ongoingevents SUNDAY


Sunday Advent Services at the Center of Light – 9:30am. Join us this December for our Advent Sunday Services designed to bring you into an ex- perience of the true meaning of Christmas. Free. The Center of Light, at the Amity Church, 103 Newport Bridge Rd, Warwick. NewYork@CentersOfLight. org. 347-884-1709. NewYork.CentersOfLight.org.


Satsang – 10am-noon. Followed by prasad. Free. Shanti Mandir, 51 Muktananda Marg - off Route 208. Walden. 778-1008. shantimandir.com/en/ ashrams/walden/.


Restorative Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Each pose is fully supported with props such as blankets, blocks and straps to allow the body to open up gradually through gravity. The promotion of deep relaxation into Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep while conscious) has many benefits. You should attend if you have trouble sleeping, suffer from stress or are overcoming a seri- ous illness and need to nurture the body and mind. All levels. $18 drop in. Sanctuary Yoga Studios, 132 Park Ave, New City. 548-1090. SanctuaryYo- gaStudios.com.


Center for Spiritual Living Service – 11am-noon. A weekly gathering for spiritual growth. Children’s service for ages 3 and up available. Best Western Hotel, 26 Route 59, Nyack. 623-1515. CSLRock- land.org.


Crystal Connection Center – 11am-4pm. Two gifted psychic readers & mediums are available to answer your questions and give you messages. For entertainment purpose only. Crystal Connec- tion Center, 116 Sullivan St, Wurtsboro. 888-2547. CrystalConnectionCenter.com.


Creating Healthy Relationships/Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships Support Group – 7pm. This group can offer support for people who have been in a relationship with someone who is unavail- able or incapable of treating you with the love and respect you deserve. The group also offers support for people who have trouble creating healthy rela- tionships and letting go of unhealthy relationships with intimate partners, friends, parents, siblings or work relationships. Join with others struggling with the same issues and feel supported while ex-


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periencing fun and educational exercises. $10. First Reformed Church, 18 S Broadway (corner of Burd and Broadway. Enter on Burd St, through glass doors (ring bell if locked). Nyack. Facilitated by a life skills coach, Debbie Connelly. 536-4879. meetup. com/Letting-Go-of-Unhealthy-Relationships.


Kirtan with Krishna Devi – 7:30pm. Meditation program and Vedic Fire Ceremony followed by Kir- tan at 8:30. Everyone is welcome. Free. Ananda Ash- ram, 13 Sapphire Rd, Monroe. AnandaAshram.org.


MONDAY


Polarity Therapy, Reiki, Craniosacral – Week- days by appointment. Stimulate your own holistic healing to move beyond obstacles that restrict you. Optimal health is when energy flows smoothly throughout the body. Energy Bodywork uses hands on healing techniques to maintain a healthy balance of the elements inside us – ether, air, fire, water, earth – to restore your body and attain a blissful state of well-being. Darleen Haupt. 914-907-7911. DharmaEnergyHolistics.abmp.com.


YogaMama – 10-11am. Yoga for moms with in- house childcare. $10, plus $3 for childcare. The Body Art Studio, 55 Main Street, Chester. 782-3263. BodyArtByMichelle.com.


Chair Yoga for $10 – 10:30-11:30am. If you have difficulty getting up and down, issues with balance or limited gait, this class is designed specifically for you. Chairs are provided. All ages join us for this class. 132 Park Avenue, New City. 548-1090. Sanctuaryyoga@optimum.net. SanctuaryYogaStu- dios.com.


Story Hour with Dentist Sherri Alpert – 11:30am. Stories to help young children learn about going to the dentist. Dental Wellness Center of Suffern. 2 Executive Blvd, Ste 307, Suffern. 918-1801.


Super Basic Yoga for Everybody at Happy Bud- dha – 3:30-4:45pm. Are you brand new to yoga? Intimidated by jumping into a regular class? Maybe you tried yoga once but it wasn’t the right class for you? Are you the parent of a teen or pre-teen who want to practice together? A super-stiff guy? This class is for you. Happy Buddha Yoga, 2 N Church St, Goshen. kelly@happybuddhayoga.com. Happy- BuddhaYoga.com.


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Balanced Yoga with Laura Kallen – 6-7pm. Bal- anced yoga provides individuals with the support and the tools they need to create a more balanced, healthful life and to achieve a higher level of self- care through breathing, physical postures and guided meditation. All levels welcome. Second Monday of every month, class begins at 5:45pm. $20 drop in, $15 with Lift card. $11 students and seniors. Lift Yoga and Wellness, 42 Main St. Nyack. info@ laurakallen.com. LauraKallen.com.


Candle Light Yoga – 6-7:30pm. A meditative prac- tice of Hatha and Restorative postures in the sooth- ing environment of candle light, incense and music. All levels welcome. Ayu Yoga Studio, Garnerville. Jody. 914-552-1752 or jody@ayuyogastudio.com.


Bulkwang Meditation – 7-8:30pm. The Zen Center offers an opportunity to sit together. This group meditation program includes sitting and walking meditation with a brief Dharma talk. It is led by Daesoeng Sunim who is an American monk. Bulkwang Zen Meditation Center, 104 Route 303, Tappan. 674-7994.


Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 8-9:15pm. With Karen Shaw. Studio 208, 208 Hudson St, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 534-1208. Studio208Hudson.com.


TUESDAY


Write Your Self Open: Weekly Writers’ Gather- ing – Noon-1pm. Join a community of new and seasoned writers for this revitalizing hour of self- discovery. Create fresh work every session using innovative writing exercises geared to open and honor your deepest self. Writers at all levels are welcome—from the life-long practitioner to those taking first steps on the path. Led by local author and educator Rachel Astarte Piccione. On a break from work? Feel free to bring your lunch. $20 / $15 with Lift Card. Lift Nyack, 42 Main Street, Nyack. LiftNyack.com. HealingArtsNewYork.com.


Nyack Writers’ Workshop – 1-2pm. Nyack’s only ongoing writing workshop is here! Bring a brief piece of writing of any genre to share. Receive thoughtful, constructive feedback designed to help you improve the quality of your work. Led by author and educator Rachel Astarte Piccione. $20/$15 with Lift Card. Special price: $10/$8 with Lift Card when you attend both the workshop and “Write Your Self Open” class Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. LiftNyack. com or HealingArtsNewYork.com.


Beginner Level 1 Yoga – 5:30pm. Led by Estrella and Beth. Release stress and tension from your body. $10. The Body Art Studio, 55 Main Street, Chester. 782-3263. BodyArtByMichelle.com.


Bulkwang Meditation – 7-8:30pm. See Monday


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