September 2022 Edition of Natural Awakenings Welcome to our Special Yoga and Longevity Edition! Yoga, Pilates, Fitness Network – September 2022 Every September in honor of Yoga Month, we spotlight yoga and the local yoga community. Check out the varied Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess NY yoga and fitness resources here. Read More » Publisher's Letter for September 2022 Yoga and longevity go together, as beautifully demonstrated by Tao Porchon-Lynch, the vibrant yoga instructor who practiced yoga her entire life and lived to be 101. Read More » Astrology for September 2022 – with Pamela Cucinell Enjoy beauty and conversation this September 22 Autumn Equinox, but don’t make firm contractual agreements. Read More » PranaMoon Yoga—Shining Strong in Peekskill Ellen Forman continues to offer yoga classes and workshops for all bodies and all levels in the studio, conveniently located at the Hat Factory in Peekskill, as well as online. Read More » Yoga for the Over-50 Crowd with Vitalah Simon, owner of YogaShine The studio currently has students attending not only from Westchester County, but also from New York City, Massachusetts and Germany. Read More » Open House at Pawling Yoga & Wellness on September 9 Gabrielle Semel welcomes the public to meet the team, see the space, hear about future programs and participate in the silent auction to raise funds that will assure accessibility to all. Read More » Luna Power Yoga in Mahopac Celebrates One-Year Anniversary They are offering a new class, and a new member special: $35 for a week of unlimited yoga. Read More » What Standing on One Leg Reveals with Al Bingham, Former Owner of Croton’s Encourage Yoga Standing on one leg for 10 seconds may reveal whether someone is at higher risk of death, according to a recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Read More » More Offerings at RedTail Power Yoga in Hopewell Junction RedTail Power Yoga has an expanded September schedule of classes that are for all levels and are available both in person at the infrared, radiant-heated studio as well as via interactive livestream. Read More » Upcoming Retreats at Yoga in the Adirondacks Yoga in the Adirondacks (YITA) at The Divine Acres is offering a seasonal yoga retreat, Autumn Transformation, on October 7 to 9, and has announced its 2023 retreat lineup. Read More » Upcoming Yoga Teacher Training at Putnam Yoga Putnam Yoga, in Baldwin Place, is offering another 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, starting September 9. This 10-month course will run one 20-hour weekend a month through June 2023. Read More » TULA Yoga–Yoga for All in Brewster At TULA Yoga for Wellness, yoga is for everybody and every body. Regardless of one’s age, gender, health conditions or fitness ability, one can find a yoga practice that suits them. Read More » YTA Announces Yoga Workshop Lineup The Yoga Teachers Association of the Hudson Valley (YTA) will kick off its 2022 to 23 season on September 10 with J. Brown, founder of Abhyasa Yoga Center, in Brooklyn. Read More » Ayurvedic Massage and Reiki Now Available at Blue Lotus Yoga “Our small community yoga and healing studio offers reiki-infused restorative yoga and vinyasa-style yoga classes, as well as meditation, reiki sessions and now Ayurvedic massage." Read More » Fall News at Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center in Dobbs Ferry Chris Glover will be teaching Moderate Yoga on Tuesdays and Gentle/Moderate Yoga on Fridays; Kathleen Hinge will teach Intermediate Yoga on Saturdays and Beginner Yoga on Saturdays. Read More » Zen Garden Offering Personalized Attention Edit Babboni, owner of Zen Garden Health Coaching and Yoga, in Yorktown, offers small-size classes in order to give each student personalized attention. Read More » Mind Body Soul Expo Returns September 3 and in October The Mind Body Soul Expo takes place September 3 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Then on October 9 there will be a special Mind Body Soul Expo focusing on holistic practitioners. Read More » Zen Space Available for Rent in Hawthorne A recently renovated space designed with a “Zen” intention is available immediately for rent. It's ideal for any holistic healing practic or Pilates, yoga, barre and meditation classes. Read More » Reiki for Children with Special Needs Offered by Laura DeToia, of Merkaba Peace "Healing children with special needs is near and dear to me because I grew up with a cousin with special needs. I believe reiki can benefit everyone, but especially those with special needs" Read More » New Building at Fellowship Community Set to Open Spring 2024 in Chestnut Ridge Settled on 80 acres of farm and forest, the Fellowship serves the needs of elder members through the phases of aging, from independent apartment living to more direct care. Read More » Yellow Monkey Village Market Planned for September 24 Business owners are celebrating fall with a market on September 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the green at YMV, in Cross River. Read More » Wellness Sessions Available at Creative Explorations with Ann Marie DeLuc Creative Explorations, a creative wellness art studio in Mamaroneck, is offering individualized sessions through heart-centered expressive arts, Read More » Continued Success at Quit with Quinn “Our treatments help with alcohol addiction, sugar, weight loss, smoking, drugs and behavioral addictions,” says owner Stephen Quinn. Read More » Help Support Connection Make a Difference by Participating in the Support-A-Walk, on October 2, in Yorktown Heights The Support-A-Walk is held to bring attention to the needs of people living with breast and ovarian cancer. Each year, thousands of people from across the Hudson Valley and beyond take part in this uplifting community event. Read More » Metal Element Workshop With Lorraine Hughes: Releasing Negativity Lorraine Hughes, a registered herbalist and certified qigong instructor, will facilitate a Five Element Workshop focusing on the metal element, on Sept. 24 at Dutchess Yoga in Poughkeepsie. Read More » Pawling Farmers Market Continues Popular Run Celebrating its 15th year, the Pawling Farmers Market (PFM) is continuing its popular market through September 24 on the Pawling Village Green on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More » Healers on the Hudson During September and October, Let It Shine is creating a healers village at The Market on The River in Verplanck and is looking for healing arts practitioners. Read More » Aging Gracefully: How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young Whether getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure. Read More » Air-Drying Fresh Herbs Dry out your own fresh picked herbs with this easy DIY home method. Read More » Australian Office Building to Feature Solar Facade A rooftop solar array and solar panels on the sides will adorn an eight-story high-rise planned for West Melbourne, Australia, to provide the office building with most of its power. Read More » Back to School with the Planet in Mind This back-to-school season, families have an opportunity to make sustainable decisions as they prepare their children for a successful educational experience. Read More » Burying Human Waste in the Wilderness Deemed Unsustainable When pathogens in buried poop from campers and hikers leach into the soil, they can spread into waterways or become integrated into an ecosystem. Read More » Carbon Labels Cut Environmental Impact of Dining Researchers studied the design of restaurant menus and how adding carbon labels indicating the greenhouse gas emissions per dish affected the choices people might make when dining out. Read More » Childhood Adventures and Team Sports Boost Well-Being Research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower children's mental health risks. Read More » Common California Bumble Bees Go Missing The Western bumble bee, once easily spotted in California, could not be found in a recent survey led by the University of California-Riverside. Read More » Conscious Consumerism: The Rise of Sharing and Reselling Local shared enterprises and secondhand shops are saving people money and reducing the impact of excess consumerism on the environment. Read More » Fermented Dairy Helps Sidestep Depression Research finds that consumption of fermented dairy products like kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and buttermilk may help to reduce the risk of depression. Read More » Food Dehydration Made Easy: Best Ways to Preserve the Harvest Preserving fruit, veggies, meat, fish, herbs and nuts is easy with these best tips for getting started using a food dehydrator. Read More » Growing Younger: Longevity Strategies that Help Reverse the Aging Process The anti-aging benefits of science-supported phytonutrients, cell-rejuvenating foods, safe, non-surgical, stem cell procedures and functional medicine strategies to boost longevity. Read More » Heading Off Headaches: Natural Strategies Help Halt the Pain Most headaches can be treated holistically, and lifestyle modifications can be key to lasting relief. Read More » Healthier Pets: Top Supplements for Dogs and Cats Supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have. Read More » Hurricane-Resilient Wind Turbines Modeled After Palm Trees Atlantic hurricanes pose risks to renewable energy wind turbines, and researchers are developing more resilient models inspired by palm trees. Read More » Learning to Grieve: How to Help Children Navigate Through Loss While there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide kids experiencing loss gentle guideposts and lessons of empathy and acceptance as they process complicated emotions. Read More » Lissa Rankin on the Mysteries of Healing Mind-body physician and bestselling author Lissa Rankin provides a discerning guide to healing in her latest book, Sacred Medicine: A Doctor’s Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing. Read More » Living Life in Full Color Too often, we are barely aware of our lives stuck in grayscale, but if we look deep inside, we long to be the brave red rose in a black-and-white world. Read More » Mango Leather Use a food dehydrator to make this tasty mango leather, perfect for healthy snacking on-the-go. Read More » Nettle Root Improves Prostate Symptoms Researchers have found that nettle root significantly improves urinary frequency, urinary urgency and night urination, symptoms associated with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Read More » Peace Day Addresses Global Racism The 2022 theme of the United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day, is “End racism. Build peace.” Read More » Revised Supplement Formula Slows Macular Degeneration A revised version of a common nutrient formula for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was found to reduce late symptoms an additional 20 percent compared to the original formula. Read More » Seattle Providing Electric Vehicle Chargers on Utility Poles Seattle City Light is installing electric vehicle chargers on utility poles as part of a transition to zero-emission electric transportation options. Read More » Tips for Getting Started with Yoga It's never too late to get started practicing yoga. Here are tips for how to choose an appropriate yoga class for beginners. Read More » Vitamin E Enhances Cancer Immunotherapy A study reports that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy responses in cancer patients by stimulating the activity of dendritic cells in tumors. Read More » Warnings for Secondhand Shoppers: Safety and Quality Control Tips Tips to consider when purchasing children's items, clothing, furniture or electronics secondhand. Read More » In-Print