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

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

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MONDAY, JULY 1

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, JULY 2

Qigong Morning Class – July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 9:30-10:30am. Perfect for beginners. An ancient Chinese art that that involves meditation, controlled breathing and gentle movement. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Price info: 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

Beginner Restorative Yoga and Meditation – July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 9:30-10:45am.With Jennifer Llewellyn. Gently build strength, restore and meditate. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

Qi Gong Classes – July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 10-11am. $15. Sandy Dutchess Yoga, 1575 Rte 376, Lynn Building at the corner of All Angels Hills Rd, Wappingers Falls. Register/available price pkgs: 845.416.4598. EmpoweredByNature.net.

Qi Gong Classes – July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 6:30-7:30pm. $10/class. Sacred Space Healing Arts, 436 Main St, Beacon. Register: 845.416.4598. EmpoweredByNature.net.

Qigong Evening Class – July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 7-8pm. Perfect for beginners. An ancient Chinese art that involves meditation, controlled breathing and gentle movement. $15/class. Walk-ins welcome. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

Candlelight Yin Yoga – July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. 6:30-7:30pm. Perfect for beginners. Increases circulation in the joints and improves flexibility. Enlightens the body, mind and spirit. $15, mats provided for free. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 7

Mandala Drawing and Watercolor Painting Workshop – July 7, 14 and Aug 4. 1-4pm. With Dr. Holly Horner Lovegrove. Reconnect with one’s inner artist while creating a powerful meditation mandala. No experience necessary. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Price info: 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

MONDAY, JULY 8

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, JULY 9

Free Lecture: Ayurveda & Seasonal Detoxing—How to Do It Gently and Safely – 7-9pm. With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St, South Salem. 914.875.9004. LewisboroLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

Crown Of Eternity: Live in Concert – A Sound Healing Experience Like No Other – 7-9pm. Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 40+ overtone-rich instruments including gongs, bells, hammered dulcimer and tuned metal instruments. $35. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

Eyes… and the Brain – 7-9pm. Vision is much more than 20/20 eyesight. Learn to reduce visual stress and make more efficient use of one’s vision at any age. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Ayurvedic Doshas – 1-3pm. With Deirdre Breen. Learn about the VATA Dosha and balance the elements of one’s health. $45. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

Group Healing – 7:30-9pm. With Gene Krackehl. Relax in a zero-gravity chair and listen to music that will take away stress and heal  body, mind and spirit. $60. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor.914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Family Yoga Class – July 12-Aug 9. 10:15-11am. Parents and children spend quality mindful time together. Children learn breath awareness, movement, focus activities and relaxation. Class includes simple yoga poses, storytelling, crafting and more. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Price info: 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

Natural Way to Quit Alcohol, Sugar, Smoking…– 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about a simple, effective treatment for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. Simpler than most dare to believe. Free info session. Briarcliff location. Info: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

Sound Healing – 6-8pm. With Dan Lauter. A guided meditative sound bath to clear away stress utilizing the healing power of singing bowls. $30. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor.914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

Free PTSD Acupuncture Clinic – 6:30-7:30pm. NADA protocol uplifts mood, improves sleep and provides relief for emotional trauma. Includes simple acupuncture treatment. Pellegrino Healing Center, 4307 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. Info: 845.233.5672. PellegrinoHealingCenter.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, JULY 13

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.

Yoga Nidra –10:30am-11:45pm. With Deirdre Breen. 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.

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

Food + Farm Day – 12noon-4pm, rain or shine. Tastings, tours, demonstrations and workshops for all ages. Food, beverages and pantry items will be sold at  marketplace and farm store. Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, Glynwood Road, Cold Spring. Info: 845.265.3338, Advance registration online required: Glynwood.org.

Family Yoga Class – July 13-Aug10. 12:15-1pm. Parents and children spend quality mindful time together. Children learn breath awareness, movement, focus activities and relaxation. Class includes simple yoga poses, storytelling, crafting and more. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Price info: 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 14

Interfaith Sundays at The Chapel at Croton Falls – 10:30-11:30am. Transitions and Transformations with Rev. Melanie Gambino. All welcome. Refreshments follow. Parking across street. The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609 Rt. 22, Croton Falls. Info: chapelatcrotonfalls.org.

LifeForce Yoga Chakra Balancing Flow & Yoga Nidra – 11am-12:30pm. With Merrill Black. Gentle meditative flow using sounds, postures, hand gestures and restorative poses to balance chakras. Ending with yoga nidra. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

MONDAY, JULY 15

Yoga Teacher Training Open House – 8:15-9pm. Want to be a certified yoga teacher? Attend the next 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training at Nueva Alma Yoga and Wellness. Sept 2019-Jan 2020. Affordable. Payment plans. Free open house. Info: NuevaAlma.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 16

Sharp Again Soiree – Support the prevention and treatment of memory loss through multi-therapeutic, natural approach. Roving mentalist, dinner, dancing, silent auction. Tickets: $150. CV Rich Mansion, 305 Ridgeway, White Plains. Info: 914.281.1404.

Free Lecture: Ayurveda, Diet & Nutrition—Achieving Balance and Harmony – 7-9pm. With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Pawling Library, 11 Broad St, Pawling.845.855.3444. PawlingLibrary.org.

Full Moon Empowerment Gathering – 7:30-9pm. A sacred space to celebrate La Luna in ceremony with intention setting, compassionate sharing and soul connection with other empowered moon goddesses. $40. Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.250.3163. HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

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, JULY 18

Past Life Regression – 7:30-9pm. With Gene Krackehl. Relax and perhaps discover another lifetime. $30. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

Gong Sound Bath in the Salt Cave – 8-8:45pm. Gong is a musical instrument which is an effortless way to tune into the divine. The sound is profoundly relaxing and activates the parasympathetic nervous system. $40. Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.250.3163. HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com.

Friday, July 19

Food Truck Fridays and More – 5-9pm. Third Fridays. Six food trucks—four savory and two sweet—with live music and some open mic nights to add to the neighborhood feel. 56 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge. Info: PoundRidgePartnership.org.

Curing Addiction from the Core: Quit with Quinn Info Session – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about the unseen energy of addiction and how this simple, natural method can help you quit for good. Alcohol, smoking, sugar, behaviors. Free. Briarcliff location. Info: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 20

Herb Garden Days at John Jay Homestead – 10am-2pm. Featured Herb of the Month lemon verbena, will be used for tastings, baked goods and family activities. John Jay Homestead , 400 Jay St. (Rt. 22), Katonah. Info:  JohnJayHomestead.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 21

Yoga Teacher Training Open House – 12:30-1:30pm. Want to be a certified yoga teacher? Attend the next 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training at Nueva Alma Yoga and Wellness. Sept 2019-Jan 2020. Affordable. Payment plans. Free open house. Info: NuevaAlma.com.

MONDAY, JULY 22

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, JULY 23

Paint and Sip Class – 7-9pm. At the Bedford Hills Wine and Beer Bar, 27 Adams St, Depot Plaza, Bedford. Info: BHWineAndBeerBar.com.

Free Lecture: What is Ayurvedic Medicine and How Does it Compare with Western (Allopathic) Medicine? – 7-9pm.With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Yonkers Public Library (Crestwood Branch), 16 Thompson St, Yonkers. 914.337.1500. ypl.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 25

The Sunset Market at Jefferson Valley Mall – 5-8:30pm. Healthy living and holistic wellness area. Fun for all ages, vendors, live music, a beer garden, children’s activities and more. Info: JeffersonValleyMall.com.

Sacred Circle: For Healers Only – 7:30-9pm. With Gene Krackehl. Opportunity for reiki healers or those that practice any form of energy healing to share and receive each other’s talents. $20. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 26

48th Annual Putnam County 4-H Fair – 7/26, 7/27 & 7/28. Rain or Shine. Animals, country living auction, food, entertainment, games, activities, exhibits, horse show, master gardener, plant sale and touch a truck. Free Admission. Free Parking. Info: putnam.cce.cornell.edu.

Inspirational Weekend Vacation Retreat for Women – July 26-28. Hudson River views, a prayer hut, labyrinth and walking trails and outdoor pool. Led by Kacey Morabito Grean of Shine On The Health & Happiness Show. The Mariandale Center, Ossining. Details: Kacey.co.

Natural Way to Quit Alcohol, Sugar, Smoking…– 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about a simple, effective treatment for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. Simpler than most dare to believe. Free info session. Briarcliff location. Info: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

Mediumship Circle – 7-8:30pm. With Carla Blaha. $40. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. Must RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.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, JULY 27

Shamanic Plant Medicine Journey – July 27, Aug, 24, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 9 and Dec 14. Six-months hands-on-program. Discover physical, scientific and medicinal attributes of plants. Facilitated by Karine Gordineer. $775. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. Info: 845.877.6093. WorldPeace.org. More info: GreenGirlHerbs.net.

Reiki Class Level 1 and 2 – July 27 and 28. Dictated in Spanish. Universal Healing Arts Connection believes in preserving the integrity of reiki by adhering to the process of achievement that is transmitted from reiki master to reiki practitioner. $250. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor.  914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

Annual Butterfly Festival – 11am-3pm. Monarch education table, butterfly tent, master gardeners, face painters, henna artist, hula hoop demos, horse show and vendors. Tickets $7-$17. Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center, Wappingers Falls. Info: StonyKill.org.

Shamanic Plant Medicine Journey – 11am-5pm. Seven month intensive course. In depth and hands on study of the physical, scientific and medicinal attributes of plants with Karine Gordineer. $775. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Road, Wassaic. Info: Ann Marie Robustelli 845.337.2599.

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

Peekskill Summer Sounds Festival – 2-10pm. Free, family-friendly event featuring six musical acts, more than 40 vendors, food trucks and a kid’s zone, held on Peekskill’s downtown water front. Info:  DiscoverPeekskill.com.

Aquarian Sadhana – 5:30-8am. With Hari Sangat Kaur. Connect with one’s soul in the Amrit Vela early morning. Begin day on the highest note of supreme consciousness. By donation. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

Awaken Wellness Fair in NYC – 10am-5pm. Body-mind-spirit-green expo with talks, intuitive readers and holistic healers, and vendors. Free tickets available at Eventbrite.com. The Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Ave, NYC. Info: AwakenFair.com.

Monthly  World Peace Flag Ceremony – 12-1pm. Free. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Road, Wassaic. Info: Ann Marie Robustelli 845.337.2599.

Medium, Author, Speaker, Roland Comtois and His Signature Purple Papers – 6:30-8:30pm. A compelling and inspirational speaker, Roland has captivated audiences worldwide with his uncanny ability to connect with the spiritual realm. $70. 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Must Register: 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

MONDAY, JULY 29

Free Lecture: What is Ayurvedic Medicine and How Does it Compare with Western (Allopathic) Medicine? – 7-9pm.With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Warner Library, 121 N Broadway, Tarrytown. 914.631.7734. WarnerLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

Mindfulness and Empowerment PULSE Retreat – 8/2-8/4. With Janet Alona Catalina. Clarify life dreams, then discover and break through blockages to achieve those dreams. $325 (includes lodging and meals). The Mariandale Center, 299 N. Highland Ave, Ossining. Register: Mariandale.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

Sun & Earth | Farm & Food Festival –3-8pm. Rain date August 4. Features food from local vendors, live music, farm and solar bus tours, cooking demonstrations, yoga, children’s activities and arts and crafts. Free. Common Ground Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls. Info: CommonGroundFarm.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

Lockey Maissonneuve—A Girl Raised By Wolves – 1-3pm. Afternoon discussion and refreshments with author Lockey Maissonneuve who discusses her inspiring memoir of her journey through sex trafficking, cancer, murder and more. $45. Nueva Alma Yoga and Wellness. NuevaAlma.com.