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

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

Tapping, Two-day Workshop – Aug 1-2. Learn how to mine the Akash and be hypnotically regressed to past lives that hold important keys to happiness in this life. Powerful. Crystal Temple, Larchmont. Info, Diane: 914.575.8170. QuantumEFT.com.au/package.

Reiki I – 11am-6pm. Hear history of Reiki and its uses. Learn hand positions, energy flow exercises, guided meditations and more. $125. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register/Reiki I and II pricing options: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

Community Yoga Class – 11:30am-12:45pm. 1st Sat. Practice in a sacred space. All levels. Free. The YogaScape, 64 Gleneida Ave, Carmel. Register/info: Info: 845.225.9642. TheYogaScape.com.

The Hudson Valley Exposition – Noon-9pm. Rain or shine. Showcases for holistic wellness and energy, artisan marketplace, restaurant row, performers, food, craft beer and wines and laser light show. Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3600. HVExposition.com.

Meditation/Reiki Circle – 7-8pm. Experience one-on-one Reiki in a group setting to help participants relax, ground and heal. Donation. Art of Astrology, Info, Julie: 914.835.7015. SpiritualHealingSpa.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

Yoga, Meditation + Healthy Lunch – 10am-3pm. Outside Yoga, meditation on the ground, learn dry skin blush, and fresh lunch made by chef. $60. Hudson Valley Healing, 122 Belvedere Rd, Beacon. 917.312.6188, hudsonvallyhealing.jimdo.com, mtbodyworklab.com.

Pre-Natal Yoga – Aug 2-23. 10:30-11:30am. With Danielle Guillet. Strengthen and open, cultivating breath awareness and mind-body unity through yoga poses modified for requirements of the pregnant body. $100. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Register/info: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

Pre-Natal Yoga – Aug 3-24. 6:45-7:45pm. With Jessica Outlaw. Strengthen and open, cultivating breath awareness and mind-body unity through yoga poses modified for requirements of the pregnant body. $100. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Register/info: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

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. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

Reiki Level III: Master Practitioner – Aug 4, 11, 18 & 24. 6-9:30pm. Prerequisite 6-12 months of Reiki practice at Level II. Attune to the Master Symbol. Learn Reiki grids, aura clearing and more. $550. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

Teacher Training Info Session – An opportunity to learn about the upcoming Riverstone Yoga teacher training program. Free. Riverstone Yoga, 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown. 914.332.9642. RiverstoneYoga.com.

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. $10 requested donation. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

Beginner Workshop – Aug 5-26. 7-8pm. With Laura Jensen. Step-by-step instruction through yoga breathing, core postures and the flow that links all these elements together. $100. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Register: 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, AUGUST 6

Second Annual Bird Cage Fundraiser – 6-8pm. To benefit Sharp Again Naturally. Music, food, drink, and good company. $15 includes appetizers; cash bar, door prizes and raffles. Pinnacle at Heritage Hills, 100 West Dr, Somers. RSVP/Info: Wing-NY.com/event-calendar.

Evening of Heavenly Connections With Mediums – 6:30-10pm. With Maura, Hudson Valley Medium and Tamara, Southern Belle Medium. Loving and healing messages from loved ones that have crossed over. Includes dinner with cash bar. Four Brothers Restaurant, Mahopac. Tickets: Luvsblessings.com. Info: 845.661.8295.

MELT Series – Aug 6-27. 7-8:15pm. With Joy Jacobson. Self-treatment method that eliminates chronic pain, improves performance and decreases accumulated stress caused by repetitive postures and movements. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Register: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Ying-Yang Fundraiser – 7:45-9pm. Healing practice of active and restorative postures followed by Yoga Nidra meditation. $20. Preregistration required. Riverstone Yoga, 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown. 914.332.9642. RiverstoneYoga.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

Evening of Heavenly Connections With Mediums – 6:30-10pm. With Maura, Hudson Valley Medium and Tamara, Southern Belle Medium. Loving and healing messages from loved ones that have crossed over. Includes dinner with cash bar. Trattoria 160 Italian Restaurant, Pleasantville. Tickets: Luvsblessings.com. Info: 845.661.8295.

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. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

Family Meditation at Chuang Yen Monastery – 9-10am. Ages 5 and up w/ parent or guardian, includes Buddhist stories; part of their regular Sunday morning meditation program. Kuan Yin (Meditation) Hall, Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Rte. 301, Carmel. Free/donations. Info: BAUS.org.

Natural Awakenings Wellness Village at the Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Kick-off Wellness Village will feature chair massage, cold laser therapy for pain and natural bug repellent. Location info: HudsonValleyFarmersMarket.org.

The Hastings Flea – 10am-4pm. Curated, specialty outdoor flea market, overlooking the Hudson River; across the street from the Hastings on Hudson Metro North station at the Hastings-on-Hudson Metro North Train station parking lot. Info: HastingsFlea.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

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. TheTemperanceCenter.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, AUGUST 13

Prenatal Teacher Training Certification – 8/13-8/16. Structuring and sequencing, asana modifications by trimester, key restorative postures, as well as, alignment and anatomy. $600. Member; $650. Non-member. Wainwright House, Rye. Info: 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

Network Spinal Analysis and Reorganizational Healing Workshop – 7-8:30pm. W/ Lawrence Stern, DC. Greater self-awareness and conscious awakening of relationships between body, mind, emotion and more. Free. Finger Lakes School of Massage, 272 N Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco. RSVP: 914.241.7363 x12.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

Spirit Connection – 6:30-8pm.With Robin C. Mueller spiritual medium who utilizes her gifts of clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairsentience giving messages of love and support from the spirit world. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd, Katonah. Register 914.730.0155.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

Peachtopia Festival – 11am-4pm. Peach pie baking contest, live music from the Eric Hill Band, Tractor wagon rides through the orchard. Lots of white, yellow and donut peaches picking. Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction. FishkillFarms.com.

Meditation/Reiki Circle – 7-8pm. Experience one-on-one Reiki in a group setting to help attendees relax, ground and heal. Donation. Art of Astrology, Info, Julie: 914.835.7015. SpiritualHealingSpa.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16

Family Meditation at Chuang Yen Monastery – 9-10am. Ages 5 and up w/ parent or guardian, includes Buddhist stories; part of their regular Sunday morning meditation program. Kuan Yin (Meditation) Hall, Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Rte. 301, Carmel. Free/donations. Info: BAUS.org.

Restorative Yoga Workshop – 5-7pm. With Karla Diamond. Release deeply held tensions, calm nervous system, strengthen immune system and increase self-awareness. $25 preregistered. $30 door. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17

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. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

Vision & Success in School – 7-9pm. Discover tools to identify kids having trouble learning. Vision problems keep children from reaching their potential. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

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. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

New Dawn Foundation’s 4th Annual Health & Wellness Expo – 10am-5pm. $35 cash admission entitles participants to sessions with all the practitioners. The New Dawn Foundation, 590 Davenport Ave.New Rochelle. Info: 914.632.8084. TheNewDawnFoundation.org.

DeCicco’s 4th Annual Local Food Festival – 11am-4pm. Over 50 local food vendors, including farmers, bakers, cheese makers and brewers with samples and info at tasting tables. Fun activities for kids. DeCicco & Son, 50 Independent Way, Brewster. Info: DeCiccoAndSons.com. 845.278.0836.

Now at Woodfrog Pond – 2pm. Hike to the Woodfrog Pond with naturalist and get hands-on with some of the local residents. $5 members. $8 nonmembers. Greenburgh Nature Center. Info: 914.723.3470. GreenburghNatureCenter.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

Childbirth Education Series – 1-3pm (8/23, 8/30 & 9/13). Discussion on stages of labor, medical interventions and healthy choices. Breath work, movement, and massage techniques will be offered.  $180/3 sessions. Quest Yoga Arts 11-13 E. Main St. Mt. Kisco.  Register: questyogaarts.com. 914.241.YOGA.

OLHT Meditation for Self-Healing & Renewal – 2:30-4pm. Self-healing practices. Receive energy healing from Penny Lavin, OLHT Instructor/Practitioner. $20 session. $45 three-session series. One Light Healing Touch Energy Healing & Mystery School, Lagrangeville. Penny: 845.878.5165. olht1.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26

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. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Learn Healing Techniques Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. With Healer and Author Brett Bevell. $35. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Reiki Master Class – Aug 29 & 30. 10am-5pm. With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $675/pp includes both classes. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Holistic Moms Network: A Tempting Taste of Delicious Gardens – 10am-12pm. Social and educational event. Tastings by Farmigo. Open to all local HMN chapter members and interested future members. 180 Rte 117 Bypass Rd, Bedford Hills. RSVP required: Facebook.com/NWestLoPutHMN.

Reiki II – 11am-6pm. Learn sacred Reiki symbols, chakra balancing, history taking and client confidentiality. Experience a guided meditation to meet Reiki guides and more. $140. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St, Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31

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. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

MELT: Strength – 11:30-12pm. Innovative class that uses body rollers to release tension and stress within the body and mind. $30. Riverstone Yoga, 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown. 914.332.9642. RiverstoneYoga.com.