Natural Awakenings Calendar Listings for November 2019 in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, NY

The following events appear in Natural Awakenings – Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess NY, November 2019 Edition.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Pregnant Moms – Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. 10-11am. Attend a pre-natal yoga session with a certified instructor. Then have a pre-natal massage by a licensed massage therapist. $90 pkg for both. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Register: 914.737.4325.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Guided Autumn Bird Walk – 8:30-10am. Janelle Robbins will teach bird lovers and enthusiasts about the diversity of migrating birds that find food and shelter at this one-of-a-kind salt marsh. Rain date: Sun, Nov 3, 8:30-10am. WLT’s Otter Creek Preserve Taylors Ln, Mamaroneck. Info: WestchesterLandTrust.org.

Pulse Empowerment Workshop – 9:30am-5pm. With Janet Alona Catalina. Learn easy, fun technique that empowers people to create what they want in life. $95 includes lunch. Mariandale Center, 251 Highland Ave., Ossining. Info: Mariandale.org.

Yoga Nidra – 10:30-11:45am. With Deirdre Breen. 1st Sat monthly. Yoga Nidra heals the nervous system and improves the quality of sleep and relaxation. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

Free Informational Workshop CBD + Yoga – 1-3:30pm. Questions will be answered. Sampling session followed by Yoga for Everyone with Wendy Vigroux. Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St. 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Info: 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogaArts.com.

Healing with CranioSacral Therapy Workshop – 2-4pm. With Joy Matalon. This therapy works through the nervous system to release tension and trauma, bringing healing to acute and chronic pain. $35 by Oct 19. $40 thereafter. Register: 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Project Innocence Family Fitness – Nov 3 and 10. 12:30-1:30pm. Building Stronger Bonds and Bodies. Body Mastery = Mind Mastery. $25. Adults gets one free child 12 yrs and older. $10 each additional child. 49 Lawton St, 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Register: 716.226.1380. ProjectInnocence3.com.

Winter Birds at GNC – 1-2pm. Explore trails and try to spot any of the feathered winter residents. Learn why some choose to migrate or adapt to winter life. Ends with feeding time for birds of prey. $8/non-members. GNC, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale.  Info: greenburghnaturecenter.org or 914.723.3470.

Staying Ahead of Stress – 1:30-3pm. With Lila. 90-min workshop focuses on how yoga views stress and its relationship with body, mind and emotions. Whether real or imagine, stress effects all layers of the psyche. Learn simple tips to stay ahead of stress. $20. RSVP required. Anahata Yoga, Kingston. Info: 917.543.4707. AnahataKingston.com.

Yoga & Art – 2-5pm. With Hardev Kaur. A Kundalini yoga kriya and meditation opens each student to true-self for a deep connection within. Students express individual truth through visual arts, creating with journaling, color and paper. $35. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Qigong/Tai Chi – Nov 4, 11, 18 and 25. An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and gentle movement. $15. Walk-ins welcome. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Register: 914.737.4325.

Adult BFRB Support Group – 7-8pm. With Merrill Black. Connect and share with others who have Trichotillomania/Dermatillomania and other body focused repetitive behaviors. Free. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Guided Meditation Group – Nov 4, 11, 18, 25. 7:30-9pm. Guided meditation. No previous experience necessary. Donation only. Ganesha Spa. Peekskill. RSVP: 914.906.7238.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Westchester Songbirds – Nov 6, 13, 20, 27. 7-8pm. New singing group with emphasis on having fun and community spirit. No musical experience necessary. $20. $15 seniors/students. Life Energy Arts, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. 845.554.2077. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Life Energy Movement Classes – Nov 7, 14, 21, 28. 10-11:15am. Inspirational classes based on movement procedures and meditations developed by Dr. John Diamond, MD. $25. $20 seniors/students. Life Energy Arts, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. Questions, Karla: 914.533.7500. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.

Reiki Master Class – 11am-4pm. With Marcus Feighery. $675. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. Must RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Girls’ Night Out—Non-Toxic Makeup – 6-8pm. All natural makeup tutorials and professional application. $10. One on One Salon, 23 D E Market St, Rhinebeck. 845.208.9771. bit.ly/2peOWpb.

Astrology & Art – Nov 7, 14 and 21. 7-9pm. Invoke the intelligence and wisdom of the universe and the celestial consciousness of the stars through this meditative and intuitive art process of self-expression, self-discovery and reflection. $25. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Register/other price options: 914.737.4325.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Practitioners’ Networking Event – 5:30-7pm. Join fellow practitioners of the healing arts in the Mount Kisco Art Gallery. Free. Life Energy Arts, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. RSVP/questions, Karla: 914.533.7500. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction Free Naturally – 6-7pm. Discover how this energetic healing treatment helps break addictions and improves health and well-being. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar and overeating. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Reiki II Level Class – Nov 9-10. 9am-2pm. With Irina Ionina a 20 years reiki master. Usui/Takata tradition. Prerequisite: Reiki I level from any lineage. $450. Ganesha Spa. Peekskill. RSVP/details: 914.906.7238.

Walk with a Doc – 10-11am. Join Dr. Kurt Beil for a free monthly community event featuring a short health talk followed by a walk around Gedney Park in Chappaqua. 155 Millwood Rd. Info: 914.362.8315. WalkWithADoc.org/our-locations/NorthernWestchester.

Crystals/Minerals Pop-Up/Trunk Show – 1-4pm. Fine, gallery-quality specimens from Franklin’s 30 year personal collection. Doterra Essential Oils from Michelle G. CBD products from Karen H of Bright Energy Wellness. Tovami Yoga Studio, 112 W Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck.

Workshop: The Essence, Spirit and Energy of Essential Oils – 1-5pm. $45, with a prepaid deposit of $20 to secure reservation. Info/location, Lorraine: EmpoweredByNature.net.

Yoga for Scoliosis – 1:30-4:30pm. With Alison West. Learn the principles of practice and teaching techniques for idiopathic and degenerative scoliosis. $45 members. $65 nonmembers in advance. Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info: Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Break Free from the Past: Beyond Cutting Cords Workshop – 10am-Noon. With Merrill Black. Recapitulate to clear past blocks, patterns with shamanistic techniques and meditation exercises. $45. Limited space. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. Must preregister: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Apple Cidering Program – 1-2pm. Kids will use an old-fashioned screw press to make apple cider and also learn about the colonial experience of cider making and get a taste of fresh, tangy apple cider. For all ages. $8/non-members. GNC, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale.  Info: greenburghnaturecenter.org or 914.723.3470.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Qi Gong Classes – Nov 12, 19 and 26. 4:30-5:30pm. Sandy Dutchess Yoga, 1575 Rte 376, Lynn Bldg at the corner of All Angels Hills Rd, Wappingers Falls. $15. Register/class pkgs available: 845.416.4598. Dutchess Yoga direct: 845.902.8206. EmpoweredByNature.net.

Sacred Space – Nov 12, 19 and 26. 6:30-7:30pm. $10. Sacred Space Healing Arts, 436 Main St, Beacon. Register: 845.416.4598 EmpoweredByNature.net.

Full Moon Lunar Gong Bath in Taurus – 7-9pm. With Hari Sangat. Hear a talk on the astrology of the full moon energies in Taurus. Then release and renew with the healing sounds of the gong. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

Total Body Approach to Stress – 7:30-9pm. Free. Illuminate what is blocking inner wellbeing and be empowered with easy stress-relieving exercises. Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main St, Ste 101, Brewster. 845.363.8330. Register: CulturalArtsCo.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Full Moon Sound Bath – 7-8:15pm. With Aiden Frederick. Attend and celebrate the significant power and abundant spiritual energy of the feminine. $30. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont. 914.833.3223. SacredLarchmont.com.

The ABC’s of Preschool Vision – 7-9pm. Crawling, walking, speaking… but are the participants’ children’s visual development on track? Recognize early signs of visual disturbances in time to be corrected. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Class – 7:30pm. With Julianne Dow. Balance energy and achieve optimal health through gentle hand applications on designated points on the body. BYO yoga mat, blanket and two small pillows. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye. HolisticMoms.org.

A Group Healing For Those Who Are Divorced Or Separated – 7:30-9pm. Start healing utilizing an unparalleled blend of energy healing, sound healing and meditation. $40. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Register: 914.737.4325.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:45-8:45pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Jikiden Reiki 1 Shoden Certificate Class – Nov 15-17. With Anne Bentzen. Reiki as a natural drug-free home therapy effectively relieves stress, pain, inflammation and anxiety while boosting immunity, improving sleep and well-being. $350. Accommodations include all meals. Holmes Camp and Retreat Center. 845.878.6383. HolmesCamp.org/camps/reiki.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction Free Naturally – 6-7pm. Discover how this energetic healing treatment helps break addictions and improves health and well-being. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar and overeating. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Transformation 101 – 11:45-3pm. With Beth Tracy and Kathleen Troy. Attend yoga and life coaching discovery sessions to build one’s emotional IQ and create a balanced and more productive life. $40. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

Releasing Worry – 1-3:30pm. With Wendy Vigroux. Suffer moments of anxiety, worry and fear? Workshop offers guidance to acknowledge a state of fear, release judgment of that and fear itself. $35. Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St. 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Info: 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogaArts.com.

Katonah Healing Arts Alliance Open House – 3-6pm. Interactive mini classes and sessions with an incredible assembly of local healers. Free and open to the public. 15 Parkway, 3rd Flr, Katonah.

Wine and Cheese General Evening Social – 6-8pm. An evening in the Mount Kisco Art Gallery for short talks, live music and organic wine and cheese. Free. Life Energy Arts, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. RSVP/questions, Karla: 914.533.7500. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Interfaith Sunday – 10:30am. With Rev Melanie Gambino. Gathering, acknowledging and sharing the gifts and blessings harvested by all. All welcome. Refreshments to follow. The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609 Rte 22. Info: ChapelAtCrotonFalls.org.

Trek Turkey Mountain – 1-3pm. Celebrate National Hike Day on this moderate hike with spectacular views. Enjoy the natural world and meet new people. BYO snack. Rain or shine. Turkey Mountain Preserve Trailhead, Locke Ln, Yorktown Hts. Info: WestchesterLandTrust.org.

Film: From Beacon to the Border – 3- 5pm. Film and discussion about 30 New York “grannies” who traveled from Beacon to the United States-Mexico border to learn about and support individuals and families seeking asylum. Woodlands Community Temple, 50 Worthington Rd, White Plains. Info: wct.org/beaconborder. 914.592.7070.

Principles of Katonah Yoga at Golden Prana – 3-4:30pm. With Lynn Ivey. Unique style of yoga developed by Nevine Michaan. Practice using geometry, nature and the principles of maps using the metaphors to travel through poses and more. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

Prove it Challenge – 3:30-6pm. With Michael Rosenbaum. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com.

Workshop: The Meridians and the Emotions – 4-5:30pm. With Jennifer Weiss. Enhance well-being by understanding the relationship between the emotions and the acupuncture meridians. $25. $20 seniors/students. Life Energy Arts Gallery, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. Questions, Karla: 914.533.7500. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

The Pause: A Women’s Menopause Support Group – 7-8:45pm. Facilitator: Claudia Gukeisen. $50. Drop-ins welcome. The Center for Health & Healing, 4 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco. Register: Center4Healing.net.

WHN: Kirtan with Jane Slotnick – 7-8:30pm. At Westchester Holistic Network,  Networking begins 6:30pm. WHN members and first-timers free/ $10 for repeat non-members. Ixchel Center, Hartsdale. Register: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition: How Whole Foods and Common Spices Can Prevent and Reverse Disease without Side Effects – 6:30-8pm. Eating a whole food, plant-based diet has been scientifically proven to prevent and even reverse chronic illnesses. Somers Library. 914.232.5717. Somerslibrary.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21

60 Minute Hatha Yoga Practice Offering Essential Oils – 5:30-6:30pm. Free to members of Anytime Fitness and free class pass available to nonmembers. Stop by office prior to class. Anytime Fitness, 325 Rte 100, Somers. Info: Rhodella Hughes: 914.494.2266. YogaInTheAdirondacks.com.

All Natural Night Out – 6-9pm. Ladies enjoy the best non-toxic pampering and gift shopping before the holidays. $10. Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.208.9771. bit.ly/317fvJV.

Meditation Is For Everyone Workshop – 7:30-9pm. With Merrill Black, and Reyna Gonzalez. Experience a variety of different types of meditation. Breath, chanting and guided to name a few. $45. Limited space. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. Preregister. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Quit with Quinn, Addiction Free Naturally – 6-7pm. Discover how this energetic healing treatment helps break addictions and improves health and well-being. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar and overeating. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

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

Vision Board Class – 6-7:30pm. With Medium Carla Blaha. $20. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com.

Community Sing – 7pm. Bring voices, friends, instruments and food to share. Katonah Space. 44 Edgemont Rd, Katonah. Info/other events: KatonahSpace.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Awaken Wellness Fair – 10am-5pm. Body, mind and spirit expo with speakers, healers, vendors and readers. 125 plus exhibitors. 1000 guests. Exhibitor spots available. Double Tree Hotel, Tarrytown. AwakenFair.com.

Sound Bath – 4-5:15pm. With Karin Reetz. Sound healing has the ability to reduce stress, increase a sense of well-being, improve sleep and help with pain management, addiction, depression and anxiety. $30. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont. 914.833.3223. SacredLarchmont.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Free Lecture: Ayurveda, Diet and Nutrition—Achieving Balance and Harmony – 6-8pm.With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Tuckahoe Library, 71 Columbus Ave, Tuckahoe. 914.961.2121. TuckahoeLibrary.org.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

Shamanic Reiki Trainings—Shamanic Reiki Master Level – Dec 6, 7 and 8. With Melanie Ryan. Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

Explore Meditation – 1-3:30pm. Experience various types of meditation such as guided, insight, walking and mantra, interspersed with a gentle asana practice and a savasana meditation. $35. Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St. 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Info: 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogaArts.com.