Natural Awakenings Westchester/Putnam NY

07/17/2025

🌿 Empowered By Nature is boosting wellness with weekly qigong classes, infrared PEMF mat sessions, and a curated line of SUNMED CBD products 🧘✨. Owner Lorraine Hughes blends herbal medicine, reiki, reflexology, and more to help you release stress and restore balance. 🌸💆️. Discover holistic healing tools that support your body, mind, and spirit—because sometimes, letting go is the best way forward. Read on for more. 🌸

Empowered By Nature now offers weekly qigong classes and sessions with a HigherDOSE infrared PEMF mat to enhance stress relief and wellness.

07/16/2025

💪 Certified herbalist and STOTT Pilates instructor Tara Gregorio is leading the Pelvic Pow-Her Series starting July 25h at Ascend Center Collective, Cold Spring! Designed for women facing pelvic pain, incontinence, or low back discomfort, this 4-week floor-based program blends Pilates and natural healing to build strength and ease discomfort 🌿✨. Join to activate your inner core and reclaim wellness with expert guidance!

Certified herbalist and STOTT Pilates instructor Tara Gregorio will lead the Pelvic Pow-Her Series, a four-week course for women managing pelvic pain and discomfort at Ascend Center, in Cold Spring.

07/15/2025

♻️ This online-exclusive Eco Tip shows you how to turn trash into treasure and give your garden a creative twist! From teacup birdfeeders to planter-filled boots, upcycling brings personality and sustainability to your outdoor space. 🌼 Read on and let your imagination bloom while helping the planet thrive! 🪴

Old teapots, ladders, and boots become whimsical, low-cost garden art, as upcycling breathes creative, eco-conscious life into outdoor spaces

07/14/2025

🌿 Dancing Web, a holistic wellness practice in Beacon and Fishkill, offers healing through dance/movement therapy, herbalism, and Earth-based wisdom 💃🌱. Founded by Nada Khodlova, it’s a space for releasing limiting patterns and stepping into empowerment, connection, and joy. Openings are available now, with sacred circle dance events and women's groups coming soon! Learn more here. 🙏

The Dancing Web, led by ounder Nada Khodlovaa, is holistic practice in Beacon and Fishkill, offering healing through dance/movement therapy, herbalism and Earth-centered wisdom.

07/13/2025

07/12/2025

🌅 This Southwestern-style tofu breakfast scramble is a protein-packed, flavor-loaded vegan twist on classic scrambled eggs! 💪🌱 Seasoned with smoked paprika, turmeric, and smoked salt, then topped with salsa & guac—it's a bold, satisfying start to your day. 🥑🔥

Crumbled tofu sautéed with turmeric and smoked paprika mimics scrambled eggs, topped with guacamole and salsa for a plant-based, protein-rich start.

07/11/2025

☀️ Summer skin care starts with protection—but don’t forget replenishment! Natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey and lavender soothe and restore balance after long days in the sun. Find out more in our July Healing Ways department article. Rinse, nourish and let your skin breathe. Read on for the full article. 🌿💧

Natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey, and lavender help soothe summer skin, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical sunscreens and replenishing hydration after sun exposure.

07/10/2025

🐾 Bizz on City Island is now pampering pups with full grooming services five days a week—plus baths, daycare, pet sitting, and fresh homemade treats 🛁🍪. This cozy boutique and pet service center is a one-stop spot for furry friends to play, get spoiled, and feel right at home 🐶💕. Owned by local animal lover Lisa Encarnacion, Dog Bizz brings passion and care to every wagging tail! Read all about it here. 🐾

Dog Bizz—a new pet haven owned by Lisa Encarnacion and located on City Island—now offers full grooming five days a week along with baths, daycare, pet sitting and fresh homemade treats.

07/09/2025

🌿 Dreaming of adventure? Microadventures—short, budget-friendly outdoor escapes close to home—offer powerful ways to recharge and reconnect 🌄🛶. From trails to tucked-away parks, Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties are full of hidden gems waiting to be explored 🗺️✨.

Embrace the “microadventure” mindset with these 25 hidden gems in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, perfect for nearby nature escapes.

07/08/2025

Get ready for the August edition of Natural Awakenings, all about Harmonious Living! 🌿✨ Expect inspiring articles and tips that will help balance your mind, body and environment for a peaceful, healthy lifestyle. Interested in advertising? Reach out to us now to discuss options. 🍃💚

07/07/2025

🧚✨ Enter the enchanting world of the annual Fairy Festival on July 19th at Universal Healing Arts! With fairy wings, crafts, scavenger hunts, sweet treats, and magical blessings, it’s a whimsical adventure for all ages 🌈🍰. Come dressed in your fairy best and prepare for an unforgettable afternoon of joy, wonder, and sparkle! 🌟

Enter a world of magic at the annual Fairy Festival on July 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at Universal Healing Arts in Cortlandt Manor.

07/06/2025

🥣Our July Conscious Eating department article can help you ditch the morning sugar crash! Experts recommend powering up your breakfasts with protein-packed foods to boost energy, curb cravings and support a healthy metabolism 💪🍳 From tofu scrambles to quinoa porridge and Greek yogurt parfaits, adding lean protein to your first meal can help you feel fuller, longer. Read on for tips to start your day with purpose—and plenty of plant-powered goodness! 🌿✨

Starting the day with protein supports metabolism, mood, and satiety, with dietitians recommending plant-based scrambles, nut butters, and cottage cheese for lasting energy.