. Zen Garland, 83 Campbell Ave, Airmont. 547-2004 or office@zengarland.org. Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. A class specifically designed for those with mobility limitations resulting from any number of physical issues. Chairs are available and the instructors are highly trained in anatomy and modifications to suit most conditions. $15. Wild Soul Yoga Studio, 3 West Main St, Middletown. Elisa Piscitelli, 313-5343 or wildsoul yogastudio@gmail.com. WildSoulYogaStudio.com. Rockland Center for Spiritual Living – 11:30 am. Transforming lives...one thought at a time. Sunday Celebration, followed by Fellowship. Manse Barn, 32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan. RocklandCSL.org. Intermediate/Advanced Flow with Katie – 11:45am-1pm. A Vinyasa Yoga class designed for someone wanting to explore more advanced yoga poses and sequences and dive deeper into pranayama and exploration in their practice. Suitable for someone with an established yoga practice. Lucky Elephant Yoga and Wellness, 132 Park Ave, New City. Bridget Peterson, 538-5826 or info@luckyelephantyogaandwellness.com. LuckyElephantYogaAndWellness.com. Aerial Yoga – 1-2:15pm. All levels. An introduction and foundational course for those who are new to aerial yoga. Become familiar with the hammock and learn how to use it to go deeper into poses, cultivate alignment awareness and build strength. Learn how to do a basic inversion and experience the benefits of spinal decompression. Variations given to address different levels of practitioners. $23 drop-in or explore our rates and membership options. Nyack Yoga, 42 Main St, Nyack. Laura Kallen, 646-246-5388 or info@nyackyoga42main. com. NyackYoga42Main.com. Creating Healthy Relationships in Love and Life Support Group – 7:15pm. Meets twice a month— call for dates. This group can offer support for people who have been in a relationship with someone who is unavailable or incapable of treating you with the love and respect you deserve. The group also offers support for people who have trouble creating healthy relationships and letting go of unhealthy relationships with intimate partners, friends, parents, siblings or work relationships. Join with others struggling with the same issues and feel supported while experiencing fun and educational exercises. Introductory rate, $10 per session. RCADD, Nanuet Pavilion Building, 25 Smith St, Ste 101, Nanuet. Facilitated by Debbie Connelly, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), Life Skills Coach and Inde-

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pendent Health Coach. 536-4879 or meetup.com/ Letting-Go-of-Unhealthy-Relationships. Kirtan with Krishna Devi – 8:30pm. Preceded at 7:30pm with meditation program and Vedic fire ceremony. Everyone is welcome. Free. Ananda Ashram, 13 Sapphire Rd, Monroe. 782-5575 or domenicbarber@netscape.net. AnandaAshram.org.

mondays All Level Yoga w/Abby – 9:30-10:45am. Begin your week opening your body and mind to the wonderful benefits of yoga. A fun-filled mixed level flow that will challenge you just enough while emphasizing your core. The perfect combination of gentle stretching, breath control, asana flow and music to nourish you deep into your soul. Verbal cues and modifications are given, making the class available to all levels, combining flexibility, strength and intention. Leave refreshed, recharged and ready to tackle your week. $14 drop-in or $10 w/class card. Willow Tree Yoga, 17 Whispering Ct., Bardonia. 914-588-4066. WillowTreeYoga.net. Yoga with Paula Heitzner – 9:30-11:30am. Mondays-Thursdays. The classes offered are geared to all levels of ability. Students are exposed to the traditional schools of yoga along with meditation and philosophy. $15 for first class in each week, $10 for 2nd, $5 for 3rd. New Age Center, 1 S Broadway, Nyack. 356-5613. NyackYogaCenter.com. Story Hour with Dentist Sherri Alpert – 11:30am. Stories to help young children learn about going to the dentist. Dental Wellness Center of Suffern. 2 Executive Blvd, Ste 307, Suffern. 918-1801. Resilient Movement – 11:30am-12:30pm. Much of the pain in your body that appeared after aging, injury, or illness can be relieved by restoring the health of your fascia and the centered structure of your body. Learn to restore your fascia and resilience at will. Gain freedom from pain and revitalize your life. $20. The Fire Mountain School, 53 Hudson Ave, back corner studio, Nyack. Sifu Ed Durso, 893-3160 or SifuEd@theFireMountainSchool.com. TheFireMountainSchool.com Fitness Fusion – 6:30-7:30pm. A focused and challenging 1-hour workout fusing Pilates based movements of core stabilization and muscle strengthening with the intensity of boot camp, minus the drill-sergeant. This total-body workout takes your training to the next level, but with alignment awareness and safety always first. Our fitness guru Lisa Keurian utilizes resistance training and myofascial release. Props including resistance bands, balls, Pilates rings, hard and soft rollers, weights, slides and even hoola-hoops keep each workout new and exciting. $12/class with pre-registration or $14/ class drop-in. Willow Tree Yoga, 17 Whispering Ct., Bardonia. 914-588-4066. WillowTreeYoga.net. Shamanic Qigong – 7:15pm-8:15pm. Shamanic Qigong draws from an ancient teaching, for cul-

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tivating good health and vitality. Each class will explore breathing techniques and sacred movements that originate from the shamanic dances of the acupuncture meridians. This practice is known to help support the immune system and in turn improve one’s own personal health potential. No previous Qigong experience necessary. $25. American Legion, 85 Piermont Ave, Nyack. German Sanmateu, 347-499-6022 or german.sanmateu@gmail.com. GermanSanmateu.com. Aerial Yoga: Mellow Flow – 7:30-8:30pm. All levels. A slower moving aerial Vinyasa class that begins with a warm-up and inversion then moves the hammock to a lower height to explore a more restorative approach to aerial yoga with longer holds of poses supported by the hammock, facilitating deep and opening stretches. Leave this class feeling mellowed and blissed. $23 drop-in or explore our rates and membership options. Nyack Yoga, 42 Main St, Nyack. Laura Kallen, 646-246-5388 or info@ nyackyoga42main.com. NyackYoga42Main.com. Yoga with Paula Heitzner – 7:30-9:30pm. Mondays &Thursdays. The classes offered are geared to all levels of ability. Students are exposed to the traditional schools of yoga along with meditation and philosophy. $15 for first class in each week, $10 for 2nd, $5 for 3rd. New Age Center, 1 S Broadway, Nyack. 356-5613. NyackYogaCenter.com.

tuesdays Early Morning Yoga – 6:15-7:15am. All levels. Begin the day with intention and focus. A well rounded practice designed to awaken and stretch the body while focusing the mind. Explore breathing techniques, asana and meditation. Our studio has an atmosphere of inclusion and acceptance, free from judgment, with space and support for every level and type of practitioner. $20 drop-in or explore our rates and membership options. Nyack Yoga, 42 Main St, Nyack. Laura Kallen, 646-246-5388 or info@ nyackyoga42main.com. NyackYoga42Main.com. Valley Scrappers Scrapbooking Club – 9am5pm. The Valley Scrappers meet at the Walker Valley School House to scrapbook and make cards. Experienced scrapbookers and beginners welcome. Free. Valley Scrappers, 6 Marl Rd, Walker Valley. Kelli Greer, 744 3055 or kellipalinkas@yahoo.com. Facebook.com/valleyscrappers?fref=ts. Centered Martial Arts: Shen Kung Fu, Kids – 4:30pm-5pm. The true power of our family's Centered Martial arts is the physical and mental resilience they build in you for your life. You will learn to access your Center, harness your Yi and drive your resilience to thrive in life. Honoring and protecting life is self-defense. $20. The Fire Mountain School of Resilience Training and Centered Martial Arts, 53 Hudson Ave, back corner studio, Nyack. Sifu Ed D’Urso, 893-3160 or sifued@theFireMountainSchool.com. TheFireMountainSchool.com. Centered Martial Arts, Shen Kung Fu, Adults – 5-6pm. See Shen Kung Fu, Kids listing for details. Introduction to Zen Meditation & Beginner’s Class – 6-7:30pm. Are you looking for more balance and calmness in your life? Come and learn how to slow down and meditate. We will teach you posture, breathing and how to focus your mind and offer you a safe, quiet place to come and train. Donations are

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Hard CORE – 5:45-6:45pm. A yoga class for athletes and those looking to use asana to build strength and toning. Taught by a physical trainer and yogini, a great alternative to your regular workout routine. $15. Wild Soul Yoga Studio, 3 West Main St, Middletown. Elisa Piscitelli, 313-5343; or wildsoulyogastudio@gmail.com. WildSoulYogaStudio.com. Himalayan Singing Bowl Guided Meditation with Irene Fahlander – 6-7pm. Guided Meditation using Himalayan Singing Bowls. $20. Wholeness Center; 7 New Lake Rd, Valley Cottage. Irene Fahlander, 268-7532 or hello@wholenesscenterny. com. WholenessCenterNY.com.

welcome. Zen Garland, 83 Campbell Ave, Airmont. 547-2004 or office@zengarland.org. Yoga with Jeannie DeMarco – 6:45-8pm. Relax and let go of your stress in mind body spirit. This is your time, don't give it away. You deserve it. You will experience restful night sleep after your practice. Enjoy peace of mind and leave with sense of peace within. $15 for first class in each week. New Age Center, 1 S Broadway, Nyack. 422-1628 or demarcoj8@hotmail.com. BUTI Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Buti Yoga is a dynamic yoga asana practice fused with primal movement, tribal dance and deep core engagement. It is fast paced and high intensity. An amazing workout for the body. Lucky Elephant Yoga and Wellness, 132 Park Ave, New City. Bridget Peterson, 538-5826 or info@luckyelephantyogaandwellness.com. LuckyElephantYogaAndWellness.com.

wednesdays Power Vinyasa with Erina Naemit – 9:3010:45am. Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized movement" and Vinyasa yoga is a series of poses that will move you through the power of inhaling and exhaling. In this energizing class, you will be challenged through a combination of powerful vinyasa flows mixed with work on some advanced poses that will build the heat and power within you, both in body and mind. This class is geared more towards the experienced yoga practitioner, or those who want a strong, challenging class. Taught by RYT500 Erina Naemit. $10/class with a $10 class card or $14/class drop-in. Willow Tree Yoga, 17 Whispering Ct., Bardonia. 914-588-4066. WillowTreeYoga.net. The Feldenkrais Method® - Awareness Through Movement Class – 10-11am. Feel and move better with this gentle class where the emphasis is on awareness of yourself while moving, rather than on the movement itself. Ideal for all ages and levels of ability. Improve breathing, posture and flexibility, help reduce chronic pain or discomfort, enhance recovery from injury or surgery. Discover how to move better without strain or effort. $10. Subtle Energies Holistic Health Center, 1136 Kings Highway #4, Chester. Beth Stewart, b.stewart1016@yahoo. com or 427-5457. Senior Yoga – 1pm. With Paula Heitzner. American Legion Hall, 85 South Piermont Ave, Nyack. 356-5613. Connections with Deborah Turner Radio Show – 3pm. An internet radio show promoting healthy living and a healthy planet. Each week features

Yoga with Robin Laufer – 6-7:30pm. Classes integrate yoga and energy awareness practices to help you relieve tension and stress. Improve your strength, flexibility and balance in a joyful, supportive setting. Learn meditation and relaxation techniques to take into your daily life. Classes end with a healing sound bath using a crystal bowl. $15 for first class in each week, $10 for 2nd. New Age Center, 1 S Broadway, Nyack. 914-450-0325 or robin@robinlaufer.com. RobinLaufer.com. Mixed-Level Yoga w/Toni – 7-8:15pm. A midweek evening yoga class, suitable for all levels of practitioners. These classes follow basic Hatha Yoga practices. You will work through a variety of asana (poses), sometimes holding and sometimes flowing. All classes end with Savasana, the final relaxation, where you shift down to slower brain waves, helping to relieve stress while your body and mind integrate the work done in class and take you into a state of deep restoration and peace. All are welcome. Willow Tree Yoga, 17 Whispering Ct., Bardonia. 914-5884066. WillowTreeYoga.net. Orange County A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7pm. 4/5 & 4/19. A Course in Miracles, with Dr. Jon Mundy, author of Living A Course in Miracles. A Course in Miracles is a self-study program of spiritual psychotherapy designed to help us remember God by undoing guilt through forgiveness. It has sold more than 2.3 million copies and is regarded by many as a modern spiritual classic. By donation. Washingtonville. Jon Mundy, Ph.D., 496-9089 or jon@miraclesmagazine.org. Sample copy of Miracles magazine, MiraclesMagazine.org.

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Himalayan Singing Bowl Guided Meditation with Irene Fahlander – 9:15-10:15am. Guided meditation using Himalayan singing bowls. $20. Wholeness Center; 7 New Lake Rd, Valley Cottage. Irene Fahlander, 268-7532 or hello@wholenesscenterny. com. WholenessCenterNY.com. Community Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. A totally free yoga class open to the public and led by experienced yoga instructors in the style and theme of their choosing. A great way to explore the practice from different perspectives and accessible for all levels of experience including beginners. Free. Wild Soul Yoga Studio, 3 West Main St, Middletown. Elisa Piscitelli, 313-5343 or elisa@wildsoulyogastudio.com. WildSoulYogaStudio.com Exploration Lab – 7-8:15pm. An opportunity for yoga instructors, yogis and curious minds to meet, discuss, share and practice common themes. Each week presents a new topic to explore in a lab style format with special attention differences in approach. $15. Wild Soul Yoga Studio, 3 West Main St, Middletown. Elisa Piscitelli, 313-5343 or wildsoulyogastudio@ gmail.com. WildSoulYogaStudio.com. CORE Flow with Bridget – 7:30-8:30pm. This class will combine yoga and Pilates movements to work the body's multiple core muscles. It will help with overall posture and build strength and stability in the torso. Suitable for all levels of practitioners. Lucky Elephant Yoga and Wellness, 132 Park Ave, New City. Bridget Peterson, 538-5826 or info@luckyelephantyogaandwellness.com. LuckyElephantYogaAndWellness.com. Beginner Tai Chi/Resilience Training – 8:15pm Tai Chi, 9:15pm Resilience Training. Resilience is commonly known as the ability to bounce back when something bad happens. We train this innate

quality into a proactive skill for managing our life with power and integrity. Wu Chan Tai Chi harnesses the resilience of your fascia and converts stress into life enhancing power - chi. $20. The Fire Mountain School of Resilience Training and Centered Martial Arts, 53 Hudson Ave, side corner studio, Nyack. Sifu Ed D’Urso, 893-3160 or sifued@theFireMountainSchool.com. TheFireMountainSchool.com.

fridays Yoga with Jeannie DeMarco – 9:30-10:45am. See Tuesday listing for details. Yoga with Janet Lee – 12:15-1pm. Happy Buddha Yoga Studio, 2 N. Church St, Goshen. 641-9892 or jjnet07@yahoo.com. MyDoterra.com/janetleeshop. Shen Kung Fu, Kids – 4:30pm-5pm. See Tuesday listing for details. Shen Kung Fu, Adults – 5-6pm. See Tuesday listing for details.

saturdays Palisades Indoor Farmers' Market – 9am-1pm, January-May. Celebrating 9 years of bringing the farms to you all winter long. Housed in a charming schoolhouse, the market has everything you need to make delicious seasonal meals: veggies, fruit, cheese, pastured meats, bakery, artisanal food selections and much more. Palisades Community Center; 675 Oak Tree Rd, Palisades. Carol Baxter; 359-3988 or pcc@palisadesny.com. PalisadesFM.org.

Small Group Yoga – 9am. With Cheryl Kiviat. Personalized instruction. $15/class. DM Weil Art Gallery and Event Space, 208 Bruynswick Rd, New Paltz. liz@sunflowerartstudios.community. SunflowerArtStudios.community Yoga with Robin Laufer – 10:30am-noon. See Wednesday listing for details. Intro/Basic Yoga Class – 11am-noon. A weekly class for beginners generally taught in the Vinyasa style with an emphasis on being accessible with opportunities to ask questions. $15. Wild Soul Yoga Studio, 3 West Main St, Middletown. Elisa Piscitelli, 313-5343 or wildsoulyogastudio@gmail. com. WildSoulYogaStudio.com. Power Yoga – 11:15am-12:30pm. Level 2/3. Dynamic, fast-paced flow designed to energize and awaken the power within. Strengthen your core, improve your balance and hone your concentration, determination and focus as you quiet the mind in this moving meditation. Practice breathing techniques to create internal heat, increase detoxification and melt away stress. Should have some previous yoga experience. $20 drop-in or explore our rates and membership options. Nyack Yoga, 42 Main St, Nyack. Laura Kallen, 646-246-5388 or info@nyackyoga42main. com. NyackYoga42Main.com. Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group – noon2pm. Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group Second Saturday. Vassar Brothers Hospital, radiology conference room, 2nd floor. Chair massage is available. Free. Register at 339-4673. Breast Cancer Options. Hope Nemiroff, 389-2216 or hopenemiroff@yahoo.com. BreastCancerOptions.org. Aerial Yoga – 1-2:15pm. See Sunday listing for details.

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Three yoga teachers offer their unique passion and experience in mixed level yoga classes that can be meditative, stress relieving, playful and joyful and always individualized to the students.

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