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Publisher’s Letter Healing is such a powerful word, but I’ve come to realize that it doesn’t mean just one thing. Sometimes healing means recovery. Sometimes it means learning how to move forward after life has changed. Sometimes it is found in the people who surround us, the care we receive or simply in finding moments of joy and gratitude during difficult times.

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This month’s theme feels especially personal to me because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Like so many families, ours has been deeply affected by cancer. My mom is a cancer survivor, something for which I am incredibly grateful. My dad, unfortunately, wasn’t as lucky. Their journeys were very different, but both have shaped the way I think about health, healing and hope.

Cancer is a terrible disease, and chances are most of us have been touched by it in some way. We may have faced it ourselves, supported someone we love through treatment or lost someone who meant the world to us. My parents’ stories remind me that healing doesn’t always have to mean a cure. It can also mean finding strength during the hardest moments, appreciating the time we have, supporting one another and continuing to find hope even when the outcome isn’t the one we prayed for. In this issue, we explore life after cancer and the many ways to nurture health, healing and well-being at every stage of life. The resources, compassion and sense of community provided by those supporting individuals and families affected by cancer can make such an important difference, and to everyone doing this work, thank you. Healing can happen through medical care, but it can also be nurtured by how we eat, how we move, how we manage stress, the relationships we build and the time we allow ourselves to simply slow down. And what better season to slow down and reconnect than fall? October in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties gives us so many reasons to get outside and enjoy where we live. This month’s calendar is filled with fun local events and opportunities to enjoy the cooler weather. Take a drive to see the changing leaves, visit a local farm or orchard, go for a walk on one of our beautiful trails or simply spend a little extra time outside taking in the colors and crisp autumn air. Sometimes these simple moments can be restorative in ways we don’t fully appreciate until we make the time for them. Of course, we can’t celebrate fall without apples! Beyond being one of the season’s favorite traditions, apples offer plenty of nutritional benefits and endless possibilities in the kitchen. Be sure to check out the recipes featured in this issue, as well as even more healthy seasonal recipes on our website. As you read this month’s issue, I hope you’ll find something that speaks to wherever you are on your own journey. Whether it’s information that helps you make a healthier choice, a local resource you didn’t know existed, an event that gets you out into the community or simply a reminder to appreciate a beautiful fall afternoon, may these pages offer something meaningful to carry into your day. Here’s to a beautiful October and to discovering the many ways healing can begin, grow and unfold.

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17 Support Connection Turns Fear Into Hope 19 Qigong for Breast Health 20 Decoding Sleep Apnea

22 A Bushel of Goodness

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Universal Healing Arts, a community wellness and spiritual center in Cortlandt Manor, has a full lineup of classes and experiences planned this month, offering opportunities for personal growth, creativity, movement, relaxation and spiritual exploration. The center brings together practitioners, teachers, artists and spiritual guides for programs designed for a wide range of interests and experience levels.

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October Brings a Full Lineup to Universal Healing Arts

The month begins with Reiki I & II Certification, with Shima Chayvet, October 2 through 4, for those interested in deepening their reiki practice. On October 9, Lisa Cito leads a candlelit Yoga Nidra and Libra Manifestation evening focused on guided meditation, rest and intention setting. Chakra in Motion, an intuitive sacred movement experience, follows on October 10, while a Reiki Master Class with Chayvet takes place on October 17. On October 24, the Halloween Full Hunter’s Moon Psychic Fair begins at 3 p.m. with readings, games, prizes and Halloween activities. The month’s activities concludes on October 29 with Neuro Art: Pumpkin Spice with Anne Zimmerman, combining creativity and mindful expression. Cost: Varies by program. Location: 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. For more information, a complete schedule or to register, call 914-737-4325 or visit UniversalHealingArts.com.

Back2Health Yoga, in Wappingers Falls, is introducing a new weekly Gentle Yoga class at 11 a.m. on Fridays. The curriculum, taught by owner and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Cristina Roy, is designed for students that can benefit from a slower-paced and adaptable approach to yoga.

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Rooted in the Iyengar tradition, the class emphasizes alignment, stability and awareness while using props and modifications to accommodate different physical needs and abilities. Practice includes seated and standing poses and simple movements intended to support balance, mobility, circulation, strength and postural awareness. Sessions may be appropriate for those experiencing age-related changes, fatigue, instability or other physical limitations, as well as prenatal and postnatal students. “Iyengar Yoga provides tools for adapting postures to each individual, allowing students to work with their bodies rather than against them,” says Roy. “A gentle practice can help people maintain movement and awareness as their needs change.” Cost: $25 drop-in, with discounted class packages available. Location: 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. For more information or to register, call 845-202-2228, email Hello@B2HYoga.com or visit Back2HealthYoga.com. See ad, page 15.

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Explore the Future of Sustainable Building

The Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL), in Rhinebeck, continues to demonstrate how buildings can work with natural systems to reduce environmental impact. Its Eco Machine uses plants, microorganisms and other natural processes to treat wastewater without chemicals. Completed in 2009, OCSL was the first building to achieve both LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge (LBC) certifications. The LBC requires projects to meet rigorous standards for energy, water, materials and human well-being as well as demonstrate their performance through a full year of operation. Only about three dozen buildings worldwide have achieved full certification.

The center has also influenced newer approaches to sustainable design. Designers from MASS Design Group visited OCSL while exploring an adaptive-reuse project in Poughkeepsie’s Fringe Cities initiative. The visit reinforced the idea that sustainable buildings can serve as models for future projects rather than simply reducing their own environmental impact. The public can learn more during free tours of OCSL and the Eco Machine, offered Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. through October. Location: 150 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck. For more information, call 877-944-2002 or visit eomega.org/center-sustainable-living/home. 4

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Hope’s Door will present Cultivating Hope: A Wellness Luncheon on October 15 at The Whippoorwill Club, in Armonk, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will bring community members together for wellness, connection and support for individuals and families affected by intimate partner violence. Two expert-led workshops begin at 11 a.m. Value Prioritization: Making Room for What’s Worth Your Time, led by Moriah O’Barr, PsyD, and Elizabeth Harwood, LCSW, will explore identifying core values and aligning daily choices with what matters most. Silencing the Noise: Rewriting Our Relationship With Food, led by Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES, will address the impact of cultural messaging around food, exercise and appearance while offering strategies for developing a more sustainable relationship with food and movement. A luncheon will follow at noon, with luncheon-only tickets available.

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Celebrate the Healing Power of Music and Sound

PranaMoon Yoga, in Peekskill, will host Anāhata Nāda: Heart Awakening Music from 7:30 to 9 p.m., on October 10 featuring musicians Sama Shakti and Julian Baker for an evening centered on singing, sound and connection.

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The gathering will feature a blend Sama Shakti and Julian Baker of original songs, uplifting covers and sound healing frequencies. The experience is designed to encourage presence, reflection and inner peace, with opportunities for attendees to sing along or simply listen and experience the music. The evening will explore how music and collective sound can foster connection and create a sense of community. Anāhata Nāda translates from Sanskrit as “unstruck sound” and refers to the cosmic vibration associated with the heart chakra, or Anahata. In music, the concept is associated with sounds used to support meditation, emotional healing and heart awakening. Everyone is welcome, and no prior musical experience is necessary. The event is part of the studio’s special event and workshop lineup for the fall season. Cost: $40. Location: 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. For more information or to register, visit PranaMoonYoga.com/workshops.

A Day of Wellness for Healing, Harmony and Higher Vibrations

Quantum Healing & Wellness, in Bedford Hills, will host its second annual Quantum Healing and Wellness Frequency Fair from noon to 4 p.m. on October 11, offering an afternoon to sample multiple modalities while learning about different approaches to relaxation, movement, sound and energy-based wellness.

The event features three, 15-minute mini-sessions selected from a range of offerings, including massage, reiki, BrainTap, AO Scan, EESystem, BEMER, Emotion Code, astrology readings, hypnosis, yoga and spirit messages. Attendees can also participate in a sound bowl meditation in the center’s Himalayan salt room and enjoy light refreshments throughout the event. “We’ve designed the day to give participants an opportunity to experience several approaches in one setting and discover which practices resonate with their individual wellness interests,” says Quantum Healing & Wellness founder Dr. Michelle Adams. Cost: $39. Location: 7-9 Norm Ave., Ste. 202, Bedford Hills. For more information or to register, visit QuantumHealingAndWellnesspma. com. See ad, page 11. 6

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Present Wisdom Yoga and Meditation of Armonk will host its annual Inner Renewal Fall Yoga and Wellness One-Day Retreat on October 24 at Beckoning Path, in Armonk. Set amid the serene autumn landscape, the event will offer a full day of practices designed to support relaxation, reflection and connection with nature. Led by Alka Kaminer, co-owner of Present Wisdom Yoga, the retreat will include gentle yoga, forest bathing, qigong, meditation and sound healing. Participants will also be able to enjoy the property’s indoor and outdoor spaces, along with a nourishing lunch, journaling, quiet reflection and opportunities for connection. “Fall is the perfect time to press pause and reset your mind and body—after the busyness of summer and before the holiday season begins,” says Kaminer, who notes that the retreat reflects a heartfelt commitment to creating experiences that nurture personal renewal and community. “Come on your own or bring a friend. Either way, you can step away from everyday demands and return home feeling grounded, restored and refreshed.” No previous experience is necessary, but advance registration is required as space is limited. For a complete event schedule, pricing information and to register, visit PresentWisdom.com.

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Celebrating 16 Years of Personalized Care

Dr. Laurie R. Mallis

SearchLight Medical is celebrating its 16th anniversary this month with special offers for new patients. Founded by Dr. Laurie R. Mallis, the Hopewell Junction practice continues to maintain a strong balance between Western and Eastern philosophies to provide a unique blend of health and wellness treatments. Mallis offers a range of treatments, including medical acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, reiki, ONDAMED biofeedback therapy, AcuGraph Qi analysis, Jade Vitality Mat heat therapy, Blood Energy Treatment, GunaLight Qi Infusions, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System for the face and neck and Mei Zen Abdominal Acupuncture for fertility or weight loss. “It has been 16 years since I decided to move away from my traditional Western medicine practice and focus on energy healing without the use of pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals,” Mallis shares. “I continue my commitment to working one on one with each of my patients to develop a specific healing treatment plan that focuses on their specific physical and emotional needs.” Mallis says she remains grateful to the patients that have trusted her throughout the years. “I look forward to working with anyone who believes there is a better way to attain health and well-being.” Location: 2424 Rte. 52, Ste. 1A, Hopewell Junction. For more information including details on the anniversary specials or to make an appointment, call 845-592-4310, email SearchLightMed@Optimum.net or visit SearchLightMedical.com. See ad, page 15.

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Straightening Up Exercises to Improve Posture and Well-Being by Tom Whittle

ad posture in adults often starts in childhood. A 2020 study published in iScience surveyed nearly 600,000 children and found that 65 percent had incorrect posture, with a higher prevalence in girls and kids over 10 years old. Contributing factors may include carrying heavy backpacks, especially when slung over one shoulder, excessive screen time, lack of exercise, stress and being underweight. As we

age, poor posture can lead to pain, soreness and stiffness throughout the body, according to the Hospital for Special Surgery, in New York City. Simple changes can make a big difference. Regularly check that the ears are aligned above the shoulders and the shoulders are over the hips. Stand tall with the shoulders pulled back, chest open and stomach slightly

pulled in. Take frequent breaks from the phone, computer and TV to move around. Rick Richardson, a doctor of physical therapy at the Physical Therapy Center of Excellence, in Bedminster, New Jersey, suggests that daily exercises to loosen tight muscles and strengthen core and back muscles are essential for maintaining body alignment. Here are his recommended stretching and strengthening exercises. As muscles become stronger, incorporate light weights into the strength poses. Always consult a healthcare provider or physical therapist before starting a new exercise program. Tom Whittle is publishing manager of Natural Awakenings.

STRETCHING EXERCISES

While seated, hold the side of the chair with the right hand and grab the top of the head near the ear with the left hand. Gently pull toward the left shoulder, holding for 30 seconds. Keep the neck muscles relaxed throughout the stretch. Switch hands and repeat. Perform two or three sets on each side.

While seated, hold the side of the chair with the right hand and rotate the head 45 degrees from the right arm. Grab the top of the head with the left hand and pull the nose toward the left armpit. Keep the neck muscles relaxed throughout the stretch. Switch hands and repeat. Perform two or three sets on each side.

While lying on the back, tuck the chin toward the spine to create a double chin, holding for three to five seconds. Avoid nodding or lifting the head during the stretch. Perform 10 to 15 reps, two to three times a day.

With toes on the floor and chest on an exercise ball, hold the body straight with arms out to the side in a T-position and palms down. Raise the arms from the floor to shoulder height and hold for one to two seconds. Repeat 10 to 15 times, once or twice daily.

With toes on the floor and chest on an exercise ball, hold the body straight with arms out to the side and elbows bent down. While maintaining bent elbows, raise them to shoulder height and hold for 1 to 2 seconds. Repeat 10 to 15 reps, once or twice daily.

With toes on the floor and chest on an exercise ball, hold the body straight with arms out in a Y-position and thumbs pointing up. Raise the arms overhead and hold for one to two seconds. Repeat 10 to 15 times, once or twice daily.

With toes on the floor and chest on an exercise ball, hold the body straight with arms out to the side and elbows bent down. While maintaining bent elbows, raise them to shoulder height and then rotate the forearms and hands to shoulder height. Hold for one to two seconds. Repeat 10 to 15 times, once or twice daily.

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Rethinking Posture for Better Movement

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Posture is about more than sitting up straight. For Dr. Leigh Damkohler, a sports chiropractor and licensed massage therapist, in Yonkers, understanding how the body moves and identifying patterns that contribute to discomfort are important factors in helping people stay active and function at their best.

Damkohler has increasingly incorporated postural awareness and corrective exercises into her work, including completing training as a Certified Posture Exercise Professional in 2024. Her approach combines chiropractic adjustments with hands-on soft-tissue therapies, therapeutic exercise and education to address factors that may contribute to pain and restricted movement. She also incorporates the Graston Technique, which can be used to address softtissue restrictions and support range of motion. “Everyday habits can have a significant effect on posture,” notes Damkohler. Extended time spent at a computer or looking down at a phone can place repeated stress on the neck, shoulders and upper back. “Awareness and self-correction are essential,” she adds, encouraging patients to make practical changes in how they sit, stand, use devices and move throughout the day. “My goal is not simply to relieve pain, but to help patients understand the patterns contributing to it and be proactive in improving their movement,” Damkohler shares. This whole-body approach can be especially valuable for people that want to maintain strength, mobility and an active lifestyle as they age. With the right awareness, adjustments and exercises, better posture can become part of a broader effort to support mobility and longevity. Location: 8 Bacon Pl., Yonkers. For more information or to make an appointment, call 914-523-7947, email Leigh.Damkohler@gmail. com or visit Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com.

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The Many Dimensions of Healing by Stephen Quinn

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There is healing of the aura, healing of the mind, emotional healing, bodily healing, psyche healing, psychological healing and spiritual healing. There is also amelioration through diet, exercise, changes in attitude, improved reasoning, better self-management, time management and energy management. The territory of healing is vast.

nergetic or spiritual healing is above the level of the automatic healing of the body that everyone possesses. Even the simplest healing that occurs when someone experiences a small cut is a remarkable process. The same principles are at play: a need makes a call, followed by a response tailored to remedy the issue. It’s a useful starting point for seeing the glory of how the human body is designed. Consider the platelets, clotting factors and white blood cells—all of the little workers within that rush to the site to clean and repair the tissue. Energetic or spiritual healing follows the same principles: as above, so below. The difference is that at this level, healing can be consciously triggered, petitioned for and directed. This can happen through self-healing 10

or through the dynamics of a healer or helping person assisting someone in need to make the call to something higher that heals. At this level, a person does not do the healing. A person may facilitate it, but the powers, essences and intelligences that actually do the healing are part of the infrastructure God has put in place to assist humanity. Encyclopedias could be written about the exact mechanisms at play in a healing, the development needed to anchor or house healing forces, the dedication and commitment required, the semi-cloistering of a life that may be needed to anchor higher levels of healing potency, the creation of healing places, what is needed in each healing occurrence and the faith, devotion, love, will and compassion that are all part of the assembly of a healer.

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New learning can be healing. New views can be healing. Decluttering a home can be healing. It encompasses the full range from the carnal and the domestic, up into the realms of human interaction and then into the realms people are usually referring to when they say healing: the spiritual. At this level, there are actual powers, domains, essences and presences—perhaps angelic or higher—that provide healing through the transference of superior energies into a person. These energies can accomplish a lot: cleanse and repair; bring about balance and refreshment; promote well-being and happiness; heal physical, mental and emotional diseased states; and help a person rediscover a will to live and a passion for life. See facing page for two powerful practices that can be incorporated to facilitate healing. Stephen Quinn has been providing energetic/ spiritual healing for over 30 years, assisting people with a wide variety of issues—physical, mental and emotional—and with a special focus on assisting people to break addictions to alcohol, smoking, sugar, overeating and behavioral addictions. For more information or to make an appointment, call 914-473-2015 or visit QuitWithQuinn.com. See ad, page 13.

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A Self-Healing Exercise

Sit quietly, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Allow the mind to go quiet and bring awareness into the body and aura space.

Greet the Great Mother under the feet. Picture blue energy emanating up from deep in the Earth and surrounding the body. Spend some time with this. This alone can be very healing and may be all that your life needs at the moment. When ready, imagine the Sun above the head. Greet the Great Father. Imagine a wash of beautiful, powerful yellow energy pouring into and through the body. Feel what this causes and spend as much time here as desired. Then, imagine and feel the interaction between the blue of the Great Mother and the yellow of the Great Father mixing within the body. Imagine a bright, beautiful green filling the body. Be with this, with the refreshment it causes, the newness and the promotion of human uniqueness, the energy to do. Take this with you into the rest of the day.

Becoming the Person You Long to Be

Take 10 minutes. First, ask the question: If I was the person I long to be, how would I feel, speak, move my body, walk, think and hold my posture? What would it feel like from the inside out in all aspects?

Take 10 minutes to imagine yourself as this person you wish to be. Feel it deeply. Really go into it as though it is real. Before getting up and doing something else, focus this image and feeling in the solar plexus. Put it there and it will be there. Repeat this every day for a week and life should improve by some small, but real percentage. Repeat it every day for a month, consciously bringing it into the rest of the day, and life will change. Healing is not limited to the treatment of an illness or the repair of an injury. It can encompass the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of life. It can arise through a new understanding, a changed habit, a different perspective, a renewed relationship with the environment or a deeper connection with the forces that sustain life. Healing can begin with a simple need and unfold through an ongoing process of learning, growth, renewal and becoming whole. The dimensions of healing are many, with some accessible immediately and others requiring dedication and development.

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Creating a Wildlife Habitat at Home Healing the Land, One Yard at a Time by Tom Whittle

A 2022 study in Landscape and Urban Planning shows that residential gardens with native plants can significantly improve habitat connectivity for pollinators and other wildlife, even in densely populated areas. While public parks are the cornerstone of wildlife conservation, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) estimates that more than 83 percent of the land in the lower 48 states is privately owned, so individual landscaping choices hold the power to protect wildlife. “Don’t worry about the whole planet, figure out what you can do to influence the little piece of the Earth that you live on,” advises Dr. Douglas Tallamy, a professor of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware and co-founder of Homegrown National Park, an initiative that urges individuals and businesses to restore native habitats in their own spaces. Tallamy identifies four key responsibilities for every landscape: support pollinators, manage the local watershed, sequester carbon and support a viable food web by selecting plants that share solar energy with other organisms. Replacing a small patch of lawn with native trees, shrubs, ground cover and flowering plants accomplishes all four objectives. “Even a patio container with a plant to support pollinators makes a difference,” Tallamy remarks. “It’s about adding more resources to the landscape wherever possible.”

codes: nwf.org/Native-Plant-Habitats/Plant-Native/Why-Native/ Keystone-Plants-by-Ecoregion. Globally, humans have introduced more than 37,000 invasive species, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The 2023 Invasive Alien Species Assessment reported that non-native animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms contribute to 60 percent of all extinctions. “If everyone controlled invasive plants just on their property, we would reduce the invasive population by shrinking the annual rain of seeds from these plants,” says Tallamy, adding that this process may take a few seasons to yield results because many seeds lie dormant for a year or more.

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Design the yard in layers to mimic natural ecosystems by grouping plants of different heights, root depths and types. Canopy trees offer nesting and shelter, mid-story shrubs provide cover and foraging, native perennials feed pollinators and ground cover shelters insects and small animals.

Add Wildlife-Friendly Features

Enhance the yard’s habitat value with simple additions: • Bird baths provide fresh drinking and bathing water. Clean them weekly to prevent mosquito breeding.

Prioritize Native Plants

Native plants are the backbone of a wildlife-friendly yard. They evolved alongside local insects, birds and animals, providing food and shelter that ornamental imports rarely match. For example, native oaks support more than 1,000 caterpillar species, which in turn become critical food for nesting birds. Use the NWF keystone plant locator to find the best native plants for specific ecoregions or zip 12

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• Birdhouses sized for local species offer critical nesting sites. • Bat boxes mounted on trees or poles and facing south/southeast attract bats that eat thousands of insects per night.

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• Bee hotels made from bundled hollow stems provide nesting spaces for solitary bees and wasps, which are among the most effective pollinators. • Leaf litter and brush piles provide overwintering habitats for fireflies, salamanders, toads and dozens of beneficial insects. • Standing dead trees (snags) are critical to certain bird species like the woodpecker, which carves out cavities for feeding or nesting purposes. Cut snags to about 15 feet to keep the home safe.

Preserve Some Wild Areas

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recommends leaving parts of the yard untouched. Letting nature grow wild saves time and money while helping local wildlife thrive. Allowing dead flower stalks and seed heads to stand through winter provides food for sparrows and finches when ground insects and fresh vegetation are scarce. Skip aggressive fall cleanups of dead leaves to protect moth pupae, ground beetles and overwintering butterflies. Even small patches of unmowed grass shelter ground-nesting bees.

Reduce Harmful Practices

Limit outdoor lighting to protect nocturnal insects like moths and fireflies, which are essential pollinators and serve as prey for other animals. Eliminate pesticides and herbicides. Insecticides kill beneficial species along with pests, disrupting the food web. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services warns that about 75 percent of global food crops and nearly 90 percent of wild flowering plants rely on insect pollinators. A 2019 review in Biological Conservation found that insect populations worldwide are plummeting due to habitat loss and pesticide use. Choose organic, natural products and techniques to control pests and weeds, and always read labels before applying any product.

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Nature’s Whispers offers guided workshops at retreat centers and sacred spaces throughout the Hudson Valley. Led by naturalist Michael “Pondhawk” Gulbrandsen, each experience encourages close attention to patterns in bark, shifting light, birdsong, moss, leaves and the movement of air through the trees. Participants are invited to slow down and notice the forest’s often-overlooked details.

Workshops pair sensory exploration with sacred geometry spaces, including a medicine wheel and triskelion labyrinth. With the medicine wheel, participants walk it, honor the directions and return to balance. Then, they may traverse the triskelion labyrinth as an inward journey or join drum circles that echo nature’s rhythms. The unhurried format of all of the programs create space for curiosity, reflection and a deeper relationship with the living world. Gulbrandsen grew up in upstate New York, surrounded by woods and streams, and spent his summers exploring trails and waterways. In 1995, he began studying the connection between hiking trails, sacred spaces and the renewal of the inner self and spirit. Through Nature’s Whispers, he draws on ancient practices and his background as a naturalist to help people connect with nature. “The beneficial effects of nature result not only from what people see, but from what they experience through other senses as well,” he says. “You have to pause and take in the magic, slow down your senses. See the forest from the squirrel’s eyes and listen to nature’s whispers.” For more information, call 845-489-7250 or visit TheNaturesWhispers.com. See ad, page 19.

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Reversing biodiversity loss does not require acreage or expertise. It begins with a handful of native plants and the willingness to let nature reclaim a small corner of the world just outside the door. Tom Whittle is publishing manager of Natural Awakenings. October 2026

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Life After Cancer

“Our body is an incredible and miraculous self-healing biological organism, but it needs the correct support and nourishment,” says Sally Wellbeloved, a women’s cancer coach, holistic health advocate and survivor in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. “We need to come into right relationship with our physical body.”

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cancer diagnosis can be frightening, and the treatments that follow—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery—are often grueling. But there is hope. The American Cancer Society estimates that 18.6 million Americans were living with a history of cancer last year. Many survivors emerge with a renewed outlook, embracing experiences that nurture the body, mind and spirit. Even after treatment ends, lingering effects can shape daily life, including fatigue, pain, stiffness, nerve discomfort, emotional ups and downs, fear of recurrence, and changes in body image and physical function. According to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, long-term wellness for cancer survivors often relies on smarter nutrition, restorative sleep, regular exercise, stress management and meaningful social connections.

Wellbeloved knows firsthand what it means to rebuild after triple-negative breast cancer. Learning to listen to her body became essential. “I have learned to honor my body’s needs, and this was only possible when the noise in my head could settle down,” she explains. “It has been quite the process and taken me a long time to decondition that way of being and living.” Her approach combines a plant-based, organic diet with targeted supplementation based on bloodwork and genetic testing. She also prioritizes a return to the natural rhythms of life—slowing down after sunset, avoiding devices at least three hours before bed and embracing deep, restorative sleep. To manage stress and heal emotional wounds, she recommends meditation, yoga, dancing, walking in nature, swimming in the ocean and equine-assisted therapy. She also uses emotional freedom technique, which combines cognitive focus with fingertip tapping on specific body meridian points, as well as somatic therapy, which uses awareness of physical sensations to help heal emotional pain. For Wellbeloved, finding purpose is a lifeline. “This is the most fundamental thing that pulls us forward and inspires us—that thing you have always wanted to do, but thought you couldn’t or weren’t good enough,” she says. Her advice is to move toward that dream day by day. “Just take one, small step,” she emphasizes. “This is what got me through my darkest time and became my mantra.”

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At Wellness House, in Hinsdale, Illinois, Jadyn Chipman helps survivors rebuild through movement. As the center’s exercise and stress-management programs manager, she oversees fitness classes, yoga, walking groups and other forms of movement modalities, helping participants safely regain their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance in a supportive environment while also learning transformative lessons they can carry into everyday life. “The end of treatment can be a major transition,” Chipman explains. “Our movement programs are designed to meet people where they are in their cancer journey. Mentally, exercise can reduce stress, improve mood and restore confidence and a sense of control. On a deeper level, movement can bring joy, connection and a renewed sense of possibility.”

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Chipman is excited about the growing understanding that quality of life is an important part of cancer care, both during treatment and beyond. She has witnessed how exercise, good nutrition, stress management and integrative therapies can empower people to take an active role in their recovery and well-being.

Healing Through Creativity

For some, recovery comes through creativity. Melissa Greene, a writing coach in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, founded her program Write From the Heart after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, as a way to process grief and fear. “Writing has helped me through life—no, saved my life–and I wanted to share what I understood about my own process,” says the published poet, lyricist and short story writer whose career spans 40 years. Her stream-of-consciousness writing workshops create a welcoming and genial space where students can safely explore their memories, thoughts and feelings on the page. Although they are welcome to read what they’ve written in class, sharing is optional, and laughter is encouraged. “I discovered that writing begins from a deep longing to express, not rules or technique, and that humor and whimsy play a huge role in relaxing the nervous system,” she notes. Some of Greene’s workshops specifically cater to cancer patients and survivors at various medical centers in Pennsylvania. For a 2020 clinical study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, she taught creative writing to participating cancer patients at the Penn State Cancer Institute. The researchers found that this type of creative intervention had a positive effect on the participants’ mood. “Students may choose to write about the cancer experience, or not,” says Greene. “But, whatever their topic, we are all there to listen, care, support and understand. Writing becomes a tool of comfort, courage and hope that they can reach for throughout recovery and beyond.”

Making Peace With New Emotions

For breast cancer survivor Karen Villagran, an emergency medical technician in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, healing meant looking inward. Before her diagnosis, she had dedicated her life to helping others, but found it difficult to extend the same empathy and nurturing to herself. “My nervous system was stuck on survival mode for decades,” she reflects. “I feel that my cancer diagnosis wasn’t the beginning of fear; it was the culmination of it.” The pain of multiple surgeries and treatments prompted her to address deep childhood trauma and unresolved emotional pain. “I had to change my vocabulary of how I spoke to myself, how I felt about myself and how I treated myself,” she explains. With the help of therapy, daily meditation and hypnotherapy, Villagran began to rewire her brain and make new neural pathways. “Physical recovery saved my body, but emotional recovery is what’s finally teaching my nervous system that the danger has passed,” she asserts. “Cancer stopped me from rushing through life so I could finally live.”

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Early detection remains one of the most effective tools in improving outcomes for many cancers. Primary care physicians can determine appropriate screening schedules tailored to the personal and family medical history of their patients. Most private insurance plans and Medicare cover routine, evidence-based screenings with no out-of-pocket cost. The American Cancer Society provides guidelines for early detection of breast, colon, cervical, endometrial, lung and prostate cancer. Visit Cancer.org/cancer/screening/american-cancer-societyguidelines-for-the-early-detection-of-cancer.

Finding Inspiration Online

• Ulman Foundation (UlmanFoundation.org) offers cancer support programs and services for adolescents and young adults. • Livestrong Foundation (Livestrong.org) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals affected by cancer. Their CancerFit and exercise oncology resources help survivors rebuild strength, endurance and confidence after treatment.

• Brave Like Gabe Foundation (BraveLikeGabe.org) inspires people to share their cancer stories, while also working to find treatment for rare cancers. • Team Phoenix (AuroraHealthCare.org/services/cancer/cancersupport/team-phoenix) empowers women to become proactive in their cancer survivorship, redefining themselves as athletes through the joys of exercise and living well. • American Cancer Society Voices of Hope (ACSResources.org/ voicesofhope) features cancer survivors and caregivers that speak about their cancer journeys in order to inspire others. • Cleveland Clinic (My.ClevelandClinic.org/departments/cancer/ patient-education/art-therapy) helps cancer patients tap into their emotions through personal expression and creative experiences with guidance from professional art therapists. Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and composer. Connect at WildflowersAndWoodSmoke.com.

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Support Connection Turns Fear Into Hope

ounded in 1996, Support Connection provides free emotional, social and educational support for people impacted by breast, ovarian and other gynecological cancers. The Yorktown Heights-based nonprofit offers unlimited one-on-one counseling with professional peer counselors that are also cancer survivors, as well as monthly support groups, open discussions, educational and wellness workshops, and social activities. “Regardless of where you are in your journey with cancer, we are here for you,” says Communications and Special Projects Coordinator Celeste Baccari. “Our goal is to be a comforting and empowering resource for you and your loved ones for as long as you need us.” Support Connection relies on community support to keep its programs free. Volunteers can assist with office work, fundraising events or Fantastic Finds, an upscale resale shop where proceeds benefit the

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“Our professional peer counselors are cancer survivors themselves,” explains Baccari. “This powerful combination of personal and professional experience enables them to bring unique wisdom to every conversation.”

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The community can support Support Connection by participating in its annual Support-A-Walk for Breast, Ovarian and Gynecological Cancer Support. The 2026 walk will take place this month on October 4 at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, in Yorktown Heights, with participants also invited to walk wherever they are. The event raises funds for the organization’s free programs while bringing families, friends, businesses and organizations together to celebrate, support and remember loved ones affected by cancer.

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Qigong for Breast Health greater awareness of their bodies and incorporate personal practices that support balance and wellness. “I am continually amazed at the power of qigong to support health and healing using the body’s innate wisdom. For me, it has repeatedly demonstrated that prevention is the best cure,” shares Anesi, who has maintained a personal qigong practice for over 20 years. She is certified through the Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation and continues ongoing Wu Ming Qigong studies with her teacher Taoist Grandmaster Nan Lu, OMD.

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omen’s breast care is usually approached through screenings and responsive medical care. Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a broader, more proactive, view that also considers digestion, emotional well-being and the balance of the body. Qigong brings these elements together through specific movements that target the chest area and a standing meditation to strengthen the body’s energy foundation. Whether following a diagnosis, undergoing treatment or seeking to maintain breast health, the practice is designed to provide support.

The next Wu Ming Qigong for Breast Health series with Anesi will begin on October 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The three-week series is $99 and preregistration is required. Anesi also offers a Dragon’s Way Qigong six-week program, private qigong energy healing sessions and other wellness programs at Balancing 4 Life. A complete schedule is available online. For more information or to register, call 914-588-4079, email Balancing4LifeUSA@gmail.com or visit Balancing4Life.com.

Beth Anesi, a certified Dragon’s Way Qigong instructor, offers Wu Ming Qigong for Breast Health at Balancing 4 Life, in Armonk. This is a specialized practice for women that incorporates six simple movements focused on the breast and chest area along with a standing meditation. “Rather than emphasizing strenuous exercise, qigong gives women an opportunity to connect with their bodies and become more aware of their own energy and well-being,” explains Anesi. “It’s a gentle practice that can be incorporated into daily life.” While much of the clinical research on the relationship between qigong and breast health has focused on women with breast cancer, studies have found that potential benefits exist for healthy individuals as well, including reductions in general anxiety and depression. More recent research has explored qigong’s potential to address fatigue, sleep and quality of life. For Anesi, Wu Ming Qigong for Breast Health is not simply about responding to illness. It’s an opportunity for women to develop October 2026

Healing Ways

Decoding Sleep Apnea Hidden Causes and Overlooked Symptoms by Zak Logan

leep apnea is a common, yet often undiagnosed, sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide. In the U.S. alone, 30 million people suffer from it, but 80 percent remain unaware, putting them at risk for serious health issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke and depression. While obstructive sleep apnea caused by structural airway problems is the most prevalent form, central and complex sleep apnea, which are neurological in origin, also pose significant health risks over time.

Signs and Symptoms

The Importance of Airway Health

A narrow airway or jaw development problems may often be overlooked. Dr. Tony Ebel, a pediatric chiropractor and family health educator, emphasizes that the airway is a foundational, not just specialty, concern. “The airway is a neurologically controlled system involving the tongue, palate,

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Sleep apnea can range from mild to severe, but all types share a common problem: compromised oxygen levels due to disrupted breathing, which prevents deep, restorative sleep. Symptoms vary and may include sporadic snoring, mouth breathing, fatigue despite adequate sleep, headaches and brain fog. Treatments like Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy and adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) are often prescribed, but a proper diagnosis is essential to explore all treatment options, including lifestyle changes.

Contributing Factors

Several factors may contribute to sleep apnea, such as poor posture, habitual mouth breathing and chronic systemic inflammation. According to Amy Dayries, an integrative dentist in Roswell, Georgia, obesity is a common companion of sleep apnea, however individuals of healthy weight can also be affected due to their specific airway anatomy, jaw or craniofacial structure, enlarged tonsils, nasal obstruction, age, family history or other factors. She also notes that chronic sleep disruption can trigger inflammatory and neuroendocrine responses, resulting in sympathetic dominance, where the body remains in a heightened state of alertness instead of resting.

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jaw, throat and diaphragm, all coordinated by the brainstem and cranial nerves running through the upper neck, including the vagus nerve,” he explains. From a dental perspective, Dayries highlights oral or craniofacial features that require further screening such as a highly arched palate, significant dental crowding, a relatively small or retruded lower jaw that sits too far back relative to the upper jaw, enlarged tonsils or a large tongue. Research published this year in Frontiers in Allergy suggests that histamine-induced chronic nasal congestion from allergic rhinitis can worsen or even trigger obstructive sleep apnea.

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choking or gasping. Dentists can play a crucial role in screening for signs and risk factors, and may refer patients for further medical evaluation. They can also collaborate with sleep physicians to treat adults with custom oral appliances that gently move forward and stabilize the lower jaw during sleep, keeping the airway open. This type of oral appliance therapy can be particularly beneficial for adults that cannot tolerate CPAP therapy or prefer an alternative. Ebel notes that while airway-focused dentists or orthodontists can assess palate width, jaw position and tongue restriction, other health practitioners can also help identify the deeper root cause of the problem. Sleep physicians or pediatric ear, nose and throat

Children and teenagers experience sleep apnea differently than adults. “Instead of loud snoring and obvious daytime sleepiness, it involves sweating during sleep, especially around the head and neck; picky or slow eating; gagging on certain textures; fatigue that gets written off as typical teenage behavior; falling grades; anxiety; depression; irritability; difficulty focusing; headaches; or getting sick often,” explains Ebel, who recommends getting a nervous system evaluation from a trained pediatric chiropractor.

Lifestyle Changes for Better Sleep

Changing habits can significantly impact sleep apnea. Ebel recommends breathing through the nose, sleeping on the side or back, rather than the stomach, and using a pillow that fills the space between the ear and shoulder without pushing the head forward. Dayries suggests avoiding large meals shortly before bed, limiting caffeine and alcohol, especially later in the day, and maintaining a regular sleep schedule. By understanding the hidden causes and overlooked symptoms of sleep apnea, individuals can take proactive steps toward better breathing and sounder sleep, ultimately improving their overall health and well-being. Zak Logan is a freelance writer dedicated to natural healing and getting back to basics.

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Dayries suggests seeking professional help if poor sleep becomes persistent and is accompanied by loud or habitual snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, nighttime

doctors can order sleep studies and evaluate tonsils and adenoids. Myofunctional therapists can retrain tongue posture and orofacial muscle function, while neurologically focused chiropractors can assess brainstem and autonomic nervous system function, which often occurs underneath or upstream of all those other layers.

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Conscious Eating

Enchanting Ways to Enjoy Apples by Marlaina Donato

othing beats the first crisp bite of a blushing Macintosh or the cozy aroma of an apple cobbler bubbling in the oven on a cool October day. Autumn is the perfect season to celebrate the nearly 100 apple varieties grown in the United States. From tossing matchstick-thin slices of Pink Lady into a fresh salad and shredding a Golden Delicious for a tangy slaw to blending a Granny Smith into a bright dressing or savoring a warm, lightly sweetened turnover, this timeless fruit is as wholesome as it is delicious.

Everyday Superfood

Apples are more than just a fall favorite—they are a powerhouse of health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, apples are packed with inflammation-fighting antioxidants that help protect against lung, colorectal and certain breast cancers. Their fiber aids digestion, supports a healthy weight and studies show that eating apples regularly may lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Apples are rich in quercetin, a flavonoid that promotes heart health. Eating just two apples a day may even help reduce high cholesterol. “One medium apple contains four to five grams of fiber, much of which is found in the skin,” says Ronald Weiss, a dual board-certified physician, botanist, farmer and founder of Ethos Farm Project, in Long Valley, New Jersey. “The soluble fiber, called pectin, acts as a prebiotic, feeding the beneficial bacteria that live in the gut. Pectin produces short-chain fatty acids that nourish the cells lining the colon, reduce inflammation and support a healthy digestive tract.”

One of Pennington’s favorite indulgences is a festive breakfast of potato latkes (pancakes) topped with homemade applesauce and sour cream served with a glass of champagne. Her apple chutney with ginger, cayenne and Indian spices like cardamom, cinnamon and clove is a flavorful partner for cheese boards or sandwiches. And for a fun winter treat, she suggests homemade apple chips made by slicing apples thinly, brushing them with honey water and dehydrating them until they are crisp. Olwen Woodier, a cooking instructor, farm owner and author of The Apple Cookbook: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes, enjoys tossing halved, cored apples into the roasting pan alongside onions and peppers with chicken, pork tenderloin or other roasts. She also adds diced apples to stews and sautés apples with onions and herbs to complement fish or vegetarian curries. Woodier, a cooking instructor and the owner of Glenfiddich Farm Cookery & Gardens, in Leesburg, Virginia, loves to incorporate apples into chutneys, sauces, butters, jams and jellies. For preservation, freezing is a simple alternative to canning. Woodier recommends blanching fresh slices or cored apples for one minute before placing them in the freezer. “Applesauce, baked goods, readyto-bake pies or whole apples can all go in the freezer,” she says.

Healthy Goodness

From orchard to table, apples offer endless ways to nourish the body and delight the senses—proof that the old saying holds true: an apple a day really can keep the doctor away. Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and composer. Connect at WildflowersAndWoodSmoke.com.

Weiss notes that every apple is a healthy choice, but different varieties offer slightly different nutritional profiles because of their unique polyphenol content. Deeply colored apples often contain higher levels of antioxidants like anthocyanins, while tart varieties such as Granny Smith are slightly lower in natural sugars and high in beneficial polyphenols. For the greatest health boost, enjoy apples with the skin on, where much of the fiber and antioxidants live.

Sweet and Savory Magic

While apples shine in classic desserts, they are also a versatile star in everyday meals. “I make a cabbage slaw with apples all year long. It’s great on tacos, as a side dish or a big salad for crowds,” says 22

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A Bushel of Goodness

Amy Pennington, a Seattle-based cook, urban farmer and author of Apples: From Harvest to Table. Once a self-professed apple skeptic, she fell in love with seasonal heirloom varieties at her local farmers markets.

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APPLE CHUTNEY

EASY APPLE BAKE

YIELD: 2 TO 2 ½ CUPS

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (wash hands immediately after) 4 medium apples of choice, peeled, cored and diced 1 medium red or white onion, diced 4 large garlic cloves, chopped ½ cup apple cider vinegar

4 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced in ¼-inch pieces 2 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp allspice ½ Tbsp lemon juice

⅓ cup honey

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Combine all chutney ingredients in a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes until apples are tender.

Spread the apple slices in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

Serve at room temperature or cold.

Recipe courtesy of Dr. Ronald Weiss/Ethos Primary Care.

Recipe courtesy of Olwen Woodier. Excerpted from The Apple Cookbook © by Olwen Woodier, photography © by Leigh Beisch, used with permission from Storey Publishing.

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Homeopathy vs. Herbal Medicine Two Natural Approaches With Very Different Principles by Athena Eamon

stroll down the natural health aisle may reveal bottles of herbal and homeopathic remedies sitting side by side on the shelf. Although they may seem similar, these two therapeutic systems have distinct origins, preparation methods, concentrations, dosage philosophies and ways of working in the body. Herbal medicine, also known as botanical medicine or phytotherapy, harnesses the power of plant parts like leaves, flowers, roots, bark and seeds to prevent and treat illness. The chemical compounds found in the herbs interact with human physiology and can be studied pharmacologically and clinically to understand their effects on biological processes. While some homeopathic remedies are derived from plants used in herbal medicine, others come from minerals, chemicals and

even animal sources. Homeopathy operates on the principle that “like cures like”. It uses highly diluted natural substances to encourage the body’s own healing mechanisms. Before embarking on herbal or homeopathic treatments, it is important to consult all members of a patient’s whole health care team to ensure that potential interactions are managed and the best integrative care is supported. Athena Eamon is a researcher and parent with nearly two decades of experience studying and using homeopathy, integrative health and whole-person wellness. Underwritten by Grato Health, in operation since 1987, dedicated to advancing health and wellness through natural, holistic solutions that support the body’s ability to heal.

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Saturday, October 3 5th Annual Autumn Psychic Faire & Market – 10am-6pm. A day of psychic and mediumship readings, tarot, oracle cards or animal communication. Shop with extraordinarily talented crafters and vendors: Herkimer diamond jewelry, silver jewelry smith, spiritual items, crystals, woodworking and a host of other wonderful items. Held rain or shine. Cash only. Lomala Civic Center, 108 Lomala Ln., Hopewell Junction. More info: Facebook.com/ events/28950493281205851.

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Sunday, October 4 Bring help and hope to people fighting breast and ovarian cancer! Walk with us in FDR Park or wherever you are! There are so many ways to help! Donate • Raise Funds • Form a Team Spread the Word • Volunteer Make a Difference!

SupportConnection.org • 914-962-6402

Tuesday, October 6 Falling into Stillness – 6-7:30pm. Enjoy falling into stillness as you deeply relax in restorative poses accompanied by live sound bath. All props provided. $40. Tula Yoga for Wellness at Weil Preserve, 3 Willow Ln., North Salem. Info/register: 914-806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Friday, October 9 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addictioncessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914-473-2015; QuitWithQuinn.com. Sound Bath with Reiki Healing – 7-8:30pm. With sound healer, Alejandro Fuentes and Jikiden reiki teacher Anne Bentzen. A unique healing experience with digeridoo, crystals bowls, percussion and vocals for release of stress and stagnated energy. Raise your vibration, restore energy flow for health and wellbeing. $40. Balancing 4 Life, 495 Main St., Ste. 205, Armonk. Preregister: 914-588-4079; Balancing4Life.com.

Yoga for Fall Prevention: Build Strength, Balance & Confidence – 1-3pm. Learn simple strategies to help reduce the risk of falls while supporting greater ease, strength, and independence in daily life. Increase mobility and enhance confidence in everyday movement. BYO yoga mat. $65. Beckoning Path, 15 Middle Patent Rd., Armonk. Info/register: PresentWisdom.punchpass.com/classes/20436446.

Yoga Nidra: Libra Manifestation – 7-8:30pm. Join Lisa Cito. This is a deeply relaxing yoga nidra experience under the energy of Libra. Allow yourself to slow down, quiet the mind and enter a state of deep rest while setting intentions for balance, harmony and new possibilities. $30. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Info/register: 914-737-4325; UniversalHealingArts.com.

Yoga for Backcare & Scoliosis Series – 2-3:15pm. Oct. 3, 10 & 24. Join back care and scoliosis yoga therapist Rachel Jesien for a specialized 3-part series designed to help you create a home yoga practice to lengthen and strengthen your spine. $40 or series pass. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. Info/register: PranaMoonYoga.com/workshops.

Saturday, October 10 The Day of Healing – 10am-5pm. Penny Lavin, from One Light Healing Touch, teaches six selfhealing practices and scanning, radiant and distant healing for healing oneself and others. Held via Zoom. $99. Register: 845-878-5165; OLHT1.com.

Chakra In Motion – 3-5pm. Join Lisa Cito. Join Lisa Cito for an intuitive movement experience designed to awaken your energy, connect with your chakras and create a deeper sense of balance and awareness. Move beyond the mind and into the body. Express, release and reconnect with your inner energy. $30. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Info/register: 914-737-4325; UniversalHealingArts.com. Anāhata Nāda: Heart Awakening Music – 7:309pm. Join Sama Shakti and Julian Baker for a celebration of presence, harmony, and the timeless power of singing and sound to heal, unite, and transform. Through a heartfelt blend of original songs, uplifting cover songs, and sound healing frequencies, they create a space where music becomes a deeply grounding and inspiring experience that invites presence, connection, and inner peace. $40. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Hat Factory, Peekskill. Info/tickets: 845-528-0318; PranaMoonYoga.com/workshops.

Sunday, October 11 2nd Annual Quantum Healing and Frequency Fair – 1-5pm. Enjoy an afternoon of relaxation, discovery and renewal. Experience multiple 3-15min. mini sessions including EESystem, BEMER, massage, sound bowls in the salt room, BrainTap, reiki, AO Scan, Emotion Code, spirit messages, astrology, hypnosis and yoga with reiki. $39 admission. Quantum Healing & Wellness, 7 Norm Ave., Ste. 202, Bedford Hills. More info: 914-218-3428; QuantumHealingAndWellnesspma.com.

Tuesday, October 13 Qigong for Breast Health Series – 7:30-9pm. Oct. 13, 20 & 27. Certified instructor, Beth Anesi, teaches 6 qigong movements to stimulate energy flow in the breast area for women to restore balance, reduce stress and improve digestion. Supportive for women undergoing treatment for breast health issues. Minimum 4. $99. Balancing 4 Life, 495 Main St., Ste. 205, Armonk. Preregister: 914588-4079; Balancing4Life.com.

Wednesday, October 14 Myopia, Prevention & Control – 7-9pm. Glasses getting stronger every year? Learn the triggers which increase nearsightedness, and how to STOP or even reverse myopia progression at any age. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, Mind-Body-World Optometry, 495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914-874-1177; DrSlotnick.com. An Evening with Spirit – 7-8:30pm. Jessica Lawrence, top Westchester psychic and clairvoyant, leads group reading. Receive loving messages from your guides and ancestors. Bring clarity to your life issues. Limit 12. $40. Balancing 4 Life, 495 Main St., Ste. 205, Armonk. Preregister: 914-588-4079; Balancing4Life.com.

Thursday, October 15 Cultivating Hope: A Wellness Luncheon – 11am. This wellness fundraiser features expert-led workshops on personal values and food relationships, followed by a luncheon supporting free, confidential services for domestic violence survivors in Westchester County. 150 Whippoorwill Rd., Armonk. More info: 888-438-8700; HopesDoorNY.org for tickets.

October 2026

Calendar of Events Relax + Restore: Restorative Yoga – 5:30-7pm. A deeply nourishing class using fully supported restorative poses held for longer periods to calm the nervous system, promote deep rest, and support healing and renewal. $28. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Mark Your Calendar Dragon’s Way Qigong Series October 15 – November 19

Saturday, October 24

Mark Your Calendar Reiki Master Class October 17 • 11am-5pm Take the next step in your reiki journey and deepen your connection to your healing abilities. This special Master-level experience is an opportunity to expand your personal growth, strengthen your intuitive awareness and deepen your ability to work with reiki energy.

6-week series with instructor Beth Anesi, Dragon’s Way Qigong instructor. $360 for the series. ($200 Returning Students) Limit 10. No drop-ins. Balancing 4 Life 495 Main St., Ste. 205 • Armonk Registration/details: Balancing4Life.com • 914-588-4079

Friday, October 16

$450 Universal Healing Arts 4 Crestview Ave. Cortlandt Manor More info: Text Shima, 917-279-9577 The Spirituality of Decluttering – 10:30am-4pm. Drawing on spiritual wisdom traditions that emphasize detachment and intentionality, examine how decluttering our physical spaces can free us emotionally and spiritually. $75, lunch included. The Center at Mariandale, 299 North Highland Ave., Ossining. Preregistration requested: 914-941-4455; Mariandale.org.

Halloween Full Hunter’s Moon Psychic Fair – 3pm. Evening under the energy of the Full Hunter’s Moon, filled with psychic experiences, fun and a little Halloween magic. Readings, games prizes and so much more! Come explore, connect, discover…and see what the universe has in store for you. $25. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Info/ register: 914-737-4325; UniversalHealingArts.com.

Mark Your Calendar Inner Renewal Fall Retreat October 24 • 9am-3pm Reconnect with yourself during a fall retreat featuring gentle yoga, forest bathing, qigong, meditation and sound healing. Restore energy, quiet the mind and embrace the season with greater balance, clarity and renewal. Early bird discount ends Oct. 10. 914-488-4082 • PresentWisdom.com

Sunday, October 25

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914473-2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

Sunday, October 18 Release Stress With Energy Healing – 2-3pm. With Penny Lavin, from One Light Healing Touch. Learn self-healing practices, release stress and develop innate healing abilities. Held via Zoom. Free. Register: 845-878-5165; OLHT1.com.

Autumn Wellness Festival – 8-11am. A celebration of wellness featuring yoga, reiki, sound bath, tai chi, spa-inspired gifts, healthy snacks and time to wander and enjoy the beauty of the Japanese Stroll Garden. $85. Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem. Info/ register: 914-806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Saturday, October 17

Native American-Style Drumming Circle – 2-4pm. Scott Nelson leads to help you raise your vibration and release low residue following Native American traditions. Extra drums and shakers. Families welcome with children 10 and up. Adults. $30. Balancing 4 Life, 495 Main St., Ste. 205, Armonk. Preregister: 914-588-4079; Balancing4Life.com.

Four Energy Gates Full Moon Experience – 5-6pm. Qigong instructor, Beth Anesi, teaches self-care system to reawaken your body’s healing wisdom with 4 acupressure points and a powerful standing meditation for your core energy foundation. Adults $30. Balancing 4 Life, 495 Main St., Ste. 205, Armonk. Preregister: 914-588-4079; Balancing4Life.com.

Hope Harvest: Hope for the Journey – 4-7pm. Celebrate Mariandale’s 50th year as sacred ground and spiritual home to so many. Honor some of our most revered friends who share Mariandale’s mission and have helped to develop the Center over the past 5 decades. Tickets and sponsorships available now. The Center at Mariandale, 299 North Highland Ave., Ossining. Preregistration requested: 914-941-4455; Mariandale.org.

Saturday, October 31

Kindergarten Information Session & Play Day – 10am-12pm. Four--and-5-year-olds and their parents are invited to come to Blue Rock School for some storytelling, crafts and play. Learn about the school’s progressive approach to education and take a tour. Free. 110 Demarest Mill Rd., West Nyack. RSVP requested: 845-535-3353; BlueRockSchool.org.

Mark Your Calendar Jikiden Reiki Weekend Seminar October 17 & 24 9:30am-4pm both days Taught by Jikiden Reiki Shihan, Anne Bentzen, Learn original Japanese Reiki physical hands-on treatment for self and others plus authentic history, culture and treatment techniques. Includes three activations and supervised practice. $350 New Student $150 Reviewing Students Registration/details: Balancing4Life.com • 914-588-4079 Beach, Bowls & Firelight: A Sound & Energy Healing Retreat – 10am-2pm. Retreat led by Cynthia M. Chase, MSW, LCSW and Cathy Lipsky, RN. Designed to move participants from everyday stress into deep relaxation. $75. 20 North central Park Avenue, Hartsdale. Info/register: Cynthia: 860-395-0284 or Cathy: 914-912-2351.

Hudson Valley 5 Rhythms – 5-6:30pm. Come sweat your soul! 5Rhythms is a dynamic movement practice—a practice of being in your body—that ignites creativity, connection, and community. Ascend Center + Collective, 75 Main St., Cold Spring. Pricing/register: AscendCenter.com/events-summary.

Tuesday, October 20

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Yin Yoga – 6:45pm. Yin yoga is a slow, cooling style of yoga. Poses, or “shapes”, are held for 3-5 minutes, allowing for lengthening and deep release. This class will help yogis explore flexibility, awareness, and balance in the mind and body. This class is beginner friendly and welcomes every body. Yoga Haven, 125 Marbledale Rd., Tuckahoe. $33. Preregistration required: 914-263-5427; YogaHaven.com/events-series.

Sunday, November 1

Friday, October 23 Magic of the Circle – 7-9pm. Anca Chelaru and Mary Streche lead monthly spiritual circle for likeminded souls seeking conscious living and personal growth. Sharing, tarot card pulls for reflection and meditation. Limit 12. $30. Balancing 4 Life, 495 Main St., Ste. 205, Armonk. Preregister: 914-5884079; Balancing4Life.com.

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13th New Age & Crafts Expo – 10am-5pm. A day of spiritual and creative enlightenment. Crystals, singing bowls and all your spiritual needs. Intuitive readers and healers, aura photos, health and wellness, handcrafted soaps, pottery, jewelry and honey plus two rooms of dynamic speakers and meditations. $6 or $5 with coupon. Wyndham Southbury, 1284 Strongtown Rd, Southbury, CT. More info: 203-733-6560.

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Ongoing Events Ongoing Calendar listings must be resent quarterly for our October edition. Email listings to AdminWakeUpNaturally.com.

Sunday

Yoga Flow – 9:30-10:30am. A 60-min. breathbased flow of yoga postures designed to reduce stress and improve strength and flexibility. All levels are welcome, but participants must be able to get down and up from the floor. $23 preregistration, $25 drop-in. Health-Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste. 6, Mahopac. Register call/text: 845-216-6810 or HealthBalanced.com. Journey Into Power Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. This 90-min. signature class is a journey to vitality, power and freedom. All levels. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: RedTailPowerYoga.com; 845-605-2257. Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Year-round, weather-permitting. Buy local produce, baked goods, organic products, eggs, pickles, cheese and much more 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. South, Brewster. Info: HudsonValleyFarmersMarket.org. Peaceful Flow with Robin — 12:30pm. Geared for all levels and is especially good for anyone who is looking for more active than gentle but not a fast paced vinyasa flow. Moving mindfully at a slower pace, the body is able to acclimate to the new action and is gentle on the muscles and joints. $20. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. Info/register: PranaMoonYoga.com/workshops.

Monday

TLC Online Holistic Networking Morning – 8:30-10am. 2nd Mon. Holistic practitioner or wellness entrepreneur? Join our vibrant consciousliving community for breakfast! Connect, grow and share your passion. First visit is free as Beth’s guest—then consider becoming a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text). Barre Sculpt – 9am. A challenging, total-body workout utilizing low-impact and high-intensity movements to improve strength and flexibility. BYO mat. Grip socks recommended. $35 per class or monthly packages available. Barrebelle by Joelle, 83 N. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua. Info/ register: 646-734-6964; BarreBelleByJoelle.com. Level 1 Yoga – 9:30am. Discover the foundations of yoga in our Level 1 class, suitable for beginners and those seeking a moderate practice. Explore seated and standing poses, along with Sun A Salutations, to build strength and flexibility. Tula Yoga for Wellness, Hammond Museum, 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem. Info: 914-806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com. Back Care Essentials – 9:30-10:45am. A foundational yoga class that strengthens the spine, improves alignment and eases tension. Ideal for all levels, including those with back pain, injuries, or specific needs. $25. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845-202-2228. Back2HealthYoga.com.

Yoga Level 1 – 9:30am. Perfect for beginners, this gentle class builds foundational strength, improves posture, and teaches simple, calming breathing techniques. All classes are an hour long. Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/info: Christine Dodge, 845-494-8118; PutnamYoga.com. Vinyasa Express – 4:30pm. Experience a vibrant practice that harmonizes breath and movement through fluid transitions. This all-level 60 min class invites you to explore pranayama, flowing sequences, and practices that nurture balance, flexibility, and strength while encouraging serenity in the mind. $20. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. Info/register: PranaMoonYoga.com/workshops. Level 2 Yoga – 5:30pm. Immerse yourself in a combination of seated and standing poses along with the invigorating sequences. Deepen your practice, challenging you with more advanced postures while maintaining a mindful and balanced approach. Tula Yoga for Wellness, Hammond Museum, 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem. Info: 914806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com. All Levels Iyengar Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Yoga that emphasizes safety, optimal body alignment and attention to detail. Modifications will be given as necessary for those new to yoga, injuries or certain medical conditions. $25. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Tuesday

Moderate Kripalu-Based Yoga – 9:30-11am. With Chris Glover. Nurturing, yet strengthening. Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate self-observation. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org. Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Meditation – 9:30am. The yoga flow will have modifications shown. This class starts and ends with special meditation segments; designed for people new to meditation. All classes are an hour long, Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/info: Christine Dodge, 845-494-8118; PutnamYoga.com. Hot Power Strength – 9:30am. An extension of the PYC Flow practice using hand weights and props to challenge the entire body and elevate your yoga practice and fitness. Build body awareness in this all-levels class. $29 drop-in (packages available). Power Yoga Collective Pound Ridge, 55 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge. Info/register: PYCPoundRidge.com. Strength in Motion – 9:30am. All levels class. Warm up the body with an add-on of light weights to tone and strengthen. Tula Yoga for Wellness, Hammond Museum, 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem. Info: 914-806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Core Restore – 12:30-1:30 pm. With Tracy Temmel. This class focuses on mat based exercises for improved core control and overall function. It will focus on mobility and stability for the shoulder girdle, ribcage, trunk, pelvis and hips. $28/ class; packages available. FulBeing Collective; 8 Barristers Row, Wappingers Falls. Info/register: FulBeingCollective.com/ClassesWorkshops. Hatha Yoga with Justine – 5pm. A gentle 60-min. Hatha-based class focusing on posture and breathing techniques to channel vital energy sources. Small class size (6 students) tailored and suitable for all levels. $23, pre-registration; $25, drop-in. Health-Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. Call/text for registration 845-216-6810. Qigong & Tai Chi – 6-7pm & 7-8pm. Sifu Renza has extensive training in Chinese martial arts, including Northern and Southern Shaolin Ch’uan, Tai Chi Ch’uan, Hsing-I Ch’uan, Pa Kua Chang, Ching Na and Chinese Kenpo. He is also well-versed in Taoist and Buddhist meditations and philosophies, as well as the healing arts of Chi Kung, Chinese medicine, Tui Na and Chinese herbalism. Both classes $35; one class $20. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Details: 914-737-4325. Yoga Wall for All – 6-7pm. With Dani Locastro. Whether you’re new to the wall or continuing your practice, join Dani for a supportive drop-in asana class using the yoga wall for guidance, stability, and deeper awareness. $28/class; packages available. FulBeing Collective; 8 Barristers Row, Wappingers Falls. Info/register: FulBeingCollective. com/ClassesWorkshops. Yoga and Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. This Level I-II class is a combination of gentle movements, Vinyasa flow and meditation. Focusing on breathwork, building strength and flexibility. No experience needed. $23 preregistration, $25 dropin. Health-Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste. 6, Mahopac. Register call/text: 845-216-6810 or HealthBalanced.com. Yin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. With Kellen Knight. Yin targets fascia, joints and ligaments. It’s beneficial for promoting bone density, balancing an active lifestyle or reducing pain from sitting or injury. $20. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. Details: PranaMoonYoga.pike13.com/schedule.

Wednesday

TLC Networking Breakfast in Mount Kisco – 8:30-10am. 3rd Wednesday. We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through our businesses and passions. Come the first time as Beth’s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text). Vinyasa Yoga Flow: Open Level – 9-10am. Flow through mindful stretches, gentle breathwork and accessible poses, with your knowledgeable teacher’s hands-on adjustments—designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike—to cultivate balance, flexibility strength and a centered, peaceful state of mind. $20. Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga, 25 Carpenter Pl., Yorktown Heights. Info/register: 917-721-2529; ZenGardenYoga.net.

Autumn… the year’s last, loveliest smile. –William Cullen Bryant October 2026

Ongoing Events Therapeutics-Yoga Wall and Props – 9-10:15am. With Erin Bedenbaugh. This therapeutic yoga class centers around the yoga wall while incorporating other props including blocks, straps, chairs and resistance bands. No prior experience with the yoga wall is necessary. $28/class; packages available. FulBeing Collective; 8 Barristers Row, Wappingers Falls. Info/ register: FulBeingCollective.com/ClassesWorkshops. Level 1 to Level 2 Class – 9:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate power yoga poses and techniques that are designed for in-depth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture and mobility. All classes are an hour long. Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/info: Christine Dodge, 845-494-8118; PutnamYoga.com. Restore Motion with MFR – 11am. With Joelle Van Sickle. This Myofascial Release class is designed with joint health in mind through releasing the tension that sometimes gets in the way of us moving through life with ease. $28 single class (packages available). FulBeing Collective, 8 Barristers Row, Wappingers Falls. FulBeingCollective.com/ClassesWorkshops. Hot Deep Flow – 6pm. A slower flowing pace with a longer floor series to help stretch deeper. Longer holds and hip-opening poses help release built-up tension and stress. Chill music. New yogis welcome. All levels. Single drop-in $29 or ask about class packs, Power Yoga Collective Pound Ridge, 55 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge. Info/register: PYCPoundRidge.com. Flow – 6-7pm. A Vinyasa-based class focused on aligning movement with breath. Flow through a series of movements designed to center and ground, with an emphasis on flexibility, mobility and strength. $25 drop-in. Luna Power Yoga, 175 Main St., Brewster. Info: 845-276-4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

TLC Online Holistic Networking Evening – 6-7:30pm. Last Wednesday monthly. We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through our businesses and passions. Come the first time as Beth’s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text).

Thursday

Rise – 7-8am. Awaken your body and set a positive tone for your day with this gentler, Vinyasa-based class with a focus on grounding, flexibility and creating space. $25 drop-in. Luna Power Yoga, 175 Main St., Brewster. Info: 845-276-4619; LunaPowerYoga.com. TLC Networking Breakfast in Rye – 8:30-10am. Last Thursday monthly. Join us for breakfast! We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through our businesses and passions. Come the first time as Beth’s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text). Level 1 to Level 2 Class (With Modifications) – 9:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate power yoga poses and techniques that are designed for in-depth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture and mobility. All classes are an hour long. Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/info: Christine Dodge, 845-494-8118; PutnamYoga.com.

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Adult Intermediate Ballet – 10:30am-12pm. Mimi Wallace teaches this invigorating and fun class. Wear comfortable clothing and canvas slippers (leather slippers, jazz shoes and thick socks work too). $25. Union Hall, 2 Keeler Ln., 2nd Fl. studio, North Salem. Info: UnionHallOnline.com. Hot Power Yoga – 12:30pm. This is a slower, flowing pace with a much longer floor series to help you stretch deeper. Longer holds with an emphasis on hip-opening poses give you access to release built-up tension and stress. Open to all levels. $29 drop-in (packages available). Power Yoga Collective Pound Ridge, 55 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge. Info/register: PYCPoundRidge.com. Weekly Meditation Practice – 4:30-5:30pm. With Fernando Camacho, MD, and Maeve Eng-Wong, LCSW, RYT. Explore various meditative practices to enhance your spiritual path. A short discussion follows the meditation. Free will offering. The Center at Mariandale, 299 North Highland Ave., Ossining. Preregistration requested: 914-941-4455; Mariandale.org. Level 1 Yoga – 5:45pm. Discover the foundations of yoga through seated and standing poses along with Sun A Salutations. Suitable for beginners, this class helps build strength, flexibility and confidence on the mat. Tula Yoga for Wellness, Hammond Museum, 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem. Info: 914806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com. Barre Pilates Blend Class – 6-7pm. Combining ballet-inspired movements with Pilates alignment principles, this class incorporates light resistance with high repetition moves that challenge strength, coordination and balance. $23 preregistration, $25 drop-in. Health-Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste. 6, Mahopac. Register call/ text: 845-216-6810 or HealthBalanced.com.

Balanced Rock Zen – 6:30-8:30pm. MeditationMindfulness-Zen in the Korean Seon tradition. Beginning and experienced practitioners are welcome. $15 suggested donation. Union Hall, 2 Keeler Ln., 2nd Fl. studio, North Salem. Info: 845-6669-6551. Sacred Chanting Circle – 7-8:30pm. With Eileen O’Hare and Friends A safe and sacred space to connect heart and soul to self, each other and Spirit. All voices welcome. $25 suggested donation. The Healing House, 11 N. Cedar St., Beacon. Text to RSVP: 914-456-7789.

Friday Vinyasa Yoga Flow: Open Level – 9-10am. Flow through mindful stretches, gentle breathwork and accessible poses, with your knowledgeable teacher’s hands-on adjustments. Designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike—$20. Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga, 25 Carpenter Pl., Yorktown Heights. Info/register: 917-721-2529; ZenGardenYoga.net. Gentle/Moderate Kripalu-Based Yoga – 9:3011am. With Chris Glover. Gentle, nurturing, yet strengthening. Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate selfobservation. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org. Gentle Yoga – 11am. A slower-paced class that allows more time to explore the postures, with additional modifications and props to accommodate individual needs and varying physical conditions. $25. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845-202-2228. Back2HealthYoga.com. Mom and Baby Bonding Through Yoga – 11am-12pm. This yoga class supports postpartum moms and babies (ages 6 weeks to pre-crawling) with gentle movement, infant bonding and community—honoring both your recovery and your baby’s early development. $30. Yoga Haven, 125 Marbledale Rd., Tuckahoe. Info/register: 914-7210546; YogaHaven.com/events-series. Community Acupuncture – 2-6:30pm. Group acupuncture sessions with Rae Jemmott. In this group setting you will rest comfortably in a reclining chair for 30-45-min. treatment. These sessions focus on relaxation and the regulation of the immune and nervous systems. Sliding scale $35/$50/$65. FulBeing Collective, 8 Barristers Row, Wappingers Falls. FulBeingCollective.com. Overnight Healing Retreat in the Energy Enhancement System – 8:45pm-6:30am. Experience deep healing as scalar energy frequencies rejuvenate your cells and spirit while you sleep. Bring sheets, pillow, blanket, water and any comforts needed for a good night’s sleep. Quantum Healing & Wellness, 7 Norm Ave., Ste. 202, Bedford Hills. Pricing/preregistration (required): 914-218-3428; WellnessLiving.com.

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Saturday

Barre Power – 8:15am. Barre, RedTail-style: high-intensity movement meets deep muscle activation, functional strength and expert sequencing. No ballet needed—just come ready to move with intention, precision and power. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: RedTailPowerYoga.com; 845-605-2257. Open Vinyasa – 8:30-9:45am. With Anthony Purdy. In this uplifting class, students will be encouraged to find inner strength, balance, flexibility and a sense of personal growth and discovery. $20. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 N. Division St., Ste. 2H, Peekskill. Details: PranaMoonYoga.pike13.com/schedule. Level 1 Yoga – 9am. Discover the foundations of yoga through seated and standing poses along with Sun A Salutations. Suitable for beginners, this class helps build strength, flexibility and confidence on the mat. Tula Yoga for Wellness, Hammond Museum, 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem. Info: 914806-3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

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Classes & Workshops INTRO TO SHAMANISM: 2-day experiential weekend in nature mysticism with Eileen O’Hare. Explore the 7 sacred directions, 5 elements, 3 worlds, Shamanic journeying, more. September 12 & 13 • 914-456-7789 • EileenOhare.com.

Donations LET IT SHINE AGAIN THRIFT STORE IN VERPLANCK – Donations needed of housewares and home decor in excellent condition. Vases, platters, dishes, pots—beautiful and useful things for the home. Items sold to support Let It Shine Food Pantry. Set up a donation appointment: email Info@LetItShineOnline.com.

Intermediate Kripalu-Based Yoga – 9:1510:30am. With Kathleen Hinge. For more experienced practitioners who desire more of a challenge. Be guided through more advanced postures, and invited to hold poses longer and explore personal variations. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

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Shamanic Soul Constellations – 10am-5pm. First Sat. With Eileen O’Hare. Monthly gathering to explore deep healing in a safe, sacred circle. Experience shamanic, IFS (parts work), and Family Constellation practices to release old patterns and restore clarity, connection and inner balance. $75. The Healing House, 11 N. Cedar St., Beacon. Text to RSVP: 914-456-7789; EileenOhare.com/events.

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Beginner Kripalu-Based Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. With Kathleen Hinge. A very nurturing practice, promoting mindfulness, flexibility and relaxation. Classes include setting intentions, guided breathing, meditation and gentle pose sequences. Suitable for beginners, and those with physical limitations. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org. Beginner Yoga – 11am. A supportive introduction to the foundations of Iyengar Yoga. Detailed instruction with focus on proper form and function will help you build a safe, fun and nurturing practice. $25. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845-202-2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

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JOIN STRAY HELP’S TEAM of dedicated cat rescuers. Work directly with cats or help “behind the scenes”. Let’s save lives together. Visit StrayHelp.org/volunteer.

Wellness Center For Sale TURNKEY, ESTABLISHED WELLNESS CENTER with unique technologies, treatment rooms, established clientele and significant growth potential. Ideal for holistic/integrative practitioner. Asking $350K. Confidential inquiries: 914-432-6846, ShellyDoll90@gmail.com.

Chair Yoga with Justine – 11am-12pm. This class is designed to increase flexibility, improve joint mobility and enhance balance. Incorporating guided meditation and gentle education on the chakra system to support overall well-being and deepen your yoga practice. $23, pre-registration; $25, drop-in. Health-Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. Call/text for registration: 845-216-6810. Gentle Hatha Yoga – 12:30pm. A yoga style based in Kripalu tradition, focusing on yoga postures, mindful awareness and self-care. Breathing techniques and meditation will be explored as well! Suitable for all levels. Putnam Yoga, 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/info: Christine Dodge, 845-494-8118; PutnamYoga.com.

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Acupuncture

Behavioral Optometry

SEARCHLIGHT MEDICAL

MIND-BODY-WORLD OPTOMETRY

Laurie R. Mallis, MD, LAC 2424 Rte. 52, Hopewell Junction 845-592-4310 • SearchLightMedical.com Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ad, page 15.

Samantha Slotnick, OD, FAAO, FCOVD 495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale 914-874-1177 • DrSlotnick.com A whole-person, holistic approach to vision care, for all ages. Specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems which interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency. Please visit website for details.

Addiction Cessation

Chiropractic

QUIT WITH QUINN

DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT

Quit with Quinn helps people overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All natural, energetic healing programs with 90% success rate. See ad, page 13.

Personalized treatments designed for you by Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing Sports Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Receive a unique combination of muscle work and adjustments not provided elsewhere. Dr. Leigh can help you move and feel better. Get back to the life you love!

Garrison and Online Steve.HealingNY@gmail.com 914-473-2015 • QuitWithQuinn.com

Alternative Healing QUANTUM HEALING & WELLNESS

Dr. Michelle Adams, Owner & Natural Health Practitioner 7 Norm Ave., Bedford Hills • 914-218-3428 QuantumHealingAndWellnesspma.com Dr. Adams, Natural Health Practitioner, offers AO Scan, revealing imbalances in 12 body systems, along with EESystem™ and other holistic therapies and technologies. Experience advanced energy healing, detox and cellular regeneration to restore balance and optimize wellness. Empower your body’s natural ability to heal! See ad, page 11.

8 Bacon Pl., Yonkers 914-523-7947 Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

Counseling HEART ROOT COUNSELING Croton- On-Hudson 914-200-3718 Info@HeartRootCounseling.com HeartRootCounseling.com

Holistic therapy for adolescents, young adults and professionals. Nurturing the mind, body and soul through traditional talk therapy, trauma therapy and walk-andtalk therapy. Heal, grow and move through life with authenticity and confidence—in the office, in nature or virtually. Connect on social @ HeartRootCounseling.

Locations: Ossining, Garrison 914-519-8138 JoyMatalon.com

CranioSacral Therapy with Somato Emotional Release allows physical, emotional and spiritual issues to be intimately explored bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues beyond the session. Experience CST alone or integrated with acupressure.

Energy Healing ANNE H. BENTZEN

495 Main St., Ste. 205, 2nd Fl., Armonk 914-588-4079 Balancing4Life.com Inner harmony fosters health and wellness. Discover modalities to relieve stress, support recovery and transformation. Reiki, BEMER therapy, sound healing, Bach Flower essences, intuitive guidance and PastLife Regression. Regular drumming circles and Stargate meditations offer growth within a supportive community.

Energy Work ANN KORONOWSKI

Certified Medical Intuitive Online appointments/Schenectady AnnEnergyHealer.com Together, we identify deep wounds that cause energetic or emotional blocks to a vibrant and healthy life. Whether it’s physical pain or energetic imbalance, a Medical Intuitive session may be what you need. Other services include Akashic Records readings, energy work, intuitive readings. Free 15-minute consultation.

Hair Salon FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rte. 117 Bypass Rd., Bedford 914-242-1928 • FreshOrganicSalon.com

A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings.

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REFLECTIONS OF NATURE LANDSCAPING

CYNTHIA M. CHASE, LCSW, REIKI MASTER

Serving the Hudson Valley Area EcoPlanner191@gmail.com 845-489-7250 LandscapingWithNature.net

Sustainable landscaping that connects you to nature. We build and maintain holistic landscapes and sacred spaces. secret gardens, labyrinths, vedic gardens, hiking trails, medicine wheels, pollinator and butterfly gardens, fairy gardens, permaculture, perennial seasonal gardens, patios and fire pits. See ad, page 19.

Integrative Optometry EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC

Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD Dr. Krupa Baxi • Dr. Allie Decker Dr. Jason Grygier • Dr. Ken Landesman Dr. Diana Ngo • Dr. Maryam Nizami Dr. Justin Rapp • Dr. Sonia Singh Dr. Magy Tepliz • Dr. Matthew Weatherbee 6515 Main St., Trumbull, CT • 203-374-2020 444 Westport Ave., Norwalk, CT • 203-840-1991 2600 Post Rd., Southport, CT • 203-255-4005 992 High Ridge Rd., 1M, Stamford, CT • 203-357-0204 572 US-6, Mahopac • 845-628-3750 103 S Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco • 914-241-2020 CTNYEyecare.com We offer behavioral optometry, comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses and vision therapy. Call to schedule your appointment today.

QHHT-Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique THE SWEET PATH • MAMARONECK Vicky Sweet Vicky@The-Sweet-Path.com The-Sweet-Path.com/schedule-free-consult

As a QHHT Level 2 Practitioner, I am dedicated to Dolores Cannon’s method (qhhtofficial.com/ about-us). If you feel called to experience a transformative session, I'd be honored to support your journey. Reach out to learn more or schedule your session.

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860-395-0284 CynthiaMChase@gmail.com CynthiaMChase.com

Manifest yourself as a healer; fulfill your life’s purpose! Cynthia Offers personalized classes in traditional Reiki and Reiki Fusion, two certification tracks, each leading to Levels I,II and Master. Go to CynthiaMChase.com for details.s.

Spiritual Counselor

EILEEN O’HARE

Soul Retrieval, Shamanic Teachings Beacon, NY and Remote. 914-456-7789 • EileenOhare.com Stuck? Anxious? Depressed? Your challenges can open the door to soulful healing—trauma, past life, and ancestral patterns. Experience lasting transformation in a safe, sacred space, guided by Eileen’s compassionate presence and 25+ years’ experience. Shamanism, IFS/Parts Work, Family Constellations.

Support Group SUPPORT CONNECTION

READINGS BY JORDON

Breast, Ovarian & Gynecological Cancer Support 914-962-6402 • 800-532-4290 SupportConnection.org

Virtual and distance spiritual counseling, angel tarot readings, intuitive guidance, distance reiki healing. Connect with angels and loved ones for insight, love, protection and personal healing. Intuitive consultant, life coach, spiritual healer, reiki master/teacher. Book phone or FaceTime appointments. Call anytime.

Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast, ovarian, or any gynecological cancer. Services include: One-on-one counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; a national toll-free information and support hotline. See ad, page 21.

Spiritual Healing/ Connection

Transformative Healing

ROBIN MUELLER, REIKI MASTER

Transformative Healing • Tarot Virtual and In-Person Sessions 203-856-9566 • BethLeas.com

Tarot, Intuitive Guidance, Reiki 240-755-2575 ReikiDivineHealer.com

Psychic Medium/Channel/Healer Armonk in Person or Remote SpiritInside.net • 914-400-7056

Robin’s various sessions including reiki healing and tarot help heal and guide. Her ability to connect to the spirit world enables her to bring amazing energy into every session. Her 5-Star Google reviews are a testament to her client’s experiences.

Spiritual Healing Teaching BE THE MEDICINE

Janet StraightArrow 973-647-2500 • BeTheMedicine.com Remote mentoring healersteachers-therapists, spiritual seekers, Catskill retreats, trainings, classes, profound healing, clearing, reiki, Shamanic Intuitive Energy Sessions. Soul Retrievals. Past, Ancestral, current life healing. Business, home, land clearings. Get unstuck. Discover purpose. 33 years experience. Shaman, Master Healer-Teacher, Sage, Astrologer.

BETH LEAS

If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 30+ years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot.

Veterinary Hospital EARTH ANGELS VETERINARY HOSPITAL

44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls 845-227-P-A-W-S (7297) EarthAngelsVet.com Where East meets West with compassionate care for a holistic approach to your pet’s health. Offering a wide range of services/products including wellness exams, nutritional support, alternative cancer therapies, surgery, dentals, acupuncture, CBD products, pet boarding and more on our beautiful 9-acre facility.

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