Natural Awakenings Westchester/Putnam NY

08/07/2025

⏳ Are we living our lives—or just recording them? This month's Inspiration department article is a soulful reminder inviting us to unplug, connect face-to-face, and truly savor the present moment. 🙏 Carpe diem isn't just a phrase—it's a powerful way to reclaim our humanity. Check out the full article right here! 💐

In a tech-driven world, this reflection urges embracing presence, unplugging from screens, and reclaiming human connection as a daily spiritual practice.

08/06/2025

🧘‍♀️✨ Luna Power Yoga, in Brewster, is offering a special FREE beginner-friendly yoga series on Saturdays this month! Gentle flows, meditation & Reiki healing help participants open to abundance and restore balance during the powerful Lion’s Gate Portal. 🌟 Find out all the details here. 👍

Join Luna Power Yoga’s free Saturday series in Brewster—gentle yoga, meditation, and Reiki healing designed for beginners to awaken courage, balance, and abundance this month.

08/05/2025

🌿🧘‍♀️ Coming next month to Natural Awakenings: Gut Vitality & Yoga Month. 🥦✨ Explore the powerful connection between a healthy gut and mindful movement for total body wellness. 💚 Local businesses offering gut-friendly foods, yoga classes, or wellness products—let’s partner up and inspire our community to thrive inside and out! 🌟 Reach out today.

08/04/2025

👁️✨ Join . Samantha Slotnick (Mind Body World Optometry) this week on Wednesday (August 6th) for a free interactive session, Eyes … Learn to spot visual challenges beyond 20/20 vision and discover how visual perception is a trainable skill for all ages. 🧠📚 RSVP now to explore a whole-person approach to seeing clearly!

Join Dr. Samantha Slotnick’s free August 6 workshop in Scarsdale to explore vision beyond 20/20. Learn to recognize visual challenges and train visual perception at any age.

08/03/2025

📣In a world full of noise, true listening is a revolutionary act 🎧💬. When we listen with presence and empathy, we create space for healing, understanding, and connection—for others and ourselves. 🌿💛 Publisher Erica Mills' August article on the topic encourages us to bring back the art of listening as a daily practice. 👍Find the full article right here! 😚

In a noisy world, true connection begins with listening. Practicing presence, empathy and respect can transform relationships, dissolve conflict and lead to lasting fulfillment.

08/02/2025

✨ Ready to redefine success? This month’s soulful feature story explores how living in alignment—with your body, values, and purpose—can unlock authentic joy and fulfillment. 💫 Tap into ancestral wisdom, mindfulness, and the courage to be your true self. Don't miss this inspiring read! 🧘‍♀️🌍📝

Shifting from external success to inner alignment, daily rituals, Indigenous wisdom, and mindfulness offer a path to greater joy, purpose, and authentic living.

08/01/2025

🖊In her August letter, Erica Mills reflects on what Harmonious Living truly means—starting from within. 🕊️ Through personal insight and lessons in deep listening, she reminds us to choose authenticity, stay grounded, and protect our peace in a noisy world. 💫 Don’t miss her soulful message and this month’s inspiring issue. Find it right here. 💗

This month’s theme, Harmonious Living, invites a soulful reflection: harmony isn’t found, it’s created—moment by moment, from within. Discover how to reconnect and realign.

07/31/2025

The August 2025 issue of Natural Awakenings Westchester, Putnam & Dutchess NY invites you to slow down, tune in, and live with greater purpose 🌿🌀 From unlocking authentic fulfillment to finding spirit and stillness along the Hudson, this edition is a soulful journey into mindful living. Explore the power of h**p, energy awareness, and harmonious eating—all to help you live more joyfully and intentionally 💫 Look for your printed copy now available across the region or view it digitally here. ENJOY!

Inside: Crucial Keys to Authentic Fulfillment, Finding Spirit and Stillness on the Banks of the Hudson, The H**p Solution, Taking an Energy Inventory, Mastering the Art of Listening for a More Joyful Life, Eating In Harmony With Nature and more.

07/30/2025

🔥 Infrared saunas at Infrared Sauna offer a deep, therapeutic sweat that supports detox, reduces inflammation, and promotes healing from within 🌿💆. Keep reading to learn more and schedule your appointment today! 🌞

At NLighten Infrared Sauna Studio in Hastings-on-Hudson, sessions offer a soothing, full-body reset that supports healing from within.

07/29/2025

07/28/2025

🌿 Micah Mortali reminds us in his book "Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature" that endless screen time disconnects us from the natural world and ourselves, creating a digital overload that clouds reality. 📱🌎 Ready to unplug and feel truly alive? Read this month's Wise Words department article for his thoughts, including a list of tips. 🌳

Micah Mortali encourages shifting away from screen addiction toward a deeper, mindful connection with nature to restore our sense of aliveness.

07/27/2025

🌿 Kids thrive in nature—it boosts focus, lowers stress and nurtures emotional resilience. From scavenger hunts and birdwatching to mindful walks and community gardening, outdoor play helps children grow in every way. This July online-exclusive article offers tips and encouragement to help kids explore, connect and bloom this summer in the great outdoors. Check it out right here! 🌳🦋

Outdoor play fosters emotional resilience and cognitive skills, with nature’s sensory-rich environments shown to lower stress and boost attention in children, including those with ADHD.