Natural Awakenings Calendar Listings for February, 2016 in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, NY

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Osteoporosis: An Ayurvedic Prospective: Prevention, Treatment & Management – 7-9pm. Osteoporosis Awareness Group with speaker Dr. Somesh Kaushik, ND from Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic, White Plains. Free. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Contact Susan: 914.260.9339.

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

You and the Monkey Year! – 7-8:30pm. Astrologer Pamela Cucinell provides 2016 overview through her forecasting tools. Supply birth information at registration for a chance in the “hot seat” and individual insight. $30. W@tercooler, Tarrytown. Preregistration required: 917.796.6026.

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

Love Magick – 7:30pm. Find love or rekindle the spark in a current relationship. An evening of enchanting spell work. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St., Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Kirtan: Songs for the Soul/Valentine’s Day Celebration – 6-7:15pm. With Tejase, acoustic guitar, bass, percussion and harmonium. Call and response. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 203, Eastchester. $15. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Shamanic Journey Class with Melanie Ryan and Karine Gordineer – 7-8:30pm. Receive messages and guidance by connecting with one’s higher self and guides. A spiritual tool for growth, healing and working through psychological issues. Bring a journal. $48. 153 East Main St., Mt. Kisco. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Journey of Souls Part One with metaphysician Michael Rosenbaum – 10am-1pm. Explore humans as spiritual beings, what happens after people die, and why it’s important to develop emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Part two in afternoon. $75. 153 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

First Sunday Free Meditation and Satsang – 11:30am-12:45pm. Patterson. 845.878.7800. InnerBalanceStudio.org.

Intro to Numerology with Joan Carra Spirit – 11:30am-1:30pm. $35. Synchronicity, 1511 Rt. 22, Brewster. Call to reserve a space: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

First Sunday School – 12:30-2pm. A unique Buddhist-oriented class for children ages 5 and up and their families. Donation. SkyBaby Yoga Studio, 75 Main St., Cold Spring. 845.265.4444. SkyBabyYoga.com.

Journey of Souls Part Two with metaphysician Michael Rosenbaum – 2-5pm. Through various exercises and meditations, explore the structure, laws and learning that takes place in the unseen world. Prerequisite (part one) offered in morning. $75. 153 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.Net.

Just Dance – 2:30-4:30pm. DJ-activated, nonstop, contagious expression. Suggested donation $10. SkyBaby Yoga Studio, 75 Main St., Cold Spring. 845.265.4444. SkyBabyYoga.com.

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 nonmembers. Wainwright House, Rye. Register: 914.967.6080.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8

New Moon Manifestation – 6:30-8pm. Manifest heart’s desires with the creative energies of the new moon. Fee for newcomers: $10. DG Sanctuary, 2 Lagrange Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

New Moon Circle – 7pm. Focus goals and intentions while aligning with the natural cycles of the Sacred Hoop. In quiet meditation, participants will dream into being the lives they wish to create in the coming months. Donation. Yonkers. Info and directions: 914.907.4485.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Tea & Stones – 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy this hour lecture to connect and learn about gems, stones and their incredible properties. Free. Dreaming Goddess, 44 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

StarVisions Healing Circle – 7pm. With Anne Bentzen, Reiki Master. Experience deep energy healing in a group setting. Everyone receives. Beginners and practitioners welcome. $20. $15 students. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 236 S Bedford Rd, Mt. Kisco. Preregister: 914.588.4079.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Adult Guided Channeling Meditation Group –10-11am. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 203, Eastchester. $15. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.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 w/Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Childbirth Education with Danielle Guillet –10am-12:30pm. Learn about the signs and stages of labor and mind-body techniques to facilitate relaxation. Learn how to make informed decisions while working with a health-care team. $150. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Breast Health for Women: Girl Power! – 7:15-9pm. Karin Elias, LMT, and Myra Oney, CHHC, present an interactive workshop for women on ways to avoid breast disease and maintain healthy breasts. Finger Lakes School of Massage, 272 North Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco. Register: 914.241.7363 ext. 12.

The Healers’ Lounge @ The Center for Health and Healing Integrative Wellness Center – 10am-noon. Free event for holistic practitioners. Includes presentation and networking. Bring marketing materials to share. No RSVP necessary. 4 Smith Ave., 2nd Fl., Mt. Kisco. TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.Net.

Introduction to Shamanism with David Beck – 7-9pm. A comparison of traditional shamanism to modern ideas. Explore various spiritual beliefs and how individuals put them into practice in everyday life. $25. Call to register. DG Sanctuary, 2 Lagrange Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Hip-Opening Workshop – 1:30–4:30pm. Ease hip tension with irreverent yogini Susan “Lip” Orem. Students and teachers welcome. $45 members/$65 nonmembers in advance. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, 584 N. State Rd., Briarcliff Manor. Contact Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. YTAYoga.com.

Date Night Couples Yoga – 4-5:30pm. Explore moving and flowing in harmony with partner and deepen connection as a couple; partner poses and breathing techniques. No experience necessary. $45/couple. Prana Yoga at Full Circle. Info: 914.421.1500; pranayogaandmeditation.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Valentine’s Day Love Yoga Flow – 1-2:30pm. Followed by a champagne mimosa toast. $45 per couple. SkyBaby Yoga Studio, 75 Main St., Cold Spring. 845.265.4444. SkyBabyYoga.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Westchester Holistic Network Meeting – 8-10am. Panera Bread, One North Broadway, White Plains, (in the plaza next to Walmart). Open to all – first meeting. Free. Info: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

Holistic Moms Network monthly meeting – 9:30-11am. Now every third Monday. Annual membership $30. Katonah United Methodist Church, 5 Bedford Rd., Katonah. Facebook.com/NWestLo

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Breathing Deeply: Interactive Past Life Regression Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Past life regression with dry salt therapy and aromatherapy with Shira Adler, certified past life regressionist. $40 in advance, $45 door. Breathe, 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah.  RSVP: 914.232.5600. ShiraAdler.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Tarot Wisdom Gathering – 6:30-8pm. Bring a Tarot deck if possible. Each month a card will be chosen to discuss and journey into with open minds and hearts. $10. DG Sanctuary, 2 Lagrange Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Archangel Healing Workshop with Shaman Elka Boren – 7-9pm. $35. Synchronicity, 1511 Rt. 22, Brewster. Call to reserve a space: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Reiki Master Practitioner (Reiki Level III) – Friday 7pm-10pm and Saturday 11am-6pm. Master Symbol, two attunement symbols, Reiki grids, aura clearing, microcosmic orb meditations and techniques. $375. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St., Fishkill. 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

Reiki Master Teacher – Friday 7-10pm, Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Same as Friday-Saturday Reiki Level III plus Sunday class in process for passing on attunements. $500. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St., Fishkill. 845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

“Om”coming Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Wendy Hagen – 2-6:30pm. Yoga, journal, guided meditation, delicious vegan dinner. All levels. $100. Kirtan with Satya Franche and Ma Kirtan to follow. $10 for workshop participants. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

One Light Healing Touch Meditation – 3-4pm. Learn or deepen meditation skills and experience self-healing practices from Ryan Linehan, OLHT practitioner. $10. The Stretch yoga studio, 467 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Contact Ryan Linehan: 914.275.1075. StretchYoga.me.

Women’s Full Moon Circle – 7-8:30pm – A nondenominational monthly gathering for women. Come draw in the powerful energies of the full moon. Requested donation $10. DG Sanctuary, 2 Lagrange Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21

The Art of Surrender: A key to Freedom & Happiness – 10am-1pm. With Simran Kaur. Understand the key to living in the moment and freeing yourself. $35 before 2/17. 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. Info: 914.232.3473; GoldenTempleYoga.com.

Meditation retreat at Ganesha Spa – 6:30am-5pm. Sufi and Zen active moving meditations, restorative yoga, dance, chakra healing sessions, walking meditations. Vegetarian breakfast and lunch. Space limited. Register: 914.906.7238 or GaneshaSpa.com.

Third Sunday Community Yoga – 11:30am-12:45pm. Admission by donation of personal care products for the Community Resource Center. InnerBalanceStudio.org.

Restorative Workshop with Karla Diamond – 5-7pm. A powerful practice that everyone can benefit from, regardless of fitness level. Incorporates gentle, classic supported postures and breath. All postures done on floor. $25 pre-registered, $30 day of. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. 914.241.9642.

Quest Book Club – 7-8:15pm. Join a lively discussion of “Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change.” Bring snacks to share. Free. Please preregister. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. 914.241.YOGA. QuestYogaArts.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Full Moon Drumming Circle – 7pm. Following the cycles of the moon is an excellent way to focus goals and intentions while aligning with the natural cycles of the Sacred Hoop. Drum, meditate and honor Grandmother Moon. Donation. Yonkers. 914.907.4485.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

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

Vision & Success in School – 7-9pm. As many as 25% of children in any classroom have vision problems preventing them from reaching their potential. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave. Ste. 301, Scarsdale. RSVP w/Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

Yoga for Labor – 7:30-9:30pm. For expecting moms and partner. Explore yoga postures that calm the mind as well as open the pelvis for a more peaceful labor experience. $75. Prana Yoga at Full Circle. Info: 914.421.1500; pranayogaandmeditation.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Childbirth Education with Danielle Guillet –10am-12:30pm. Learn about the signs and stages of labor and mind-body techniques to facilitate relaxation. Learn how to make informed decisions while working with a health-care team. $150. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Holistic Moms Network presents Asian Medicine: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Family – 7:30pm. With speaker Perry Levenson, licensed acupuncturist and board-certified Chinese herbalist with a specialty in family medicine. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd., Rye. HolisticMoms.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Reiki 1 & 2 with Reiki Master Marcus Feighery – 11am-5pm. $275. Synchronicity, 1511 Rt. 22, Brewster. Call to reserve a space: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Yoga Mudras with Julia Hough – 1-5pm. For yoga teachers. Learn mudras for physical ailments and psychological issues and how to bring mudras into a yoga teaching. $50. Please preregister. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. 914.241.YOGA. QuestYogaArts.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Hips to Hanuman: An Anatomy and Asana workshop with Lauri Nemetz –12:30-5:30pm. Like Hanuman, take a leap while learning the anatomy of the hips, pelvis and legs. $125 until 2/14, $150 after. Please preregister. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. 914.241.YOGA. QuestYogaArts.com.

Talking to Animals Intuitively – 1-3pm. Learn to talk to pets or backyard critters with Joan Carra. Register by 2/21: $35 member/$40 nonmember. After 2/21 or at door: $40/$45. Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye. Contact: 914.967.6080. Info: PsychicJoanCarra.net.

Monday, February 29

StarVisions Angel Meditations – 7pm. Suzanne Roth, Reiki Master Teacher, leads  “Dance with the Angels” through deep meditation experience. Learn how to connect with the Angels from this powerful healer. $20. Bedford. Preregister: 914.523.6796.

Wednesday, March 2

Garden Talk – 7pm. EcoBeneficial Gardening 101: Boosting the Ecosystem in Your Own Yard. Sponsored by the Garden Club of Yorktown. Free. The John C. Hart Memorial Library. 1130 Main Street, Shrub Oak. Register: 914.245.5262, x227. YorktownLibrary.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

Sharon Salzberg Retreat: People Who Care for People – March 4-6. Single: $455; Double: $435; Dorm: $405. Garrison Institute,Garrison. Info: 845.424.4800 or GarrisonInstitute.org.