Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York - December 2018 Read the December 2018 edition of Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York. Universal Healing Arts Touching Lives in Cortlandt Manor: "The staff heals on a physical, mental and spiritual level." When master healer Shima Chayvet founded Universal Healing Arts in Cortlandt Manor—branching off of an existing business, Infinite Possibili... Read More » Indigo Helm—‘More Than Yoga’—Opens in Cortlandt Manor: "This is a discovery place! Drop-ins are welcome." When The Indigo Helm opened in Cortlandt Manor last month, owner Lisa Leardi-Lake described it as “more than yoga.” That was an understateme... Read More » Fluoride Dangers Focus of Holistic Moms Meeting: 7:30 p.m., December 6 Dentist turned food educator Dr. Susan Rubin will present Fluoride and Sugar Secrets at the next meeting of Holistic Moms, which will take p... Read More » Voice Empowerment Workshop with Ronni Sarrett Lederman: 1 to 4 p.m., December 2 Ronni Sarrett Lederman, who has19 years’ experience teaching singing and speaking voice improvement, will offer a workshop, Express Yourself... Read More » SearchLight Medical Featured on Comcast Cable Show: Laurie Mallis, M.D., a licensed acupuncturist, discusses and demonstrates AcuGraph Qi Analysis and Auricular (ear) Acupuncture SearchLight Medical, which combines Western medicine and complementary Eastern healing methods, was recently featured in a two-part cable te... Read More » Flawless Skin Is a Popular Holiday Treat: Through December, all clients will receive a free gift of anti-aging serum. Irina Ionina, owner of Ganisha Spa, in Peekskill, says the holiday season always brings increased demand for skincare treatments to make ski... Read More » Holistic Health and Wellness Series in Beacon: “Each workshop will focus on the most important information for you to make positive changes in your life." Beginning January 16, Dr. Kurt Beil, a naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner, will teach a series of... Read More » Weekly Qigong Classes in Two Dutchess Locations: “No experience is necessary—your practice is based upon never exceeding your own capacity.” Lorraine Hughes, owner of Empowered By Nature, is now offering weekly qigong classes in two Dutchess County locations. Qigong is a mind-body... Read More » Chapel at Croton Falls Holds Solstice, Christmas Eve Services: Winter Solstice celebration at 6 p.m. on December 16, followed by Christmas at the Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on December 24. The Chapel at Croton Falls Presbyterian Church (USA) will celebrate the holiday season this month with its annual interfaith Winter Solstice... Read More » April ‘Heal Your Life’ Teacher Training in Tampa: April 20 to 27 in Tampa, Florida A Heal Your Life teacher training, based on Louise Hay’s book You Can Heal Your Life, which has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide, ... Read More » Three-Part Winter Transitioning Workshop in Ossining: December 8, 15 and 22 Lauren Awerdick, owner and lead practitioner at Willow Wisp Wellness, in Ossining, will teach a three-part December workshop to help people ... Read More » Poughkeepsie Farm Selected for Funding Accelerator Program: Trains food entrepreneurs from across the region to attract outside investment. The Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation has selected Royal Strawberry Hill Farm, in Poughkeepsie, to participate in its 2018-... Read More » Historic ‘Necessity Defense’ Allowed in Pipeline Case : “This is historic because it’s the first time the necessity defense has been accepted as a legal defense in a court case.” On January 8, Cortlandt Town Justice Kimberly Ragazzo will hand down her ruling on the two-year-old case of several members of SANE Energy P... Read More » Fable to Hold Winter Farm Fest in Ossining: December 9 Fable: From Farm to Table, in Ossining, will hold its Winter Farm Fest on December 9. Guests can buy local crafts and food, feed the farm’s ... Read More » Fair Trade Festival December 1 in White Plains: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 1 The Margaret Eberle Fair Trade Festival and Crafts Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 1, at Memorial United Methodist Church... Read More » Naturally, Tax Time Planning: Here’s how the new Tax and Jobs Act changes our end-of-the-year calculations Here’s how the new Tax and Jobs Act changes our end-of-the-year calculations Read More » ‘Energy Shifts’ at Temperance Center : "These alternative modalities can help you open yourself up to the universal signs, trust yourself more and manifest what you want in your life.” “I love the work I do,” says Merrill Black, founder and owner of the Temperance Center, in Eastchester. “It is so rewarding providing healin... Read More » Poughkeepsie Author to Teach Angel Class: 1 to 4 p.m. on January 19 Pamela Landolt, the Poughkeepsie-based author of Discovering Angels: How to Invite Angels into Your Life for Peace, Tranquility and Personal... Read More » Natural Awakenings 2018 Gift Guide Find the ideal gifts for the special people on your list! Read More » In-Print