Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York - April 2017 Read the April 2017 edition of Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York. Celebrate Earth Day with Sheldrake: A chance for families to gather and celebrate our earth The Sheldrake Environmental Center in Larchmont— a 60- acre oasis of land and water that provides a sanctuary for wildlife and people—will h... Read More » Seventh Annual Earth Day Festival in Ossining: April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Louis B. Engel Waterfront Park Green Ossining’s seventh annual Earth Day Festival will take place on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Louis B. Engel Waterfront Park. Vis... Read More » White Plains Earth Weekend Features Free Film Screening: April 21 through 24 White Plains will celebrate Earth Weekend April 21 through 24, highlighted by the free screening of Disneynature’s film Born in China at 10 ... Read More » Think Earth Day Every Day: Help our towns celebrate and forward its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2017 events. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 2017-2018 school year, is the first law in U.S. histor... Read More » Celestial Touch Reiki and Readings Opens in Pawling: Reduce stress while increasing relaxation, healing and wellness Celestial Touch Reiki and Readings is now open at 7 Arch Street in Pawling, and owner Laura Schek, a psychic medium and Reiki master, is cel... Read More » One Light Healing Touch Holds Sessions in Lagrangeville: Students have reported a range of remarkable physical and emotional healings Ron and Penny Lavin of One Light Healing Touch (OLHT), an international energyhealing school, will conduct their 2017 school session from Ju... Read More » Gardening for Five Generations: Shamanic gardening is a holistic and organic type of landscaping Remember you belong to nature, not it to you. — Grey Owl Shamanic gardening is a holistic and organic type of landscaping that mixes prin... Read More » Kayaking the Hudson Valley: A few local paddles that offer several different kinds of adventure Kayaking is enjoying a popularity explosion. Few recreational activities offer greater access to peace and quiet, scenic vistas and wildlife... Read More » Yoga Teachers Association to Host Revered Yogini Tao Porchon-Lynch: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., April 8, at Club Fit in Briarcliff Manor, NY. The Yoga Teachers Association of Hudson Valley will be presenting a workshop with 98-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon- Lynch from 1:30 to 4:... Read More » Massage Envy: Healing Mission Motivates Local Owners The decision to start a massage business can often be driven by profit. But for the owners of Massage Envy in Scarsdale, Bedford Hills and R... Read More » Anatomy, Alexander Technique and Movement with Karla Booth: Designed to help participants get to know their bodies and how they should move Karla Booth, who teaches the Alexander Technique and has 30-plus years’ experience as a dancer and movement teacher, is offering a new five-... Read More » “Firm But Gentle” Rolfing Incorporates Craniosacral Therapy: Highly effective in helping those who have chronic or acute pain, stubborn injuries Since opening her Rolfing practice in Tarrytown in 2000, Deborah VanWagner has developed a “firm but gentle” approach to her work, incorpora... Read More » Yoni Celebrates 15 Years Practicing Structural Integration: A method that addresses how the structure of the human body relates to gravity Yoni Hormadaly, a licensed massage therapist in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is celebrating 15 years of practicing Structural Integration. Devel... Read More » Garden Co-Op at SunRaven Is “Whole-Health Experience”: Dedicated to facilitating a whole-being vision of health and wellness. The garden co-op at SunRaven: The Home of Slow Medicine, a healing and wellness center in Bedford, provides more than a typical community-su... Read More » Pound Ridge Organics: The Chicken Eggs-Perts: The first and only farm in Westchester County to receive Animal Welfare Approval When it comes to buying eggs, most people seem to be in the white camp or the brown camp—that is, until they find out about Pound Ridge Orga... Read More » Natural Therapies Recommended for Low Back Pain: Approximately 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain. At some point in their lives, approximately 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain, which is the most common cause of job-relate... Read More » Fresh Eggs at Fable’s Farm: Located on Route 134 near the Taconic State Parkway Looking to expand, a small farm in Ossining is now raising more than 200 chickens from several different (mostly heritage) breeds in order t... Read More » YWCA Holistic Wellness Program Focuses on Breast Cancer: Fitness, nutrition and educational services for breast cancer patients and survivors, In April, the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester will launch the Breast Cancer Holistic Wellness Program, which brings together differe... Read More » Nationwide Maintenance Blends Full Service with Green Focus: Sustainable services for the home and business Custom Candle Co in Bedford Hills is popular with shoppers who appreciate eco-friendly décor. But the family that owns the natural soy candl... Read More » New Treatment for Scar Tissue: The treatment of scars with cold laser has a wide variety of benefits. Integrity Chiropractic is now offering cold laser therapy to manage chronic health problems caused by scar tissue. “The treatment of scars w... Read More » Popular Native Plant Center Sale Set for April 29: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Westchester Community College in Valhalla Versatile plants that provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and bees and add splendor to the landscape will take center stage at t... Read More » Dr. Messina to Host “Vital Health” Workshop: This workshop will take you on a path of living wellness toward your best self. Dr. Marianne Messina, a wellness practitioner, chiropractor and craniosacral therapist at Cortlandt Wellness, will host an interactive works... Read More » Naturopathic Doctor Offers Thermography and Free Health Talks: “My passion is to promote healthy lifestyle practices and wellness." Dr. Dorette Lewis-Senior is expanding her practice to include medical thermography and free weekly health talks in her Bronx office. These t... Read More » Bernadette Blooms Posts Free Guided Meditation: Build a bridge to higher states of consciousness and a self-healing. Bernadette Bloom, founder of the Center for Aligned Healing and president of the JJ Esoteric Foundation, has posted a 10-minute YouTube vide... Read More » Children Worldwide Invited to Submit to Art Exhibition: Children ages 5 through 16 can send in pieces sharing their love of nature, with the aim of inspiring a similar love in others. Young people from around the world are invited to submit their artwork to the 20th annual Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards... Read More » Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy at Well On The Way: “I’ve been an energy therapist for 25 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this." Well On The Way LLC in White Plains and Ossining is now offering Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), new technology designed to rap... Read More » Sound Movement Welcomes Instructor Georgia Sanford: “I encourage my clients to adopt a softer approach to their bodies." Georgia Sanford, who specializes in Pilates as an athletic healing modality, has joined the staff of Sound Movement. Sanford received her tr... Read More » Katonah Yoga and Apothecary Supports Home Practice: Advice and tools for setting up an efficient, effective home practice. While a general yoga class allows you to be communal and participate with others, a home practice allows you to be reflective and develop pe... Read More » Mystic Leads Spiritual Retreat in Mt. Shasta: June 15 to 22 at Stewart Mineral Springs in Northern California Eileen O’Hare, a mystic, healer and spiritual teacher, will lead a retreat at Stewart Mineral Springs in Northern California June 15 to 22. ... Read More » “Nutritionist with a Twist” Takes Holistic Approach: "I look at your whole lifestyle, including external toxins that may be contributing to your issues." Sharon Holand Gelfand became a nutritionist to help her son manage his Crohn’s disease. But until she learned about nutrition—and, later, fu... Read More » Ecotherapy Has Physical and Emotional Benefits: Regular contact with natural environments is an essential part of optimal health and well-being for the mind and the body. Spring is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and get outside to experience the healing power of nature, says Kurt Beil, a naturo... Read More » Ganesha Spa Unveils New Beauty Techniques: Rejuvenate your skin with new, innovative procedures. Spring is the season of renewal, and Ganesha Spa in Peekskill is celebrating by unveiling several state-of-theart procedures for renewing th... Read More » Let It Grow Equipped for Sustainability Changes and Challenges: "Big changes are eminent, and we’re ready to rise to the challenge.” Dylan Hoefer sees big changes in the American landscape—literally—and he says his company, Let It Grow Landscapes, is equipped to handle the... Read More » Life Coach Joins Center for Health and Healing: "I offer proven insights, tools and techniques that foster personal growth in a profound and holistic manner.” Jane Silverman, a positive psychology life coach, has joined the Center For Health and Heal ing in Mount Kisco, bringing the holistic focus ... Read More » Natural Detox Program Guarantees Weight Loss: The proven results of this program are dramatic. A challenge that’s common to both weight-loss and body-detox programs is that they often require the purchase of foods or drinks that are ex... Read More » Free Guidebook to Success: The 7-Step PowerPlan to Success Productivity and organization coach Susan Lasky is offering free downloads of The 7-Step PowerPlan to Success, which offers a simple, practi... Read More » Life Coaching Complements Hand Analysis: A diagnostic tool for self-discovery For years, Irina Kravtsov has been using hand analysis—a diagnostic tool for self-discovery— to help people manage stress and free themselve... Read More » In-Print