September 2020 Edition of Natural Awakenings

Welcome to our Yoga and Emotional Well-Being Edition! This month we highlight local yoga resources, online classes and teacher trainings and retreats. Find new classes near you and throughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess. We hope you enjoy this month's edition of Natural Awakenings. You can read and share the individual news briefs, yoga briefs and articles below or click in to the digital edition above. And pick up your printed copy in stores until the end of September 2020.

Astrology for September 2020 – with Pamela Cucinell

Planetwatch - a monthly astrology column. The September 22 autumn equinox emphasizes the need for dynamic justice through compromise. Read More »

PolarAid Harnesses the Vital Energy Around Us

While the small polarization disc has no electrical power supply, Dr. Dino Tomic says, it achieves “fantastic results” for sleep problems, gynecological issues, chronic fatigue and more. Read More »

11th annual Native Plant Weekend September 12 & 13, 2020 in Hawthorne, NY

The Native Plant Center gardens remains closed to visitors, but the Center staff has been busy getting ready for the big annual sale. Read More »

Support-A-Walk October 4, 2020 Goes Nationwide and Includes Walkers in their Own Neighborhoods

Rather than having a single, coordinated walk anyone can participate in their own city, town or neighborhood to bring help and hope to people fighting breast and ovarian cancer. Read More »

BeWies Market Closes, New Business Coming

While Amy Berman is retiring, Julie Wiesen plans to launch a new, more “pandemic-friendly” business soon. Read More »

Fall Is the Time for Tax Planning at Sternbach & Rose, a Women Owned accounting firm in Westchester

Tax planning ahead of time can allow you to reduce income, increase your tax deduction and take advantage of available tax credits. Read More »

Outdoor Massage and Reiki Sessions With Balance Bodywork in the Croton-on-Hudson/Yorktown area

This new protocol includes temperature checks, a special intake form that must be received 24 hours before a session, and both client and practitioner wearing face coverings. Read More »

Behavioral Optometrist Shares Screen-based Visual Stress Alleviation Webinar

Visual stress symptoms include increased eyestrain, tension and/or headaches; intermittent blurry vision; and a tendency to lean in close to computer screens and mobile devices. Read More »

Dr. Kaushik’s Clinic Increases Hours and Offers Online Ayurvedic Lectures

Adds free monthly educational health lectures weekly online Read More »

Free Zoom Q&A session to Learn about addiction-cessation treatments for smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss

Remote and In-Person Help Available for Addiction and Mental Health Issues with Quit With Quinn. Read More »

New Organic and Plant-based Café Opens in Mahopac – the Brooklyn Organic Kitchen

Serving breakfast and lunch made organic, vegan, non-GMO, fair-trade and locally sourced ingredients. Read More »

Greg Ribaudo Integrative Health Coach of Peak Wellness Creates ‘Bio-Hacking’ Facility Somers, NY

Exercise with Oxygen, PEMF mat, Binaural Beat Restorative Meditation, hydrogen therapy, infrared sauna detoxification, vibration platform workouts, and corrective postural exercises. Read More »

Online Homeopathy Course With Dr. Susanne Saltzman Begins October 2020

60-hour Zoom course icomprises 10 Saturday sessions is intended for lay people and health professionals who want to learn how to treat family, friends or patients with homeopathic remedies. Read More »

Outdoor Yoga at The Market in Verplanck NY Now through November 1 2020

Yoga at The Market at Mt. Carmel on Sundays at 10 a.m. with instructors from PranaMoon Yoga Read More »

Putnam Yoga in Baldwin Place NY Proves Flexible in Reopening

Christine Dodge, of Putnam Yoga, is putting plans in place for reopening the studio. Read More »

Cara Sax, owner of Elevate Yoga Studios, Creates Options for Yogis

Virtual yoga and meditation classes, in-person private or small-group classes in the Westchester area, and a virtual 200-hour yoga teacher training in November with renowned teacher Lila Lolling. Read More »

YogaShine Continues Virtually with Personalized Instruction

Vitalah Simon teaches online Kripalu-based classes that she tailors for every age and type of student. Read More »

Golden Prana Yoga Studio in Katonah Adds Outdoor Classes and Events for Fall 2020

Golden Prana put their entire class schedule online, offering Kundalini, Restorative, Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra and Meditation classes via Zoom, and Majestic Hudson introduced Bespoke Rituals and Crafting Workshops. Read More »

Yoga, Pilates & Fitness Network - September 2020

Natural Awakenings Yoga, Pilates and Fitness Network Read More »

Yoga Teachers Association Announces Workshop Lineup for the 2020 - 2021 Season

Workshop leaders include Cyndi Lee, Audrey Brooks, Dianne Bondy , Jillian Pransky, Hunt Parr and Ellen Saltonstall. Read More »

Yoga in the Adirondacks Revamps Signature Retreat for September 2020

Rhodella Hughes offers high-vibrational retreats with yoga, meditation, massage, essential oils, hiking, music, farm-to-table meals, wisdom fire circles, gardening and journaling. Read More »

The Future of Yoga in Hudson Valley

Teachers and studios rethink what it means to ‘do yoga’ in a Covid-19 world Read More »

Publisher's Letter for September 2020

Welcome to our annual yoga and emotional well-being issue. Read More »