Natural Awakenings Calendar Listings for September, 2014 in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, NY

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MONDAY, September 1

Online Event for ALS – 9/1-9/30. Help promote holistic healing of ALS. Health Advocates Worldwide is fundraising for a film documenting those who have healed from ALS using holistic methods. Info: HealingALS.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Vision & Success in School – 5:30-7pm. As many as 25% of children have vision problems that keep them from reaching their potential; learn more. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: Jane or Joelle, 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

The Healer’s Lounge – 10-11:30am. A free networking event for Holistic practitioners. Bring cards, pamphlets, flyers; a 30min presentation by a group member is included. Bring a snack. Held at Quest Yoga Arts, Mt Kisco. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

Tarot Card Playshop – 6:30-8:30pm w/Melissa Merendino. $35. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Adult Guided Channeling Meditation Group – 7-8pm w/Merrill Black, Reiki Master. Unique theme, guided meditation, group discussion. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Jin Shin Jyutsu – 7:30-10pm w/Kathleen Rolla. Learn the ancient art of harmonizing the body’s life energy in this experiential class; three complete flows as self-help and receive one flow from two people. $40. TheYogaScape, 64 Gleneida Ave, Carmel. 845.225.9642. The YogaScape.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Paddle for the Cure – 9am-3pm. Join the Hudson River Water Trail Assoc for a fun filled day of paddling on the Hudson River while raising money for Support Connection in Yorktown. Party with music, lunch and raffles follows. Info: PaddleForACure.brownpapertickets.com.

13th Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival – 11am-6pm, Sept 6; 11am-5pm, Sept 7. Over 150 wineries, gourmet specialty food, fine art, craft vendors as well as some of the Valley’s best restaurants and caterers. $22/one day admission, children under 12yrs free. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 845.876.4000. DutchessFair.com.

Free Yoga at Market Square – 12-1pm. Also 9/13 & 9/27. Dragonfly Wellness Yoga Studio, next to Ossining’s Farmer’s Market in Ossining. DragonflyWellness.net.

Restorative Yoga – 2-3:30pm.Small class size allows for a hands-on therapeutic practice to soothe the body and mind. $20/members or $30. All Sport Health and Fitness, 17 Old Main St, Fishkill. Pre-register: 845.896.5678. AllSportFishkill.com.

Yoga & Meet/Greet Ossining’s Mayoral Candidate Victoria Gearity – 4-5pm; free yoga flow, 5-7pm meet and greet. Must preregister online for class. 109 Croton Ave, Ste 205, Ossining. 914.236.3511. DragonflyWellness.net.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Meditation for Daily Life – 10:30-11:30am. A sitting and walking meditation, Tibetan Buddhism Shambhala Tradition with instruction on posture and technique included. Practice meditation to cultivate gentleness and compassion, as well as stability, strength, and clarity of mind. $15. Quest Yoga Arts Studio, Mt Kisco. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

3rd Annual Sacred Earth Festival – 11am-6pm. A family-oriented event honoring the Sacred Fire with a tribute to Pete and Toshi Seeger. Free. Bowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls. Info: 845.849.2205; green-brain.org.

Core Principles of Pilates – 12:30-2:30pm. w/Kate Petagine. Pre-requisite to group mat Pilates classes. $25. Preregistration required. Inner Balance Studio, 1072 Route 311, Patterson. 845.878.7800.

Harvest Party at GNC – 2pm. (Rain or shine). Sample tasty treats from the garden, learn about honeybees, beekeeping, and how honey is harvested. $8. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd. Scarsdale.Info: greenburghnaturecenter.org; 914.723.3470.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Writers Workshop Series for Adults – 1-2:30pm or 2:30-4pm. Mondays 9/8-12/22. Bring ideas, pen, paper or laptop. In a few short weeks, develop strategies to become a lifelong writer. People of all skill levels welcome. Presented by Linda Spear. Register for one session only. Somers Library. 914.232.5717. SomersLibrary.org.

Advanced Yoga Blend – 7pm. Combo Iyengar/Ashtanga set to music. Level 2/3. $25/drop-in; new student special 30 days unlimited for $49. NuevaAlma.com.

Monthly Singing & Sounding Circle – 7-8:30pm. An evening of coming together to sing, be in community, free the voice and experience vibration sound healing. No singing experience required; sing or simply listen and receive. Free/donations welcome. Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Beth Bierko: 914.384.9983. RiverTownYoga.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Putnam County Over 40 Females Professional Women’s Networking Group – 6-8pm. 2nd Tuesdays. Get empowered, connected and inspired; make great connections and meet new friends. Free/members or $25. Info: 914.260.3171. Over40Females.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Northern Westchester B.I.G. Pod: Women’s Entrepreneurial Networking Group – 12-2pm. BIG: Believe/Inspire/Grow is a entrepreneurial women’s networking group with over 1,500 members offering women entrepreneurs a positive and supportive community of peers, relevant business information and meaningful relationship building opportunities. First meeting free. Info: BelieveInspireGrow.com. 914.646.5766.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 9:30-10:30am w/Merrill Black, Reiki Master. Unique theme, guided meditation, group discussion. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Intro to Mindfulness Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn appropriate posture and meditation techniques to begin or support a meditation practice in the Tibetan Buddhism Shambhala tradition; sitting and walking meditation included. $30 each or $25/4 classes. 153 E Main St, Mt Kisco. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Westchester Climate Change Conference – 8:30am-3:30pm. Topics include coastal resiliency, regional examples of solutions and strategies, microgrids and ways to achieve more energy independence. $35. Pace Law School, 78 N. Broadway, White Plains. Info: 914.422.4053.

Archangel Workshop – 7-9pm w/Shaman Elka Boren. $35. Also readings and healings 10am-6pm through Tuesday 9/16. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Reiki & Meditation – 7:30-9pm w/Ginny Mackles, Reiki Instructor. Experience peace through guided meditations and get a deeper understanding of the system of Reiki. Free. No prior experience needed. Holistic Learning Center, White Plains. 952.426.3525. GinnyMackles.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Peruvian Shamanic Training – Every 2nd Saturday for 16 months. Experience deep personal and planetary healing with Eileen O’Hare, Legacy Carrier. Beacon location. Call: 845.831.5790.

Riverwalk Yoga Boot Camp – 7-8am. Jaimie Finkelstein leads this 6-week outdoor yoga workout series that’s sure to kick you into high gear before summer ends. $125. Riverstone Yoga, Tarrytown. 914.332.9642. RiverstoneYoga.com.

Soul Painting: Art & Yoga – 9am-5pm. Join Hardev Kaurand Siri Brahma Kaur for a workshop combining creativity and art with Kundalini Yoga; a blend of postures, breath-work, mantra and meditation. All fitness levels; no art experience needed. $90. Golden Temple Yoga, 223 Katonah Ave. 914.232.3473. GoldenTempleYoga.com.

Monthly Teen Guided Mediation Group – 9:30-10:30am w/Merrill Black, Reiki Master. Unique themes for ages 13-17. $15.The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Circles of Health Expo 2014 – 10am-4pm. Educational presentations and interactive activities for the whole family; Traditional and Complementary Health Practitioners. Hosted by Pawling Chamber of Commerce. Mizzentop Day School, 64 East Main St., Pawling.

Enhance Life Through Mindful Living – 7pm. Gain deeper insights, practical tools and experiential learning for using mindfulness in daily life with Ginny Mackles, Reiki Master, Wellness Coach and Author. $25. Chapel at Croton Falls, 609 Rte 22, Croton Falls. 914.236.4503 or StarVisionsCommunity.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Reiki I Workshop – 9:30am-4pm w/Ginny Mackles. Be attuned and certified to the first level of Reiki. No prior experience needed or come for refresher. Chappaqua. 952.426.3525. GinnyMackles.com.

Equine Interactive workshop: Finding Your Path – 10am-4pm . A life coaching experiential workshop with James Cassese and the Equine Energetix Herd at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding in Brewster. Info: 212.477.4475; equineenergetix.com.

Yoga Rehab: Healing Back Pain – 11am-2pm w/Dr Loren Fishman. Explore major causes of pain-generating mechanisms and yoga postures to manage, alleviate, and cure symptoms. $145. Riverstone Yoga, Tarrytown. 914.332.9642. RiverstoneYoga.com.

Yoga & Grief: The Heart of Kindness – 3-5pm. Through yoga, journaling, drawing, meditation, and conversation, begin to heal the experiences of any loss in body, mind, heart and spirit. Registration required. $50/sliding scale. YogaShine Studio, 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. More info: Vitalah Simon, 914.769.8745.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Kids’ Yoga Classes – Fall session begins this week with certified children’s Yoga instructor, Alice Sipple. 7 wks: $35/members or $84/non-members. All Sport Health and Fitness, 17 Old Main St, Fishkill. Pre-register: 845.896.5678. AllSportFishkill.com.

Yoga & Grief: The Heart of Kindness – 7-9pm. Through yoga, journaling, drawing, meditation, and conversation, begin to heal the experiences of any loss in body, mind, heart and spirit. Registration required. $50/sliding scale. YogaShine Studio, 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. Info: Vitalah Simon, 914.769.8745.

Adult Guided Channeling Meditation Group – 7-8pm w/Merrill Black, Reiki Master. Unique theme, guided meditation, group discussion. $15.The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Monthly Reiki Circle – 7-8:45pm. Come to give and receive this gentle yet powerful healing practice. Open to Reiki practitioners and those new to Reiki. Free/donations welcome. Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Beth Bierko: 914.384.9983. RivertownYoga.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Westchester Holistic Network – 8-10am. Friendly people and a compelling speaker each month. Free to members; $10 non-members. New location: Panera Bread Company, One North Broadway, White Plains. Info:WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

Seniors: Speak Up For Yourself – 1pm. Get a doctor to listen and speak plain English; learn when to get a second opinion. Westchester Seniors Out Speaking, a project of the Westchester Library System. Free. John C Hart Memorial Library, 1130 Main St, Shrub Oak. Info/register: 914.245.5262 x227.

Shamanic Journeying – 7-8pm w/Nadiya Nottingham. Free. Registration required. Pawling Library, 11 Broad St, Pawling. 845.855.3444. PawlingLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Intro to Mindfulness Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn appropriate posture and meditation techniques to begin or support a meditation practice in the Tibetan Buddhism Shambhala tradition; sitting and walking meditation included. $30 each or $25/4 classes. 153 E Main St, Mt Kisco. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

Develop Natural Psychic Abilities – 7:30-9pm. Medium Carla Blaha helps to bring out the innate inner psychic. Through exercises and practice, learn to use this ability daily to enhance life. Soulauras, 520 N State Rd, Briarcliff. 914.941.2400.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

200 Hour 8 Month Yoga Teacher Training – Yoga Alliance approved training covers asana, pranayama, meditation, yogic philosophy, and teaching methodology. $2,800 members or $3,200. For application/registration: All Sport Health and Fitness, 17 Old Main St, Fishkill. 845.896.5678. AllSportFishkill.

Pink Soiree Pre-Party – 10am-4pm. Raise Funds and awareness for Support Connections for their work with breast and ovarian cancer. $25 for a blowout ($10 donated to Support Connections.) Fresh Organic Salon Solutions, 2505 Carmel Ave. Brewster. Info: 845.279.7247.

Introduction to Empowering Your Finances – 6-7:30pm w/Amanda Scocozzo. Sneak peek into how to build abundance, creating a budget, and how to stop feeling dis-empowered by finances. $20. Soulauras 520 N State Rd, Briarcliff. RSVP: 914.941.2400. Soulauras.com.

Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer’s & Dementia – 6:30-8pm. Free. Mt. Vernon Library, 28 South First Ave, Mt Vernon. Information: 914.668.1840. SharpAgain.org.

Pink Soiree – 7pm. An evening of “pink fun” to raise funds and awareness for Support Connections breast and ovarian cancer. Door prizes, silent auction, raffles. $10 donation at the door. Fresh Organic Salon Solutions, 2505 Carmel Ave. Brewster. Info: FreshOrganicSalon.com; 845.279.7247.

Gong Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Unwind to the healing sounds of the gong; the sound vibrations are deeply restorative to the nervous system extending to every cell of the body creating a balanced sense of calm and inner tranquility. $20.Golden Temple Yoga, 223 Katonah Ave. 914.232.3473. GoldenTempleYoga.com.

Holistic Moms Meeting – 7:30-9:30pm. Showing the documentary film Take Back Your Power followed by Q&A with Michelle Hertz, an executive producer of the film, as well as director of StopSmartMetersNY.org. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye. Info: StopSmartMetersNY.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Southern Westchester Food & Wine Festival – 9/19-9/21. Cooking demos, Celebrity chefs, BBQ cook-offs, food trucks, concerts, book signings, hundreds of restaurants, bakeries, caterers, wine merchants, cheese mongers, and specialty culinary providers. Info: sowefwf.com.

Meditation & Reiki Circle – 10-11:30am. Dobbs Ferry location. $20. Info and RSVP: Regina DeCarlo, 917.593.5707.

Developing Intuition – 6:30-8:30pm w/Alethea Jacob. $50. Bring a friend and both receive $10 off class price. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Adult Guided Channeling Meditation Group – 7-8pm w/Merrill Black, Reiki Master. Unique theme, guided meditation, group discussion. $15.The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Chakra Balancing Yoga – 7-9pm. From root to crown and local to global consciousness, walk away with collective suggestions to make a difference through this collective elemental and chakra balancing prana flow Vinyasa practice. All levels. $45. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt. Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Reiki Share Circle – 7:30-9pm. By donation. Dragonfly Wellness Yoga Studio, 109 Croton Ave, Ste 205, Ossining. 914.236.3511. DragonflyWellness.net.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

53rd Annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show – 9/20 & 9/21. 10am-5pm rain or shine. Benefiting the North Castle Public Library. $10/adults, $8/seniors; children under 18 free. 205 Business Pk Dr. Info: ArmonkOutdoorArtShow.org. 914.806.6307.

Family Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. Fun-filled yoga workshop for parents and children of all ages. Families participate in a variety of asanas, exploring partner poses as well as partnered breathing exercises. $25/2; $5/ea additional participant. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt. Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

M.E.L.T. Workshop – 1-2pm. Join Marisa Duffy to learn this simple at-home treatment to stretch and hydrate the body’s connective tissue. Alleviate, pain, reduce inflammation, look and feel better and younger. Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Beth Bierko: 914.384.9983. RivertownYoga.com.

Restorative Yoga Workshop – 2-4pm. Gentle and restorative yoga poses as well as a guided Yoga Nidra practice. Arrive 15 minutes early. $20. TheYogaScape, 64 Gleneida Ave, Carmel. 845.225.9642. TheYogaScape.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Chakra Balancing Alma Flow – 8am. Rock the chakras. Combo Iyengar/Ashtanga set to music. Level 1/2. $25/drop-in; new student special 30 days unlimited for $49. NuevaAlma.com.

Meditation for Daily Life – 10:30-11:30am. A sitting and walking meditation, Tibetan Buddhism Shambhala Tradition with instruction on posture and technique included. Practice meditation to cultivate gentleness and compassion, as well as stability, strength, and clarity of mind. $15. Quest Yoga Arts Studio, Mt Kisco. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

Community Yoga – 12-1:15pm w/Gabrielle Semel. Approachable from any level, admission by donation of personal care products for the Pawling Community Resource Center. 845.878.7800. InnerBalanceStudio.org.

Restorative Yoga Workshop – 5-7pm. Relaxing yet powerful practice that everyone can benefit from. Release deeply held tensions, calm the nervous system, strengthen the immune system, and increase self awareness with Karla Diamond. $25/preregistered or $30. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt. Kisco. 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Yoga Blend – 5:30pm. Combo Iyengar/Ashtanga set to music. Level 1/2. $25/drop-in; new student special 30 days unlimited for $49. NuevaAlma.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Drama Workshop for Seniors – 1pm. Participants are introduced to a drama workshop using theater bits and improvisations. Laugh, think, and enjoy. Participate or watch. Free. John C Hart Memorial Library, 1130 Main St, Shrub Oak. Info/register: 914.245.5262 x227.

ADD Just Doesn’t Add Up – 7:15-9pm. Is it really a short attention span? Learn current facts & how to distinguish visual problems that mimic or complicate AD(H)D. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: Jane or Joelle, 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

Discover Your Authentic Self – 6:30-8:30pm w/Amanda Scocozzo. Journey into the life dreamed of; explore the future through this interactive and thought provoking workshop. Step into the true self and put fear behind. $40. Soulauras 520 N State Rd, Briarcliff. RSVP: 914.941.2400. Soulsuras.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 9:30-10:30am w/Merrill Black, Reiki Master. Unique theme, guided meditation, group discussion. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

New Moon Gathering – 7-8:30pm. Make the most of the coming lunar cycle with guided meditations and ritual facilitated by astrologer Pamela Cucinell; bring a notebook. $20/members or $25.Wainwright House, Rye. Register: 914.967.6080.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Sunset Yoga Class – 6:30pm. Celebrate the fall equinox with fun music and other goodies. Bring a mat and a friend. Free. Athleta, Vernon Hills Mall, 700 Post Rd. RSVP: 914.723.0961.

Meeting & Communicating With Your Spirit Guides – 6:30-8:30pm w/Medium Alexandra Lac’laire. $45. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Fall Equinox Sunset Yoga – 6:30pm w/Erica Garcia, owner of Nueva Alma. Celebrate the fall equinox with fun music and other goodies. Bring a mat and a friend. Free. Athleta,Vernon Hills Mall, 700 Post Rd, Scarsdale. Register: 914.723.0961.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBR 27

Reiki 1&2 – 9am-5pm w/Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $275/both. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

The Art & Practice of Saving Seeds – 10am-12pm. This two hour PowerPoint presentation begins with a brief introduction to seeds and why seeds and seed saving is important. Heirlooms, hybrids, and open-pollinated varieties are explained. Q&A at the end of the presentation. Free. Registration required: 914.232.5717. SomersLibrary.org.

Foundations of Ayurveda Workshop – 4-6pm. $25. Dragonfly Wellness Yoga Studio, 109 Croton Ave, Ste 205, Ossining. 914.236.3511. Register online: DragonflyWellness.net.

Empower Your Finances – 10am-3pm w/Amanda Scocozzo. Create an abundant life and take control of finances; collaborate on business ideas, write a budget, eliminate debt, save money and enjoy life. $199. Soulauras, 520 N State Rd, Briarcliff. RVSP: 914.941.2400. Soulauras.com.

Kirtan – 7-9pm w/Noah Baumwoll. Raise energy through Kirtan. There are no prerequisites, no special talents or skills, and no religious beliefs or cultural backgrounds that are needed to take part in the kirtan experience. $15. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt. Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Let Energy Flow – 1-5pm. Explore the chakras through yoga and art. $85.Yoga on Lake Rippowam, South Salem. Info: Stephanie: 914.274.0007. RippowamYoga.com

Transitions Workshop – 2-4pm w/Phoebe Miller. Exploring transitions in Yoga and in life; workshop includes asana practice, pranayama, and meditation. $25/members or $40. All Sport Health and Fitness, 17 Old Main St, Fishkill. 845.896.5678. AllSportFishkill.com.

Ayurveda 101: Creating Balance – 2-4pm w/Brenda DeMartine, Ayurvedic Life Consultant, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist. Rediscover the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, Yoga’s forgotten sister science; explore simple self-healing techniques using diet and lifestyle to balance body, mind & spirit. $40. Preregistration required: 845.878.7800. InnerBalanceStudio.org.

Falling Back into Joy/Laughing Yoga – 4-5:30pm w/Simeon Darwick. Come experience this practice of great joy and depth. $30. Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Registration required. Beth Bierko: 914.384.9983. RivertownYoga.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Fall Yoga Teacher Training at Wainwright House – 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher certification programs, including Kundalini, prenatal, restorative, teen and Yin yoga; taught by Robin Appel and Bernadette Birney. Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave. Rye. Info: 914.967.6080; Wainwright.org.

StarVisions Healing Circle – 7pm. Connect wisdom and energy principles to life; experience deep energy healing in a group setting with Anne Bentzen, Reiki Master Teacher. $25 or $15/students. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 236 S Bedford Rd, Mt. Kisco. 914.588.4079.

Adult Guided Channeling Meditation Group – 7-8pm w/Merrill Black, Reiki Master. Unique theme, guided meditation, group discussion. $15.The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, October 4

Ahimsa Yoga and Music Festival – (10/4-10/5) Sacred music, yoga and meditation. Headlining musical acts include David Newman, Gaura Vani, Brenda McMorrow and John de Kadt. Windham Mountain Resort. Info: 518.665.1800 or visit AhimsaYogaFestival.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

Retreat Into Nature – 9am-4pm. Yoga, meditation and walking. $120 by 9/5 or $135. Mountain Lakes Camp, North Salem. Contact Stephanie Harding: 914.274.0007. RippowamYoga.com.

Support Connection 20th Anniversary Support-A-Walk – 9am. Support Connection brings help and hope to people fighting breast and ovarian cancer. Walk, donate or visit the vendors. Info: supportconnection.org; 914.962.6402.