Natural Awakenings Calendar Listings for February 2018 in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, NY

The following events appear in Natural Awakenings – Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess NY, February 2018 Edition.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Tibetan Bowl Sound Journey – 3-4:30pm. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.996.4286. Preregister/detailed workshop description: QuestYogaArts.com (workshops tab).

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Qi Gong Classes – Feb 6, 20. 6:30-7:30pm. $10. Sacred Space Healing Arts, 436 Main St, Beacon. 845.416.4598. Info: EmpoweredByNature.net.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Vision & Success in School – 7-9pm. Discover tools to identify children 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, FEBRUARY 9

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

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Free Information Session for 200-hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training – Mar 4/training begins. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.996.4286. Preregister/training details: QuestYogaArts.com (teacher training tab).

Tao Yin & Meditation – 9am-12pm. $25. Register direct with the school. Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment, Mount Saint Mary College, 6 Albany Post Rd, Newburgh. 845.565.2076. Online: msmc.edu/communityed.

Heart Health: The Power of Mind and Spirit – 1-3pm. Free lecture. Light refreshments will be served. Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic. Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Rte 35, Cross River. DrKaushik.com.

Creating the New Year with Intention – 1-4pm. Weave a home protection amulet. Imbolc Honors Brigid, the Celtic Goddess of fire and inspiration, healing, poetry and smith craft. $15. DG Sanctuary. 2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

Heart Chakra Healing with Vedic Astrology – 1-4pm. Self-care with the cosmos. Personal fast day, gemstone and a five-min heart chakra healing. Sign up, get chart for $20. Katonah Pharmacy, 202 Katonah Ave. Info: 914.232.1109.

Ayurveda and Yoga – 1:30–4:30pm. With Deirdre Breen. Explore how to integrate these twin sciences on the mat and in life. $45 members. $65 nonmembers in advance. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info: Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com.

Removing Obstacles – 2-4:30pm. Workshop including live music and gong with Harnam. $45 Golden Prana Yoga, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. Preregistration is required: 914.232.3473.

Tibetan Sound Bowl Healing – 5:30-7pm. With Michelle Clifton. The bowls create a celestial harmonic sound that resonates with our energy field, having a profound healing effect on the nervous system, mind, body and soul. Mt Kisco. Michelle/fee info: 914.447.0822. Center4Healing.net.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Peace, Calm & Release – 11am-12:30pm. With Merrill Black and Sean Rachlin. Guided meditation, acupuncture point, mudras, mantras, healing bowls for insight, relaxation journey. $35. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. Must preregister/prepay: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Higher Self Connecting Circle – Feb 11, 25, Mar 11 and 25. 2-3:30pm. With Mary Ellen O’Brien. Two-month program to shift vibration and align with one’s higher self. Includes four group meetings and four individual coaching/healing sessions. At a beautiful retreat house in Cold Spring. AwakenYourTrueEssence.com.

Monthly Reiki Circle – 2-3:30pm. With Deborah Amjadi. Reduce stress, relieve pain and accelerate healing without the use of medication. Those new to reiki receive an individual or group energy healing. Practitioners welcome to participate in reiki exchanges. $20 cash. Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

Couples Massage Workshop – 4:30-6:30pm. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.996.4286. Preregister/detailed workshop description: QuestYogaArts.com (workshops tab).

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Let Your Yoga Dance – 7-8pm. With Amy Planck. For adults. Experience joy and fun dancing expressively through the chakras. $109 eight-week semester.  Mt Pleasant Community Center, 125 Lozza Dr, Valhalla. Preregistration required: 845.803.5737. AmyPlanck.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Natural Way to Quit Alcohol, Sugar, Smoking – 7-8pm. Learn simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. 80 percent success. Simpler than most dare to believe. Free lecture. Briarcliff location. 914.705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15

New Moon Manifestation – 7-8pm. Together manifest hearts’ desires using the law of attraction and the creative energies of the new moon. $10. DG Sanctuary. 2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

Reiki Circle – 7-9pm. Experience the healing energy. Reiki students and practitioners of all levels and traditions welcome. No experience necessary. $20. Golden Prana Yoga, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. Preregistration required: 914.232.3473.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Shamanic Journey Circle – 7-9pm. Through rhythmic drumming in guided meditation, transcend conscious state and journey to meet the many helping spirits around us. No experience necessary. $20. DG Sanctuary. 2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Breastfeeding Basics and the First Six Weeks Workshop – 1:30-4:30pm. For expecting women/couples (25 plus weeks). Before baby’s birth, learn basics and what to expect. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.996.4286. Preregister/detailed workshop description: QuestYogaArts.com (birth & baby tab).

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra – 10-11am. With Claudia Gukeisen. Monthly guided relaxation practice that cultivates mental/emotional and physical/body healing, inner peace and a deeper connection to oneself. $20. Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

Interfaith Sundays at The Chapel at Croton Falls – 10:30am-12pm. All welcome. Refreshments follow. (Next to the Schoolhouse Theater). Parking is available across the street. The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609, Rt. 22, Croton Falls. Info: ChapelatCrotonFalls.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Annual Tucson Tea & Stones Event – 6:30-7:30pm – A special showing as Rhianna has returned from the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. Redeem Gem Cash while connecting with and learning about gems, stones and their properties. Free. Dreaming Goddess, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Qi Gong Classes for Women-LES452 – Feb 21, 28, Mar 7 and 14. 6-8pm. Register directly with school. $89 four-class series. Dutchess Community College, South Campus, Wappingers. 845.431.8910. SunyDutchess.Edu/cfweb.

Quit Alcohol Simply and Permanently – 7-8pm. Learn about the Weiss Method—helping people around the world overcome alcohol and other addictions. Easier than people ever thought possible.80 percent success. Free lecture. Briarcliff location. 914.705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22

What Is Ayurvedic Medicine? – 7:30-8:30pm. Holistic Moms Network meeting. Dr. Somesh Kaushik, Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician presents: “What is Ayurvedic Medicine and How Does It Compare with Western (Allopathic) Medicine?” Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye. 914.967.0480. HolisticMoms.org. RyeLibrary.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Mediumship Circle – 7-8:30pm.With Carla Blaha. $40. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22 Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Reiki I and Reiki II Certification Classes – Feb 24-25. $450 for both. $295 to re-sit. Take one level only, if preferred. Ardsley. 914.393.4862. GinnyMackles.com.

How to Create Your Own Herbal Tea Blends-LES 454 – 9am-1pm. Register directly with school. $59. Dutchess Community College, South Campus, Wappingers Falls. 845.431.8910. Online: SunyDutchess.Edu/cfweb.

Chakra Balancing for Yourself – 9am-4pm. With Dorinda Gay. ARCB and NCBTMB approved for six CEU hours (LMT and Reflexologists). Learn basic principles/colors of each chakra and easy tools to clear them. Snow date Mar 3. $140. Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

Reiki 1 & 2 – 11am-4pm.With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $275. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Hudson Valley Holistic Market Winter Wellness – 10am-5pm. Two rooms of holistic vendors, psychics, healing practitioners, artisans and local businesses and classes. Family-friendly. Free.Hudson Valley Holistic Market at Best Western, 503 Washington Ave, Kingston. Info: Maryalyce Merritt, 845.729.8999; HVHolisticMarket.com.

Monthly Meditation Circle – 10:30-11:30am. With Cheryl Sprague. Using a variety of methods from singing bowls, drumming and more. Attend this dedication to self, finding peace and stillness. $15. DG Sanctuary. 2 LaGrange Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com

Natural Way to Quit Sugar, Overeating, Smoking – Noon-1pm. Learn simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. 80 percent success. Simpler than most might believe. Free lecture. NYC location, E 37th btwn Park & Lex. 914.705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

Yoga & Art – Noon-3pm. Each participant will express their soul in color on paper. No art experience necessary. Art supplies provided. $25. Golden Prana Yoga, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.232.3473.

Quit Alcohol Simply and Permanently – 1-2pm. Learn about Weiss Method—helping people around the world overcome alcohol and other addictions. Easier than ever thought possible. 80 percent success. Free lecture. NYC location, E 37th btwn Park & Lex. 914.705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

Animal Communication: What Your Animal Companion Wants You to Know –2:30-4:30pm. Quest Yoga Arts, 11-13 E Main St, Mt Kisco. 914.996.4286. Preregister/detailed workshop description: QuestYogaArts.com (workshops tab).

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Let Your Yoga Dance for Families –6-7pm. With Amy Planck. For adults and children ages 5-12. Experience joy and fun dancing expressively through colors of the rainbow (chakras). $159 for eight-week semester. Mt Pleasant Community Center, 125 Lozza Dr, Valhalla. Preregistration required: 845.803.5737. AmyPlanck.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Curing Addiction from the Core: Weiss Method Info-Lecture – 7-8pm. Learn about unseen energy of addiction and how this simple, natural method helps one quit for good. Alcohol, smoking, sugar and behaviors. 80 percent success. Free lecture. Briarcliff location. 914.705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

A Course in Mysticism & Miracles – 7-9pm. With Jon Mundy, Ph.D, Lecture, publisher and author of Living a Course in Miracles. $35. Golden Prana Yoga, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. Preregistration required: 914.232.3473.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

Shamanic Reiki Hearth Circle – 5:30-7pm. With Melanie Ryan. Intimate, safe circle exploring teachings of indigenous shamans. Shamanic journey, meditation, circle shares around a hearth. Proceeds go to Siberian Shor Shaman Project with eomec.org. $20 cash suggested. Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.