September 2021 Edition of Natural Awakenings Welcome to the September 2021 issue of Natural Awakenings. This month we spotlight yoga, mushrooms and equine-assisted healing. We hope you enjoy this edition! Publisher's Letter for September 2021 Every September in honor of Yoga Month, we spotlight yoga and the local yoga community. Read More » 2021 Special Yoga Section Natural Awakenings Local Yoga Guide for Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess NY Read More » Astrology for September 2021 – with Pamela Cucinell Mercury retrograde September 27 means a few weeks of careful communication. Read More » Forage for Mushrooms with the New York Mycological Society The New York Mycological Society (NYMS)—a club for any New Yorker with an interest in fungi—has several outdoor events coming up in September and October. Read More » Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga in Yorktown Heights Offers Reiki, Health Coaching, Yoga and Far-infrared Therapy Edit J. Babboni, is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher and certified holistic health coach, and the owner of Zen Garden Health Coaching and Yoga, in Yorktown Heights. Read More » O2 Living Sanctuary Expands Yoga Offerings O2 Living Sanctuary will be hosting teacher-training programs, day retreats and special workshops and events. Read More » Yoga at D.I.G. Farm in North Salem Supports Its Community Mission Saturday mornings in September and October, Marie Calo, a 200-hour registered yoga teacher, will lead gentle, all-level flow classes at D.I.G. Farm, in North Salem, NY. Read More » Equine-Assisted Therapies at Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue (LOHR), a nonprofit equine sanctuary located on Route 22 in Dover Plains. Read More » Giddy Up Gala Benefits Pegasus Therapeutic Riding in Brewster Pegasus Farm hosts Giddy Up Gala Cocktail Party on October 2, 2021 with a sunset cocktail hour overlooking the farm, live music, a farm-to-table barbeque meal and a live auction Read More » New Your CBD Store Opens in Wappingers Falls With Grand Opening Planned for September 21 Your CBD Store, now up and running in the Dutchess Shopping Plaza in Wappingers Falls, will celebrate its grand opening and ribbon-cutting from 4 to 7 p.m. on September 21. Read More » Jikiden Reiki Shoden Retreat With Anne Bentzen at the Holmes (NY) Camp and Conference Center November 2021 Anne Bentzen will host a Jikiden Reiki Shoden retreat at the Holmes (NY) Camp and Conference Center November 12-14. Read More » Day of Healing and Stress Relief Planned for September at the Tarrytown Sheraton Hotel/ THIS EVENT HAD BEEN CANCELLED. Barbara Mayrsohn, founder of Joy and Success International, will host a day of healing and stress relief at the Tarrytown Sheraton Hotel, in White Plains. Read More » Amenia Yoga Announces Six-Week Bone Health Course Sarah Wallace, owner of Amenia Yoga: A Place for Wellness, earned her certification in Yoga for Osteoporosis offers course on bone health on Tuesday evenings beginning October 5, 2021 Read More » Connection to Nature Retreat with Michael Gulbrandsen at The World Peace Sanctuary in Wassaic NY The World Peace Sanctuary, in Wassaic, will host a Connection to Nature Retreat on September 11, led by Michael ‘Pondhawk’ Gulbrandsen, of Nature's Whispers. Read More » 2021 Support-A-Walk Helps Those with Breast and Ovarian Cancer Annual Yorktown Heights Support Connection walk's theme is Walk With Us, Wherever You Are! Read More » Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo at the Highland Rail Trail Pavilion on September 12 Ramon Pineiro, president of I Love Local Rewards, has set the date for his first Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo in Ulster County. Read More » Purple Lotus Zen, Now All Virtual, Expands Services Michelle B. Whitney says by offering her services virtually and remotely by phone, video and email, she can better accommodate her clients’ needs. Read More » Lorraine Hughes to Facilitate Qigong Workshop in Wappingers Falls in September Lorraine Hughes, instructor of HoldenQiGong and owner of Empowered By Nature, will facilitate a qigong workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on September 18, at Dutchess Yoga Studio. Read More » Yoga, Pilates, Fitness Network – September 2021 Natural Awakenings Yoga, Pilates, Fitness Network for Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess NY Read More » With Streaming Classes, Vitalah Simon of YogaShine Pierces the Virtual Veil Vitalah Simon teaches ongoing online yoga classes that include multi-level mat classes, super-gentle chair classes and individual yoga therapy sessions. Read More » Cynthia Chase Offers Reiki Certification and Fusion Sessions First-, second- and master-level Reiki classes are available, each tailored to the individual student’s needs. Read More » Karen Shaw teaches Yoga by Karen at Universal Healing Arts in Cortlandt Manor Karen Shaw, owner of BodySculpt by Karen, is teaching Yoga by Karen Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. at Universal Healing Arts, in Cortlandt Manor Read More » G-Fit Personal Training Studio Opens in Chappaqua Sam Gomes opens his new personal training studio, G-Fit Training and Health Solutions, n Chappaqua, NY. All month, the first training session new clients complete will be free. Read More » Yoga in the Adirondacks: As a yoga shala, Yoga in the Adirondacks (YitA) is place for education, not just exercise Rhodella Hughes—who along with her husband, Patrick, owns Yoga in the Adirondacks and its associated sustainable family farm, The Divine Acres—says they’ve redefined YitA as a yoga shala. Read More » Putnam Yoga in Baldwin Place Offers Yoga Teacher Training and Flexible Classes Christine Dodge of Putnam Yoga is now accepting applications for 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT), which begins September 26, 2021 Read More » Kathleen Hinge to Teach Kripalu Yoga at Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center in Dobbs Ferry Fall yoga class schedule at Sacred Spirit in Dobbs Ferry includes Chris Glover, Anne Day and Kathleen Hinge. Read More » Yoga Teachers Association Announces Workshop Lineup for the 2021-2022 Season The Yoga Teachers Association of the Hudson Valley (YTA) kicks off 2021-22 season on September 11 with the workshop Lifting the Sails of the Lungs: Yoga, Pranayama and the Art of Breathing, Read More » Elisha Simpson Co-Leads Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training in Briarcliff Manor Evolution Yoga Teacher Training beginning October 26 and ending in April 2022 Read More » Extend Your Education: College and Graduate Degrees for Well-Being in the Hudson Valley While there are many paths to healing, the degrees and programs featured here embrace a holistic approach to wellness that integrates mind, body, spirit and environment. Read More » Artificial Milk is Next ‘Frankenfood’ Genetically recombined Trichoderma reesei fungus is producing synthetic versions of dairy proteins casein and whey for an animal-free milk. Read More » Art’s Embrace: Healing Through Creativity Art can be a powerful force for healing. Throughout America, art’s redemption takes center stage at hospitals, nursing homes, jails, public spaces and homeless shelters. Read More » Certain Fruits Can Protect Against Diabetes Research suggests eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years compared to eating less than half a serving. Read More » Conquering Chronic Pain: How the Body-Mind Connection Works Understanding the mind/body connection is to key for patients seeking healing from chronic pain through holistic approaches. Read More » Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination How parents can provide children an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration to help build the creative skills critical to personal and planetary survival. Read More » Farm Waste Doubles as Construction Material Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf litter and crop residues can be recycled into organic and sustainable construction materials, helping to reduce landfill issues. Read More » Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms Wild mushrooms, particularly foraged fungi that offer a host of nutritional benefits, can infuse exciting new flavors and textures into familiar dishes. Read More » Healthy Choices Mitigate Cognitive Health Reduction A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s. Read More » Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans From classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware. Read More » Hen of the Woods Steaks A delicious, meat-free "steak" recipe using hen of the woods mushrooms. Read More » Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems. Read More » Lower Pregnancy Risks with a Healthy Diet Expectant mothers that follow a healthy diet lower their risk of such pregnancy complications as gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm delivery. Read More » Martha Beck on Living with Integrity Bestselling author and sociologist Martha Beck discusses her new book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self. Read More » Plant-Based Meals Reduce Severe COVID-19 Risks A study finds that individuals who ate a plant-based diet were 73 percent less likely to contract moderate to severe COVID-19. Read More » Promising Pain Relief Therapies Integrative modalities commonly used by holistic practitioners to treat chronic pain. Read More » Shedding Light on Lightbulbs: The Ins and Outs of Our Options The pros and cons of incandescent, fluorescent and LED bulbs, with information on costs and proper disposal. Read More » Sicilian Chicken of the Woods A traditional Italian preparation for chicken of the woods mushrooms, flavored with wild monarda leaves and served with charred bread rubbed with garlic. Read More » Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being. Read More » The Power of the Written Note Sending off a quick message by email or text comes easy enough, but a handwritten note ensures the recipient will feel appreciated by the time and effort it took. Read More » Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad Tasty, elegant recipe for Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad. Read More » Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies An analysis has found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver. Read More » Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood Scientists have found that creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboveground nesting bees. Read More » Worldwide Shark Extinction Risk A study has discovered sharks to be absent from many of the world’s coral reefs, indicating they are “functionally extinct”, that is, too rare to fulfill their normal role in the ecosystem. Read More » Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses. Read More » In-Print