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Winter 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Leah Hartofelis B
Breast Cancer Survivors Speak at Annual Celebration
reathe N Flow Yoga (BNFYoga) is proud to announce that its Winter 200-Hour
Yoga Teacher Training Program is open for registration. BNFYoga’s Comprehensive Vinyasa
Yoga Teacher Training, which runs from January 5 through April 2, is designed for
those yoga students that are interested in deepening their personal practice and for those that wish to share their love of yoga with others by becoming a yoga teacher. This three-month journey will delve into the history
of yoga; teachings of yoga asana techniques; adjustments; hands-on assisting and modifications; yoga philosophy and text; physical and energetic anatomy; pranayama; Sanskrit studies; meditation; as well as introduction to specialty prac- tices, such as prenatal yoga, restorative yoga and yin yoga. It is open to a maximum of 12 students, allowing for an intimate learning experience.
Cost: $2,750 (paid in full one week prior to start of training), $2,500 early bird special due by Dec. 5. Location: 361 Atlan- tic Ave., Freeport. For more information, call 516-632-9626 or visit
BreatheNFlowYoga.com. See ad on page 25.
Psychotherapy and Creative Arts Therapy Come Together
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rden Fekett presents a selection of programs and groups—as well as
individual, group, couples and family counseling—in her new locations in Merrick (location to be announced) and Bohemia, 700 Lakeland Avenue. With years of experience in so
many mental health settings as well as the tools that theater, arts, music and writing offer, these programs offer intensive help as well as the opportu- nity to flower creatively and enjoy the year to come. Explore the beauty of autumn through nature walks accompanied with writing and drawing; join for warming cocoa along with meditation, discussion and music; explore new horizons of self-expression through acrylic painting; connect with yourself and others through the joy of theater; and be freed through creative writing. Programs are for all. Group classes are $35, and most
Arden Fekett
insurance is accepted. There will be a free one-hour arts and informational experience on Saturday, October 22, at 10 a.m. at the Bohemia location and at 1 p.m. at the Merrick location (please call).
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For more information, call 516-655-0573. See ad on page 33. Long Island Edition
www.NaturalAwakeningsLI.com T
he Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program will honor its director, Hillary Rutter, LCSW, and four breast cancer survivors at the annual Celebration of Survivor- ship to be held on Tuesday, October 25, 6 p.m., at the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom at Adelphi University, in Garden City. Rutter has been the director of the
program for 20 years, leading a staff and cadre of 100 volunteers that pro- vide emotional support and information to New Yorkers concerned about breast cancer. Says Dr. Andrew Safyer, dean of the Adelphi School of Social Work: “Hillary Rutter is a woman of great integrity, resourcefulness and perseverance. Under her steadfast leadership, she has ensured that the women of New York have entry to vital in- formation, guidance and emotional support as they struggle with a breast cancer diagnosis.” A panel of four breast cancer survivors will speak of their experiences. Dr. Donna Bacon, a 10-year survivor, is a professor and chairperson of health, physical education and recreation at Nassau Community College; Bonnie Oringer, JD, (four years) is a certified exercise specialist, health coach and personal trainer at the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center; Dorothy Vance Forte (one year) is vice president of outreach and a director at Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer; and Bonnie Hirschhorn (18 years) is an outreach vol- unteer with the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.
Cost: No charge; however, donations are appreciated. There will be a gift for the first 100 donors of $20 or more. A light supper will be provided. For more information or to reserve a spot (required), call 516-877-4325 or email
BreastCancerHotline@Adelphi.edu.
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