Natural Awakenings Calendar Listings for April, 2015 in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, NY

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

Reiki Circle – 7pm. Open to all attuned to Reiki Level l or higher. Take this opportunity to both share and receive the healing energy of Reiki. Requested donation $10. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

Nia for Fitness – 7-8:15pm. Gentle, expressive body-mind-spirit movement program that blends aspects of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts—done barefoot or with dance sneakers. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E. Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

ADD Just Doesn’t Add Up! – 7-9pm. Is it really a short attention span? Learn current facts and 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: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

WING Women Independent Networking Group Meets – 6:30-8:30pm. Mission is to educate, motivate, and support. Aims to empower women and enable their advancement in business. $10, and cash bar. The Pinnacle at Heritage Hills, Somers Pointe Country Club, 1000 West Dr, Somers. RSVP: wing-ny.com.

Heart Listening – 7-8:30pm. With Diane Ingram. Guided meditation and group discussion in learning to speak and act from the heart. $15. Inner Balance Studio, 1072 Rte 311, Patterson. 845.878.7800. InnerBalancStudio.org.

Parent-Caregiver Support Group – 7-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs. For those caring for someone on the spectrum; support, education, encouragement and hope. Free. Sensory Stepping Stones, 83 S Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco. RVSP required: 914.244.4101.

Herbal Stress Relief – 7-9pm. Learn simple but effective herbs and techniques to combat everyday stresses. $35. Path to Bliss Yoga, Pleasant Valley. Preregistration required, Karine: 845.592.4609. GreenGirlHerbs@optonline.net. GreenGirlHerbs.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Guided Healing Meditation Journey to Atlantis & Lemuria with Dolphins, Whales and Crystal Singing Bowls – 6:30-8:30pm.With Melissa Merendino. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22 Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Ecstatic Chant and Dance with Blissing – 6-8pm. Prana Moon Yoga, The Hat Factory, Division St. Peeskill. $20. Info: BlissingChant.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 6

Massage Therapy Program – Seven-month massage therapy program starts at Finger Lakes School of Massage, 272 N. Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco. Info about program/financial aid opportunities, Admissions: 914.241.7363. flsm.com.

Four Week MELT Series – Apr 6-27. 12:30-1:45pm. With Joy Jacobson. A simple self-treatment method that eliminates chronic pain, improves performance and decreases the accumulated stress. $100 series. $30 per class. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E. Main St, Mt Kisco. Preregistration required: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Osteoporosis Awareness Group – 7-9pm. Speaker: Michael E. Doyle, MD. Topic: Alternative Approaches in the Treatment of Osteoporosis. Free. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Bldg. #4 (Billings)785 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains. Info: Susan 914.260.9339.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Hands-on Healing: Techniques to Help Your Pets to Heal – 11am-12:30pm. Participants will need to bring small stuffed animal to represent their pet. $35. Mahopac. Details: 845.228.8132.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 10-11am. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanCenter.com.

Northern Westchester Believe, Inspire, Grow Meeting – 12-2pm. BIG is a women’s empowerment organization designed to help women of all ages identify and embrace their true life purpose, both professionally and personally. The Burger Barn, Somers. 914.646.5766. BelieveInspireGrow.com.

Thursday, April 9

Natural Awakenings’ Book Publishing Party – 7-10pm. Fun night of meeting and mingling with interesting people. With local authors: Dr. Michael Finkelstein, Cathleen O’Connor and Elizabeth Harper. $20. Refreshments & cash bar. At Recologie, 49 Lawton St. New Rochelle. Tickets/Info: WakeUpNaturally.com. 914.617.8750.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

The Healer’s Lounge – 10-11:30am. Free networking event for holistic practitioners. Held at Quest Yoga Arts 11 East Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.260.1696 TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

Introduction to Crystal Healing – 7pm. Explore the energy and healing power of crystals, healing lore, chakra relations and crystal use in energy work and meditation. $35 includes crystal starter kit. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

Archangel Healing Workshop – 7-9pm.With Shaman Elka Boren $35/pp. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22 Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

Second Saturday Divorce Workshop – 9-11:30am. Address the legal, financial and personal issues of divorce. With the guidance of trained professionals, participants will gain a greater understanding of the divorce process. 100 S Bedford Rd, Ste 340, Mt Kisco. Register/info: SecondSaturdayWestchester.com.

Mastering The Art of Self-Hypnosis Two-Day Workshop – Apr 11 & 12. 10am-1pm. Learn the secrets to self-hypnosis for personal success. $68 members. $74 nonmembers Contact Info: Wainwright House. 914.967.6080.

Don’t Stir, You’ll Awaken The Dragon– 11-2pm. With Nadine Gordon-Taylor. Journey into the world of animal totem wisdom. Find, listen to and interpret their messages. $55-$60 per workshop. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

Free BodyTalk Public Talk and Demonstration – 1pm. Intro to the Wholehealthcare system. Learn a technique to reduce stress and balance the brain and a chance for mini session. Intuitive Living, Larchmont. Register: 917.685.1528. IntuitiveLivingNY.com.

Introduction to MELT Technique – 1-2:30pm. Stretch and hydrate connective tissue for pain relief and better health. $30. The Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Register: Beth Bierko: 914.384.9983. RivertownYoga.com.

Workshop: Alexander Technique for Movement Teachers – 1–3:30pm. Taught by Joan Arnold. Open to teachers of Pilates, yoga and fitness. Discover how the principles and hands-on cuing of the method can benefit and influence our teaching. $40. Rhinebeck Pilates. Register: 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

Staying Healthy & Restoring Balance with The 5 Element Theory – 9:30am-4pm. Identify the dominant element specific to each participants mind/body type. Explore diet, nutrition, meridian energy channels and major pressure points. $118/$128. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

Soul Vision: A Life (Career) with Purpose – 1-5pm. With Linda Richichi. Join national award winning intuitive artist. Uncover inner wisdom and symbolic language through art. Receive free Soul portrait sketch. $60/$66. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

Ecstatic Chant and Dance with Blissing – 6-8pm. Yoga Sound Studios. $20. Potluck dinner after. 27 Travis Corners Rd. Garrison. Info: BlissingChant.com.

Devour at Recologie – 6-9pm. An incubator for culture supporting themed collaboration between artists, musicians, performers and food service professionals. Meet, share stories, enjoy a performance and dinner in the spirit of living life fully. $40. Gather at Recologie, 49 Lawton St, New Rochelle. 914.278.9350. Recologie.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 13

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

Farm Volunteering – Apr 14 & 28. Help resident farmer, Doug DeCandia, grow food at Sugar Hill Farm for the Food Bank for Westchester. Sugar Hill Farm, 403 Harris Rd, Bedford Hills. Info, Kate: 914.234.6992 x15.WestchesterLandTrust.org.

Monthly Singing Circle – Sing and tone, basking in healing vibration and the company of loving hearts. $20 suggested donation. The Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Register Info: Beth Bierko: 914.384.9983. RivertownYoga.com.

The Putnam County Chapter of Over 40 Females – 6-8:30pm. Speaker Lorna Kelly: “From Riches to Rags and Back Again.” Register: Leslie Barrick Putnam County NY Chapter Director: 914.260.3171; over40females.com.

Astrology 101 – 7:15-8:45pm. Three week program teaches the foundation of astrology, planets, signs and how to put it together. Taught by Pamela Cucinell, NCGR certified astrologer. $25 for one class/$83 for series. Wainwright House, Rye. Register: 914.967.6080.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Meditation Workshop: “Making Friends with Yourself” – 7-9pm. David Nichtern, International Shambhala Senior Buddhist teacher is coming to Mt Kisco. Includes meditation instruction and practice, teachings from the Buddhist path and a tea and snack reception to follow. $50. The Center for Health and Healing. 914.260.1696. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

Message Circle with Carla – 7:45-9:30pm. A night of healing messages from the other side with Medium Carla Blaha. $40/person. Soulauras, 520 North State Rd, Briarcliff. 914.941.2400; soulauras.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

Teen/Tween Yoga – 5-6pm. Jessica Fucale will lead yoga for grades 6-12. Free. Irvington Public Library. 914.591.7840. Register: IrvingtonLibrary.org.

Pre-book launch for local authors Michael Collins and Mary Lou Buschi – 6:30pm. Michael Patrick Collins confronts the conflicts of the modern world with a mystic’s intensity. Mary Lou has been nominated for Best New Poets 2014. Recologie, 49 Lawton St. New Rochelle. 914.278.9350. Recologie.com.

Parent-Caregiver Support Group – 7-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs. For those caring for someone on the spectrum; support, education, encouragement and hope. Free. Sensory Stepping Stones, 83 S Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco. RVSP required: 914.244.4101.

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

Herbs for Women – 7-9pm. Learn to nourish and balance with herbal remedies. $35. Path to Bliss Yoga, Pleasant Valley. Preregistration required, Karine: 845.592.4609. GreenGirlHerbs.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Introduction to Energetic Psychology – 6-8pm. Integrating the fields of energetic psychology and equine-facilitated learning, James Cassese presents a lecture and demonstration about this exciting new work with horses and how it could change life as a rider, as a leader, as a whole person. $45. CB Walker Stables, Brewster. 212.477.4475. EquineEnergetix.com.

Reiki Circle – 7-8:30pm.With Jackie Muller, LCSW, Reiki Teacher. $15. Inner Balance Studio, 1072 Rte 311, Patterson. 845.878.7800. InnerBalancStudio.org.

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

Course in Miracles – 7:45-9pm. 3rd Fri. With Lyna Jones, author of Ashes to The Moon. Donation. Traprock Ste Ltd, Scarsdale. RSVP monthly: 914.725.5656.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

Ossining’s 5th Annual Earth Day Festival – A Riverfront Day of free family events honoring earth and celebrating solar energy. Artisan vendors, local food and live music on the Hudson River.  Louis B. Engel Waterfront Park. Info: GreenOssining.org.

Intro to The Healing Qualities of Crystals – 9am-5pm. Experiential workshop into the magical world of crystals. Learn how to choose, work with and experience what they can do. $135/$148. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

5th Annual Sustain White Plains Earth Day Celebration – 10am: free film screening of DisneyNature’s Monkey Kingdom; noon: street wide event on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue starts; live folk music, storyteller Laura Scott Schaefer and more. Info: wpbid.com.

Monthly Teen Guided Mediation Group – 9:30-10:30am With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Ages 13-17. Unique theme. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanCenter.com.

4th Annual Sacred Being Health and Wellness Fair – 10am-4pm. Free workshops on dealing with emotional trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and other symptoms of PTSD. Free Reiki, mini massages, seed swap and more. Free admission. Open to public. Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845.849.2205; green-brain.org.

Nature’s Pantry Earth Day Event – 11-2pm. Product demos, raffles and more at Nature’s Pantry, an alternative grocery store. 545 Route 52, Fishkill. Info: NaturesPantryHV.com; 845.765.2023.

Yoga, Nutrition, Reiki & Meditation – 11am-4pm. A one day wellness retreat to learn how to cleanse the body, clear the  mind and practice healthy habits. $130. Pre-registration required: Riverstone Yoga. 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown. 914.332.9642. riverstoneyoga.com.

Yoga for Labor & Delivery: Essentials for a More Easeful Birth – 2-5pm. With Kelly Swails. Couples workshop provides instruction and experience on techniques to achieve calmness, reduce discomfort and facilitate the process of labor. $100 couple. Quest Yoga Arts 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Kirtan with BlisSing – 7-9pm. Evening of loving-kindness, music, dancing and devotion. $25 suggested donation. The Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Register Info: Beth Bierko: 914.384.9983. RivertownYoga.com.

Gather at Recologie! Celebrate! – 7:30pm. Music and tasting. Meet Recologie’s new partner: Executive Chef/General Manager Dianne de la Veaux and experience the launch of new menu. $75 tasting and entertainment. 49 Lawton St. New Rochelle. 914.278.9350. Recologie.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

Shamanic Spring Shindig! – 10am-5pm. Peruvian Whistling Vessels, River Ceremony, Shamanic Journeying, Trance Dance. Potluck Lunch. $50. 4 Hull Lane, Sandy Hook, CT. 914.456.7789; eileenohare.com.

Yoga Cures with Dr. Fishman – 11am-2pm. Dr. Fishman will review the underlying anatomy and provide information about how poses work to correct issues and relieve symptoms. $145. Pre-registration required: Riverstone Yoga. 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown. 914.332.9642. riverstoneyoga.com.

GNC Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration – 11am-4pm. Learn how to gather rainwater for gardens, turn food scraps and garden waste into compost, plant a tree, solar cooking demo, make a seed garden. Free. Greenburgh Nature Center, Info: 914. 723.3470; GreenburghNatureCenter.org.

Community Yoga – 12-1:15pm. A practice approachable from any level, admission by donation of personal care products for the Pawling Community Resource Center. Inner Balance Studio, 1072 Rte 311, Patterson. 845.878.7800. InnerBalancStudio.org.

Sacred Sound: The Rattle – 12-5pm. Powerful tools for healing, shifting energy and clearing away mind clutter. Learn to incorporate rattling into everyday life. Participants will create a healing rattle. $55 includes all supplies. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

The Spirit’s Journey: Connecting with Your Higher Self, Spirit Guides and Intuition – 2:30-4:30pm. Limited space. $40. Presented by Putnam Healing Arts and Liberation Yoga. Mahopac. RSVP: 845.228.8132.

Love Yourself – 3-6pm. This workshop will guide participants in exercises to release the past and learn to love themselves. $45. Pre-registration required: Riverstone Yoga. 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown. 914.332.9642. riverstoneyoga.com.

Restorative Yoga Workshop – 5-7pm. With Karla Diamond. Relaxing yet powerful practice. Release deeply held tensions, calm nervous system and strengthen immune system. $25 preregistered. $30 day of. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

Westchester Holistic Network – 8am-10am. Friendly people, compelling speaker. It’s not just for practitioners. Free to members; $10 non-members. Panera Bread Company, One North Broadway, White Plains. Info: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

Free Intro Session of Emotion Code – 11am-12:30pm. Experience the benefit of this non-invasive healing modality. Release stress for self, family and even pets. Mahopac. Details: 845.228.8132.

Monthly Reiki Circle – 7-8:45pm. Give and receive healing Reiki energy. All levels and those new to Reiki are all welcome. $20 suggested donation. The Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Register Info: Beth Bierko: 914.384.9983. RivertownYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 10-11am. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanCenter.com.

16th annual Wellness Fair at Dutchess Community College – 10am-2pm. visit experts in the areas of health and wellness. Reiki, massage, chiropractic, herbals, give-aways and more. Dutchess Hall. Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie.

Navigating the Educational Maze: An Overview of the Avenues of Support for Your Child – 7-9pm. A presentation to guide and equip parents as an advocate for their child’s educational needs. Free. Sensory Stepping Stones, 83 S Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco. RVSP required: 914.244.4101.

Vision & Success in School – 7-9pm. Discover tools to identify children having trouble learning. As many as 25 percent of children in any classroom have vision problems that keep them from reaching their potential. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Holistic Mom’s Meeting: What Is Feng Shui? – 7:30pm. Holistic Moms Network hosts Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Manhattan, who is a Certified Feng Shui practitioner. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye. Info: HolisticMoms.org.

FRIDAY, ARPIL 24

Beyond Waste – 6-9pm. Meet local waste-reduction experts, educators, students and individuals activated on sustainability and waste reduction in their community, round-table discussions, watch “Plastic Paradise,” food and more. Rippowam Cisqua, 439 Cantitoe St, Bedford. Info: 914.620.2411.

Banana Leaf: North Indian Pop-Up dinner prepared by guest Chef Rinku Bhattacharya – 7pm. A culinary journey through signature recipes focused on a sustainable approach to Indian Cooking. Recologie 49 Lawton St. New Rochelle. 914.278.9350. Recologie.com.

Drum Circle to Welcome Spring – 7:30pm. With Damon Jackson from A.L.I.R.A.M. Evening of rhythm and joy. $15/pp. $25/family. Inner Balance Studio, 1072 Rte 311, Patterson. 845.878.7800. InnerBalancStudio.org.

Healing and Prayer Service – 7:30pm. Evening of spiritual healing and prayer. If unable to attend, call shop to add a name to the prayer list. Free. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Reiki 1 & 2 Class – 10am-5pm. With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $275/pp for the class. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22 Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

The Yoga of Stress Reduction – 10am-12pm. With Sarah Lipton and Gem Mitchell. Learn Simple and effective relaxation techniques; relaxing asana, breath work, visualization and meditation. $40. Acker House, Center for Integrative Health, 139 Grand St. Croton on Hudson. Info: 914.707.1399.

Awaken Wellness Fair – 10am-5pm. Speakers, healers, vendors and readers, over 100 exhibitors. Exhibitor spots available. Sheraton Stamford Hotel, 700 East Main St, Stamford, CT. Info: AwakenFair.com, click on “Stamford 4-25.”

Earth Day Celebration at Delicious Gardens – 11am-3pm. Hydroponic Garden demos, tree seedlings from the GreenWorld Project, give-a-ways, music; free admission to “hydroponic garden basics” and “how to propagate using cuttings” demos. 180 Route 117, Bypass Rd, Bedford Hills. Info: 914.864.1400; DeliciousGardensNY.com.

The Sacred Heart of Herbalism – 1-6pm. Eight month comprehensive herbal intensive. Learn how to heal with herbs. $875. Early bird registration $800 if paid by Apr 1. Wappinger Falls. 845.592.4609. GreenGirlHerbs@optonline.net. GreenGirlHerbs.com.

Spring Renewal – 2-4pm. With Monique Michaels. Cleansing pranayama, rejuvenating restoratives and meditation. Optional Green juice available. $45 with juice in advance. Quest Yoga Arts 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

Learn About Foraging with Naturalist “Wildman” Steve Brill – 11am. Learn, touch, taste. Book signing (lunch break) followed by a two-hour walking tour in Nature Study Woods. Recologie, 49 Lawton St. New Rochelle. 914.835.2153. Info: Recologie.com.

Chakra Flow-n-Let it Go Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. With Antonia Noonan, RYT 500. Open level using bija manta, vinyasa flow and restorative. $15. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester, 914.793.2600. TheTemperanCenter.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 27

StarVisions Healing Circle – 7pm. Connecting wisdom and energy principles to one’s life. Experience deep energy healing in group setting with Anne Bentzen, Reiki Master. $25. $15 student rate. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 236 S Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco Preregister: 914.588.4079.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Learn Powerful Energy Techniques: To Help You Reduce Effects Of Stress – 11am-12:30pm. Participants will experience techniques to use right away. $35. Mahopac. Details: 845.228.8132.

Earth Day at Pleasantville Middle School – 5:30-7:30pm . The theme is local food. Open to the public. Exhibitors include: Greenburgh Nature Center, Westmoreland Sanctuary, Pleasantville Community Garden – growing food for local pantries and more. Pleasantville Middle School, 40 Romer Ave, Pleasantville. Info: helen@loring.net.

Monthly Let Your Yoga Dance Class – 7-8:15pm. Joyful, aerobic practice combining yoga and dancing through the chakras. $20 suggested donation. The Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Register Info: Beth Bierko: 914.384.9983. RivertownYoga.com.

THURSDAY, ARPIL 30

BodyTalk Access Class – 9:30am-5pm. Learn five techniques to reduce stress and much more. $150. Intuitive Living, Larchmont. Register: 917.685.1528. IntuitiveLivingNY.com.

Connecting with Your Guides – Apr 30, May 7 and 14. 6-9pm. Three week series with Michael Rosenbaum, Metaphysician. Learn how to connect and stay connected with spirit guides and masters daily. All three sessions $199 early bird special by Apr 15. $239 thereafter. The Center for Health and Healing, Mt Kisco. Register: 914.260.1696.TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

Book Discussion – 7pm. Last Thurs of each mos. Visit for this month’s choice. Free. Inner Balance Studio, 1072 Rte 311, Patterson. 845.878.7800. InnerBalancStudio.org.

SATURDAY, May 2

US Spiritist Symposium – 10am-7pm. Event will feature national and international speakers, presentations and workshops on a variety of topics, including art through mediumship and spirit communications. Marriott Hotel and Spa, 243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford, CT. Info: SpiritualityNow.net.