Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York - May 2019 Read the May 2019 edition of Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York. Dog Walk and Pet Fair Benefits SPCA : 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 4, at FDR State Park, in Yorktown Heights The SPCA of Westchester will host its annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 4, at FDR State Park, in Yorktown Heights. ... Read More » Birds of Prey Day at Green Chimneys: Visitors will have a chance to get “up-close and personal” with eagles, hawks, owls and falcons. Few schools are home to more than 200 animals, but the Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Center is a pivotal component in the education and t... Read More » Holistic Expo Will Raise Funds for ‘Zen-Tuary’: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 2 at Fable: From Farm to Table, in Ossining Michele Bell, author of A Journey of Unconditional Love, which recounts her experience caring for a child with cancer, is hosting the first ... Read More » Inner Harmony Expert Brings ‘Empowered Self Relating’ to Rhinebeck : At the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck June 21 to 23. Caryn Scotto d’ Luzia, a renowned author and thought leader in inner harmony, shame resolution and trauma recovery, will lead a weekend work... Read More » Feeling Overwhelmed?: Time for a Body Reboot When we’re taking care of others, we very rarely take the time to take care of ourselves. Read More » The Temperance Center Plans New Classes and Workshops: Services include yoga, meditation and special workshops and trainings. Spring has sprung at The Temperance Center (TTC), in Eastchester, where founder and owner Merrill Black continues to broaden the array of in... Read More » Golden Prana Is a ‘Wellness Oasis’ in Katonah: Designed to enhance peace, promote healing and cultivate self-awareness. Carrie Kane, of Golden Prana Yoga Studio, and Jennifer Llewellyn, of Majestic Hudson Lifestyle Boutique, are continuing to build a thriving ... Read More » Stress-Fighting Tools Can Preserve Physical Health: Reiki I class on May 6 and 7 By recognizing the connection between stress and physical health, “modern” medicine is just catching up with some healing traditions that ar... Read More » Science: 7 p.m., May 17, at First Unitarian Society of Westchester, in Hastings-on-Hudson Andrew Vidich, PhD, an international meditation teacher and author, will teach a workshop on Jyoti Meditation at a free introductory meeting... Read More » Light Therapy Can Have Emotional and Visual Benefits: “Light therapy is a means of bringing the nervous system into balance." Light therapy—also known as color therapy or Syntonic Phototherapy—is a holistic, gentle, noninvasive treatment that can ease stress as well... Read More » Ayurveda Can Improve Women’s Health: “The key, from the Ayurvedic perspective, is living in balance so that the body’s intricate systems can function properly.” Ayurvedic wisdom can be instrumental in facilitating the body’s own wisdom to rectify female health issues, from puberty through menopause a... Read More » Sleep Apnea Often Treatable with Oral Appliance Therapy: “If you or your bed partner snores, please call me and ask about a sleep apnea consultation.” Sleep apnea (SA)—typically characterized by snoring interrupted by sudden, intermittent gasps or silence—is not just annoying. It can also p... Read More » Integrative Medical Pioneer to Disburse His Document Collection : "I would like to pass this on to an institution, a clinic or a few individuals who will cherish them." It’s hardly surprising that after decades as a pioneer in integrative medicine and dermatology, Alan M. Dattner, M.D., has amassed a treasur... Read More » Elizabeth Pasquale Achieves Certification in Neuro-Hypnotic Repatterning : “Now I have another valuable technique to help people reach their goal of health, vibrancy and happiness even faster.” Elizabeth Pasquale, owner of Well on the Way, in White Plains and Ossining, recently completed her certification in Neuro-Hypnotic Repattern... Read More » Centenarian Master Yogini to Teach Briarcliff Workshop: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., June 8, at Club Fit, in Briarcliff Manor Yoga Teachers Association (YTA) of the Hudson Valley will offer yoga teachers and students an opportunity to practice with master yogini Tao... Read More » Fresh Starts: Seeking special plants to get your garden going? Mark your calendar for these plant sales. Our region is blessed with an abundance of small farms, so in the spring, plant sales pop up as reliably as daffodils. There are many reason... Read More » Unburdening the Next Generation: The Medical Medium offers a pathway to passing along better health Through his Medical Medium books, blogs and social media tips, Anthony William has given us transformational guidance for reclaiming our hea... Read More » Volunteers Sought to Get Farm-Fresh Food to Needy Families “The intent of this CSA is to feed approximately 30 families who identify as food insecure. To bring this project to fruition, we need a team of volunteers to pick up produce from local farms, pack bags and drive them to drop-off locations in the area." Read More » Lucky Orphans Hosts Faces of PTSD Gallery: noon to 5 p.m., May 18 Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue will host a photo gallery, Faces of PTSD, from noon to 5 p.m., May 18, at their farm in Dover Plains. The exhibit... Read More » Meditation Helps Massage Therapist ‘Listen’ to the Body: “I assess where the client is emotionally, listening to what their muscles have to say." Lynda Myers is a licensed massage therapist. Her hands are her work. But her ears are an important part of the job too. “Being a meditato... Read More » Micro-Business Training in Pleasantville for Adults with Autism : Through hands-on training, participants can learn skills like order processing, packaging, marketing, distribution and customer relations. The Extended Family (TEF), a two-year-old nonprofit organization that provides meaningful engagement for adults with autism and other develo... Read More » 5Rhythms Family Dance Makes Hudson Valley Debut: 2 to 3:30 p.m. on May 4, at the Ascend Center, in Cold Spring Stephanie Diamond will lead a 5Rhythms family dance from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on May 4, at the Ascend Center, in Cold Spring. Practiced by tens of... Read More » Life Energy Arts Opening in Mount Kisco: Grand opening 2 to 4 p.m. on May 5 Life Energy Arts, a gallery of therapeutic photographs and paintings in downtown Mount Kisco, will celebrate its grand opening from 2 to 4 p... Read More » Holistic Group Holds Regular Networking Events in Yorktown: “We are a relaxed group of professionals offering a supportive community, networking events, many affordable marketing opportunities and fun.” TLC, a community of holistic and integrative health practitioners and entrepreneurs, will hold its next 914 TLC Networking Breakfast from 8:... Read More » In-Print