Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York - October 2014 Read the October 2014 edition of Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York. Deep Arrow Woman to Lead Shamanism Workshops: October 25, November 15 and December 13 in Mount Kisco, NY. Deep Arrow Woman, a shamanic practitioner for more than 25 years, will lead a series of experiential workshops from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Octobe... Read More » Building “Tiny” before Tiny Was Big: With Tiny Houses, Inc. in Putnam Valley While McMansions seem to be losing their luster, there is a growing trend toward building small-but-beautiful homes that are much kinder to ... Read More » Yoga Teacher Training at Quest Yoga Arts: Beginning October 24-26, 2014. Beginning October 24-26, 2014, Quest Yoga Arts in Mount Kisco, NY, will offer a 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified training for aspiring teach... Read More » Alexander Technique Awareness Week October 12-18, Demos and Classes in Westchester: With Karla Booth Diamond Karla Booth Diamond, a certified teacher of the century-old self-care method known as the Alexander Technique, will be participating in Inte... Read More » Local Organic Coffee Business Taking Off in Westchester Big Bang Coffee Roasters, a family-owned business in its third year in Westchester, is now selling its fresh-roasted, fair-trade, organic co... Read More » Farm to School: New Push in Poughkeepsie: Hudson Valley farmers, Farm to Table Co-Packers, distributors, teachers and administrators working together Last May marked the end of a pioneering, two-and-a-half year program through which the Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) used a farm-... Read More » A New Direction for Neti Pots: Aqueous, colloidal silver and soothing herbal and plant extracts Used for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, neti pots have recently become popu... Read More » BodyTalk Gives Bodies a “Voice”: with Karen Campbell Betten, of Intuitive Living in Larchmont, NY Karen Campbell Betten, owner of Intuitive Living in Larchmont, NY, will soon be offering public presentations and seminars on BodyTalk, a ne... Read More » Maggie May’s Morphs into Healthy Hangout: In Goldens Bridge, NY Maggie May’s—a quaint, vibrantly colorful store nestled next to the Goldens Bridge post office—began as a low-fat and nonfat frozen yogurt s... Read More » “Develop Your Intuition” Workshop November 8-9, 2014 Lisa K., PhD, will lead a “Developing Your Intuition” level-one certification workshop November 8-9, 2014 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarryt... Read More » WEPR-PTA Hosts First Annual Health and Wellness Fair on October 25, 2014: at the White Plains High School, 500 North Street. The Westchester and Putnam Region Parent Teacher Association (WEPR-PTA) will host its first annual Westchester Health and Wellness Fair on O... Read More » Putnam Valley Fifth Annual Psychic Fair on October 25, 2014: At the German-American Club, 11 Kramers Pond Road, Putnam Valley, NY Putnam Valley’s Annual Psychic Fair will celebrate its fifth anniversary on October 25, and founder Priscilla Keresey says visitors to the f... Read More » Breath-Taking Wisdom: Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide energy, dramatically improve our mental and physical health and boost creative performances. Here are six healing techniques. Read More » Enjoying a Beautiful Garden: An inviting garden makes people feel happy as they walk up to your front door. A few weeks ago I was invited to someone’s home for a luncheon, and as I turned in the drive, I looked at the planting in front of the house... Read More » Parenting As Sacred Work: Parenting is a tall order and isn’t just a job Parenting is sacred work, calling us to hold in our hearts and hands the precious life, well-being, nourishment, and development of a tiny b... Read More » What Is Naturopathic Medicine, Anyway?: And When to Call a Naturopathic Physician Simply put, naturopathic medicine is based on naturopathic principles, which understand the body’s innate ability to help itself heal from i... Read More » Creator of Higher Brain Living to Speak October 20, 2014 in NYC: Free for those who preregister Michael Cotton, DC, will give a presentation on Higher Brain Living (HBL)—a technique he created and developed for advancing human potential... Read More » Conference Highlights Latest Holistic, Integrative Advances: The 2014 Vanguard Conference, on November 15-16, 2014, in New Paltz, NY The 2014 Vanguard Conference, which focuses on the most cutting-edge and innovative approaches to integrative and holistic medicine, will be... Read More » “Develop Your Intuition” Workshop November 8-9, 2014 with Lisa K. Lisa K., PhD, will lead a “Developing Your Intuition” level-one certification workshop November 8-9, 2014, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarryt... Read More » “Self-Love” Workshops with Connie Numbers: In the Hudson Valley on October 25-26, 2014 Connie Numbers, PhD—psychotherapist, spiritual teacher and author—will return to the Hudson Valley October 25-26 to conduct two workshops in... Read More » Abraham-Hicks Vortex of Attraction Workshops Come to our Area: Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Westchester, NY Abraham-Hicks Vortex of Attraction Workshops, designed to give participants more clarity and focus in life, will be held in Boston on Octobe... Read More » In-Print