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I had a great summer, with many afternoons spent by the pool with friends and family, not to mention my first vacation in 14 years. Now I understand why people work so hard to save up for little escapes to unplug and recharge. I felt so relaxed because I’d left my todo’s and stressful thoughts back at home and the office. On my last day of vacation, I was sitting on a dock, meditating, and I asked the universe, “How can I hold on to this feeling of bliss when I go home?” I opened my eyes and saw two women walking toward me. I greeted them, and one said to me, “You need to try restorative yoga.” And there was my answer.

I signed up for a restorative yoga class as soon as I got home, and I must say that the woman on the dock was right. It is so relaxing, and still it gently stretches you out. I’m so happy to know I’ve found a way to capture my vacation bliss until I plan to go away again.

I share this story with you because for years, almost every yoga studio I’ve visited kindly invited me to try a class, and I have tried many. I always enjoyed them, but I never felt the urge to go back, nothing really resonated with me, until I went to restorative yoga. My point is, there are many yoga styles to choose from, and we have many fabulous studios and teachers in our region for you to try. So I encourage you to turn to our special yoga section, starting on page 34, to learn about local studios that can offer you your next favorite style. Then keep trying classes until you find what feels good for you.

September is Yoga Month, and our focus is yoga and flexibility, which is so important to aging gracefully, especially because so many people suffer from arthritis. (Our feature article on page 30 calls it the epidemic nobody is talking about.) Whether it’s gentle yoga or some other activity that enhances flexibility, the idea is to pick something and move. And of course what you eat affects your body too, so choose wisely.

September is also the month when our communities come alive with fall festivals, walks, marches, workshops and other activities. You can find many of them in our calendar of events (page 68) and on our website, WakeUpNaturally.com, where local businesses can post calendar events for free. So take a class, attend a festival or take in some live music, and please let the organizer or practitioner know you saw them in Natural Awakenings.

Enjoy!

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ummer ends, and our routines shift from vacation mode to timeto-get-it-done-before-the-endof-the-year mode. And yet there will always be another year. So why all the bustle just because we’re saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall? It’s all about our mindset, our awareness that the days are growing shorter and we have less time to enjoy the daylight hours in nature—or at least, that seems to be what happens with me.

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30 FOREVER FLEXIBLE Keep Joints Naturally Healthy

34 WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA

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Yoga News and Yoga Studio Profiles in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess

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51 TOP YOGA TRENDS Fusion Styles Offer Fresh Choices

52 YOGA MEETS LIFE’S ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Tapping into Our True Nature

54 MEDITATIVE MELODIES How Sound Deepens Meditation

56 CHEF RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

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54 healing ways 56 wise words 58 conscious eating 62 healthy kids 66 green living 68 calendar 71 planet watch 74 classifieds 75 resource guide September 2018

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Sarah Montgomery Launches Home Physical Therapy Service

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arah’s House of Health, a holistic wellness center, is taking its show on the road.

Founder Sarah MontSarah Montgomery gomery, a physical therapist, says Sarah’s House of Health on Wheels offers yet another way for her to help people get more out of life. “I’m passionate about helping people experience improved quality of life in whatever form that takes for them,” she says. “The most gratifying thing for me in the world is to hear the words ‘I feel better.’”

Montgomery has spent most of her adult life treating patients in hospitals, rehab centers and outpatient clinics, as well as offering wellness services at Sarah’s House of Health (SHOH), located at 900 South Lake Boulevard in Mahopac. “I founded SHOH because I loved the idea of establishing a holistic center of wellness, a one- stop-shop of health,” she says. Among SHOH’s offerings are massage, Reiki, organic skin care, angel card readings, health and life coaching, weight management, personal training, yoga, BEMER sessions and physical therapy.

Sarah’s House of Health on Wheels will specialize in home physical therapy services, she says. “Many people in our community have difficulty getting to outpatient services, or have been discharged from therapy but have more goals to achieve or want to maintain what they’ve gained. These are the people I want to help now. I have many tools in my health and wellness toolbox, and I’m happy to bring them to people in their own homes.”

For more info, contact Sarah Montgomery at 845.803.8028 or SarahsHouseOfHealth@ gmail.com. See ad, page 10.

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New Wellness Center Opens in Mamaroneck

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n September 8, Hidden Realms Wellness (HRW), a new kind of wellness center, will open in Mamaroneck. It will feature a series of rooms designed to facilitate meditation, health and healing. It’s the first business venture of 15-year Mamaroneck resident Delia Welty, an energy healer, meditation teacher and mother of three who is operating the business with the help of family members. “Hidden Realms Yoga studio at Hidden Realms Wellness is really a comfy home-away-from home—not only for us, but also for our guests,” she says.

HRW features its “crown jewel,” a pink salt therapy room, which is the only salt room in the Sound Shore area, and a two-person Sunlighten Far Infrared Sauna with seven health programs: Anti-Aging, Cardio, Detox, Pain Relief, Relaxation, Super Sweat and Weight Loss. HRW is also the only Aerial Yoga studio in the area, offering a variety of classes with a focus on beginners. Among the other yoga classes available are Power Vinyasa, Gentle, Slow Flow, Beginner Aerial, Salty Stretching, Gentle Salty and Candlelight.

The HRW calendar features a weekly guided meditation, women’s meditation and discussion circles and special events, including events for celestial happenings like full moons, eclipses, solstices and equinoxes.

The busy workshop calendar incudes several September classes taught by local women, such as Cultivating Compassion, Mindful Eating, Creating a More Creative and Joyful Life, and Cultivating Your Inner Potential.

Hidden Realms Wellness is located at 951 E. Boston Post Rd., 2nd Floor, Mamaroneck, NY. For more info, call 914.835.3929 or visit HiddenRealmsWellness.com.

Craniosacral Therapy Workshop Offered in Mount Kisco

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oy Matalon, a licensed massage therapist and craniosacral therapist, will teach Healing with Craniosacral Therapy on September 15, from 2 to 4 p.m., at The Center for Health and Healing, located at 4 Smith Avenue, second floor, in Mount Kisco. The cost is $40.

“Craniosacral therapy brings healing to people with acute and chronic pain by balancing the autonomic nervous system,” Matalon says. “It helps address anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia, TMJ and many other conditions. In this workshop, students will gain an underJoy Matalon standing of how CST heals. They will have an opportunity to practice a body-centered meditation and experience their own craniosacral rhythm.

They will also be given self-care exercises.”

Matalon is certified in CST through The Great River Craniosacral Therapy Institute.

She has been a New York State-licensed massage therapist for more than 30 years.

To register for the workshop, visit Center4Healing.net or call 914.864.0462.

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Melanie Ryan Teaches Shamanic Reiki Training

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elanie Ryan, owner and founder of The Center for Health and Healing in Mount Kisco, will teach Shamanic Reiki Level One there on September 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course weaves Reiki and shamanism, two different means of channeling natural spiritual energy for healing. “In this weekend professional training, students will learn to harness this powerful healing energy, in deep connection with nature itself, and Melanie Ryan and Maya Elders: channel this energy to themLidia Itzep, Victoria Quiej selves and others,” she says.

Ryan also offers private Shamanic Reiki sessions and leads community hearth circles, and she will lead a Sacred Journey to Ancient Greece in April. All these programs focus on helping our community grow and heal by restoring our sacred relationship with nature, ourselves and ancient wisdom, she says.

“Indigenous people worldwide have always had a sacred relationship with nature,” she explains. “Tribal beliefs and lifestyles aligned with the practices of oneness, sharing, community and healing. Villages had shamans, the medicine men and women who possess the ability to communicate with the Earth and the energies of the natural world for healing. We must contemplate how we have evolved so far from this life of harmony and interconnectedness with nature. Now is the time to shift our mindset to a place of higher consciousness, a place of interconnectedness and worldwide community with one another, the Earth, the air, the water, sacred fires and our ancestors who walked these lands before us.”

For more information, visit Center4Healing.net or call 914.864.0462.

Nutritionist Linda Lonergan Hosts Local TV Show

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ocal nutritionist Linda Lonergan will host a new TV show, “Welcome to Wellness,” Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on Comcast public access channel 8. She will interview providers of health, nutrition, fitness and well-being services in Westchester and Putnam Counties.

Lonergan, a senior clinical nutritionist and registered dietician nutritionist, has been featured in print media and on TV, and has given lectures on nutrition throughout the local area. She has worked as a nutritionist for more than 21 years and specializes in

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nutritional support for people dealing with medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, gluten sensitivity and IBS.

Through her private practice, Nutrition Kaye, Lonergan creates individualized plans based on lifestyle, dietary and medical history and blood work. She also offers genetic testing to help personalize her custom meal plans. “The science of nutrigenetics has found specific gene variations have a significant impact Linda Lonergan on the body’s metabolic pathways,” she says.

She has offices at 95 Route 100 in Katonah and at Sarah’s House of Health, located at 900 South Lake Boulevard in Mahopac. She also hosts a grief support group at Sarah’s House of Health the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., in memory of her daughter, Katelyn Lonergan. In addition to her private practice, Lonergan has worked in nursing homes and hospitals.

Before getting her masters in food nutrition, she was a corporate food scientist.

“Welcome to Wellness” is also available on Lonergan’s YouTube channel, Nutrition Kaye. For more info, contact Lonergan at Linda@ NutritionKaye.com or 914.522.0729 or visit NutritionKaye.com.

Sparrow’s Nest Hosts Superhero 5K and Kids Fun Run

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parrow’s Nest of the Hudson Valley will host its 6th annual Superhero 5K and Kids Fun Run on September 9 at James Baird State Park in Pleasant Valley. Registration is at 8 a.m. for the 9 a.m. 5K and the 10 a.m. free fun run.

Participants are encouraged to dress like their favorite superheroes and run or walk to raise money for Hudson Valley families battling cancer. Groups of five or more who are registered as a team will be automatically entered to win a prize. For registration information, visit SparrowsNestCharity.org. Spectators can enter the park for free to shop local vendors and cheer runners on. Volunteer opportunities are also available, and donations are always accepted.

Founded in 2013, Sparrow’s Nest is a nonprofit charity that helps families in Dutchess County and parts of Ulster, Orange and Putnam Counties with caregivers or children battling cancer.

It prepares and delivers two homemade meals each week to these families, with the goal of giving those battling cancer precious time to concentrate on getting better.

For more info or to inquire about services, call Sparrow’s Nest at 845.204.9421.

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Free Dance Movement Classes at Well On The Way

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lizabeth Pasquale, director of Well On The Way, is offering free dance movement classes every Saturday at her office, located at 191 Main Street in Ossining.

Pasquale is a graduate and founding member of the Byrd Hoffman School of Byrds, a theater and dance collective founded in Elizabeth Pasquale 1968 by renowned theater director and visual artist Robert Wilson. The Byrds, as the group was called, was known for bringing the inherent talents of each participant forward through improvisational dance.

“Movement is life. That’s what my teacher, Dr. Jean-Pierre Barral, always told me,” Pasquale says. “We were studying the healthy movement of inner organs, and its true of every part of you. My field is health, and as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this special time we created, I’m reminded of the importance of movement in creating health, vitality and self-discovery.”

With her practice in craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage and visceral manipulation, Pasquale says she can detect the subtlest of movements within the body’s tissue, thanks to her dance training. “I believe the early education in movement that I received in the Byrd School created the sensitivity I needed to excel in this energy work,” she says.

For more information, call Well On The Way at 607.351.7024. See ad, page 17.

Savvy Women’s Alliance Launches White Plains Chapter

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he White Plains chapter of Savvy Women’s Alliance will officially launch on September 26, at 6:30 p.m., at the White Plains Library. The nonprofit organization educates and empowers women to take nontoxic living mainstream. By connecting them with the environmental health movement, the Alliance hopes to build irreversible momentum in public demand for food and other products that are free from chemicals that harm human health.

“The Savvy Women’s Alliance contributes to tipping the scales of the environmental health movement,” says Kristi Marsh, the national organization’s founder and executive director. “By reaching deep into the curious mainstream and offering women a safe, encouraging community in which to learn, and the tools they need to make change, we’ll shift healthy and nontoxic living to a new norm.”

After she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at age 35, with three young children at home, Marsh became aware of the links between toxic chemicals in food and products and cancer, reproductive harm, hormone disruption, developmental problems, infertility and a host of other health impacts. She has since become a nationally recognized advocate for women’s environmental health.

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Kristi Marsh

“I wanted to take action to eliminate these chemicals for good, but I needed support in figuring out how to do that,” she says.

“This is why I launched Savvy: we ensure that every woman who wants to learn, participate and make a difference—whether a beginner or passionate change maker—has a home to do just that.”

The Alliance is a first-of-its-kind nationwide organization focused on women who are curious about but new to nontoxic living.

It combines online social forums and real, face-to-face chapters designed to unite, educate and inspire women to make informed decisions leading to healthier lifestyles and a healthier world.

For more info, visit SavvyWomensAlliance. org/White-Plains-NY.

Twilight on Hudson Supports Local Environmental Efforts

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our outstanding environmental leaders in Westchester County will be honored at Twilight on the Hudson, a reception at a private riverfront estate in Hastings, on October 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will be supporting the efforts of the honorees and the host organization, Federated Conservationists of Westchester County (FCWC), to protect our water, air, soil and wildlife.

The honorees include Tracy Brown, director of Save the Sound; Peter McCartt, Westchester County director of Energy, Conservation and Sustainability; Stephen F. Burns, president of Untermeyer Gardens Conservancy; and David Yarnold, president of the National Audubon Society.

Tickets are $150 apiece, or $125 for early bird.

For info, contact Anne Jaffe Holmes, program director at FCWC, at 914.422.4406 or anne@ fcwc.org, or visit FCWC.org.

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Susan Adler, LMT Massage Therapy with a Nurturing Touch Mamaroneck and On-site Visits.

914.320.4063; SusanAdlerLMT.com

Upper Cervical Chiropractic of NY 311 North St., Suite 410, 914.686.6200; ucc-ny.com/nucca

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY MOUNT KISCO Joy Matalon LMT, CST The Center For Health and Healing 914.519.8138 Center4Healing.net

WHITE PLAINS Well On The Way, LLC Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST 914.762.4693; wellontheway.com White Plains & Ossining

MASSAGE THERAPY BEACON Mitchell C. Schulman, PhD, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist Kailo Center For The Healing Arts 845.440.7013; kailocenter.com

CROSS RIVER O2 Living/drinklivingjuice 792 Rt. 35, Yellow Monkey Village 914.763.6320; DrinkLivingJuice.com

MOUNT KISCO Lisanne Elkins, MA, LMT, RM Balance Bodywork Therapeutic Massage & Reiki. 914.319.4375 Balancedbodywork.biz

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Custom Candles Opens White Plains Location

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ustom Candles, the Bedford Hills shop that offers eco-friendly candles, natural health products, jewelry and a variety of gifts, has opened a second location in The Westchester in White Plains.

Both stores are open seven days a week.

Marcie Manfredonia, owner of Custom Candle Co., says her goal was to open the second store in plenty of Custom Candles at The time for the holiday season, Westchester in White Plains as her Bedford Hills store has become a popular destination for gift shopping. “We create beautiful gift baskets, and we offer our own, unique soy custom candles; one-of-a-kind jewelry from local artisans; and high-end candles and body-care products. Our Bedford Hills location also offers a full line of CBD products.”

Custom Candles will have a booth at two upcoming fall festivals: the Hudson Valley Wine Fest, on September 8 and 9, and Mount Kisco’s SeptemberFest, on September 14 and 15.

Manfredonia also owns the Bedford Hills Wine & Beer Bar, located at 27 Depot Plaza, next to Custom Candles.

The bar hosts special events such as live jazz nights, and private gatherings such as team fundraisers. On September 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., it will host a wine-tasting party, featuring a rosé, pinot grigio and pinot noir. On September 19, it will host a painting party; all supplies are included in the $34.99 ticket cost (call 914.218.8357 for tickets). And every Monday from 4 to 11 p.m., the bar will host Monday Night Football, so fans can come root for their favorite team.

For more info, call 914.241.1010 or visit CustomCandleCo.com.

See ads, pages 9 & 23.

Weekly Science of Spirituality Meetings Resume in September

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cience of Spirituality, a worldwide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting love, unity and peace through meditation, will resume its weekly meetings in September. The local group meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Riverdale, at the Mosaic Mental Health Center at 5676 Riverdale Avenue.

“SOS provides a forum where people can learn meditation for its benefits of physical, mental and emotional health—and spiritual growth,” says local coordinator Steven Levy. “It’s where people can enjoy inner spiritual experiences leading to the peace and happiness found by realizing

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and empowering their souls, and discovering their connection to the divine.”

The organization is dedicated to personal transformation through meditation under the guidance of Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, Levy says. “Through readings, videos and practical experience of Jyoti meditation, we learn to connect with the inner light and find that still center within us, which helps us deal with the storms and stresses of modern life. As Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj has said, ‘We may not be able to change our environment or eliminate its problems, but through meditation we can look at it differently. Through meditation we can face life because we understand it better.’”

For more info, visit SOS.org or call 914.433.1800.

New Healer’s Circle Begins in Cold Spring

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new twomonth program, The Healer’s Circle, will begin in Cold Spring on September 23.

Led by Mary Ellen O’Brien, a spiritual teacher and healer, it includes four group View from the Cold Spring Retreat House meetings and four individual sessions at a Cold Spring Retreat House, which overlooks the Hudson River.

“This brand-new program is designed for healers and soulcentered practitioners—such as yoga teachers, massage therapists, energy workers, health and life coaches and therapists—to fully own their gifts and amplify their service,” O’Brien says. “The unique combination of group and individual sessions over a two-month period is a powerful way for participants to raise their vibration, receive clear inner guidance and take action to fulfill their unique contribution in the world, all with the support of our expanding community of like-minded souls, and in a beautiful setting.”

She says each group meeting will include a guided meditation, a transmission of healing energy, channeled guidance and discussion of a new topic. Topics include, but aren’t limited to, Ignite Your Soul Qualities; Amplify Your Inner Guidance and Clarity; Release Resistance (i.e., self-doubt, outside influences); Maintain Consistent Alignment; and Express Your Highest Service and Contribution.

Participants can choose to join the Sunday afternoon circle (September 23, October 7 and 21, and November 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.) or the Wednesday morning circle (September 26, October 10 and 24, and November 7, from 10 to 11:30 p.m.). Each circle is limited to 10 people to maintain an intimate group setting.

For details, visit AwakenYourTrueEssence.com or call 845.202.1717.

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Workshop in New Paltz Explores Healing Movement Sequence

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udith Muir and Karla Booth will lead a Diamond-Dart Meridian Sequence workshop on September 9, from 2 to 4 p.m., at The Living Seed, located at 521 Main Street in New Paltz. The cost is $50.

“This is a unique opportunity to learn and explore a profoundly healing modality,” says Muir, who is the director of programs at the Institute for Music and Health. “This 12-posture movement sequence balances the body as it evolves and flows into a rhythmic, dancelike meditation. It enhances the acupuncture meridians in the body and correlates to the developmental stages of an infant, from birth to upright posture. Enhanced with affirmations, this simple practice will improve flexibility, Judith Muir coordination, breathing and brain function.”

Both Muir and Booth were trained by holistic medical pioneer John Diamond, M.D., who developed the system, and are senior teachers of the Alexander Technique. Any Alexander Technique teacher taking this class can use it for their continuing education credits.

For more info, contact Judith Muir at 845.677.5871 or Judith@musichealth.net, or visit JudithMuir.com.

Weekend Immersion Revives Pilates’ Original Work

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ilates may be all the rage today, but it was created a hundred years ago. In fact, some of Joseph Pilates’ work hasn’t been taught since he died in 1967. But two local Pilates notables have decided to change that.

Sean Gallagher, owner of The New York Pilates Studio, and Elaine Ewing, owner of Rhinebeck Pilates, are leading a weekend immersion course that will explore the past, presPilates at The Pillow: The New Science ent and future of Pilates, and reintroand Lost Art of Joe’s Work duce work that has been unexplored for half a century. Pilates at The Pillow: The New Science and Lost Art of Joe’s Work, will be held the weekend of September 28-30 at Jacob’s Pillow, located at 358 George Carter Road, in Beckett, Massachusetts.

“The true meaning and depth of Pilates is slowly getting lost through the fad trend it has taken,” says Terianne Neden, manager and teacher at Rhinebeck Pilates. “This immersion course gives participants a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the authentic Pilates method and how it is viable in its true form toda. It will be an exciting and fun event for expanding one’s knowledge of the art and science of Joseph Pilates’ original work.”

The cost is $1,100 for the weekend, and space is limited. Those who are interested must apply by visiting Rhinebeck Pilates on Facebook or visiting RhinebeckPilates.com and clicking on the Workshops tab.

For more information, contact Elaine Ewing at 845.876.5686, email info@rhinebeckpilates. com or visit RhinebeckPilates.com.

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Support Connection Walkers

Walk-a-Thon Supports People with Breast, Ovarian Cancer

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he Annual Support-A-Walk, a threemile walkathon that brings attention to the needs of people living with breast and ovarian cancer, will be held October 7 at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. “Each year, thousands of people from across the Hudson Valley and beyond come together for this uplifting community event. Many participants walk in celebration of or in tribute to those affected by these diseases,” says Barbara Cervoni, director of services and communication for Support Connection, which is presenting the event.

Proceeds help fund Support Connection’s free programs and services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Support Connection has a toll-free number to provide information and support to people all over the country. Their support groups and in-person services are available in every Hudson Valley neighborhood, Cervoni says.

There are many ways citizens can help with the event, such as forming a walk team, collecting donations and walking on their own, raising funds online or simply spreading the word around the neighborhood.

“Everyone is welcome—men and women, students, families, people of all ages,” Cervoni says. “It’s a wonderful morning filled with community spirit.

People’s participation will make a difference in many lives. Even if they can’t attend, they can donate and fundraise.”

To learn how to participate in the SupportA-Walk for breast and ovarian cancer, or to make a donation, visit SupportConnection. org or call 914.962.6402. See ad, page 2.

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River Spirit Festival Follows Decade-Long Tradition

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he Rivertowns’ annual end-of-summer festival in Hastings-on-Hudson is back, and with a new name: the River Spirit Music & Arts Festival. Produced

by River Spirit Music in cooperation and with the support of the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, the festival will take place on September 8, from noon until 10 p.m., at Draper Park. It will honor the tradition created by the founders of the Take Me to the River Music & Arts Festival, which ended in 2017 after a 10-year run.

The River Spirit Music & Arts Festival will feature 19 acts on two stages, spanning the musical spectrum, from Americana, roots, indie, pop and rock, to jam band, folk, singer-songwriter, jazz, blues, bluegrass, alternative and world music. Headlining on the Meadow (main) Stage will be Oak & Ash. On the Grove Stage will be nine local and regional performers and bands. Closing the festival will be The Slambovian Circus of Dreams,

In addition to music, the event will feature an expanded kids’ zone, hands-on and for-purchase crafts, raffles, a large selection of food and beverages, a wine garden and beer tent, items from local and regional vendors, social action and community sponsor booths, a bike corral hosted by Hastings Velo and a zero-waste program.

Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for teens 12 to 18, and $10 for children 6 to 12.

Kids under 6 are admitted free.

Stuart’s Fruit Farm, oldest working farm in Westchester

Family Farm Festival at Stuart’s Fruit Farm

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he 2018 Yonkers Riverfest will take place September 15, from noon to 7 p.m., on the Hudson riverfront along Main Street and Buena Vista Avenue. It is being presented by the Yonkers Downtown Business Improvement District.

Now celebrating its 26th year, this free, rain-or-shine event has become more than a festival, organizers say. It’s a time to reunite with friends and family and discover all that Yonkers has to offer. Typically some 25,000 people gather downtown to attend Riverfest, one of the Yonkers RiverFest stage biggest events in Westchester.

Riverfest will feature more than 100 vendors selling food, art, accessories, clothing, jewelry, books and other items; a kids’ carnival with a carousel and Ferris wheel; and an artist pavilion showcasing more than 20 local artists.

tuart’s Fruit Farm, in Somers, the oldest working farm in Westchester, will be the site of a free Family Farm Festival hosted by Westchester Land Trust (WLT) and Somers Land Trust. It will take place on September 8, from 4 to 7 p.m., with a rain date of September 9.

This event is in celebration of the recent preservation of Stuart’s Fruit Farm, which dates back to 1828. In April, WLT completed a conservation easement that protects the farm’s 172 acres from residential development, ensuring that they remain available for agricultural use forever. WLT uses conservation easements and outright acquisition to protect air quality, food supply, community character and critical watersheds in Westchester and eastern Putnam Counties.

The Family Farm Festival will feature activities for all ages as well as live music, food trucks and craft beer and cider. Festivalgoers can participate in classic games such as sack races and corn hole, as well as traditional fall attractions like a corn maze and hayrides.

Guests can bring picnic baskets or purchase food and drinks on site. Mobile Pie Truck, Waffle Box, King Kone and Sloppie Joes of Yonkers will be on hand serving wood-fired pizza, Belgian waffles and gourmet hot dogs, burgers and sloppy joe sandwiches. Adults can purchase craft beer and Fishkill Farm’s Treasury Cider.

Other locally made treats include pie made with Stuart’s fruit, ice cream, fresh lemonade and samples of farm owner Betsy Stuart’s “Brown Betsy” Apple Crisp.

Visitors can pick pay-by-the-pound apples in the orchard between 4 and 5 p.m., enter raffle drawings, see a live animal exhibit and paint T-shirts. The farm bakery will remain open during the festival, so they can also stop in any time to buy some fresh-baked goods.

For more info, visit YonkersRiverFest.org.

For more info, visit WestchesterLandTrust.org.

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Armonk Outdoor Art Show Celebrates 57th Year

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he 57th annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show will take place September 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, at 205 Business Park Drive in Armonk.

Ranked among the top fine art and fine craft shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Armonk Outdoor Art Show has a long tradition of showcasing well-curated and diverse fine art.

The show features 185 juried artists from 28 states, Israel and Canada, including 38 new artists this year.

A broad range of art in every medium and price point will be on display, including painting; mixed mediums; printmaking, drawing and pastels; sculpture; photography and digital art; wearable art; and fine crafts.

Free personal consultants will be available to help visitors select art that fits their taste and décor.

There will be musical entertainment and free art activities for all ages, including interactive programs for children ages 5-12, sponsored by The Harvey School, and hands-on projects for children ages 1-5 (with adult participation), sponsored

by First Five. Participating arts organizations include the Neuberger Museum of Art, Katonah Museum of Art, Clay Arts Center and Rye Arts Center.

Food, craft beer and wine will be offered by diverse vendors, including Luke’s Lobster, Captain Lawrence Brewing and Fortina, and Taylored Menus will offer barbeque.

Admission is $12, or $10 for seniors or guests with a discount coupon. Children under 18 will be admitted free.

There will be ample free parking on site.

Dogs are not allowed. For info and discount coupons, visit ArmonkOutdoorArtShow.org.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children Acupuncture reduces autism scores, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 clinical studies of 1,736 children.

Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in the Republic of Korea, found that whether acupuncture was used alone or combined with other therapies, it improved outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist, without causing adverse side effects.

Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day.

Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object— a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

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Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness.

Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows.

Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake.

“That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect.

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A University of Amsterdam study of 960 children from 4 to 12 years old taking asthma medication found that those breastfed as infants had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma attacks.

Doctors Underestimate Opioid Prescriptions People are frequently introduced to highly addictive opioid painkillers when using hospital emergency rooms. When University of Colorado and University of Massachusetts medical researchers surveyed 109 emergency medicine physicians at four hospitals, they found that 65 percent of them significantly underestimated how many opioids they were prescribing compared to their peers. In six- and 12-month followups, the researchers consequently found that opioid orders by all the doctors surveyed dropped by 3.5 and 4.3 percent, respectively. Those shown that they had been overprescribing lowered their rates even more, by an additional 2.1 and 2.2 percent.

Dirt Houses Cancer-Protective Microbe A bonus to gardening: Soil commonly contains bacteria that produce a molecule called mensacarcin that kills melanoma cancer cells, according to research from Oregon State University. Few therapies treat this skin cancer, so contact with dirt is an easy choice.

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A naturally occurring compound found abundantly in wild blackcurrants, bilberries and lingonberries increases the body’s ability to prevent tumors, report researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. The colorproducing pigments known as anthocyanins were found to increase the cancer-fighting ability of sirtuin 6, part of a class of enzymes that regulate the expression of genes that control the function of cells via key signaling pathways.

Aging causes changes in the function of sirtuins, which in turn contributes to the development of several diseases.

Anthocyanins also color other berries, and earlier research from the UK University of East Anglia found that women eating blueberries and strawberries three or more times a week slashed their risk of heart attack by a third.

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A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels.

The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.”

China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

Flower Power

Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative To make sure more beneficial bugs come to their crops to feed on pests, farmers are planting flowers in the middle of their fields. On a farm near the town of Buckingham, England, a crop of oilseed rape is planted amidst rows of wildflowers. It’s one of 14 sites in a study testing the wildflowers’ efficacy in attracting pesteating bugs, and how well they would perform 24

in replacing toxic pesticides.

The study also includes the use of borders of wildflowers around each field, a technique farmers in the area have used for the past two decades to promote general biodiversity, though not specifically for pest control.

Researchers Ben Woodcock and Richard Pywell, of the UK Center for Ecology and Hydrology,

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write, “The crop protection ‘toolbox’ is becoming smaller and more vulnerable, so now is a good time to rethink our future crop protection strategies to consider the use of alternative pest control measures alongside conventional pesticides.”

Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say.

However, by attracting pest-eating bugs—along

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with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced. Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for.

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The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget.

Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017.

The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing.

Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

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After Plastic

New Eco-Packaging Options Underway Frito-Lay, Campbell Soup and other major U.S. players in the food and beauty industries are talking more about sustainability these days. The result is adoption of innovative materials.

Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of recycler TerraCycle, advises, “Bioplastics are meant to be a solution for the world’s plastic waste problem. However, in most cases, biodegradable bioplastics will only break down in a high-temperature industrial composting facility, not in your average household compost bin.

Plus, these are not recyclable. A better solution might be to place the focus on durable bioplastics that are made from plant materials, but can still be recycled,”

Entrepreneurs like Daphna Nissenbaum are taking action. As an Israeli mom, she chided her teenage son for trashing rather than recycling plastic water bottles. Yet then, she says, “I realized plastic bottles weren’t the main issue,” when she saw flexible packaging such as chip bags, candy wrappers and go-to containers crammed into the trash. Nissenbaum learned that most flexible packaging isn’t recycled and ends up in landfills, oceans and other places.

Once an orange peel is discarded, it disintegrates biologically and turns to compost, she saw, and committed to engineering packaging to do the same. A graduate of the Israeli Army’s elite software engineering program and with a marketing MBA, her Tipa Corporation has patented bioplastic that acts like plastic. “When composted, the material naturally breaks down in 180 days or less,” she says. Tipa now makes zippered bags, stand-up pouches and packaging for coffee, snacks and produce.

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Join Grassroots Climate Marches in Westchester and Dutchess

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s part of a global day of action, there will be Rise For Climate marches on September 8 in both Westchester and Dutchess Counties. Rise For Climate is an international campaign created by 350.org, which uses online campaigns, grassroots organizing and mass public actions to oppose new coal, oil and gas projects; take money out of the companies that are heating up the planet; and build 100 percent clean energy solutions.

The Hudson Valley Rise For Climate March will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in Poughkeepsie, on the field next to Crafted Kup, 46-48 Raymond Avenue.

Caroline Fenner It’s being led locally

by Caroline Fenner of Dutchess County Progressive Action Alliance (DCPAA).

In Westchester, the Croton Rise for Climate March will begin at 10 a.m. at the Croton Free Library in Croton on Hudson.

It’s being hosted by Care for Creation.

The two marches will be among the thousands of rallies taking place worldwide to demand that local leaders commit to building a fossil-free world and totally renewable energy that works for all of us.

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“Together we can make governments, institutions and corporations divest from fossil fuel,” says Bill McKibben, a longtime environmental advocate and founding fellow of the Burlington, Vermont-based Sanders Institute, which supports the Rise For Climate program. “Together we can elect candidates who vow to keep carbon in the ground. Together we can use our collective voice to move our local communities, states and nation to 100 percent renewable energy.”

Local March Details

Several grassroots organizations, including DCPAA and Citizens’ Climate Lobby, will attend the Poughkeepsie march, Fenner says.

“This is a great chance to learn about the grassroots organizations in the Hudson Valley that are working toward a fossil-fuel-free future for Hudson Valley residents,” she says. “The primary goal of our event is public engagement and education about climate issues. A number of local environmental grassroots organizations will be present to participate.”

The Poughkeepsie event will include entertainment and arts and crafts activities for children, as well as music and information tables. Candidates and local elected officials have been invited to attend, Fenner says. “There will be opportunities

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to express concern about environmental issues to your elected representatives through letter writing and a photo booth, and to connect with your local grassroots environmental groups.”

Those who plan to attend the Poughkeepsie march are asked to RSVP online at ActionNetwork.org/events/hudson-valleyrise-for-climate/. The Action Network is an open platform that empowers individuals and groups to organize for progressive causes.

For updates on the Mount Kisco march, email careforcreationministry@ gmail.com.

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Message for the Governor

In Westchester, the grassroots environmental advocacy will continue September 13, when activists and community members gather at 6:30 a.m. to tailgate outside Governor Andrew Cuomo’s polling location, the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, located at 605 Millwood Road.

“Armed with signs to picket, we’ll be calling on the governor to listen to the faith leaders in the community who oppose all fracking infrastructure, including the dangerous AIM pipeline, and commit the state of New York to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030,” says Santosh Nandabalan, New York organizer for Food & Water Watch and Food & Water Action.

“The governor will go to the polls in the morning, and we should close up the entire picket by 9:30 a.m.”

For more information about that event, contact Nandabalan at snandabalan@fwwatch.org or 203.606.8551.

To learn more about the Rise For Climate program, visit RiseForClimate.org or ActionNetwork.org.

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Family-Friendly Fall Farm Fest in Ossining

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able: From Farm to Table, in Ossining, will hold its Fall Farm Fest on September 23, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. With its family-friendly activities and prices—admission is $3, and children under 5 are free—the festival is an opportunity for parents and kids to get outdoors together and celebrate the autumn harvest season.

Visitors can take part in arts and crafts for all ages; hear live music; try a variety of culinary treats, including grilled fare, hearty dishes and baked goods from local shops and food trucks; buy farm-fresh produce grown in Westchester County; enter a raffle drawing (no need to be present to win); listen to live music; and try some Yoga at the Tom and Kristin Deacon of Farm. They can also feed Fable’s chickens, Fable: From Farm to Table tour its hydroponic greenhouse and pick a pumpkin and take family photos in the pumpkin patch.

Tom Deacon, Fable’s owner, says the Fall Farm Fest is a fun way to remind people of the benefits of eating sustainably. “We would like to make local and organic farming the norm,” he says. “Not only can we grow food that is delicious to eat, it is the medicine that will make you healthier as well.”

Fable: From Farm to Table is located at 1311 Kitchawan Rd. (Rte. 134), Ossining, NY. For more info, call 914.862.0205 or visit FableFoods.com.

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Farm-to-Table Dinner at Hilltop Hanover Farm

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illtop Hanover Farm, a nonprofit farm and education center in Yorktown Heights, will hold its fourth annual Farm-to-Table Dinner on September 27. Held every fall, this event serves as a both a fundraiser and a celebration of local and sustainable agriculture, says Farm Director Shanyn Siegel.

The evening will include a cocktail hour, a three-course dinner, music and a silent auction.

The main meal, prepared by Chef Jon Pratt of Peter Pratt’s Inn and featuring seasonal produce grown on the farm, will be served under a tent on Farm-to-Table Dinner at the main lawn with dramatic views over the farm Hilltop Hanover Farm fields.

“For the past three years, this has been a very special evening for the community to come together over a delicious meal and show our commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture,” Siegel says. “We are thrilled to once again have this event on our calendar, and we can’t wait to see familiar and new faces join us at the table.”

In addition to being a CSA (community-supported agriculture) farm with a retail farm stand, Hilltop Hanover Farm offers education programs for adults and school groups and is open to the public as a demonstration farm.

Tickets to Hilltop Hanover Farm’s Farm-to-Table Dinner are on sale now. For more info, visit HilltopHanoverFarm.org or call 914.962.2368.

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45 Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 845.876.3108 BreadAlone.com/Rhinebeck-cafe

GOOD CHOICE KITCHEN Seasonal.Organic.Vegan 147 Main St. Ossining, NY 914.930.1591 goodchoicekitchen.com

HAYFIELDS, LLC

1 Bloomer Rd North Salem, NY HayfieldsMarket.com 914.669.8275

THE FREIGHT HOUSE CAFE Natural. Local. Good 609 Route 6, Mahopac, NY Behind music store 845.628.1872 TheFreightHouseCafe.com

THE UNION HALL MARKET Coffee. Pastries. Local Meats 2 Keeler Ln, North Salem, NY 914.485.1555 FB: The Market at Union Hall

COFFEE & TEA BIG BANG COFFEE ROASTERS

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From our Farms to Your Kitchen 914.923.4837 DowntoEarthMarkets.com

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& Gossett Brothers Nursery 1202 Rt.35, South Salem, NY 914.763.3001; Gossettnursery.com

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HUDSON VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

Greig Farm, 223 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY 914.474.2404 Facebook.com/ HudsonValleyFarmersMarket.

HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET Sundays, 10am-2pm 15 Mount Ebo Road South Brewster, NY 845.878.9078 x 4115

FARMS FABLE: FROM FARM TO TABLE

1311 Kitchawan Rd, Ossining, NY Sat & Sun 9am-4pm FableFoods.com

HARVEST MOON FARM & ORCHARD

130 Hardscrabble Rd North Salem, NY 914.485.1210 HarvestMoonFarmAndOrchard.com

HILLTOP HANOVER FARM & ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.2368 HilltopHanoverFarm.org

THREE FEATHERS FARM

Grass-fed beef & eggs 371 Smith Ridge Rd, S. Salem 914.533.6529; jhaberny@aol.com

Local organic grass-fed beef burger with Beet Hard Cider at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard in North Salem.

FARM STORE BONI-BEL FARM & COUNTRY STORE

301 Doansburg Road, Brewster T-F 3:15 - 6pm/Sat 10am - 5pm greenchimneys.org/countrystore

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Identification Helps

The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes. Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut.

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hirty-seven percent of American adults 18 and older suffer from arthritis—a catch-all term for a dozen varieties of joint disease—according to the nonprofit Arthritis Foundation.

One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“I’m seeing higher rates, more severe cases and more of them in younger people.

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It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,” says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally.

About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

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Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain.

Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

Get Weight in Check

About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes— the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum.

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Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief.

“We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis.

“There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum.

When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

Healing the Gut Heals Joints

Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident.

For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression.

Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a highquality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for

a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

Exercise Smart

When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests.

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resh celery juice is the most powerful and healing juice we can drink, according to Anthony William, author of several best sellers, including Life Changing Foods. He says it contains significant anti-inflammatory properties, making it an essential food for those who suffer from autoimmune illnesses.

Celery juice also contains significant amounts of calcium and silicon, which can aid in the repair of damaged ligaments and bones. “Celery is rich in vitamin A, magnesium and iron, which all help to nourish the blood and aid those suffering from rheumatism, high blood pressure, arthritis and anemia,” he says.

William recommends drinking 16 ounces of fresh celery juice a day on an empty stomach for noticeable healing in as little as one week.

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Curcumin: Derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), this bright yellow culinary spice has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent in Asia for centuries. Today, it’s used as an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which can wreak havoc on the stomach and kidneys if taken long term, according to Naturopath Casey Seenauth. One industry-sponsored review concluded that 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of curcumin can rival a NSAID like Advil for relief of pain and inflammation.

Collagen or gelatin: Integrative medicine practitioners have

long prescribed gelatin powder made from animal connective tissue to provide the nutrients required for joint regeneration. Supplement makers have developed arthritis-specific collagen supplements in which the gelatin is broken down for better absorption. A Chinese study of 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that collagen derived from chicken cartilage improved symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Plant-based options are available.

Glucosamine: This classic tissue-building block has been shown in multiple studies

to slow cartilage loss associated with osteoarthritis. Taken long enough, it can also ease pain, says Seenauth. “People often take it, don’t feel anything right away and quit. Give it time.” He recommends 2,000 mg per day for at least six to eight weeks.

Fish oil: Omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are established anti-inflammatories. A Korean University review of 10 trials involving nearly 400 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that those taking more than three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduced their reliance on NSAIDs and had less pain.

Probiotics: While their impact on pain reduction isn’t clearly known, many studies

show that certain strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can boost immune function, repair damaged gut lining and reduce system-aggravating inflammation, says Dr. Susan Blum. She recommends products containing a mixed blend of 20 billion to 30 billion colony-forming units (CFU) per capsule.

A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper

by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking. “Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

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Regenerative Injections

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds.

Then, they inject the platelets into the joint.

A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months

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A Mind-Body Approach

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results.

“Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors.

University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheumatoid arthritis patients and assigned half to a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.”

While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints, they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain.

The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently.

“Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients.

“With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

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lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

Why it Works Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

“Basic yoga is just as beneficial as more advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and

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teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness. Stiff muscles often go hand-inhand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body.

Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options

for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects. Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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oga Crave, a small, intimate studio, recently brought yoga and Reiki to the community of Brewster.

“I like to think of it as personal training for yoga,” says owner Laura Papps, a yoga teacher and Reiki maser. “I cater to those who crave community and fast-bonding relationships with like-minded yogis. Smaller groups means more attention to you, your form and your experience.”

The teachers at Yoga Crave focus on the physical and emotional strengths and weaknesses in each student’s yoga practice, working with them to overcome their challenges. “The students are what make a studio awesome, along with dedicated, compassionate instructors, who hold space for students while they learn and grow,” Papps says.

Located inside a barn-style office building on Route 22, the studio has an “old school” vibe, she says. There’s no student lounge, no retail area—“No shopping required,” she says. “I wanted to go back to a time when yoga was simple. No bells and whistles. You went to class and left feeling peaceful, put your shoes on in the hall and drove home craving the next class. That’s all.”

Drop-ins are welcome, but because of the small class size, Papps suggests registering and paying for classes in advance through the Mindbody link on her website, Yoga-Crave.com. Starting in October, Yoga Crave will also host a monthly, donation-based Reiki healing circle, as well as other special monthly offerings.

“I’m really looking forward to connecting with the community and bringing much-needed yoga and healing to Brewster,” she says.

Yoga Crave is located at 1456 Rte. 22, Building A, Suite A103, Brewster, NY. For more info, visit Yoga-Crave.com.

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olden Prana in Katonah has expanded its menu of classes and added a boutique to further the studio’s mission “to foster connection, inspire creativity and support a compassionate lifestyle.”

A Beginner’s Kundalini Yoga class Saturday mornings from 9 to 10:30 a.m., plus general Kundalini classes throughout the week, give students the tools to cope and thrive in an ever-changing, chaotic world, says Hari Sangat Kaur, a co-owner of Golden Prana.

“Kundalini Yoga is an ancient and sacred technology that uncoils the nerve of the soul to connect the finite self with the infinite self to create a feeling of balance and well-being,” she says. “It involves exercise, chanting, meditation and breath techniques and almost always involves the sound current of the gong. Rather than explain it, I recommend experiencing a class for yourself. We offer First Class Free cards at the desk.”

As Yogi Bhajan said of Kundalini, “I taught this yoga because it helps the householder who must live in and build a better life. You can find the heavens here within your life; you do not need to wait for a later heaven. During this lifetime you must penetrate to the core and build yourself to go home.”

While the studio focuses on Kundalini Yoga, it now also offers a guided meditation with Amy Kaufman every other Monday, at 7 p.m.; Tai Chi with Cheryl Aiello every Thursday, from 6 to 6:45 p.m.; and Restorative Yoga with Jennifer Llewellyn every Tuesday (beginning September 11), from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Monthly offerings include an Art and Yoga class with Hardev Kaur, “whose gentle and loving approach will inspire anyone to paint,” says Hari Sangat Kaur. The next scheduled class is September 15, at 11 a.m. There is also a monthly lunar gong/sound bath, with the next one scheduled for September 25, from 7 to 8:45 p.m., led by Hari Sangat Kaur.

But the biggest change at the studio is the addition of Majestic Hudson, an eclectic lifestyle boutique designed to sync with Golden Prana’s mission. Llewellyn serves as its chief wellness officer and creative director.

Golden Prana is located at 223 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY. For more info, call 914.232.3473, email GoldenPrana223@ gmail.com or visit GoldenPrana.yoga. See ad page 37.

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LifeForce Grows at The Temperance Center

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here is new buzz at The Temperance Center, and this year it’s all about expansion—especially a growing focus on Lifeforce Yoga. Upcoming LifeForce events include a retreat and four-week series in the fall and a training in the spring. There’s also an ongoing monthly class.

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TTC’s founder and owner, Merrill Black, will co-lead a Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors LifeForce Yoga Retreat the weekend of October 12 to 14, along with Rose Kress, owner and director of The LifeForce Yoga Healing Institute. Then in late fall, TTC will offer a fourweek, early-evening series in LifeForce Yoga Sun. “These two-hour workshops will incorporate gentle asanas, chakras, breath work, mantras, mudras, restorative poses and yoga nidra for relaxation,” Black says.

She will continue to teach her monthly LifeForce Yoga class, and a training in LifeForce Yoga is being planned for next spring.

Plenty of other events are on the horizon too. For example, TTC is adding a new monthly Saturday morning Intro to Yoga and Meditation Beginner Workshop, led by Ann Casapini, for people who are totally new to yoga. The first class is September 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On September 23, TTC will celebrate the fall equinox from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a “taster” of yoga, meditation and self-expression exercise.

As always, half the proceeds go to charity—this time, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Also coming up in early fall is a 200-hour yoga teacher training by Awakened Warrior (Michael Baez). A Restorative Yoga workshop, led by Jo-Anne Salomone, is planned for January, after all the holiday festivities of December have quieted down.

In addition to all these new events, TTC continues to offer weekly yoga classes for all levels, with a focus on Therapeutic Healing Yoga. Black also continues to lead her biweekly evening group, Adult Guided Channeling Meditation, which has been an integral part of TTC’s offerings since its inception.

“Keep an eye out,” she says, “because TTC will have lots of other yoga workshops as well as some new spiritually based events, meditations and teachings, including light body energy work, occurring throughout the year.”

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“Anybody Can Be a Yogi” at Elevate

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nybody can be a yogi if they make themselves and their yoga practice a priority, says Cara Sax, owner of Elevate Yoga Studio, located at 3535 Crompond Road, in Cortlandt Manor.

“It can be challenging to schedule one more thing into Cara Sax your day,” she says.

“Our mission is to provide you with quality teachers who care about you. We’re committed to helping you become healthy and whole—mind, body, and spirit.”

Elevate is a warm vinyasa studio. Practicing in a warm environment (80-86 degrees) can make the muscles more elastic, she says. “People’s biggest fear is that they’re not flexible enough for yoga. At our studio, we’re not judgmental. We encourage people to let go of their fears and embrace the mind of a beginner.”

Weekly classes include standard vinyasa classes— Basic Flow, Warm Flow, All-Level Flow, Powerful Flow—as well as several specialty classes. YogaStrong, which Sax developed, combines sun salutations and asana using light weights to add to the intensity of the asana. “Squats, pushups and other power moves are added to get you fit and flexible in the least amount of time,” she says.

Yoga Trance-Formation, taught and developed by hypnotherapist Tamie Lobel, combines yoga with self -hypnosis. Yoga and Crystal Healing, taught by Amy Sax Luke, uses crystals to enhance healing and mindbody-spirit alignment.

Elevate also offers a monthly restorative class for those who need to unwind and release patterns of stress and tension.

For more info, visit ElevateYogaStudios.com or call the studio at 814.422.3083. See ad page 40.

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Private Yoga Lessons Help Unleash “Inner Goddess”

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lthough yoga classes have grown dramatically in popularity over the years, some women find private lessons more appealing, says Heather Reiners, who specializes in teaching yoga to girls and women. “Unlike traditional instudio classes, privates are a one-on-one experience customized to your ability and goals,” she says. “Yoga bolsters your mental health and can ease the stress that often comes with the multiple hats women wear at home and at work.”

An experienced yoga teacher, Reiners has been practicing yoga since she was 14. She Heather Reiners is certified in traditional Hatha yoga and chair yoga, holds a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies and is a Reiki master.

“I work with goddesses of all age groups and mobility levels—preteen and teenage girls, pregnant women and new mamas, senior yogis and all those in between,” she says.

“For goddesses new to yoga, private lessons are the best way to set a solid foundation and learn proper alignment in a safe and welcoming environment. Yoga helps women and girls find physical and emotional balance. My lessons focus on self-acceptance; I offer modifications for each pose, positive affirmations and encouragement to build confidence in yourself.”

For her home sessions, Reiners provides all necessary props for each lesson. Each one ends with sivasana and a guided meditation for bliss and relaxation.

During the month of September, Heather Reiners is offering complimentary consultations. She takes on a limited number of new clients, so book soon if interested. Contact her at 914.479.2594 or heather@hipheather.com. For more info, visit HipHeather.com. See ad page 41.

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ogaShine Studio, now entering its 29th year, offers classes with individual attention, as well as private sessions, for people of all ages and all physical and emotional abilities. Vitalah Simon, the studio’s main teacher, has been practicing yoga for 50 years. She says her goal is to help all students take their yoga practice to another level of restoration, healing and consciousness.

“Everyone has stresses in their lives,” she says. “What yoga provides are tools to meet our difficulties. The physical poses are like a doorway into an amazing room, but you don’t want to just stare at the door—you want to go into the room. At YogaShine, we’re working with the body, the mind, the heart, the breath and the consciousVitalah Simon ness. All of those things work together in yoga. That’s what the word yoga means—to unite, to bring together. As we practice, we learn to be less reactive to our sensations and be more of a witness. This creates some space in our minds, which allows the possibility of choice rather than reactivity.”

The studio also offers a free, Wednesday evening meditation group in the style of Thich Nhat Hanh, and it regularly works with children and adults with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum and with ADHD. YogaShine is located at 7-11 Legion Dr., Valhalla, NY. For more info visit YogaShine.com, or contact the studio at YogaShine@verizon.net or 914.769.8745. See ad page 37.

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arla Booth, a certified senior teacher of the Alexander Technique, will offer workshops in the method on September 13, at 7 p.m., and September 26, at 2 p.m., at Quest Yoga Arts, located at 111 East Main Street, 2nd Floor, in Mount Kisco.

The Alexander Technique is a method for learning to change postural habits that prevent us from moving with ease.

“Over the years, we often develop faulty patterns or ideas about how to move, which put pressure on our joints and leave us stiff or feeling tight,” she says.

“The technique has been around for over 100 years and is used by actors, dancers, musicians and athletes to help them deal with repetitive motion, find poise and get the most out of their body usage.”

These workshops are designed to introduce people to the Alexander Technique through its application to yoga, says Booth, who has 28 years’ experience teaching the technique and 18 years’ experience as a yoga instructor.

“Yoga poses offer a great way to examine habitual movement and thought patterns that affect our movement quality and sometimes limit our sense of ease,” she says. “Often, by becoming aware of the habit or rethinking the purpose of the movement, we can unravel patterns of tension to find greater fluidity and create less pressure on our joints.”

To register, visit QuestYogaArts.com. For Zore info, visit KarlaBooth.com.

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he sixth annual Ahimsa Yoga and Music Festival, for yoga lovers, teachers and seekers, will take place November 2-4 in Hunter, New York, in the Catskill Mountains. Participants are invited to enjoy a weekend of chanting and sacred music, plus classes and workshops taught by highly regarded teachers.

A variety of healthful foods will be available, as well as products and services from all kinds of wellness vendors.

The festival also offers opportunities to try new activities, from a meditation hike on Hunter Mountain and ecstatic late-night dancing, to many styles of yoga and other techniques for blissful living. This year’s lineup includes world-renowned names such as Krishna Das and Seane Corn, as well as regional experts from the local yoga and music communities.

Several class pass options and weekend packages are available, and festivalgoers can choose from a multitude of convenient mountain lodges for overnight accommodations.

he Yoga Teachers Association of the Hudson Valley (YTA) will kick off its 2018-19 season on September 22 with Light on Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles, presented by Todd Norian, master yogi and founder of Ashaya Yoga. The YTA’s annual Prana Party will immediately follow the workshop. The party will feature kirtan with Norian and provide an opportunity for YTA members and nonmembers alike to connect with other yoga teachers and enthusiasts from the tri-state area

The YTA’s workshops will continue in October with Christa Rypins’s Pelvic Power, an experiential workshop in which yoga meets the Franklin Method of Imagery. Jeff Migdow Todd Norian will return in November for the Practical Wisdom of the Yogic Scriptures, and in December, Robert Rivest will present his unique approach to laughter yoga, which incorporates tai chi, mindful breathing and expressive movement.

Other workshops in the 2018-19 season will be led by Dan Leven, Jason Ray Brown, Deborah Lubetkin, Ray Crist and Paula Heitzner and cover topics such as the karma of your yoga cues, esoteric poses to spice up your teaching, and LifeForce Yoga for the anxious mood. On June 8, beloved 100-year-old yogini Tao Porchon-Lynch will again close out the YTA season.

This year the YTA will also host its first annual retreat at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Paths to Renewal, with Luke Ketterhagen, will take place November 2 through 4.

The YTA is an educational nonprofit run by volunteers. It offers monthly workshops in order to enhance and deepen the teaching and knowledge of yoga in the Hudson Valley. Membership is open to studio owners, yoga teachers and individual practitioners. Workshops are usually held on the second Saturday of the month, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Club Fit in Briarcliff Manor, New York. They cost $45 for members or $65 for nonmembers in advance; continuing education credits are available for all workshops.

For details, registration and lodging information, call 518.779.3511 or visit AhimsaYogaFestival.com.

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oga in the Adirondacks (YitA) will host an all-inclusive Autumn Transformation retreat at The Divine Acres, its private sustainable farm in Adirondack State Park, the weekend of September 28-30. The retreat will be led by Rhodella Hughes, owner and director of YitA and The Divine Acres.

YitA’s premier seasonal retreat, Autumn Transformation is intended to awaken the spirit and nourish the mind, Hughes says. “Participants will connect to their authentic selves through yoga, meditation, essential oils, nutrition, journaling and so much more, while embracing the beauty of the Adirondack State Park.” YitA is located at 2 Coulter Road in Bakers Mills, near Gore Mountain Ski Resort.

The weekend will include ecofriendly accommodations and farmto-table meals prepared by YitA’s chef and on-site nutritionist. The Divine Acres is a family-owned sustainable farm that produces fresh organic eggs and vegetables and its own Divine Maple Syrup.

In her yoga classes at YitA, Hughes often integrates her passion for essential oils. She is certified in AromaYoga, a practice of conscious movement, breathing exercises and chakra meditations combined with therapeutic-grade essential oils. She is also certified in Chair and Seniors Yoga and Stand Up Paddle board (SUP) Yoga, and she uses her Reiki Level 2 certification in her savasanas.

Nutrition Kaye owner Linda Lonergan, Reiki master Amy Kaufman and registered yoga teacher Mary Gathmann will co-facilitate the retreat.

For more information, call 518.251.3015 or 914.556.8258, or visit YogaInTheAdirondacks.com. See ad, page 38.

evotion Yoga of Westchester, located at 2055 Albany Post Road, in Croton on Hudson, is dedicated to Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.

Pritam Bani Kaur “Kundalini Yoga is a unique system that works on the glandular system in the body,” says studio owner Pritam Bani Kaur. “Utilizing exercise, breath work, chakra balancing and meditation, the body is transformed into awareness.”

Students of Kundalini learn to be guided by their intuition, to live lives of grace, love, kindness and compassion, says Kaur, a Kundalini Yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner.

“I love being able to share Yogi Bhajan’s teachings,” she says.

“Seeing students grow and heal as they continue their practice is one of the most fulfilling and humbling gifts that has been given to me.”

Devotion Yoga offers daily yoga classes, outdoor classes (weather permitting), mindful meditation and a variety of monthly workshops, including belly dancing, soul-focused meditation, Reiki trainings and healing circles, crystal and sound healing, yoga nidra meditation and Ho’Oponopono.

According to Kaur, Ho’Oponopono is a Hawaiian shamanic healing method that empowers individuals to make dramatic changes in their lives by releasing blocks and increasing connection to others through gratitude and forgiveness. The next Ho’Oponopono workshop is on September 19, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $30 per person.

A boutique within the Devotion Yoga studio offers yogainspired gifts, books and items handmade by students.

For more information, contact Pritam Bani Kaur at 914.930.7707, email the studio at Info@DailyDevotionYoga.com or visit DailyDevotionYoga.com. See ad, page 40.

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Balance Wellness Studio

Karen (Kat) Symington Muendell, Owner 1851 East Main St. (Route 6) Mohegan Lake, NY 914.374.1471 • BalanceOn6.com • balanceon6@gmail.com Philosophy and focus: Believing mind-body wellness and holistic practices are necessary to a balanced life, Team Balance is dedicated to making them accessible and affordable to all. Balance has a network of independent practitioners who offer a variety of classes and services designed to help our clients live their best life.

The Art of Healing Yoga Studio

The Art of Healing Yoga Studio Kasie Bubenicek, Owner 64 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, NY 845.200.7088 • TheArtOfHealing4All.com office@theartofhealing4all.com

Philosophy and focus: We like to focus on keeping our classes smaller rather than larger, as we recognize that sometimes people feel intimidated in a larger class setting. This helps us design and focus classes on the unique qualities that each individual comes in with.

What type of yoga do you offer? We offer all-level Vinyasa, Gentle Vinyasa, Restorative and Yin/Yang.

What’s the vibe? We aim to provide the most comfortable and peaceful space for you to get back to your mind-body-spirit connection, a place that truly feels like coming home. You also leave having gained a new family, as we focus on coming together as a community. Hence our slogan: “Where we find something to love about everyone.”

Do you offer teaching training? Not at the moment, but we plan to offer it in the near future.

What else? We offer Zumba on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. We also offer many unique creativity workshops a few times a month, as well as a free monthly women’s circle that meets on the last Sunday of the month, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Check our website or Facebook page for updates.

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What type of yoga do you offer? Offering small classes Kat Symington Muendell allows our instructors to give personal attention to each student. Popular yoga classes include Beginner, Mommy and Me, Slow Flow, Vinyasa, Teen/Tween, YogaFit and Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation, plus Pilates mat.

What’s the vibe? In our cozy studio filled with natural light, you feel at ease as soon as you enter. You’ll be confident on the mat knowing our instructors are certified, professional practitioners dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness goals. We never forget that we can’t be successful unless you are.

What else? Balance is proud to be the only studio in New York State currently offering 3X3Fit classes led by a certified instructor.

See Kat’s bio on our website for a one-minute video.

Rounding out our physical practice offerings, Balance has a monthly Reiki circle and access to private sessions in our “quiet” room. Everyone who enters immediately remarks on the comforting vibe and healing energy in the room. Believing fitness should be fun, we also offer dance classes, Girl’s Night Out parties and other special events. We are proud to have talented and highly educated practitioners/coaches in the wellness field who lead workshops on important, relevant topics.

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Karma Road Yoga

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Philosophy and focus: Our mission is to inspire students to live fully and compassionately, and they, in turn, will inspire others in the same way. As part of our Good Karma business Betsy Egan and Ellen Forman at Doga! class model, we donate a portion of our proceeds to local and global causes such as SPCA of Briarcliff, Mercy for Animals, and Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures.

The focus at Karma Road is to offer uplifting yoga that is accessible to everyone. We do not have a one-size-fits-all approach, and this is reflected in the different styles of the teachers and classes we have on our schedule.

Philosophy and focus: Namastesis provides a vibe in which community and individualism are encouraged and celebrated.

Whether they’re an experienced yoga practitioner or a firstNamastesis yoga studio time student, everyone is welcome at Namastesis. We focus on the individual.

Whether you are here for a yoga class or a wellness service, your session will be tailored to your direct needs.

Betsy Egan and Ellen Forman, Owners 1250 Pleasantville Rd., Briarcliff Manor, NY KarmaRoadYoga.com • karmaroadyoga@gmail.com

What type of yoga do you offer? Our Karma studio is spacious and filled with light, while our Bhakti room is suitable for smaller groups, meditative work and wellness sessions. We offer vinyasa classes ranging from power flow to gentle. We also offer yin and restorative yoga. Kids yoga is coming soon.

What’s the vibe? Karma Road Yoga is warm, welcoming and nourishing. Our expanding community of friendly people helps create an environment that allows you to feel at ease.

What else? At Karma Road, we offer many different workshops like Doga! (yoga with dogs), MBSR courses, meditation workshops and wellness offerings. Our studios are available for workshops and yoga parties.

Becca Roberts, LMT, E-RYT, Owner/Founder 1065 Main St., Suite H, 2nd Floor, Fishkill, NY 845.765.2299 • Namastesis.com • namastesis@yahoo.com

What type of yoga do you offer? Namastesis offers various yoga classes including but not limited to Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Alignment, Restorative, Warm and Hot26. We also offer services such as massage therapy and Reiki.

What’s the vibe? Namastesis strives to create a welcoming and inclusive community vibe. We love to practice with you and share sweet conversations over tea after classes and wellness services.

What else? Here at Namastesis, we love supporting our local friends and other HV studios. We try to offer at least one workshop a month that represents our local Hudson Valley community.

You can join us this month, on September 23, when Hudson Valley yoga instructor Justin Wolfer will be joining us to lead two backto-back workshops, “Yoga and Anatomy Principals” and “Entering The Flow.” Check out the details at Namastesis.com.

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Nueva Alma Yoga and Wellness and the A.L.M.A. Institute

Putnam Yoga

Erica Garcia, Owner 799 McLean Ave., Yonkers, NY 914.294.0606 • NuevaAlma.com • info@nuevaalma.com Philosophy and focus: Nueva Alma Yoga and Wellness is a studio and holistic center on the border of the Bronx and Yonkers—a safe and welcoming place where anyone can learn about yoga and make friends.

The A.L.M.A Institute offers a transformative, interdisciplinary 200-hour yoga and life teacher training, with reasonable tuition ($4,000) and an evening/weekend format to make it accessible to everyone. We offer payment plans and work-study partial scholarErica Garcia ships to those who qualify. Our next teacher training starts September 23, with graduation in January. Whether you are looking to deepen your practice, do some personal growth or teach, this is the program for you. Our teachers are well trained and compassionate and passionate at what they offer. We want you to enjoy all that we have to offer so you know why you walked in our doors. You will get the asana, philosophy, sound healing, essential oils, meditation and sense of total renewal.

What type of yoga do you offer? We offer a wide variety of yoga philosophies and 200-hour teacher trainings. You can take anything from Iyengar Wall, Yin and Restorative classes to Athletes, Meditation, Nidra, Fundamentals and Flow. We offer daytime, evening and weekend classes. We don’t offer kids-only classes, because we believe yoga should be a family affair. So we offer discounted rates for children (6 +) and teens so you can bring them with you.

Christine M. Dodge, Owner 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place, NY 845.494.8118 • PutnamYoga.com • putnamyoga@gmail.com Philosophy and focus: Our goal is to help you build your strength and flexibility in a safe, supportive environment, allowing you to meet challenges on and off the mat. We welcome yoga participants at all levels to safely enjoy yoga’s many benefits for the body and the mind.

What type of yoga do you offer? Putnam Yoga is different from other studios because it combines traditional yoga poses with gym-based moves while offering unique sequencing into and out of poses. We specialize in fitness-based yoga classes that will challenge seasoned yogis and beginners alike. Our classes combine a unique variety of innovative and traditional yoga styles designed to target every muscle in the body. We offer several types of yoga, from Gentle Hatha and Restorative Yoga, to Yin Yoga and Vinyasastyled Yoga, to Level 1 and Levels 2-3 and Power Yoga. We also offer Prenatal Yoga every Saturday, and Kids’ Yoga during the school year. All levels are welcome. You will not only increase your flexibility but also gain strength and agility.

What’s the vibe? Our Putnam Yoga community vibe is friendly, calm and welcoming. The instructors are knowledgeable, caring and kind-hearted—the best of the best. We have a happy and positive vibe that you will feel as soon as you walk in.

What else? Putnam Yoga also offers Barre, Kickboxing and a Full Body Attack class, which is an hour of full-body movements using resistance bands, and more. See ad, page 34.

What’s the vibe? We are serious about our yoga but don’t take ourselves too seriously. We are all human. We have our good and bad days. Our vibe is to come in and leave it all on the mat.

What else? We offer a variety of workshops, including Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Make Your Own Malas, Intro to Ayurveda, Intro to Essential Oils, Yoga for Athletes and Yoga Sutras. We also bring in various sponsors to educate the students and community on local offerings. We are the area hub for learning how to use doTERRA essential oils for overall health and wellness. Consider joining our next cleanse and flow group, which begins in September, for 30 days. We are even a public pickup location for Field Goods, a weekly produce delivery service. See ad, page 39.

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Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center

343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org • info@sacredspirityogacenter.org Philosophy and focus: We believe contemplative practices are essential for our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, and contemplative, Kripalu-style yoga is the practice we love.

Our mission is to build a caring community and inspire peace and wellness. Our focus is on supporting embodied, compassionate selfobservation. Students are allowed time to move into a pose, truly witness and find themselves in the pose, and experience the sensations and aftereffects of the pose. It’s contemplative yoga, not “gym yoga.”

What type of yoga do you offer? We offer yoga for all levels, taught in the contemplative Kripalu tradition: Beginners’, Gentle, Moderate and Restorative, plus special, all-level community events with beloved guest teachers.

What’s the vibe? Unlike most privately owned yoga studios, we are a 501(3)c nonprofit interfaith community, largely volunteer operated—yoga for the people, by the people. Our goal is to create a sacred space for seekers yearning to deepen their connection to soul, spirit, life and the moment. The vibe is warm, welcoming to all, contemplative, spacious and sacred.

What else? We offer monthly gatherings for Restorative Yoga with Sound Healing and Meditation. Special events this fall include a free class for new students the morning of Saturday, September 8, plus workshops/mini-retreats on Balancing the Immune System, Sacred Dance, “Four Noble Truths” Buddhist teachings and an evening of Kirtan Chanting and Sacred Music with Sita’s Light. See ad, page 51.

Yoga Teachers Association of the Hudson Valley

Workshops held at Club Fit, 584 N. State Rd., Briarcliff Manor, NY 914.582.7816 • ytayoga.com • ytacommunications@gmail.com Philosophy and focus: The YTA is a 501(c)3 volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to deepening and enhancing the quality of hatha yoga teaching and fostering the yoga community in the tri-state area.

We offer monthly threehour workshops for teachers and serious students.

What type of workshops do you offer? Workshops cover all styles of yoga and related practices and are led by nationally recognized teachers and highly accomplished local instructors. The 2018-19 season features Dan Leven, Ray Crist, Paula Heitzner and Jason Ray Brown and topics such as laughter yoga, esoteric poses, and wisdom from the yogic scriptures. The September 22 season opener with master yogi Todd Norian will be followed by our annual Prana Party, which is open to all. Workshops take place on Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and are $45 for members and $65 for nonmembers in advance or $55/$75 at the door.

Do you offer teacher training? No, but we do offer a one-year complimentary membership to current yoga teacher trainees.

Additionally, Yoga Alliance-certified teachers receive three CEUs for each workshop and can therefore complete their continuing education requirement in just one year with the YTA. What else? YTA membership is open to teachers, studio owners, and individual practitioners. Members receive $20 off each workshop, a monthly newsletter and use of the Club Fit facilities on the day of the workshop. See ad, page 35.

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Aerial: Originated in California and now in several countries. Sometimes branded as AntiGravity Yoga, aerial incorporates traditional yoga asanas with the use of a hammock or sling and combines elements of Pilates and dance. This style is said to deliver benefits on emotional and psychological levels and has a fun component.

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Ananda: A form of gentle hatha yoga

with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience.

Anusara: Anusara means “go with the

flow,” and blends spirituality with inner/ outer alignment and balanced energetic actions. Developed by John Friend in 1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, so Anusara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners.

Chair: Practiced sitting or standing, it

uses a chair as a support/prop. Asanas are adapted from traditional hatha yoga. It benefits older individuals and those that are body-challenged. Flexibility is enhanced, as well as mind-body awareness.

Hatha: Hatha yoga is the foundational

discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the practice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Essentially, hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together. A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretching,

Aqua: Also known as water or pool yoga.

Aqua yoga is practiced in water—a warm indoor pool or natural body of water. Asanas are adapted to work with the buoyancy provided by water and have a positive effect on joints. This form is a viable option for older individuals or anyone else with physical conditions that prevent them from practicing land yoga.

Its benefits include lymphatic stimulation and improved range of motion.

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oga, a holistic art and practice that originated some 5,000 years ago in India, aims to integrate mind, body and spirit. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the joining of body with mind and mind with soul to achieve health, balance, tranquility and enlightenment.

Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proven to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality, and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.

Although many schools, or styles, of yoga exist, most differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asanas; flow between the postures; breath and movement coordination; or inner awareness and meditation.

No particular style is better than another, and many students practice more than one.

style that is light on meditation, ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs. The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

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Ashtanga: A physically demanding

asanas, or postures, that are not too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners to learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

Hot Yoga: Hot yoga is performed in a heated room using

varying temperatures and yoga poses. A Bikram yoga room is set at a minimum of 105° Fahrenheit with about 40 percent humidity, performing 26 prescribed asanas. Both forms of heated yoga help to speed up metabolism and improve circulation.

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Integral: A gentle style of yoga brought to this country in

1966 by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Classes are structured to balance physical effort with relaxation, and include breathing practices, chanting and both guided and silent meditation. Integral yoga is suitable for beginners and helpful for more advanced students that wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness.

Iyengar: Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the development of balance and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts, the Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, based on his exceptional understanding of how the body works. Poses are held longer than usual. Iyengar is a good style for beginners, but can challenge seasoned practitioners, as well.

Kundalini: A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chanting), meditation, visualization, breathing and guided relaxation with precise postures. According to Hindu philosophy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine.

When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969, and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body.

Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

Prenatal: This yoga style is

specifically tailored for pregnant women during all stages of pregnancy. Its combination of stretching, focus and breathwork make it ideal for improving strength and decreasing

stress levels in preparation for childbirth. It might also alleviate pregnancy-related headaches, nausea and back pain.

Restorative: Distinguished by the use of props, this form of yoga aims to relax the muscles, calm the mind and open up the body through slow movements and passive stretching. Maintaining balance and holding gentle stretches for up to 20 minutes is made easier through the use of blocks, bolsters and blankets that support deep relaxation.

SUP: An acronym for stand up paddle-

board, SUP yoga can be practiced on a lake or other calm body of water. Hatha and vinyasa asanas are employed with the intention of challenging the practitioner to distribute their weight to maintain balance. Benefits include improved core strength, circulation and balance.

Svaroopa: A style that helps each student discover their bliss.

The Sanskrit word svaroopa means “the true nature of being”, and Svaroopa yoga is sometimes called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the body’s connective tissues and ease spinal tension. Blocks and bolsters may be used to allow for deeper muscle release. The style is suitable for beginners and useful for those recovering from injury.

Viniyoga: A transformative, slower and more individualized

form of yoga that emphasizes gentle flow and coordinated breath with movement, Viniyoga is holistic in its approach and teaches the student how to apply the yoga tools of poses, chanting, breathing and meditation. Function is stressed over form in this style.

Viniyoga is recommended for beginners and seniors, as well as those in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease.

Vinyasa: A challenging style that matches breath to movement.

Vinyasa yoga poses incorporate alignment principles and are woven together in a flowing practice that is both intense and dancelike. Translated from Sanskrit, Vinyasa means “without obstacle”.

The style is best suited to energetic, physically fit students.

Yin: Developed by yoga teachers Paulie Zink and Paul Grilley

to improve joint mobility and flexibility through holding asanas for up to five minutes or longer, yin yoga complements more intense practices such as Bikram, increases circulation in connective tissue and fosters inner stillness.

Please note: The contents of this Yoga Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified practitioner to conduct a selected treatment.

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

nOMad Always at OM Classes, Retreats, YTT nOMadAlwaysatOM.com studio@nOMadAlwaysatOM.com

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Rhinebeck Pilates 6400 Montgomery Street 845.876.5686 RhinebeckPilates.com

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SCARSDALE Club Pilates Scarsdale 365 Central Park Ave. 914.449.4411; clubpilates.com/ scarsdale scarsdale@clubpilates.com

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BALANCE FITNESS

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StepWISEnow NEW

Pilates and More Health & Fitness Studio 127 Main Street 914.478.3560 PilatesAndMore.com

Strength.Flexibility.Balance 325 S. Highland Ave., Ste. 109 Briarcliff Manor/ Ossining 914.292.0602; Stepwisenow.com

Beacon of Light Wellness Center 4 S. Chestnut St 845.202.3515 BeaconofLightWellnessCenter.com beBhakti Yoga Center (1 block behind the Library) 89 Dewindt St 845.440.8855 bebhaktiyoga.com

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PILATES STUDIOS ARDSLEY Club Pilates Ardsley 875 Saw Mill River Rd. 914.292.1292; clubpilates.com/ ardsley ardsley@clubpilates.com

CORTLANDT MANOR Stay True Pilates Private/Small groups 914.382.2040 staytruepilates.com

Club Pilates Mount Kisco 30 E. Main St. 914.362.8414;clubpilates.com/ MountKisco sarah.gevinski@clubpilates.com Elite Performance PT of Westchester, PC 175 E. Main St, Suite 204 ElitePTandPilates.com 917.476.2164

Heather Reiners, HipHeather SOMERS Equipoise Pilates & Wellness Bailey Court, 334 Rt. 202 cbakerpilates@gmail.com 914.276.2056

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

WAPPINGERS FALLS Elevate Yoga & Barre Studio 1820 New Hackensack, Suite 3 845.462.8400 elevatebyallsport.com info@elevatebyallsport.com

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CROTON ON HUDSON Devotion Yoga of Westchester Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 2055 Albany Post Road 914.930.7707 dailydevotionyoga.com

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The Art of Healing Wellness Center 64 Gleneida Ave. 845.878.4325 TheArtOfHealing4All.com

CORTLANDT MANOR Elevate Yoga Studio 3535 Crompond Rd. carasaxhealth@aol.com elevateyogastudios.com

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Golden Prana Yoga 223 Katonah Avenue 914.232.3473 GoldenTempleYoga.com Balance Yoga & Wellness Yoga,Pilates,Reiki,Massage 2444 Boston Post Rd. 914.833.9703 balanceyogany.com

MAHOPAC Liberation Yoga & Wellness Center 862 Route 6 845.803.8389; liberationny.com Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com

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MOHEGAN LAKE Balance Wellness Studio Yoga.Dance.Exercise.Wellness 1851 East Main St (Rt 6) 914 374.1471; balanceon6.com

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SOMERS Yoga at Zen Garden Private and Small Groups Yoga.zengarden@gmail.com 917.721.2529; Zengardenyoga.net

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YONKERS Nueva Alma Yoga & Wellness 799 McLean Avenue 914.294.0606; NuevaAlma.com

YOGA TEACHER Heather Reiners, HipHeather Yoga Teacher & Reiki Master Beginners & Gentle Yoga 914.479.2594; hipheather.com

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Traditional sheets are often treated with chemical flame retardants or stainprotection chemicals.

How to Create an Organic Oasis in the Bedroom

by Brielle Bleeker

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t is choice that makes us adopt a lifestyle of wellness. Most people start with their diet and then move to swapping out beauty and cleaning products for safer versions, but one of the top factors of leading a healthier life is removing toxic chemicals from the bedroom. People spend one-third of their lives in the bedroom, so ensuring a safe environment by creating an organic oasis in which to rest and relax makes sense.

When making healthy changes to the bedroom, there are several areas that can be cleaner and greener. Whether changing step-by-step or doing a complete overhaul, there are many organic selections to enhance a natural atmosphere. A simple way to start is to replace bed sheets with those made from organic fibers.

Traditional sheets are often treated with chemical flame retardants or stainprotection chemicals. Some companies offer more organic choices for consumers due to increased awareness of the hazards associated with chemicals.

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Another great way to decrease the toxin load in the bedroom is to get rid of the carpet. Carpeting is a breeding ground for dust mites and can be even more harmful to allergy sufferers. Choose a wood floor and area rugs made of natural fibers.

Fabric curtains are another place where bacteria and dust mites can live. A great option for windows is to invest in untreated wood blinds or fabric made from organic materials.

It’s also important to use a nontoxic paint. Those that contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can emit toxins that are inhaled long after the paint has dried.

Some traditional paint manufacturers have created safer alternative paint lines to choose from.

The biggest change to create a healthier bedroom is to get rid of an old mattress and invest in an organic model.

Most mattresses are made with flameretardant and stain-resistant chemicals that can be detrimental to health over time.

Foam cushioning contains petrochemicals

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that can give off gas, potentially leading to numerous health problems in both adults and children.

Dave Spittal, owner of Healthy Choice Organic Mattress, in Ridgewood, says he is committed to selling comfortable, chemical-free and sustainable mattresses.

Healthy Choice mattresses are made with high-quality natural and organic materials, organic wool, organic cotton and 98-percent-pure natural rubber (the other 2 percent is fatty acids and soaps, no chemicals).

“Our latex doesn’t give off harmful gas compounds that may be present in memory foam,” he says.

He believes that beds manufactured using polyurethane foam may soon be a distant memory, as people discover how latex mattresses outlast and outperform memory foam. A mattress made of natural latex material is “not only environmentally friendly and nontoxic, but it also is extraordinarily durable,” he says.

In addition to a variety of organic mattress selections, Healthy Choice offers a wide assortment of organic bedding products. Organic pillows, sheets and wool comforters are available for customers looking for a complete healthy bedroom overhaul.

Organic mattresses are a good start for creating a bedroom oasis, Spitall says.

For people who want to focus on wellness, he says, an organic bedroom can be the first step to a healthier, more natural lifestyle.

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Brielle Bleeker is a contributing writer for Natural Awakenings magazine.

A decade ago, high-energy styles like power yoga were taking center stage; the current trend is toward gentler forms like restorative and yin.

Top Yoga Trends Fusion Styles Offer Fresh Choices

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hile interest in traditional yoga remains strong, a groundswell of new styles looks to accommodate our changing times. With approaches ranging from yoga designed for curvy women to paddle board yoga, there is something for everyone.

“I can see a definite trend of mixing yoga with all sorts of new activities and passions,” says Sophie Parienti, founder of Yogi Times magazine and website, in Los Angeles. “I always keep an open mind. Whether it is acro yoga or art yoga, if it becomes a way to commit to a personal practice, why not?”

Innovative styles are on the upswing, including yoga blended with Pilates, resistance training and dance forms like ballet. “Yoga has been evolving since its origins and these variations on the traditional practice show exciting creativity and invite in people that are new to yoga. In particular, we’re excited to see yoga offerings that increase inclusion and accessibility to a wider and more diverse student base. Practitioners can only benefit from this direction,” notes Kerry Maiorca, chair of the Yoga Alliance and founder of Bloom Yoga Studio, in Chicago.

Newer forms of yoga are affirming that bodies of all shapes, sizes and ages can reap benefits. Moms-to-be can enjoy prenatal yoga designed to strengthen the body for childbirth, and aqua yoga—espe-

cially in a heated indoor pool—is helpful for those with physical challenges. Chair yoga is popular in corporate settings and senior centers.

A decade ago, high-energy styles like power yoga were taking center stage; the current trend is toward gentler forms like restorative and yin. Instructors are prioritizing the safety and comfort of students.

“There is an emphasis now on the quieter styles of yoga, the introspective meditative forms. Many teachers are being trained to modify poses,” says Maiorca. “A big focus right now is trauma sensitivity—and how and if to use touch as an instructor, underscoring the message that we are safe on the yoga mat.”

The future of yoga is inspiring given the coexistence of tradition and modernization. “Yogis by nature are seekers and love exploring the new and original as part of the journey,” advises Parienti. “Focus on feeling good, whatever form it takes or whatever name it carries.”

Marlaina Donato, a freelance writer and multimedia artist, also authors books on spirituality and alternative health. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Yogi Times Top 10 Styles Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Bikram and Hot, Hatha, Kundalini, Iyengar, Tantra, Ayurveda, Yin, Restorative September 2018

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Yoga Meets Life’s Essential Questions

Tapping into Our True Nature

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n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth.

This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind.

I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal.

It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being.

We’ve each developed personal likes and dislikes resulting from life experiences that have left good or unfavorable impressions within us. These impressions determine how we view the world, and they limit our ability to enjoy life. We can begin learning how to release these impressions by letting go of the little things that irritate us for no reason—like the weather or someone’s attitude. We have a tendency to resist uncomfortable feelings, so we try to fix and control our environment. A commit-

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ment to yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone.

The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions.

Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness.

When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful—regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better. There is freedom and peace in that.

Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, is founder of the Temple of the Universe yoga and meditation center, in Alachua, Florida. See UntetheredSoul.com.

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Meditative Melodies

How Sound Deepens Meditation

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hen life is stressful, we know we need to relax. The question is how. Many wonderful ways involve combining music with a meditation practice. Although we can’t always control our surroundings, we can learn to control how we react to and internalize what happens around us.

On the value of meditation and mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, observes, “When we do studies of this, we find we can change our brains. We can change our relationship to our emotions. We can change our relationship to the actuality of things in ways that are healing. The immune system responds.”

Because sound affects us on all levels—emotional, mental and physical— combining musical processes with our meditation practice can be highly effective in easing stress. Cultures worldwide have long used music to lift the spirit and enhance meditation and healing.

4 Slow rhythms. These entrain bodily systems, including the heartbeat, pulse, digestion, respiration and muscle functioning, to a more natural rhythm.

Choosing Meditation Music

Controlling Breath

Choose recorded music that helps calm mental chatter. Here are some criteria.

We can live without food for weeks and water for days, but breath for only minutes.

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4 Natural sounds. They give a sense of peace.

4 Nurturing tones. Typically, these are clear, warm and gentle.

4 Uplifting, not gloomy. The music should give rise to a sense of joy and beauty.

4 Absence of hooks and refrains; avoid repetition and familiarity that engage the analytical mind.

4 Flowing. It is soothing and feels akin to nature.

4 Sub-audio frequencies. The presence of these is an optional way to entrain brainwaves to an alpha or theta state that allows relaxation and healing to occur.

4 Intention. It’s important for both the musician and listener.

Here are several self-generated ways to further enhance meditation.

A simple way to begin breath work is by taking a fast, full inhalation, followed by a long, slow exhalation. With practice, both breath control and stress levels will improve.

Vocal Toning This uses the human voice to produce elongated vowel tones or humming sounds that can empower meditation. It also slows and lengthens our exhalation by putting a brake on the breath.

Begin by taking a deep breath and then, with the mouth open, make a simple vowel tone such as ahh or ohh. With the exhalation pushing out a sound, the tone follows naturally.

Mantra and Chant Mantras can keep the demons of our monkey mind from distracting us. The word means “mind protection” in Sanskrit. A mantra is characterized by a short sound or phrase that carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple meaning of the words. Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness.

Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes—a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

Singing Affirmations Research led by Carnegie Mellon University’s David Creswell found that people using self-affirmation also can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance.

An affirmation is a positive statement spoken in the present tense asserting that a desired goal is already achieved. With sufficient repetition and focused intention, declaration becomes reality. Adding a melody to our affirmation and singing it repeatedly enhances its power.

Mind-body expert Dr. Deepak Chopra agrees, stating, “Music helps to take the affirmations to a deeper level of the mind so that a process of emotional and spiritual transformation can start.”

We are constantly affirming in our mind what we believe.

With perseverance, repetition and steadfast belief in them, the words of our affirmations become a part of us. Before long, we notice we are achieving what we may have previously thought was impossible. Accessing the rich array of music and sound modalities available can help deepen meditation, decrease stress and allow us to benefit from a higher and much improved quality of life.

Dudley Evenson and her husband, Dean, are sound healing pioneers who have produced award-winning music since 1979 through their label, Soundings of the Planet. Their new book is Quieting the Monkey Mind: How to Meditate with Music.

Learn more at Soundings.com.

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Can we counteract the additional carbon footprint of shipping seafood inland?

Eat as local as possible, whenever possible. Typically, U.S. seafood is sustainable seafood. Choose freshwater fish.

Seafood is the most perishable ingredient in the kitchen.

It’s caught, cleaned, chilled and transported with a short expiration date. Chefs stay with the tried and true because it’s wasted if customers hesitate to order a dish. In a few years, we’ll be eating more seaweed.

We are literally loving some species to death. Bluefin tuna will likely become extinct during our lifetime due to our love affair with sushi. We should all rotate the types of fish on our plate, beyond tuna, tilapia and salmon. Good choices include halibut, mahi mahi, Arctic char, black cod and rockfish.

Refer to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app for where and how fish are caught, if it’s sustainable or to be avoided. Sustainable means it’s fished or farmed with minimal impact on ocean health and will more likely remain available for the future. Half the seafood consumed today is farmed, according to program researchers.

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RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

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n early promoter of sustainable fishing, celebrity chef Rick Moonen is the owner of both RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room, in Las Vegas, and brand promoter for True North Seafood. His cookbook, Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion, features only seafood that hasn’t been overfished. He was named Chef of the Year in 2011 by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which publishes an up-to-date Seafood Watch guide to sustainable species (SeafoodWatch.org).

Moonen’s latest project is promoting non-BPA canned seafood to reduce waste, encourage everyone to eat lower on the food chain and give popular fish a chance to rebound.

Do healthy food trends start with chefs or customers asking for more nutritious dishes?

Both. Chefs are inherently curious. When a new food is available, they’re challenged to see how it can be used. Customers spread the word via social media. Travel broadens our palate. Trying something new is supercool.

Like the wreckfish, some species have unfortunate names.

Smart marketing can persuade a consumer to try something unfamiliar.

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Consider canned fish in BPA-free containers to better diversify an ocean-sourced diet. There’s no waste because it doesn’t rely on seasonal availability, tastes good and is sustainable. With creative recipes and fun garnishes, simple food can be as much of an experience as fine dining.

How can we avoid trashing the ocean and polluting our seafood?

People once thought the ocean was big enough to absorb anything dumped into it and it could replenish anything taken out. Toxic oil spills get publicity, but runoff from agricultural businesses is just as bad. The ocean can’t be used like a toilet. Be a steward of the environment and personalize the message through social media.

Is fish farming a good alternative for salmon and other species?

Fish farming has many components. Mistakes were made as people learned best practices during the past 20 years. Early instant demand called for rapid growth, causing overcrowded conditions, stressed fish and the use of antibiotics and genetically modified ingredients in the fish food. Aquaculture shouldn’t be demonized anymore.

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Wild fish are being contaminated by debris and plastic in the water, so farming is a good alternative.

What gives you hope?

Influencers are joining the choir of sustainability that I’ve preached for 30 years. Now I’m the Trojan Chef, sitting in on meetings with major suppliers and acting as spokesperson for True North.

We need to remember a species doesn’t live alone. Fish produce feces. Mussels love the yucky muck and they’re a great way to clean the water. Symbiotic species work with nature, eliminating the need for manmade chemicals.

What can individuals do?

When we’re grocery shopping or eating out, we’re voting with our dollars. Ask, “What kind of fish is this? Where was it caught and how? Is it farmed or wild?”

Serving as informed voices not only secures answers, it makes people aware of necessary preferences.

Sharing the message can be fun as anxiety melts over tasting the unfamiliar.

Host a Chopped or Iron Chef-style competition at home or with a neighbor. When my youngest son was little, there were things he wouldn’t eat out of hand, so I had him help me in the kitchen. Once he was invested in meals, he tasted new dishes.

Experimenting can be exciting.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Superior Superfoods Nature’s Top Foods to Prevent and Reverse Disease

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eart disease and chronic illnesses like diabetes, Alzheimer’s and inflammatory bowel disease are reaching alarming rates in this country.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 71 percent of all healthcare spending in the U.S. goes toward treating people with multiple chronic conditions.

Plant-dominant diets have a profound and universal effect on disease prevention, and often pose the potential for reversal.

Enlightened institutions like the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, in Loma Linda, California, are now offering resident physicians specialized studies in lifestyle medicine based on therapeutic applications of diet.

Founding member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, international speaker and bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger, whose How Not to Die book now has a companion cookbook, is at the forefront of the growing conscious eating for

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wellness movement. The conclusions he’s drawn from his own practice are supported by the largest study to date on disease risk factors, the Global Burden of Disease, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “The number one cause of death and cause of disability in the United States is our diet. Genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger. Genes are not our destiny,” Greger says.

Big Changes Made Easier

Eating superfoods slows inflammation, a major factor in myriad health conditions, and fosters an internal environment that opposes cancer cells. According to Greger, incorporating nutrient-dense foods into our daily diet need not feel like a chore or sacrifice. “If you eat junk, not only are you feeding your precious body crummy fuel, but you’re missing out on choices that are health-promoting,” says Greger, whose free Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen phone app helps make the switch easy and intriguing.

“I’m a fan of techniques for getting more plants on our plates,” says Greger.

“Try using meat as more of a condiment or flavoring. Find entrées you already like and make them more plant-friendly. For instance, try replacing the taco meat with lentils spiced with traditional taco seasonings.”

Other helpful tips include tapping a family member, friend or colleague eager to support healthy choices. It can be difficult to be the only one eating healthfully in any group, but having a support system can help make the transition easier.

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Superfoods as Allies

According to Jennifer Di Noia, Ph.D., of William Paterson University of New Jersey, in Wayne, superfoods have 17 nutrients in common that are critical to the prevention of chronic disease, based on findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Institute of Medicine.

Phytochemicals are the body’s best source of antioxidants to help fortify cells against cancer and premature aging, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of dementia. Leafy greens such as collards, beet tops and certain lettuces, along with cruciferous vegetables, pack the most punch. Surprisingly, popular kale came in at number 15 on the CDC list of 41 superfoods, scoring only 49 out of 100 points for phytonutrient value.

Results of an in vitro study published by the journal Nutrition Research spotlight the cholesterol-reducing benefits of steamed collard greens and their ability to boost the body’s natural cholesterol blockers by 13 percent more than the pharmaceutical drug Cholestyramine.

parsley Romaine lettuce collard greens turnip greens mustard greens endive chive

The Superfood Superstar

Results as Reward

Greger reminds us that changing our diet can be initially daunting, but better health is worth the effort, as exemplified by one of his leading cases. “I met with an obese, middle-aged man with Type 2 diabetes in the beginning stages of diabetic neuropathy. After a month of being on a plant-based diet, he had reversed his diabetes and his nerve pain disappeared.

Within three months, he no longer needed medications for high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Two decades later, he remains vigorous and free of chronic disease.”

Greger’s greatest reward is seeing people enjoying better health. His joy is evident when he confides, “Stories of people regaining health charge my batteries and make me jump out of bed in the morning.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Today’s 26 Top Superfoods watercress Chinese cabbage chard beet greens spinach (cooked) chicory leaf lettuce

Fruit

kale dandelion greens red pepper arugula broccoli pumpkin Brussels sprouts

scallion kohlrabi cauliflower cabbage carrot

Source: Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach, a study led by Jennifer De Noia, Ph.D., in Preventing Chronic Disease, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Visit Dr. Michael Greger’s nonprofit website NutritionFacts.org for free diet information.

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or anyone who is healing from disease or suffering with a chronic illness or symptom, fruit is the most important food to eat, according to Anthony William, bestselling author of four books, including Liver Rescue. Not only does fruit prevent illness, he says, but it also slows the aging process and heals the body on a cellular level by killing pathogens, the viruses and bacteria that cause mystery symptoms and conditions.

According to William, fruit also prevents heavy metals from oxidizing in the brain, a process that can lead to a variety of neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, as well as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.

“Fruit—wild blueberries, especially— help prevent this oxidation and stop the brain from rotting in response to these poisons,” he says.

His recipe for healing? “Bring more fruit into your diet every day.”

Fruit, along with vegetables, herbs and spices, and wild foods, make up what William calls the “The Holy Four” foods that are essential for healing. He writes about them in his second best seller, Life Changing Foods.

For more information, visit MedicalMedium.com.

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The Root of All Illness Most health issues involve at least one of these four basic problems

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re all health problems caused or worsened by acidity, toxin accumulation, malabsorption and circulation problems?

The short answer is yes.

In my 28 years as a clinical nutritionist, I’ve examined thousands of tests measuring pH (the body’s acid-base balance), circulation and lactic acid in patients suffering from a range of problems, from skin conditions, hair loss and hormonal problems to cancer, GI, heart and neurological diseases and weight loss. I can say with full confidence that all these health issues—and all others I’ve managed naturally over the years—have the following features in common: Blood pH levels are too low (acidic).

I’m talking about pH of the blood, not the urine or saliva, as those levels don’t represent what’s going on in the body (a common misconception among health providers and some patients). The solution to this problem is to thoroughly test and fix whatever is causing the pH-balancing organs—such as the lungs, kidneys and liver, the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems—to “spit out” too many acid products. There is no quick fix for pH imbalance, because it’s almost always caused by several organs being out 60

of balance. All disease is associated with pH imbalance, which results from organ miscommunication due to nutritional issues, toxins, genetics and other factors Lactic acid levels are too high. The body produces excess lactic acid (a toxin) when red blood cells and other types of cells don’t manage oxygen appropriately. That’s a big problem, since all cells require oxygen.

This is why I use mild hyperbaric therapy for some patients.

High lactic acid levels can be the normal result of exercise. But if they still are high four or more hours later, the red blood cells aren’t working properly, and fixing the problem requires careful examination to determine why. The cause could be any number of inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, a general lack of fitness and conditioning, or (if there are also low blood pH and nitric oxide levels) something more complicated. All disease is marked by the accumulation of lactic acid, which results in cellular decay, decreasing blood pH and increasing inflammation.

Nitric oxide is depleted. This is the case in 85 percent of the patients I see. The body produces this gas from the cells that form blood vessel walls. We need ideal nitric oxide levels so that our blood vessels can

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Malabsorption tests are positive. In other words, the body isn’t properly extracting nutrition from foods. There are several types of absorptive diseases, including leaky gut (which also can have other causes) and immune antibodies attacking the stomach and/or small intestine. Malabsorption can be caused or worsened by pH imbalance, low or absent nitric oxide and high lactic acid levels. I detect and fix all causes of malabsorption.

Each patient may need a unique fix for health problems that, under the surface, can involve varying degrees of perturbations in pH, lactic acid, nitric oxide and malabsorption. Once I discover the extent of imbalance, I target natural treatments exactly to the patient’s needs. When one link in the biological chain is off—pH, lactic acid, nitric oxide and/or malabsorption—everything suffers.

I start with detailed BloodDetective questionnaires, a thorough consultation with my patient to clarify questions and concerns, and then BloodDetective testing. Finally, I compare the patient’s test results not just to those of average men or women of the same age, but also to those of super-healthy people, because this sort of BloodDetective Analysis can reveal hidden problems that even the best doctors can miss when viewing a patient’s lab tests.

The answers—in terms of clarification, discoveries and natural solutions—are usually uncovered in two weeks, from start to finish.

Michael Wald, a doctor of chiropractic and board-certified nutritionist, hosts “Ask the BloodDetective” online at PRN.fm. He is the author of The Anti-Aging Encyclopedia, Frankenfoods and several other books on health. He is supervisor of longevity at his offices in Mount Kisco and Katonah. For more info, contact him at 914.552.1442 or info@BloodDetective.com, or visit IntMedNY.com.

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Think Five

“People usually eat with their eyes,” says Allison Forajter, a clinical dietitian at Community Hospital, in Munster,

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Indiana. “The more color and variety presented the better.”

Holley Grainger, a registered dietitian, creator of the blog Cleverful Living at HolleyGrainger.com and mother of two school-age daughters in Birmingham, Alabama, agrees, saying, “These boxes make lunchbox packing easier because each compartment can be assigned a different food group.”

Grainger usually starts with a protein, adds fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and inserts a surprise treat for a total of five selections. “One easy and inexpensive way to boost protein is through low-fat dairy options like milk, yogurt, string cheese or cottage cheese. For children that like meat and poultry, roasted chicken and low-sodium deli turkey are delicious options. This is where I like to work in leftovers, so last night’s entrée may be the filling for today’s lunchbox mini-tacos. For a high-protein vegetarian/vegan option, beans/legumes are a favorite, whether in dips, salsas, salads or pastas,” she says.

Forajter recommends exploring varied colors of the same type of fruits or vegetables. Offer green and purple grapes or red, yellow, green and orange bell pepper strips, and ask kids if each color tasted different. Including unusual fruits or vegetables can be a learning experience for the whole family. “Try purple and orange cauliflower or red, yellow, white or purple carrots,” she suggests.

Grainger not only packs healthy foods for her kids, she makes sure they get a little “emotional nutrition”, as well. She might include a piece of chocolate or a cookie, but the surprise doesn’t have to be food.

“A note or picture from you written on your child’s napkin adds a special touch.

It lets them know you’re thinking about them and gives them a feeling of security throughout the day,” she says.

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Parents faced with the daily round of lunch packing may benefit from the system of five. Each item goes into a separate compartment in the bento, box-style lunchbox.

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Parents faced with the daily round of lunch packing may benefit from the system of five. Each item goes into a separate compartment in the bento, box-style lunchbox.

Many also offer a space for a “chiller” to keep foods safely cool.

GOOD BOX LUNCH IDEAS scrambled eggs with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper as a spread on multigrain bread.

Healthy Sides: Cooked corn on the cob, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, apple slices with or without almond butter

Easy Options

Protein: turkey breast, chicken breast, hardboiled egg cut in half, nuts, beans, almond butter, string cheese, yogurt Fruit: blueberries, apple slices, plums, grapes—something easy for kids to eat

Vegetable: carrots, English cucumbers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips—easy finger foods; kids might eat more veggies if provided with a dip such as hummus or natural homemade ranch dressing

Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips

Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

Lunch: a Key Meal

“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to

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olley Grainger, a mother of two in Birmingham, Alabama, took photos of the healthy lunches she packed—all 125 of them. Check them out at HolleyGrainger. com/125-healthy-lunchboxes-kids.

Kelly Kwok, cookbook author and mother of two schoolchildren in Buffalo, New York, shares many perfectfor-a-lunchbox recipes on her blog LifeMadeSweeter.com. Here are three of them.

Egg ‘Salad’ Sandwich

Store-bought hummus, a bag of baby kale or spinach, a few shredded carrots and a whole-grain tortilla come together for an easy wrap.

Healthy Sides: Stemmed sweet cherries, banana chips, yogurt

Rainbow Skewers

On short wooden skewers, slide on tiny mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and cooked tortellini with a tiny container of pesto or marinara sauce for dipping.

Kwok makes a healthier egg salad sandwich for her children by blending

Healthy Sides: Mixed fresh berries and bell pepper strips, healthy granola bar

better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins and minerals often lacking in away-from-home meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at

lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.”

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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DELICIOUS BOX LUNCH RECIPES

arah Britton, a plant-based holistic nutritionist who blogs at MyNewRoots. org, lives near Toronto, Canada, with her husband and school-age son. Like all mothers, she faces the challenge of packing her child’s lunch. These three recipes can be made ahead of time and come from her new book Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients.

Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Keep in mind that the chickpeas will crisp up outside of the oven, so it’s okay if they’re still a little soft when finished roasting.

Spread the chickpeas out on a clean kitchen towel and rub them dry, discarding any loose skins (chickpeas will not crisp in the oven if wet). Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and toss with the coconut oil mixture.

Spread the chickpeas on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.

Remove the chickpeas from the oven and let them cool. Serve at room temperature.

Store in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to one week.

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bite Dough Yields: 1 pound dough

Sour Cream and Onion Chickpea Crisps Yields: 4 to 6 servings These vegan crisps have the flavor of sour cream without the sour cream. Make a double batch to have extra to garnish salads and soups as a gluten-free, highprotein crouton replacement.

3 Tbsp coconut oil 1½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp dried dill 4 tsp onion powder 1 tsp fine sea salt 3 cups (2 15-oz cans) chickpeas, drained and rinsed Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Whisk in the lemon juice, dill, onion powder and salt.

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Brownie Dough 1½ cups raw, unsalted walnuts ¾ cup, cocoa powder 2 cups soft dates (preferably Medjool) Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until lightly colored and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are finely ground. Add the cocoa and salt. Pulse to combine.

Pit the dates and add them one at a time through the feed tube of the food processor while it’s running. The resulting mixture should resemble cake crumbs but, when pressed, will easily stick together (if not, add more dates).

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Use the dough to make the Brownie Bites. Leftover dough (one-third of the batch) will keep in the freezer for up to one month.

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls. Freeze the balls until ready to eat.

Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Vanilla Coconut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 Tbsp unsweetened, desiccated coconut, toasted Combine the dough with the vanilla and 1½ teaspoons of the coconut, using both hands to fully incorporate the ingredients.

Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls, then roll them in the remaining coconut.

Freeze the balls until ready to eat. Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Honey Almond Granola Bars Yields: 14 bars (servings) It’s important to toast the oats and almonds as both contain an unwanted phytic acid, which is destroyed by heat. The bonus of this step is gaining extra flavor.

2 cups rolled oats 1 cup raw, unsalted almonds (or hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts) 2 Tbsp coconut oil ½ cup raw honey ½ cup tahini 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup unsulfured dried fruit (raisins, dates, figs, prunes, apricots, cranberries or a combination), roughly chopped

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1½ cups puffed, whole-grain cereal (such as rice puffs) ¼ tsp flaky sea salt Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line a brownie pan with parchment paper.

Place the oats and almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, trying to keep them as separate as possible, and bake, stirring once or twice, until the oats are golden and have a toasted aroma, 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven, let cool and roughly chop the almonds.

In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Add the honey, tahini and vanilla; whisk thoroughly until fully combined.

Remove saucepan from the heat.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled oats and chopped almonds with selected dried fruit, puffed cereal and salt. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir quickly to mix.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared brownie pan and, using slightly damp hands, press it firmly into the pan, especially around the edges and corners.

Set the pan in the fridge for a couple of hours to firm up, then remove and slice into 14 bars.

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Store the bars in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up two weeks or wrap them individually for to-go snacks.

Reprinted from Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients. Book and photos ©2017 by Sarah Britton.

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ZERO WASTE

LIFESTYLE

Ways to Make Far Less Trash

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n manufacturing, a zero waste policy means designing products so that all resources are used or reused. It’s a concept Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste, embraced for her family a decade ago in Mill Valley, California. “My goal was to simplify our lives,” she says. “We found a zero waste lifestyle isn’t what we expected; it’s better. It’s good for the environment and for our family.”

Johnson reports achieving 40 percent savings in annual household costs. “Voluntary simplicity has also changed our daily routines. Simple living focuses on experiences versus things, and we find we have more free time,” she says. “Our minimalist wardrobes now fit into carry-on bags for travel.”

A Doable Personal Goal “Don’t expect to reach zero. Go for zero-ish,” counsels Celia Ristow, a freelance writer who blogs at Litterless.com. In 2017, Ristow and two friends, Moira Kelley and Bailey Warren, started a grassroots group called Zero Waste Chicago to raise awareness and connect locals with needed resources to reduce trash.

“We speak at grocery stores, community events, schools, colleges and to employees on their lunch hour. We love how responding readers send suggestions and outlets for reusing items,” says Ristow.

Local efforts can take off when people find like-minded others through using hash tags like #zerowastechicago on Instagram, search for a local blogger or host a mini-meet-up in a grocery that sells in bulk or at a coffee shop that uses ceramic cups or no plastic stirrers.

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Similar grassroots organizations are active in Colorado (EcoCycle. org/home) and Seattle (EcoCollectiveSeattle.com).

“Zero waste seems difficult to imagine in the U.S. People think change is costly and time-consuming,” Johnson says. “My vocation is to shatter these misconceptions. Follow the 5 R’s: refuse what you don’t need, reduce what you need, reuse, recycle and rot. Refuse single-use plastics and junk mail, reduce the volume of clothing items and sports equipment, buy used, recycle the unwanted and compost (rot) food waste, lint, hair and floor sweepings. It’s not that complicated.”

Due to her experience, Johnson can now store a year’s worth of waste in a pint-sized Mason jar. “Inside is deteriorated foam from headphones, a dental retainer, silicone caulk from the sink, fruit and veggie stickers, clothing labels, plastic mini-bumpers from cabinet corners I replaced with felt and a plastic-coated spike from the dishwasher,” she says. “I’m still amazed when people have a use for something I don’t want or need. Start by saying no to flyers, freebies, party favors, business cards, plastics, excessive packaging and junk mail. Accepting them creates more. Refusing such clutter is the first rule to a less wasteful lifestyle.”

Kathryn Kellogg, the Vallejo, California, author of the Going Zero Waste blog and a content creator for Pela Case, a Canadian eco-friendly smartphone case maker, offers many zero waste swaps. “I use silicone cupcake liners instead of paper, bar soap in lieu of plastic-packaged body wash and make my own lip balm.” She also has alternatives for sponges, plastic wrap, cooking pans and toothbrushes. Consider her 31-day challenge at GoingZeroWaste.com/31-day-video-challenge. She notes, “Since I started working toward zero waste, I have more confidence, am able to speak up about less waste and am mindful when I shop.”

A World View In May, Johnson toured 16 countries in 17 days giving presentations. “Surprisingly, we often had to open another room because interest was higher than expected. In Russia, they broadcasted my talk to 17 cities,” she says.

Johnson learned that many countries have no waste collection or recycling programs. Plastic bottles, bags and trash litter many landscapes. “Life in the United States is different. Here, we have bigger houses, need more and create more waste. Elsewhere, grocery shopping is done daily instead of weekly, produce is local, seasonal and sustainable instead of imported,” she observes. “In a way, it’s easier to go zero waste there because they’re using just what they need. Everyone deserves a place to live and life’s necessities. Past that comfort level, it’s excess.”

Johnson sees rapid changes underway in consumer thinking and is hopeful looking forward. “I don’t want to tell others how to live. I just want to share our experiences. The United States’ example has a huge impact worldwide. Zero waste is the necessary lifestyle of the future, and it begins at home.”

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Fun Places to Start *With the PaperKarma junk mail app, take a picture to un-

subscribe from receiving bulky catalogs, credit card offers and unwanted paper mail (PaperKarma.com).

*Nike recycles worn-out sneakers, submitted pre-washed

for odor removal, into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more (Tinyurl.com/ ReuseShoesFAQs).

*Students in K-12 schools across the continental U.S. and

parts of Canada can collect and repurpose all brands of plastic markers, including dry-erase and highlighters. A minimum of 100 markers and up to 40 pounds is the suggested package.

Crayola’s Colorcycle program provides prepaid FedEx shipping labels via Tinyurl.com/ColorCycleInfo.

*Rubber bands can be donated to local schools or to the post office for mail carriers’ use.

*Donate old cell phones to charities. Because it reduces the

need for coltan, an African ore mined in endangered gorilla habitat, zoos in San Diego, Oklahoma City, Oakland and Cincinnati are among those collecting cell phones for recycling.

Check Tinyurl.com/Phones4Charities and CincinnatiZoo.org/ savingspecies/recycle-your-cell-phone.

*Listfully.org takes the guesswork out of gift giving. A user

can select a date night at a favorite spot, a donation to charity or any item. It’s not limited to a particular store or occasion.

Avoid unwanted gifts and the guilt of regifting.

*Use SwoondleSociety.com to swap children’s clothing and keep clothes out of landfills.

The most Earth-conscious option is to reduce, re-use, then recycle or donate to charities.

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Malabsorption Madness! The MalabsorptionMalnutrition Disease Connection – Ask The BloodDetective is a show hosted by Dr. Michael Wald covering disease prevention, health maintenance and other cutting edge natural health topics.

Free. prn.fm.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Interfaith Sundays at The Chapel at Croton Falls

Bicycle Sunday – Sept 9, 16, 23, 30. 10am-2pm.

The Bronx River Parkway closes to vehicular traffic from the Westchester County Center in White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers for the exclusive use of bicyclists, walkers, runners and those with scooters and strollers. Rain cancels. Info: 914.995.4050.

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10:30 am-12 pm Celebrating the U.N. International Day of Peace and annual Chapel Peace Pole Re-Dedication All Welcome – Refreshments to Follow The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609, Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY (Next to the Schoolhouse Theater) Parking is available across the street.

Contact: revdeb1@comcast.net chapelatcrotonfalls.org

Diamond-Dart Meridian Sequence Workshop – 2-4pm. With Judith Muir and Karla Booth. Learn a profoundly healing modality that balances the body as it evolves and flows into a rhythmic, dance-like meditation. $50. The Living Seed, 521 Main St, New Paltz. Info: Judith Muir at 845.677.5871 or JudithMuir.com.

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6th Annual Superhero 5K and Kids Fun Run – Registration starts at 8am. Participants are encouraged to dress like their favorite superheroes and run or walk to raise money for Hudson Valley families battling cancer. Free. James Baird State Park in Pleasant Valley. Sparrow’s Nest: 845.204.9421.

Yonkers Riverfest - See Sept 15 Qi Gong Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. $10. Sacred Space Healing Arts, 436 Main St, Beacon. Register: 845.416.4598. EmpoweredByNature.net.

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How Not to Take Your Nutritional Supplements – Ask The BloodDetective is a show hosted by Dr. Michael Wald covering disease prevention, health maintenance and other cutting edge natural health topics. Free. prn.fm.

Sunset Yoga in the Park – 5:45-7pm. Enjoy yoga and the beautiful setting of Kensico Dam Plaza.

BYO mat or towel. Free. All levels. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Info: 914.231.4033. thewpf.com.

Ayurveda and Yoga: The Health Connection – 3-5pm. Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician, presents a free lecture. Free Dosha readings to the first six people who RSVP. Iyengar Yoga: Scarsdale/ Greenwich, 75 Brewster Rd, Scarsdale.

914.629.1994; IyengarYogaScarsdale.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Love and Forgiveness Power Point Presentation – 6:30-7:30pm. With Champa Patel. Love is positive virtue without emotional pain and makes forgiveness achievable. Look at how to waken capacity to love. Free. Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization, E Fishkill. Info: 845.345.4831.

markyourcalendar Saturday, September 22 Light on Ganesha with Todd Norian

Hosted by Yoga Teachers Association 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Explore the teachings and symbolism of the elephant deity, remover of obstacles, and how they relate to your life.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 The Natural Life Business Partnership Hosted

by Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic – 6-8pm. NLBP is a national member-based professional development organization for holistic, spiritual and earth-centered businesses. DKANC, 792 Rte 35, Cross River. 914.975.9088. Drkaushik. com. Info: TheNaturalLife.org.

Detoxifying Your Mind with Raja Yoga Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. There are effects of thoughts on the body. Learn how to teach the mind to have positive thoughts through meditation. Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization, E Fishkill.

Info: 845.345.4831.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 River Spirit Music & Arts Festival – Noon10pm. features 19 acts on two stages, spanning the musical spectrum, kids’ zone, crafts, food, a wine garden and beer tent, vendors, social action and community booths, a bike corral, and a zero-waste program. $35-$10. Kids under 6 free.

Tickets: RiverSpiritFestival.com.

Drumming Play for Mental/Emotional Wellness – 2-4pm. With Dorinda Gay. Let go of responsibilities and mental/emotional overload. This experiential workshop will show a powerful way to rebalance and renew with music and play. $40.

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Family Farm Festival at Stuart’s Fruit Farm – 4-7pm. Rain date Sept 9. Live music, food trucks and craft beer and cider, sack races, corn hole, corn maze and hayrides. Bring a picnic baskets or purchase food and drinks. Free. Somers. Info: WestchesterLandTrust.org.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Westchester Holistic Network: A practical approach to Spirituality: Reiki Fusion – 6:30pm/ networking begins; 7-8:30pm/meeting. Free: WHN members and first-timers. $10 repeat nonmembers. Ixchel Center, Hartsdale. Register: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

Free Tai Chi for Breast Cancer Survivors – Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9. 7:15-8:15pm. Develop tools to manage the physical and emotional side effects of treatment and meet other women with breast cancer.

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, 515 North St, White Plains. Register: 914.949.6227 x208.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Natural Way to Quit Alcohol, Sugar, Smoking – 7-7:45pm. Learn simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. 80 percent success. Simpler than most dare to believe.

Free lecture. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015.

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Free Meditation for Breast Cancer Survivors – Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10. 7:15-8:15pm. Develop tools to manage the physical and emotional side effects of treatment and meet other women with breast cancer. YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, 515 North St, White Plains. Register: 914.949.6227 x208.

Curing Addiction from the Core: Quit with Quinn Info-Lecture – 7:45-8:30pm. Discover the unseen energy of addiction and how this simple, natural method can help participants quit alcohol, smoking and sugar behaviors for good. 80 percent success. Free Lecture. Briarcliff location.

914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

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SR Level One - 9/22 & 9/23 SR Level Two - 10/20 & 10/21 SRMP - 11/3, 11/4, 11/5 Info: 914.864.0462 Center4Healing.net Mount Kisco, NY Superhero 5K and Kids Fun Run – See Sept 9 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester.

914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Doga Friday – 7-8:15pm.Yoga with dogs, all level vinyasa flow to benefit the SPCA. $25. Karma Road Yoga, 1250 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Betsy Egan: 914.382.6733. KarmaRoadYoga.com.

Mediumship Circle – 7-8:30pm.With Carla Blaha. $40. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Yonkers Riverfest – Noon-7pm. Rain-or-shine.

Features more than 100 vendors selling food, clothing, and other items; a kids’ carnival; and an artist pavilion showcasing more than 20 local artists.

Hudson riverfront along Main Street and Buena Vista Avenue. Free. Info: YonkersRiverFest.org.

Manifesting Joy Workshop – Noon-2pm. Led

by Ishvara Das. Guided meditation, chanting, visualization, consciousness and spiritual healing.

Build and deepen spiritual practice. $30. Devotion Yoga, 2055 Albany Post Rd, Croton on Hudson.

914.930.7707. Register: DailyDevotionYoga.com under events tab.

Healthy Sleep Workshop – 1:30-2:15pm. With Millie. Explore challenges to getting good sleep and strategize simple ways to improve its quantity and quality. $15. Balance Wellness Studio 1851 E Main St (Rte 6) Mohegan Lake. Must RSVP: 914.374.1471. BalanceOn6.com.

Healing with CranioSacral Therapy – 2-4pm.

With Joy Matalon. Bodies and minds store residual effects of stress and trauma. CranioSacral therapy works through the nervous system to release tension and trauma, bringing healing to acute and chronic pain. $40. Center4Healing.net.

The All-Disease - Heart Disease Connection Does Everyone Have Heart Or Blood Vessel Disease? – Ask The BloodDetective is a show hosted

by Dr. Michael Wald covering disease prevention, health maintenance and other cutting edge natural health topics. Free. prn.fm.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Interfaith Sundays at The Chapel at Croton Falls – 10:30am-12noon. Celebrating the U.N. International Day of Peace and annual Chapel Peace Pole re-dedication. All welcome. Refreshments follow.

The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609, Rt. 22, Croton Falls. ChapelatCrotonFalls.org.

Sensitive Soulful Women’s Embodiment Series – 3-5pm. Eight-session series. Embody sensitive and empathic gifts; learn tools for energy management, self-trust and self-love practices. $333 or $48/session requiring 24 hour preregistration. Soulauras, 510 N State Rd, Briarcliff. Info: DanaCanneto.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Four Class Series - Qi Gong for Wellness – Sept 17, 24, Oct 2 and 15. 10:30-11:45am. $109. Kingston Campus - Ulster County Community College, 94 Mary’s Ave.Info: SunyUlster.edu/ce.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Qi Gong Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. $10. Sacred Space Healing Arts, 436 Main St, Beacon. Register: 845.416.4598. EmpoweredByNature.net.

markyourcalendar Sunday, September 23 from 2-3:30pm

The Healer’s Circle

with Mary Ellen O’Brien, Spiritual Teacher & Healer, is a powerful 2-month program for healers to own their gifts and amplify their service. Includes 4 group meetings/4 individual sessions.

Begins Sunday, September 23 from 23:30pm (other Sundays; 10/ 7, 10/21 & 11/4) at Cold Spring Retreat House.

2nd option meets Wednesdays from 10am- 11:30am beginning 9/26.

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ANNUAL SUPPORT-A-WALK Sunday, October 7, 9 am

Presented by Support Connection, Inc. THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO HELP!

Spread the Word ~ Raise Funds Form a Team ~ Make a Donation Volunteer to Help Visit supportconnection.org Or, call Support Connection: 914.962.6402

tion class focused on inner and world peace. All levels. Suggested donation $20. Devotion Yoga, 2055 Albany Post Rd, Croton on Hudson. 914.930.7707.

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Learn to Feng Shui for Your Home – 7-9pm.

With Savannah . $35. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Natural Way to Quit Alcohol, Sugar, Smoking – 7:45-8:30pm. Learn simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. 80 percent success. Simpler than most dare to believe. Free lecture.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 International Day of Peace Meditation – 1011:30am. Pritam Bani Kaur leads a special media-

markyourcalendar FALL FARM FEST Healthy fun for the whole family!

Local Artisan Vendors, Feed the Chickens, Pumpkin Patch, Live Music, and more!

Sunday, September 23 10am to 4pm $3 Admission, Children under 5 Free 1311 Kitchawan Road (Route 134), Ossining, NY 10562

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The Healer’s Circle – 2-3:30pm. With Mary Ellen O’Brien. Powerful two-month program for healers to fully own their gifts and amplify their service.

Four group meetings/four individual sessions. Includes Sundays: Oct 7, 21 and Nov 4. Cold Spring Retreat House. AwakenYourTrueEssence.com.

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Ho’Oponopono Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Led by Kathy Unger. Hawaiian Shamanic healing methods. Make dramatic changes in life by releasing blocks and allowing for greater connection to others. $30. Devotion Yoga, 2055 Albany Post Rd. Croton on Hudson. 914.930.7707. Register: DailyDevotionYoga.com under events tab.

Quit Alcohol Simply and Permanently – 1-2pm.

Learn about Quit with Quinn—helping people around the world overcome alcohol, smoking and other addictions. Easier than people ever thought possible.80 percent success. Free lecture. NYC location, E 37th btwn Park and Lex. 914.473.2015.

QuitWithQuinn.com.

Fall Equinox Healing Night – 4:30-6:30pm. With Merrill Black. Yoga, chanting, meditation, mudras, grounding and self-expression. $30. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

The Spirit Salon at Katonah SPACE – 7-9pm.

With Rev. Deborah Moldow, Interfaith Minister.

Discussion on the topic of “Courage.” A safe space to dive deeply into a different issue each month from a spiritual perspective. Free. Katonah United Methodist Church, 44 Edgemont Rd, Katonah.

Quit Alcohol Simply and Permanently – 7-7:45pm. Learn about Quit with Quinn—helping people around the world overcome alcohol and other addictions. Easier than people ever thought possible.80 percent success. Free lecture. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

Fall Farm Fest – 10am-4pm. Healthy fun for the whole family. Local artisan vendors, feed the chickens, pumpkin patch, live music and more. $3 admission. Free: children under five. 1311 Kitchawan Rd (Rte 134), Ossining. FableFoods.com/farmfest.

Armonk Outdoor Art Show – See Sept 29

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Outdoor Grass Volleyball Tournament – 8:30am7pm. Coed grass tournament. Registration and fees required. Rain date: Sept 23. Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers. 914.231.2865. Info/registration, Beth: 914.231.4645. Parks.WestchesterGov.com.

The Feminine Second Spring - Evolving with Grace, Vitality and Beauty through Perimenopause and Menopause – 10am-1pm. $40. Desmond Campus, Mount Saint Mary College, 6 Albany Post Rd, Newburgh. 845.565.2076. Register Online: msmc.edu/communityed.

Shamanic Reiki Training - Level One – Sept 22-23. 10am-5pm. With Melanie Ryan. Learn to weave reiki and Shamanism. Harness this powerful healing energy, in deep connection with nature itself and channel this energy to oneself and others. $435.

Center4Healing.net.

Intro to Yoga & Meditation for Total Beginner Workshop – 11am-1pm. With Ann. For those new to yoga. Yoga styles, asana, breath-work, props, chairs, guided meditation, savasana. Limited space. $45. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. Must preregister/prepay: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Light on Ganesha – 1:30-4:30pm. Explore the rich teachings and symbolism of the elephant deity, remover of obstacles. With Todd Norian. $45 members. $65 nonmembers in advance. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor.

Info, Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Angel Class – Join Pamela Landolt, author of Discovering Angels for a one-hour free class about angels. Hudson Valley Holistic Market’s Embracing Autumn Spiritual/Metaphysical Fair, Locust Grove, Poughkeepsie. Info: Pam 914.204.1323.

Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY Edition

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The Healer’s Circle – 10-11:30am. With Mary Ellen O’Brien. Powerful two-month program for healers to fully own their gifts and amplify their service. Four group meetings/four individual sessions. Includes Oct 10, 24 and Nov 7. Cold Spring Retreat House. AwakenYourTrueEssence.com.

How to Meditate – 10:30am-Noon. With Melanie Ryan. Six workshop-style classes based upon the book How to Meditate by Ani Pema Chodron. Meditation instruction, presentations, posture, working with breath and cultivating an attitude of unconditional friendliness. $210. Center4Healing.net.

Yoga Nidra & Reiki Healing Circle – 7-9pm. Led

by Kathy Unger. Relax and heal within a circle creating harmony and bliss within mind, body and spirit. $30. Devotion Yoga, 2055 Albany Post Rd, Croton on Hudson. 914.930.7707. Register: DailyDevotionYoga.com under events tab.

White Plains Savvy Women’s Alliance – 6:30 p.m., at the White Plains Library. The nonprofit organization educates and empowers women to take nontoxic living mainstream.

Info: SavvyWomensAlliance.org.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester.

914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Hope for Lyme Disease – 7:30pm. Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Perry Levenson discusses his “Uprooting Lyme” approach, that supports the natural healing process for alleviating Lyme and other chronic diseases. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Pilates at The Pillow: The New Science and Lost Art of Joe’s Work – Sept 28-30. With Terianne Neden and Sean Gallagher. Weekend immersion course. $1,100. Jacob’s Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd, Beckett, MA. Info: Elaine 845.876.5686, RhinebeckPilates.com.

Emotional Healing & Clearing Circle – 7-9pm. With Savannah. $10. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster.

RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Introduction to Ayurveda - The Wisdom of Life – 10am-1pm. $39. UCCC Kingston, 94 St. Mary’s Ave. Info: SunyUlster.edu/ce.

57th annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show – 10am5pm. Sept 29 & 30. Rain or shine. Features 185 juried artists, musical entertainment and free art activities for all ages. Food, craft beer and wine. $12. Children under 18 free. 205 Business Park Dr, Armonk. Tickets: ArmonkOutdoorArtShow.org.

Open House at Karma Road Yoga – Noon-8pm.

Free Yoga classes, crafts, children’s activities light refreshments and more. Karma Road Yoga, 1250 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Betsy: 914.382-6733. KarmaRoadYoga.com.

Crystal & Sound Healing Workshop – 1-3pm.

Co-led by Rosemary B. Lasher & Betty Sue Hanson.

Relax and heal while surrounded in a crystal grid, immersed in the peaceful sound of the crystal harp. $75. Devotion Yoga, 2055 Albany Post Rd, Croton on Hudson. Preregistration required: 914.930.7707.

Register: DailyDevotionYoga.com under events tab.

Intro to Rohan – 6-8pm. With Michael Rosenbaum. How to go into the energy of the chakras and transform mental and emotional blockages stored in the unconscious mind. $20. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765.

SynchronicityNY.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Introduction to Crystals 101 – 11:30am-1:30pm.

With Lisa Salvatore. Crystals to use for healing, how to cleanse/charge crystals and choose crystal to take home. $45. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600.

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Mindful is the New Skinny Bootcamp for Women – Oct 3-Nov 7. 12:30-2pm. Mindfulness concepts and meditation techniques to help get a handle on things. $375 early bird before Sept 3. The Center for Health and Healing, 4 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco.

917.974.9446. JodiBaretz.com.

Twilight on Hudson – 5-8pm. A reception at a private riverfront estate in Hastings to support the efforts of the honorees and the host organization, Federated Conservationists of Westchester County (FCWC), to protect water, air, soil and wildlife.

Tickets $150/ $125 early bird. Info: 914.422.4406; FCWC.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Shamanic Reiki Hearth Circle – 5:30-7pm. With Melanie Ryan. Circle involving group healing, shamanic journeys and sacred earth honoring teachings and practices. 70 percent of proceeds go to supporting indigenous projects. Open to all. $20 cash at door. Center4Healing.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 ANNUAL SUPPORT-A-WALK – 9am. Presented

by Support Connection bringing help and hope to people fighting breast and ovarian cancer. Info: 914.962.6402; supportconnection.org

September 2018 Astrology with Pamela Cucinell Reentry A desire to squeeze the fruit of the last weekend of summer is at odds with the seduction to rest on September 1. High energy kicks in from September 2 through Labor Day; visit, share news, play! Back to work on September 4 is a hard landing for those who left unfinished business. Calm your breath to stave off pressure, and don’t cut corners on September 5. Step up to responsibility and commitment when Saturn goes direct on September 6.

Work with It It’s best to store an inspiration until it comes into a clear picture on September 7. Work ethic increases on September 8; organization keeps pleasure on the schedule. The Virgo new moon on September 9 charges up a focused plan of action. Serious conversations increase when Rosh Hashanah begins on September 10. Powerful opportunities are available on September 11.

A reflective morning awakens drive and potential on September 12. It’s OK to be confused on September 13; meditate and release to allow insight.

Sober Steps Research and follow through on September 14. Conversations go deep but can also boomerang September 15 and 16; nature walks restore. Productivity moves with precision on September 17. Exercise care on September 18, when thoughts move

faster than physical execution. Get work done early in the day on September 19; even if Yom Kippur is not your tradition, the p.m. hours lend themselves to quiet.

Peaceful Equinox The need to connect is high on September 20. Turn off the noise on September 21, and slow down on this International Day of Peace. On September 22, the autumnal equinox opens the portal for telepathic communication. Revisit understood messages on September 23. The Aries harvest full moon on September 24 declares the need for individual expression within relationships. Dodge prickly moods on September 25.

Helpful Schedules Exercise to dispel restlessness on September 26. Prioritize activities early on September 27, when deviation brings regrets. Get it done on September 28, then ease into relaxation in the later day. Everything triggers curiosity on September 29; have fun! Revelations start to roll in on September 30, especially through dreams.

Pamela Cucinell offers spiritual insight with a practical twist, with both astrology and tarot, at InsightOasis.com. She provides guidance through her website, private sessions, YouTube and webinars. For more info contact pamela@insightoasis.com or call 917.796.6026. See ad, page 16.

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

ISHTA Vinyasa & Meditation – 9am. Open Level. $20. Yoga Crave, 1456 Rte 22, Bldg A, Brewster.

Yoga-Crave.com.

All Level – 8:30-9:45am. With Mackenzie. A warm Vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications offered for beginners, challenges offered for the advanced. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083.

ElevateYogaStudios.com.

Sunday Yoga – 9-10am. Balance the weekend with morning yoga with the water’s view. We will incorporate meditation, gentle and grounding yoga postures. All ages welcome. Donation based. Gazebo at Rye Town Park. RSVP under Sunday yoga: Eventbrite.com.

Slow Flow Vinyasa – 9am. With Joan. A gentle, slower paced class that links poses to breath to cultivate strength, alignment, balance and gentle opening. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. $22/drop-in or class card online: drinklivingjuice.com.

Science Barge Art & Science Workshop Sundays – Through Oct. 2-4pm. Children ages 4-10. Planting activities, arts and crafts and get up close and personal with baby eels, oysters and blue claw crabs.

Suggested $5 donation for supplies. Info/RSVP: 914.513.7354. GroundworkHV.org.

Power Flow – 4pm. Open Level $20. 1456 Rte 22, Bldg A, Brewster. Yoga-Crave.com.

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Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes with Modifications – 9:30am. For those familiar with yoga, we incorporate power poses and techniques designed for in-depth strength training and improvements in breathing, posture and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Pl. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118. PutnamYoga.com.

Karma Energy Flow – 9:30-10:45am.With Jennifer. This fast-paced vinyasa flow will explore challenging poses and sequences. Karma Road Yoga, 1250 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Betsy Egan: 914.382.6733. KarmaRoadYoga.com.

Vinyasa – 10am. With Marisa A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320.

DrinkLivingJuice.com.

Vinyasa – 10am. With Marisa. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. $22 drop-in or class card. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River.

914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com.

Warm Basic Flow – 10:15-11:30am. With Cara.

A vinyasa class focusing on the alignment of the basic poses, nothing crazy. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083.

ElevateYogaStudios.com.

Community Pilates Tower Class – 5:306:15pm. Invigorating pilates workout using the tower at a discounted rate. $20. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. Elaine: 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.

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All Level Flow – 6-7:15pm. With Mackenzie. A warm Vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications offered for beginners, challenges offered for the advanced. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083.

ElevateYogaStudios.com.

Yoga Foundations – 6-7:15pm.With Jamie. This class is for the beginner or the experienced yogi who is looking to fine tune aspects of their practice. Karma Road Yoga, 1250 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Betsy Egan: 914.382.6733.

KarmaRoadYoga.com.

Third Monday of Month – 7-8pm. Mindful Mom monthly discussion and meditation group. A community of like-minded moms to meditate, commiserate and support each other. The Center for Health and Healing, 4 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco. 917.974.9446.

JodiBaretz.com.

Empowered Together: Gathering for Special Needs Parents – 7:30-8:30pm. With Kathleen.

Share conversation, support and laughs. Different topics each week plus guest speakers. $15. Balance Wellness Studio, 1851 E Main St (Rte 6), Mohegan Lake. Must RSVP: 914.374.1471. BalanceOn6.com.

tuesday Early Morning Vinyasa – 6am. With Tara, Firefly Yoga. 992 Main St, Fishkill. RSVP/info: FireflyFishkill.com.

Hot Vinyasa – 8:30am. With Linda. Get moving in the morning. Strengthen and tone while finding a peaceful state of mind. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320.

DrinkLivingJuice.com.

Chair Yoga – 9:15am. Open Level. $20. Yoga Crave, 1456 Rte 22, Bldg A, Brewster. Yoga-Crave.com.

Putnam Yoga Beginner to Level 1 Classes with Modifications – 9:30am. Beginners/new students/ individuals needing a refresher, these classes focus on a safe introduction to the fundamental poses in a traditional practice. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Pl. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118. PutnamYoga.com.

Vinyasa – 10am. With Claudia. A vigorous and more challenging flow of postures with focused attention on alignment, breath awareness, flexibility, balance and strength. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320.

DrinkLivingJuice.com.

Gentle Yoga for Back Issues – 5:30-6:45pm.

With Karen Lett. Stretching, poses and exercises to help alleviate and prevent back pain. $17. Balance Wellness Studio, 1851 E Main St (Rte 6), Mohegan Lake. 914.374.1471. BalanceOn6.com.

Mendi Henna Tattooing – 2-5pm. With Joann Dorme. $25. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Reformer Group Class – 7pm. Core strengthening. Invigorating small group class with certified pilates instructor. $38. Pilates and More, 127 Main St, Dobbs Ferry. 914.478.3560.

Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 5:45-7pm. With Ann Cassapini. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. Gentle level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester.

Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation – 7-8:15pm. With Kat. Renew, relax, refresh and recharge. Restore mind, body and balance. $15.

Balance Wellness Studio, 1851 E Main St (Rte 6), Mohegan Lake. 914.374.1471. BalanceOn6.com.

Pilates Tower Class – 6pm. Fully equipped pilates studio and small class sizes. $35.

Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.

Reformer Group Class – 7pm. Get in shape for the summer with core strengthening. Invigorating small group class with certified pilates instructor. $38. Pilates and More, 127 Main St, Dobbs Ferry.

914.478.3560.

Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With Jo-Anne. Great vinyasa flow class that incorporates restorative yoga. All levels. $18 drop-in. Eastchester.

Jo-Anne: 917.364.1871. ThetemperanceCenter.com.

Sunday Morning Yoga at Rye Town Park.

See Sundays 9am.

Yin Breath Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Victor Gazzini. A class using a breath bases asana practice that incorporates meditation, visualization and chanting. All levels. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322. ThetemperanceCenter.com.

Hot Vinyasa – 8:30am. With Linda. A quick hour of Hot Vinyasa in the morning. Strengthen and tone body while finding a peaceful state of mind. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River.

914.763.6320. $25/drop-in or class card online: drinklivingjuice.com.

Weekly Spiritual and Meditation Meeting – 7:309pm. Meditation and spiritual gathering with video selections and readings on a weekly topic, followed by refreshments. Science of Spirituality. Free. Mosaic Mental Health Center, 5676 Riverdale Ave, Ste 203, Riverdale. Info. 914.433.1800. SOS.org.

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Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes with Modifications – 9:30am. For those familiar with yoga, we incorporate power poses and techniques designed for in-depth strength training and improvements in breathing, posture and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Pl. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

YogaStrong – 9:30-10:45am. With Cara. A warm flow class that combines sun salutations and asana with light weights to add to the intensity of the asana. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083. ElevateYogaStudios.com.

Zumba Gold – 10:15am. Designed for active adults over 55. First class free. StepWISEnow Balance Fitness, 325 S Highland Ave, Ste 109, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com.

Joyful Anusara Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. With Ann Casapini. Intermediate level. Well balanced asana sequences that focus on alignment, mindfulness, clear intention and joy. $18 drop-in. Eastchester.

Ann: 917 882-0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Men’s Mindful Breath & Body Yoga – 5-6:15pm.

With Victor Gazzini. Class for men combining mind, body, breath, asanas, chanting to support steadiness, alertness, and comfort. Beginner level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322.

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

3X3 Fit Glutes and Thighs – 6-6:45pm. With Kat. Tighten the tush and tone thighs. $12. Reservation required. Balance Wellness Studio, 1851 E Main St (Rte 6), Mohegan Lake. 914.374.1471.

BalanceOn6.com.

Open Harvest on the Science Barge – Through early October. Learn about basic hydroponics and aquaponics with the staff. U-pick produce.

Suggested donations listed for selected produce.

Science Barge, 99 Dock St, Yonkers. Info: GroundWorkHV.org.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Day for Cats – 3rd Thurs.

Sponsored by Stray HELP Inc Services by TARA, Inc mobile clinic. $70 includes: spay/neuter, rabies, ears cleaned and nails trimmed. Other services available during surgery. Info, Althea: 845.705.5020.

Alignment – 8:30am. With Kate. Focusing on students’ individual needs, this class utilizes detailed alignment curs, kinetic awareness, mindful meditation, breath work and movement and more. All levels. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 2 to Level 3 Classes with Modifications – 9:30am. Beginners/new students/ individuals needing a refresher, these classes focus on a safe introduction to the fundamental poses in a traditional practice. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Pl. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118. PutnamYoga.com.

Pilates Tower Class – 10am. Energizing pilates workout in beautiful, fully equipped studio. Small class sizes. $35. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.

Zumba Chair – 11:30am. A great core and cardio workout. Move the whole body to the same great zumba rhythms. First class free. StepWISEnow Balance Fitness, 325 S Highland Ave, Ste 109, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com.

friday Pilates Tower and Reformer Classes – 7:3010:30am. Fully equipped pilates studio. $35-40.

6400 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. 845.876.5686.

RhinebeckPilates.com.

ISHTA Vinyasa & Meditation – 9am. Open Level. $20. Yoga Crave, 1456 Rte 22, Bldg A, Brewster.

Yoga-Crave.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes with Modifications – 9:30am. For those familiar with yoga, we incorporate power poses and techniques designed for in-depth strength training and improvements in breathing, posture and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Pl. Info, Christine Dodge: 845.494.8118. PutnamYoga.com.

Mindful Restorative Yoga – 9:30am-10:45am.

With Reyna. Movement through breath, props, self assists to release, calm and restore. Gentle level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600.

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Tai Chi for Balance – 10:15am. Graceful movements to improve strength, flexibility, balance and stamina for increased stability and confidence. First class free. StepWISEnow Balance Fitness, 325 S Highland Ave, Ste 109, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com.

Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 11am-12:15pm. With Ann Cassapini. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. Gentle level. $18 drop-in. Ann: 917.882.0921.

Eastchester. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

LineUP! Line Dancing – 11:30am. Energizing class that is great for cardio and balance. Dance to country, hip-hop and pop music. First class free.

StepWISEnow Balance Fitness Studio, 325 S Highland Ave, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com.

First Friday of Month – 1-2pm. Mindful Mom monthly discussion and meditation group. A community of like-minded moms to meditate, commiserate and support each other. The Center for Health and Healing, 4 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco. 917.974.9446.

JodiBaretz.com.

Physiognomy – 5-7pm. With Elaine Gartner.

Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Live Music at Hayfields – 7-9pm. Local artists and bands from doors open at 6:30pm. Food, beer and wine will be on offer along with a cozy local vibe. Hayfields, 1 Bloomer Rd, North Salem. Info: 914.669.8275. HayfieldsMarket.com.

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saturday Dance Movement Class – With Elizabeth Pasquale.

Free dance movement class every Saturday at her office. Well On The Way, 191 Main Street in Ossining. Info: 607.351.7024.

Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor. Info: ytayoga.com.

Peekskill Farmers Market – 8am-2pm. Year-round market offering fresh food and family fun. “Market Stage Live,” features live music, author readings, and demos with fitness and health practitioners. FMNP and SNAP accepted. Rain or Shine. Free parking. Bank St, between Park and Main. Info: peekskillfarmersmarket.com.

Powerful Flow – 8-9:15am. With Katy. A faster paced class for those who want to work hard and sweat. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083. ElevateYogaStudios.com.

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BUSINESS SERVICES GRAPHIC DESIGNER – Need a new look for your advertising and promotional material? Graphic designer with 15 years experience in the wellness and holistic industry. Fully bilingual: English & Spanish. Call 787.297.8818 or email waleska@ prnatural.com.

MESSAGES FROM HEAVEN and practical intuitive guidance for all of life’s challenges Psychic/Medium Priscilla Keresey. Info: apracticalpsychic.com.

Power Flow – 8:30am. Open Level. $20. 1456 Rte 22, Bldg A, Brewster. Yoga-Crave.com.

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Vinyasa – 8:30am. With Sarah. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320.

DrinkLivingJuice.com.

BODYWORK STUDIO – In balance fitness studio. 10’ by 11’, beautifully furnished with massage table, more. On Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor, call Molly at 914.486.8125.

Karma Energy Flow – 9-10:15am. With Kristi.

This fast-paced vinyasa flow will explore challenging poses and sequences. Karma Road Yoga, 1250 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Betsy Egan: 914.382.6733. KarmaRoadYoga.com.

HAWTHORNE OFFICE – Available with shared waiting area. Central Westchester 9A location.

Available multiple days. Join mental health professionals in this office suite. Email familyworks@ familyworksassociates.com or call 914.495.3990.

Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm.

Vendors include Bee Guy Apiaries, Do-Re-Mi Farms, Johnny Cake Farms, Wave Hill Bread, Honore’s Table, Du Soleil, Bongo Pasta, also fresh fish, homemade ice cream and crafts. 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook.

Vinyasa – 9am. With Sarah. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. $22/drop-in or class card online: drinklivingjuice.com.

Reformer Group Class – 9:30am. Get in shape for the summer with core strengthening. Invigorating small group class with certified pilates instructor. $38. Pilates and More, 127 Main St, Dobbs Ferry.

914.478.3560.

MOUNT KISCO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE – Available with shared waiting area, in town, near shopping, restaurants, parking and train. Rents include A/C, heating, wifi and 24/7 access. Join other health/healing professionals and other small businesses in this beautifully maintained building with great visibility. Call Barry for availability at 914.760.8510 or Mike at 914.907.7867.

MULTI-USE SPACE – Lake Mahopac. By hour, day, week, or month. Separate entrance, free parking. Bathroom, fridge, WIFI, folding chairs and tables. Ideal as soft studio, yoga, meditation, small group exercise or meetings, quiet work space or small parties. Call 845.803.8028 to schedule a visit.

LineUP! Line Dancing – 11:30am. Energizing class that is great for cardio and balance. Dance to country, hip-hop and pop music. First class free.

StepWISEnow Balance Fitness Studio, 325 S Highland Ave, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com.

Prenantal Yoga – 11:30am-1pm. Moms-to-be benefit tremendously from this practice that goes far beyond the mat preparing for labor and motherhood. Quest Yoga Arts, Mt. Kisco. Info/price: 914.996.4286, questyogaarts.com.

Baby & Me Yoga – 1:15-2:15pm. For parents (mom and/or dad, or grandparents) with babies 4 months up thru 11 months. Enjoy time with baby, meet other parents and restore from the rigors of parenthood in this peaceful, toning practice. Quest Yoga Arts, Mt. Kisco. Info/price: 914.996.4286, questyogaarts.com.

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OFFICE SUITE – Available in balance fitness studio. 9’ by 14’, furnished, on Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor, call Molly at 914.486.8125.

YOGA/DANCE STUDIO – Fully equipped, cork floors, sunny and bright, 26’ by 26’, on Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor, call Molly at 914.486.8125.

FOR SALE SOMERS/LAKE LINCOLNDALE: Ready for you to move in and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Openfloor plan with soaring cathedral ceilings. 2 Bedroom, 2Baths, plus 400 sq. foot sleeping loft/family room. 1800 total square footage, plus detached one-car garage and 2-decks situated on landscaped corner lot. Completely re-built in 2008. Southern facing front exposure acts like passive solar/low energy bills. Quiet family neighborhood. Lake rights to Lake Lincolndale/Beach Club memberships available. 5 miles to train, 7 miles to highways. 5 local parks great for walking/hiking. 5 miles to reservoir fishing. 5 miles to 7 fitness gyms. 3 miles to grocery and local farmers market. Price $448,888. Call for Appointment: J. Philip Real Estate, Shaun Manning, CIREC: 347.612.9825/ Office: 914.762.2500.

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ACUPUNCTURE HUDSON VALLEY NATURAL HEALTH

Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH

By Appt.: Mt. Kisco/Cold Spring, NY and Danbury, CT 914.362.8315; drkurt@earthlink.net hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com Chinese medicine for relieving muscle/joint pain and headaches; treating chronic disease including autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and mental health conditions; boosting immune function; balancing hormones; helping tobacco/substance addiction; and reducing stress. Includes acupuncture, herbs, cupping, moxibustion, qigong, and TENS electro-stimulation.

Insurance reimbursement available for some services. See ad pg 17.

INTEGRATIVE MED SOLUTIONS

Dr. Fred Lisanti, ND,LAC.,RH, CHT 266 White Plains Rd, B-1, Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980; intmedsolutions.com Therapeutic solutions for acute and chronic health conditions.

Acupuncture is an intelligent medicine, gentle enough for pregnant women, and powerful enough to treat serious conditions like chronic pain, stress, anxiety and depression. It can restore harmony and balance to mind, body and spirit.

MARGARET STEELE L.AC, DIPL, NCCAOM

25 North Division St. Peekskill, NY Margaret.steele@gmail.com 914.772.4589; SteeleNeedlesAcupuncture.com Offering Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Aromatherapy.

Activate your body’s own healing potential with highly targeted treatments. Specializing in fertility and women’s health, acute and chronic pain, and acute and chronic health issues, including auto-immune disorders.

ACUPRESSURE JIN SHIN DO® BODYMIND

ACUPRESSURE® GAIL KELLSTROM, MFA, LMT, AOBTA Katonah, NY 914.232.5754; jinshindony.com Powerful relaxation techniques reduces stress, eases neck/ sh o u l d e r / b a c k t e n si o n a n d headaches. Balance, replenish, body, mind and spirit with “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.”

Gentle yet deep Asian Bodywork thousands of years old. In practice 35 years. C.E.U. classes.

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HOMEOSTASIS PSYCHOLOGY

John Montgomery, Ph.D; Therapy/Coaching Scarsdale, NY 10583 917.244.5161; john@johnmontgomery.com homeostasispsychology.com Is an addiction or addictive behavior negatively affecting your life? Using a powerful therapy method, I help people overcome the core emotional addictions – to sadness, worry, anxiety, or emotional ‘drama’– that always underlie destructive behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse. See ad pg 10.

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

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

JUDITH MUIR, M.M., M.AMSAT Better Balance, Better Performance 60 Eddy Rd., Verbank, NY 12585 845.677.5871; JudithMuir.com

Alexander Technique lessons will teach you the principles that govern human functioning and how to apply them to improve performance in your daily life, whether a, musician, athlete, or a professional at a conference table.

QUIT WITH QUINN LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC

SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ads pgs 6 & 57.

Addiction Free Naturally Briarcliff and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All natural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 80% success rate. See ad pg 10.

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APOTHECARY PRACTITIONER WILLOW WISP WELLNESS

Lauren Awerdick, LMT Ossining & Tarrytown offices.

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

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AROMATHERAPY CBD AROMATHERAPY SYNERGY SPRAYS™ The Synergy of Ancient Wellness + Modern Science Shira@ShiraSynergy.com 888.392.5242; ShiraSynergy.com FB/Twitter/Ig: @ShiraSynergy

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ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA Phone, Online & In-person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Why leave your business to chance? Perfect timing ensures follow-through and success.

When you know the projected outcome it becomes easier to prioritize your day and choose the right partners. Westchester, NYC, Skype and phone. See ad pg 16.

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health.

Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may includesupplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M,T,W. See ad pg 11.

BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com A whole-person, holistic approach to vision care, for all ages.

Specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems which interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency.

DR. JODI KENNEDY DC, PAK

Integrity Chiropractic 11 Miller Rd Mahopac, NY 10541 845.628.7233; IntegrityChiropractic.net Do you struggle with chronic pain and don’t know where to turn for help? Experience the relief from a total-body approach to wellness. Call today for your free consult and enjoy doing the things you love again.

See ad pg 17.

DR. LAWRENCE G. STERN, DC

Practitioner: The Center for Health and Healing 4 Smith Avenue - 2nd Floor Mt. Kisco, NY 914.218.6424; lawrencegsterndc@gmail.com lawrencegsterndc.com Network Spinal Analysis, Chiropractic, and Wellness Consultant, Dr. Larry helps patients transcend physical and emotional trauma into optimal states of wellness. His integrative approach helps patients uncover causes of ill-health to facilitate their journey to perfect health.

UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC OF NY 311 North St., Suite 410, White Plains, NY 914.686.6200: ucc-ny.com/nucca

COLIN MCPHILLAMY

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

BOOKS TITLE: DISCOVERING ANGELS

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Looking for angelic guidance? My book, “Discovering Angels” helps readers recognize when angels are near and teaches through simple exercises and guided meditations how to receive messages. Discover your two primary guardians, the zodiac, nature angels, and much more.

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CIRCULATION DANA BOULANGER #US28016

Edit Babboni; CHC, RYT 200 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529, yoga.zengarden@gmail.com Tired and Frustrated? In constant pain? Exhausted and Exhausted all possibilities? It’s time to try something new, something that works. Edit Babboni is a certified health coach and has cured her own autoimmune disease that no doctor was able to. She can help do the same for you. She offers health coaching, reiki energy healing, private yoga sessions. Call for your free one on one consultation. See ad pg 45.

Dr. Gertner himself suffered with back pain due to an injury.

With upper cervical chiropractic treatments, his body began to “heal itself” and the relentless pain that had plagued him quickly left his body. This inspired him to become one of only 5 NUCCA chiropractors in New York, and less than 200 worldwide, currently. He experienced amazing results and he knows you will too. See ad pg 83.

CHIROPRACTIC DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT 8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 914.523.7947 Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

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

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Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac, NY 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com

Proper blood flow is vital for life. BEMER therapy is used for well-being. Enhance blood-flow, circulation, cardiac function, physical endurance, energy, concentration, mental acuity, stress reduction and relaxation. Only 16 minutes a day to enhance your physical well-being. Sessions Available. CALL For Free Demo.

COACHING JANE SILVERMAN

Life Coach in Positive Psychology 914.263.7080; janesilvermanlifecoach.com Feeling stuck? Gain clarity, investigate your strengths and navigate transitions with proven tools and guidance. Free phone consultation to explore how working together can help you make the positive changes you seek. Appointments in person or by phone.

JOY MATALON LMT, CST

Practitioner: The Center for Health + Healing 4 Smith Ave 2nd Fl; Mount Kisco, NY 914.519.8138; jmatalon@optonline.net Center4healing.net Craniosacral therapy with Somato Emotional Release allows chronic physical, emotional and spiritual issues to be intimately explored, bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues after the session is over.

TINA AURORA CPC REIKI MASTER Energy Healing & Coaching Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.473.1032; tinaaurora.com

During Tina’s healing sessions, she channels divine healing energy, promoting profound positive changes in the body, mind and spirit. Tina’s coaching style allows her clients to rewrite the script of negative thoughts to create the lives they dream for themselves.

BERNADETTE BLOOM

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

Learn strategies that work with the way YOU think. ADD/ADHD or executive functioning challenges can affect every aspect of your life. Maximize your strengths and become more productive.

First-hand understanding and compassion. Live the life you love!

DERMATOLOGY ALAN M DATTNER, MD

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

Energy Medicine Practioner, Medical Intuititive, Physical Therapist 46 Bedford Road, Katonah NY 239.289.3744; theesotericbloom.com Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you exhausted from pain, stress or PTSD? Balance your body’s energies for optimal physical health and emotional well-being with Esoteric Healing, a high vibrational technique from Tibet.

See ad pg 57.

EXERCISE THERAPY EVE FOGLER, CPT, MES

COLONICS COLONICS

914.921.LIFE (5433) LifelineHygienics.com Experience and personalized service you can trust. The finest in colonic irrigation and personal care. Serving the tri-state area since 1993.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GET THE HEALTH YOU WANT!

Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, Director White Plains & Ossining offices 914.762.4693; WellOnTheWay.Com Curious about energy medicine? Know there is something to it, from all you’ve r e a d a n d h e a r d ? A r e y o u tingling with excitement right now, knowing you’re about to experience something life changing? Free get-acquainted phone call! See ad pg 17.

DOWSER JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER Dowsing@househarmony.org 845.709.5245 HouseHarmony.org

Energy is everything! Are you experiencing unexplained health issues, sleeplessness, trouble selling your home or attracting business? The problem may be disturbed energy. Call to learn how dowsing can help.

ENERGY HEALING ANNE H. BENTZEN, MSOT, RMT, JRP

Usui/Karuna® Reiki Master Teacher, Jikiden Reiki, Energetic Counseling, OT Locations Armonk, Bedford Hills and Eastchester 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com Energetic balance is essential to your health. Restored energetic flow and balanced chakras clear stress symptoms, pain, inflammation, emotional instability, insomnia and more. Gain immunity, mental clarity and peace. Raise your consciousness. Healing circles, Reiki classes all levels. See ad pg 52.

Northern Westchester evefogler.wixsite.com/fitness 917.747.3331 Post-Physical Therapy Conditioning Specialist, Medical Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer.

Using safe core stabilization, balance, strength, flexibility, cardiovascular, yoga and corrective exercises to develop muscular balance, postural awareness and other skills to reduce or eliminate your pain. Privates in my studio or your home.

FLOATATION THERAPY RISE ABOVE FLOATATION 111 East Main Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.241.1900

A Center For Awareness and Relaxation through Floatation Therapy. Create the ultimate Relaxation Response by removing all stimulation from light, sound, and gravity. Choose from three different float environments to find your perfect experience. Appointments available from 10am to 10pm daily. Free Parking. See ad pg 55.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

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

See ad pg 25.

GREEN & NATURAL BUILDING LOU LEVY CONSTRUCTION Carmel, NY 914.804.2120 loulevyconstruction.com

Builder and General Contractor of fine custom alterations, restorations, architectural additions, and new construction. Offering a high level of management and craftsmanship.

Specializing in a 95% dust-free living environment. PHIUS Energy Efficient and non-toxic building applications.Bau-Biologist, the holistic approach to Natural Building,passive and active solar installations and retrofits, as well as conventional construction. Building design services and consultation available. 44 years experience.

See ad pg 67.

WANDA JEANTY, MD, MS, HC

Poughkeepsie, NY 120601 917.868.1769; notanotherdietwanda.com Integrative consulting for small to mid-sized companies who want to implement wellness programs with biometric screenings for their employees. Assessment of existing wellness programs for effectiveness or health educator for public speaking engagements; as well as a trainer for medical Spanish.

FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rt 117 By Pass, Bedford, NY 914.242.1928; FreshOrganicSalon.com

A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings. See ad pg 13.

HEALING CENTER THE TEMPERANCE CENTER

Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master & Instructor Hypnotherapist, Intuitive Energy Healer, RYT, Founder 453 White Plains Rd, #201/203 Eastchester 914.793.2600; thetemperancecenter.com Nurture your mind, body, and soul. Thru a variety of healing modalities and services that include, psychotherapy, reiki, hypnosis, acupuncture, massage, reflexology, intuitive healing, spiritual counseling, nutritional consulting, therapeutic yoga, guided channeling meditation classes. Rediscover your control and balance your life. See ad pg 11.

HENNA Certified Natural Henna Artist 914.714.8069; Mt. Kisco margie@makingfacesparties.com Henna is an ancient tradition used for celebration, protection, blessings and healing. All henna is natural and freshly made in house. Services include Belly Blessings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Goddess Gatherings, Henna Crowns, weddings, private appointments, corporate events and classes.

HERBAL MEDICINE LORRAINE HUGHES

SALON AZFAR

177 Myrtle Ave, Mahopac, NY 845.208.6131 SalonAzfar.com Organic hair salon. Say goodbye to grey and frizz, with no harmful ingredients. We have extensive knowledge in non-toxic and organic beauty products and offer permanent organic keratin smoothing treatment. Our passion is natural clean beauty that is luxurious, effective and affordable. See ad pg 16.

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

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ads pgs 5 & 21.

HOLISTIC HEALTH

MARGIE NUGENT, ICNHA

HAIR SALON

HOLISTIC DENTIST

Registered Herbalist (AHG) 1129 Main St, 2nd Fl., Fishkill, NY email: lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which offers a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

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INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION OF MOUNT KISCO

Dr. Michael Wald; 914.552.1442 86 Smith Ave., Mount Kisco NY 914.242.8844; IntegratedNutritionNY.com Do you suffer from chronic health problems like cancer, autoimmune, GI or neurological issues? You need a BloodDetective! Dr. Wald will work with you personally over the phone, as a house call or at his Mt Kisco office. Call today, you deserve personal attention. See ad pg 15.

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

In a beautiful 3,300 sq. ft retreat-like setting, we offer Holistic Medicine, Therapeutic Pain Remedies, Body Therapies, Psychotherapy, Shamanic Healing, Reiki, Yoga, Meditation, Community Healing Circles, Health Classes and Professional Trainings.

HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS FRANZOSO ENERGY SOLUTIONS 33 Croton Point Ave., Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 914.271.4572; Franzoso.com

Home energy audits, Air Sealing, Air Quality, Insulation, Windows, Doors Roofing, Siding and Solar. Environmentally responsible and sustainable home improvements.

Call for your Free Home Audit today and start saving. Environmentally responsible and sustainable improvements. See ad pg 27.

HOMEOPATHY DAVID CONNELL, DC

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

INTUITIVE HEALING DANCE WHITE LOTUS GRACE

Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance Millbrook + Online Studio/Sanctuary 845.677.3517; whitelotusgrace.com White Lotus Grace specializes in intuitive healing for body, mind, soul, and relationships through organic transformative movement and dance. Gigi Oppenheimer – intuitive healer, dancer, and coach – offers compassionate service one-on-one, to couples, and classes, online or in person.

SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

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

See ad pg 25.

HORSE & RIDER DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac, NY 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com

Holistic Support for Horses.

BEMER vet products support faster recovery, regeneration of tissue, and more efficient hydration of your horse. And reduces stress from transportation and competition. “BEMER is a 21st century ‘Fountain of Youth’ for horse and rider.”

Linda Tellington-Jones. Sessions Available. CALL For Free Demo.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK SUSAN ADLER, LMT

Massage Therapy with a Nurturing Touch 914.320.4063; susanadlerLMT@gmail.com SusanAdlerLMT.com Therapeutic massage to address specific issues or promote wellness.

Works with generally healthy to very ill clients. Experience with geriatric, cancer, Parkinson’s, hospice massage. Mamaroneck and on-site visits. See ad pg 54.

BALANCE BODYWORK

Therapeutic Massage & Reiki Lisanne Elkins, MA, LMT, RM 153 Main St. Suite B, Mt. Kisco 914.319.4375; balancebodywork.biz Offering therapeutic massage and Reiki for stress- and pain-relief, relaxation and general wellness.

Gift certificates available for all modalities, including pre- and postnatal bodywork, aromatherapy and hot stone massage by appointment.

Set your intention for healing yourself and those around you.

SOULAURAS WELLNESS CENTER

INTUITIVE ROBIN C. MUELLER

Intuitive Medium and Author 914.730.0155; info@spiritinside.net spiritinside.net Robin has the innate ability to “hear” spirit’s voice and relay comforting messages from the “other side”. Phone, Skype or FaceTime available. Please visit her website for other services offered.

Laura Giacovas,LMT, MS Ed., 4th Dan Master Instructor Taekwondo Briarcliff NY 914.941.2400, soulauras.com Our mission is to enhance wellness and quality of life through Therapeutic Massage and Integrated Holistic Healing.

We are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR HUDSON VALLEY NATURAL HEALTH

Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH

By Appt.: Mt. Kisco/Cold Spring, NY and Danbury, CT 914.362.8315; drkurt@earthlink.net hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com Utilize an integrative healing approach from a doctor trained in holistic medicine. Working with your current medical treatments & labwork, as well as botanical medicine, dietary & lifestyle counselling, nutritional supplements, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, stress reduction and ecotherapy. Insurance reimbursement available for some services. See ad pg 17.

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M,T,W. See ad page 11.

NEUROFEEDBACK/ BIOFEEDBACK ROSEANN CAPANNA-HODGE, ED.D., LPC, BCN, LLC Psychologist and Board Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner 898 Ethan Allen HWY, #6, Ridgefield, CT 203.438.4848; drroseann.com

We work with children, adults and families around a variety of issues with non-medication therapies.

Our clinic bridges neuroscience with research-based clinical therapies to promote wellness. We provide brain-based treatments like Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, PEMF, EFT/ Tapping, hypnosis, psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, etc.

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NUTRITION DAVID CONNELL, DC

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

NUSPECIES

PHYSICAL THERAPY ELITE PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPYOF WESTCHESTER, PC Tina Sferra, MSPT, CPI 175 E. Main St, Suite 204, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 ElitePTandPilates.com; 917.476.2164

Manual PT Practice and Pilates Studio. One patient, one therapist, one hour.

Integrative practice with a functional, manual approach to musculoskeletal restrictions.

Specialties: Dance/Sports Medicine PT. Pilates Apparatus sessions also available. Infinite results.

Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 HQ: 427 Main St. Beacon, NY 12508 NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our Raw, Organic, Liquid, Natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals.

See ad pg 3.

PODIATRY KATONAH PODIATRY, PC

Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com Foot care for people of all ages.

Board certified holistic podiatrists who use a comprehensive, integrative approach. Customized treatments utilizing the best of today’s technology combined with nutrition and 30 years of experience.

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RETREATS YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS

2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com Yoga in the Adirondacks is nestled in the valley of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, where yoga embraces nature. Connect your mind, body and spirit and explore your retreat with likeminded people to build a happier and healthier life.

Studio available for your yoga/wellness private group as well. See ad pg 38.

SKIN & BODY CARE REVIVA SKIN & BODY SOLUTIONS 929 Main St., Fishkill, NY 12524 844.363.7894; revivabody.com

Customized, holistic treatments for better skin, improved body appearance, and spiritual reconnection. Natural Facelift, Facials, Nonchemical Peels, Skin Tightening, Wrinkle Reduction, Fat Melting, Waxing, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Guided Imagery, Aromatherapy, Raindrop Technique. See ad pg 39.

STRAY HELP

PO Box 245 Fishkill, NY 12524 845.232.0336 strayhelp.org Stray HELP: a registered not-forprofit managed by volunteers.

Our mission: rescue and care for stray and homeless animals while providing humane education to the community. Our vital community programs: Trap/ Neuter/Return, Spay clinics, adoption and working cat program, colony caretaker support.

PHARMACY COMPOUNDING

PSYCHOTHERAPY JODI BARETZ, LCSW, CHHC

The Center for Health and Healing 4 Smith Ave, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 917.974.9446; jodibaretz.com Are you stressed, short tempered with family and overwhelmed with life? Do you use food as comfort? Jodi’s unique approach integrates mindfulness, holistic health and psychotherapy to decrease anxiety, maximize joy and feel lighter inside and out. She is author of “Mindful Is the New Skinny.” Individual, groups, Skype.

We are your neighborhood holistic compounding pharmacy, ready to support y o u r h e a l t h . We o f f e r compounding prescriptions, on-line prescription renewals, supplements, homeopathic remedies, personal care products, fair trade gifts and more. We deliver and we are happy to answer your questions. See ad pg 10.

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

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ads pgs 5 & 21.

SPA GANESHA SPA

LAKE MAHOPAC PHARMACY/ SURGICAL Nagi Wissa, R.Ph., IP, CEO 559 Rt, 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 lakemahopacpharmacy.com T: 845.208.0424; F: 845.208.0425

SLEEP DISORDER

REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES

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

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Foot and/or Hand Reflexology sessions are offered with the use of Essential Oils applied to acupuncture points based upon each individual’s presenting pattern.

Please refer to Services page on web site for the many benefits of this ancient modality.

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By Appointment Peeksill, NY 914.906.7238; ganeshaspa.com Discover the true meaning of rejuvenation, relation and calmness with the latest healing/ ayurvedic/pain management treatments including Amino Bio-Frequency Therapy and Therapeutic Massage Techniques; Anti-Aging facial techniques; Micro-needling and Dermaplaning; Microblading/Permanenteyebrows for Beauty; Reiki, Meditations. Visit website for full list of services and to book appointment.

SPIRITUAL CENTER CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS

Rev. June Tompkins, Acting Pastor 609 Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY chapelatcrotonfalls.org Join a unique monthly Interfaith Sunday at the Chapel at Croton Falls at 10:30am – Enjoy prayer, music, movement and dialogue. Check our FB page for information on upcoming programs or e-mail Rev. Deborah Moldow, Interfaith Minister, at revdeb1@comcast.net.

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DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac, NY 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com

C h a n g e Yo u r Life. Support your optimal well-being systemically. Enhance blood-flow, circulation, cardiac function, physical endurance, energy, concentration, mental acuity, stress reduction and relaxation. Easy to use, only 8 minutes, two times a day. Sessions available. CALL For Free Demo.

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SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT CONNECTION

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: One-onone counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline.

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Chiropractic

THERAPY HOMEOSTASIS PSYCHOLOGY

John Montgomery, Ph.D; Therapy/Coaching Scarsdale, NY 10583 917.244.5161; john@johnmontgomery.com homeostasispsychology.com Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or addictive behaviors such as drug, alcohol, or food addiction? I can help you overcome the core “emotional addictions” that underlie these destructive patterns with a powerful new therapy method.

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Bodyworker Guide and

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THERMOGRAPHY PATRICIA BOWDEN-LUCCARDI LMT, CTT, CNMT

Certified Whole Health Educator 518.929.7579; btiscan.com Prevention is the Cure. Offering the highest standards in RadiationFree Breast and Full Body medical thermography. Detect changes at the cellular level years before conventional screenings.

Clear results with fewer tests. Now available in Westchester and Dutchess by appointment.

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

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ads pgs 5 & 21.

WEIGHT LOSS LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC

SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Lose weight, inches and improve your overall health with the Mei Zen Acupuncture treatment for weight loss and abdominal toning.

Jump start your metabolism and balance your body’s energy as you lose weight. Additional benefits include enhanced energy and improved digestion. See ads pgs 6 & 57.

QUIT WITH QUINN

Addiction Free Naturally Briarcliff and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people lose weight by overcoming addiction to sugar and white flour, and compulsive overeating.

After treatment, most people experience indifference towards refined sugar, sweets and treats, leading to easy weight loss. 30 years experience.

80% success rate. See ad pg 10.

WORKSHOPS PULSE MANIFESTATION & EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

Led by Janet Catalina, MSW 914.548.8372; catalina.janet@gmail.com Learn how to become a Master Manifester. Create that dream job, find your soul mate, pay off your debts or whatever you desire.

Learn to release what has blocked you up to now. Once you have learned how to PULSE, you have an empowerment tool for the rest of your life. Please visit pulsemanifestion.com for workshop dates.

VETERINARY HOSPITAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Full Circle Veterinary Hospital Integrative, Holistic & Conventional 1609 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 845.234.4417; FullCircleVetHopsital.com

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We specialize in the integration of holistic and conventional veterinary medicine to provide quality, comprehensive care for your pet’s needs. We enjoy taking time to get to know our clients and their pets. This allows pets to relax, while we learn about their family lifestyle.

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