One reason that schools are now more open to meditation
Reiki for Kids
is that three decades of research show dramatic reductions
in stress and stress related symptoms among those practicing
“R
eiki Rocks” classes are
now being offered at
TM. It is also said to strengthen the physiological and cognitive
Opal Moon in Croton on the
foundations of learning and inspire healthier lifestyle choices
Hudson. Practitioners say Reiki
and behaviors. Melody Katz, co-director of the Westchester TM
energy connects each person
program, says the students are reporting calmer, quieter, more
to his or her life force energy
alert minds and less fatigue. National funding is now available
and the unconditional love
for school programs nationwide. Those interested in finding out
that surrounds all creatures.
more can attend the “Meditation for Families” presentation on
Teaching children about this
Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Westchester Tran-
amazing gift connects them to
scendental Meditation program offices, located at 101 Katonah
their higher source, instructors
Ave, in Katonah, NY.
say, and helps them learn to
feel healing energies. Reiki is
To register or learn more, please call 914.328.0265 or email
also said to boost the immune
MKatz@TM.org. For online information, visit TM.org or
system, improve sleep quality, and help with focus in school
StressFreeSchools.org. See ad pg 31.
and sports.
The classes are open to children ages 8 to 12 years old,
and designed with a child’s well being in mind. Reiki Masters
Elizabeth Matheson and Maria Pusz say their classes will help
Reggae and World Music Fest children develop valuable life skills while having fun in a nur-
on the Hudson
turing, supportive atmosphere where they’ll discover their own
potential as energy workers.
R
eggae and World Music will
soon fill the air again on one
Reiki Rocks classes take place Saturdays, August 15 and
of New York’s most magnificent
September 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Opal Moon, 2037
rivers with some of the music
Albany Post Road in Croton on the Hudson. Snacks and ma-
industry’s top conscious artists.
terials are included in the fee. To register and learn more call
The second annual Hudson
914.788.4955.
River ECO Reggae and World
Music Fest takes place Saturday,
August 22 at Croton Point Park
in Croton on Hudson, NY. From
noon to 8 p.m., visitors are Golfing to Benefit the
invited to bring blankets and
Westchester Children’s Museum
enjoy artists such as Ernie Smith
and Soul Shot band, Calton
I
m a g i n e
a unique
Coffie (lead singer on the Cop’s
space filled
theme song, “Bad Boys”), Erica
with creative,
Newell of the Melody Makers
hands-on pro-
and the original Wailers, Mystic
grams where
Dub, Living Truth, and Luckie
Ernie Smith
children can
Lus, Ecuadorian artists Eljuri
open their
will blend Latin music with
minds to the
Reggae beats, too. Hosts include Francine Chin of Caribzone
world around
radio and DJ Smooth from the island of Grenada’s Hott FM.
them while
Majestic Twin Sounds and DK Bandit of WE Radio 93.5FM will
e x p l o r i n g
provide music, and other acts include African drum and dance Future site of Westchester Children’s Museum
their curiosity
ensemble Sankofa and Amoyo’s Fu-Arkist-Ra, who will combine in historic Rye Playland
and creativity.
traditional Chinese Lion rhythms and Nigerian beats. Steel pan
This is the vision for the Westchester Children’s Museum, sched-
music will be provided by JAMCCAR’s Ekklipse.
uled to open in 2010 in historic Rye Playland along the shores
Vendors selling food, arts and crafts will be on hand at the
of the Long Island Sound. Leading architects, exhibit designers,
festival, sponsored in part by Fly Kick Entertainment, Manhattan
education experts, and community leaders are working to make
Beer Distributors, Phoenix Beer, Hippie Kolibre, Ride Amigos
the 20,000 square-foot museum “the best classroom outside of
and Natural Awakenings Magazine.
school” in an innovative setting, close to home.
Organizers now seek to reach their goal of raising $7 million
To purchase tickets, volunteer, or become a vendor or sponsor,
by the end of 2009 to finance architectural design and exhibit
visit hudsonvalleyreggaefest.org. See ad pg 34.
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