
Natural Awakenings Hartford Calendar of Events
Welcome to the Natural Awakenings Hartford Edition Calendar of Events. If you are looking for events or classes in the area that fit your Natural lifestyle this is the calendar for you. Use this monthly resource to find health-oriented classes like pilates, yoga, tai chi, meditation, and more. The Natural Awakenings Hartford Edition Calendar is open to all readers and is a great way to post information about health and green living oriented classes, events, festivals, retreats, talks, and any other happenings. If you would like to submit to our calendar, please fill out our easy-to-use:
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Explore IMT! – 10am-12pm. Integrative Manual Therapy is a gentle, hands-on treatment for pain, disability, and disease. Take a tour of the building, observe a class, and ask questions. Free. The Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy, 1 Northwestern Dr, Bloomfield. More info/register: CSIMT@InstituteOfIMT.com.
Spring Cleaning Part II: Shoulders & Heartspace – 1-3pm. Join Breanne for an all levels practice that will refresh, renew, and revive you. $25/plus tax. The Yoga Shop, South Windsor. TheYogaShopCt.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
Open House! – 7am-12pm. Come celebrate the opening of our new location. Free classes all day. The Yoga Shop, Old Saybrook. TheYogaShopCt.com.
Qigong for Health and Healing – 11am-12:30pm. Calm your mind, energize your body, and experience a deep sense of well-being with these ancient Chinese exercises. Come discover Qigong's many health benefits. $18. Sustainable Health and Wellness, Tariffville. Registration required by 6/1: 860-217-1171.
Visitors Day – 11:30am-12:30pm. For those new to YogaBorn.com and wishing for relaxation. We'd love to teach you yoga with a pace comfortable for your body. Class is complimentary. 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
Qigong – 1:15-1:45pm. Qigong translates to “energy work” and is a gentle system of exercise practiced for health, healing and increased vitality. Join us to become calm and energized. Free. The Institute of Integrative Manual Therapy, 1 Northwestern Dr, Ste 101, Bloomfield. More info/register: CSIMT@InstituteOfIMT.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
Open House: New Certificate Program – 5:30pm. Open House for The Graduate Institute’s new Certificate Program in Integrative Health Coaching and Patient Navigation. Conference of Churches, 224 Farmington Ave, Hartford. 203-874-4252.
Holistic Nutrition Night – 6-7pm. Learn how to easily make nutrition choices for weight loss/gain, pain, diabetes, arthritis, cholesterol and blood pressure naturally. Natural choices for sleep and digestive issues. Free. Q Wellness, Southington. RSVP to Rita: 860-224-1122.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
108 Sun Salutation Extravaganza! – 6-7:30pm. Whether you do 10, 50 or all 108, show up and rock it out. Be ready for the hot, sweaty, intense ride of your life. $15.95. The Yoga Shop, South Windsor. TheYogaShopCt.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
Happy Feet, Happy Half-Hour – 10am-2pm. Try reflexology to reduce your tension and stress and improve immunity. Experience deep, alpha state relaxation. Free. True Holistics, LLC, 2080 Silas Deane Hwy, 3rd Fl, Rocky Hill. By appointment: 860-798-6504.
Open House at The Graduate Institute – 5:30 pm. Learn more about TGI’s unique MA and Certificate programs for adult learners. 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.
Holistic Nutrition Night – 6-7pm. Learn how to easily make nutrition choices for weight loss/gain, pain, diabetes, arthritis, cholesterol and blood pressure naturally. Natural choices for sleep and digestive issues. Free. Q Wellness, Southington. RSVP to Rita: 860-224-1122.
Wholistic HCG Fat Loss Program – 6-7pm. Free educational seminar. Learn how to lose up to 30 pounds in 40 days with our unique, safe and effective, medically supervised weight loss program. Glastonbury Naturopathic Center, 18 School St, Glastonbury. Reservations: 860-657-4105.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Injury Assessment Clinic – 9:30-11am. Come to our free Injury Assessment Clinic staffed by certified Athletic Trainers from Select Physical Therapy. Clinics will be offered every other Saturday. No RSVP necessary. Fleet Feet Sports, 1003 Farmington Ave, West Hartford.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
Nordic Pole Walking Class – 10-11am. Join us for this fun instructional class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring your water bottle. Everything else is provided, all ages are welcome. $10. Reservations: 860-657-4105.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
The Graduate Institute: Accelerated Admissions Day – 4-6pm or 6-8pm. The Graduate Institute hosts an Accelerated Admissions Day. Complete your graduate school application in one afternoon and receive an admissions decision on the spot. 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
Community Lecture – 6-7:30pm. Learn about your feet, what they need to feel and function better. Utilizing Sole Supports technology. Instructor: George Giannoni, PT, GDMT, IMTC. Free. 1 Northwestern Dr, Ste 101, Bloomfield. More info/register: Info@InstituteOfIMT.com.
Holistic Nutrition Night – 6-7pm. Learn how to easily make nutrition choices for weight loss/gain, pain, diabetes, arthritis, cholesterol and blood pressure naturally. Natural choices for sleep and digestive issues. Free. Q Wellness, Southington. RSVP to Rita: 860-224-1122.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Feeling Fit the Healthy Way – 4:30-5:30pm. Free wellness health class presented by a trained health professional who will uncover the truth about how exercise and diet really affect our body. Village Vitality, 982 Farmington Ave, West Hartford. Josh: 860-760-1710.
CranioSacral (CST) Practice Group – 5-7pm. This group is for CST practitioners who have completed CST I or II, and would like review and practice the techniques that were learned. $15. 114 Woodland St, Hartford. Register: 1-877-783-7262.
Motivate Me! Seminar – 5:30-6:30pm. Keep your healthy lifestyle momentum during the fun free-spirited summer months! Members Free, Non-Members $15. Core Studio Tranquility, 36 Whiting Street, Plainville. 860.793.MOVE.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Loving What Is –10am-12pm. Using The Work of Byron Katie®, find out at this introductory workshop how you can move from stress and pain to loving what is, just as it is. $20. With Joy Karim, Certified Facilitator of The Work®. 935 Main St, Manchester, CT. TheWorkWithJoy.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 17
COOL SUMMER FOODS! Seminar – 5:30-6:30. Healthy foods to eat during the summer to keep cool! Great recipes included. Members Free, Non-Members $15. Core Studio Tranquility, 36 Whiting Street, Plainville. 860.793.MOVE.
Circle of Love/Spiritual Empowerment Group – 6:30-8pm. With Gayle Franceschetti. Delve within to enhance your ability to tap into divine energy. Join the unconditional loving energy of this open and evolving group lead by spirit. $15. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927.
Satsang Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Satsang - In the company of Truth. A spiritual exploration where we come together to chant, meditate, and share Truth to support awakening consciousness. $15, no one turned away for lack of funds. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
Happy Feet, Happy Half-Hour – 10am-2pm. Try reflexology to reduce your tension and stress and improve immunity. Experience deep, alpha state relaxation. Free. True Holistics, LLC, 2080 Silas Deane Hwy, 3rd Fl, Rocky Hill. By appointment: 860-798-6504.
Holistic Nutrition Night – 6-7pm. Learn how to easily make nutrition choices for weight loss/gain, pain, diabetes, arthritis, cholesterol and blood pressure naturally. Natural choices for sleep and digestive issues. Free. Q Wellness, Southington. RSVP to Rita: 860-224-1122.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Summer Solstice Meditation with Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30-8:30pm. Align with the energies in nature when they are at their fullest, and the Divine energies touch your mind/body and soul of all living things. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265
2927.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
Free Outdoor Community Yoga Event! – Free classes all day long on the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge in Simsbury. All ages and abilities are welcome. Sponsored by Valley Yoga & Healing Center. Visit website for specific class times. 860-965-9995.
Therapeutic Yoga Workshops with Amy Reed – 6-8pm. Lower Body. Will be tailored to needs of those present. We can address pain issues of feet, legs, knee, hip, back and groin. $40. 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. Register: 860-432-5678.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Therapeutic Yoga Workshops with Amy Reed –11:30-1:30pm. Upper Body. Will be tailored to needs of those present. We can address pain issues of the upper back, shoulder, arm, wrist, and neck. $40. 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. Register: 860-432-5678.
Lunar Flow Yoga – 4:30-6pm. Celebrate the full moon's energy in this monthly yoga class. $25/preregistered. Sacred Movement Yoga, 10 Sims Rd, Bishops Corner near iParty, West Hartford. 860-990-2555.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
Mizuno Summer Solstice Run – 9am-12pm. Start the longest day of the year off with a run. Mizuno will be at the store with coffee, bagels and t-shirts to the first 50 registrants. For more info or to RSVP: Events@FleetFeetHartford.com. Fleet Feet Sports, 1003 Farmington Ave, West Hartford.
Essence Meditation – 1-3pm. A monthly guided meditation/journey with John Odlum aided by pure essential oils. $15. Sacred Movement Yoga, 10 Sims Rd, Bishops Corner near iParty, West Hartford. 860-990-2555.
MONDAY, JUNE 24
Full Moon Meditation with Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30-8:30pm. Align with new energies of full moon. Opportunities for allowing spiritual energies to reach human hearts and minds. Tap into this vast pool of energy. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
Holistic Nutrition Night – 6-7pm. Learn how to easily make nutrition choices for weight loss/gain, pain, diabetes, arthritis, cholesterol and blood pressure naturally. Natural choices for sleep and digestive issues. Free. Q Wellness, Southington. RSVP to Rita: 860-224-1122.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
Injury Assessment Clinic – 9:30-11am. Come to our free Injury Assessment Clinic staffed by certified Athletic Trainers from Select Physical Therapy. Clinics will be offered every other Saturday. No RSVP necessary. Fleet Feet Sports, 1003 Farmington Ave, West Hartford.
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THERAPEUTIC YOGA WITH REIKI
MONDAY EVENINGS
June 3, 10, 17, 24
7-8:20pm
Using bolsters and blankets and other props, relax and restore yourself during this 80-minute yoga class while you receive Reiki energy healing from a Reiki Master.
$25/class, $90/4-class series
Connecticut Yoga & Integrated Therapies
155 Sycamore St, 2nd Fl, Glastonbury
Registration Required: 860-309-5438 or
ConnYoga.com
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CHEN TAIJI CLASS
TUESDAYS
6pm
35 Nod Rd, Avon
FRIDAYS
6pm
45 S Main St, West Hartford
Join Stan Baker for classes on advanced
Taiji from Chen village in China.
To Register: 860-836-1068
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INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS
For Human Relations
Training Program
SATURDAYS
June 15, July 13,
August 10, September 7
9am-12pm
Attend an introductory workshop about
this program for life that provides an
unparalleled understanding of human dynamics.
Free
Hartford Family Institute
17 S Highland St, West Hartford
To Register: 860-236-6009 or
HartfordFamilyInstitute.com
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INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS
For Non-traditional Master’s
Degree in Pastoral Counseling
SATURDAYS
June 22, July 13,
August 3, September 7
9:30am-1:30pm
Attend an introductory workshop to get
a flavor of this new program offered by HFI
in affiliation with the Graduate Theological Foundation.
Free, CEUs available for $35
Hartford Family Institute
17 S Highland St, West Hartford
To Register: 860-236-6009 or
HartfordFamilyInstitute.com
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CIRCLE OF LOVE/
SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT GROUP
With Gayle Franceschetti
MONDAY, JUNE 3RD
6:30-8pm
Delve within to enhance your ability
to tap into divine energy. Join the unconditional
loving energy of this open
and evolving group lead by spirit.
$15
36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford
203-265-2927
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GIRLYOGA
FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH
7-8:30pm
Teens and Tweens, ages 10-15
will unwind while exploring techniques including
yoga postures, meditation, journaling, aromatherapy,
healthy eating and more.
$18/session, class packages available
Yoga Center of Collinsville
10 Front St, Collinsville
Registration Required:
860-693-YOGA (9642)
YogaCenterCollinsville.com/girly
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REIKI I
With Gayle Franceschetti
SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH
9am-1pm
Reiki is the science and art of activating,
directing and applying natural, universal life energy,
to promote energy balancing, healing and wholeness.
$125/materials, certificate included
36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford
203-265-2927
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PET ADOPTION & FUNDRAISER EVENT
Animals On Site For Adoption!
SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH
1-4pm
Vendors include Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple,
MPC Vinyl Designs, Party Lite + more!
Not ready for a pet? Shop vendors, enter raffles
and donate to pets in need! 100% of donations go to shelters!
No Limits Fitness Center
1143 Meriden Waterbury Tpke, Plantsville
860-426-9825
NoLimitsFitnessCenter.com
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OPEN HOUSE
AT
PURE WATER
JUNE 11TH
11am-3pm and 5-7pm
Learn more about making a greener choice
for your drinking water. Sample our water,
network and meet our guest speaker,
Health Coach, Jennifer Steiner.
19D Andover Dr, West Hartford
860-581-4015 Ext 7012
PureWaterCt.com
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YOGA FOR ATHLETES
Finish Faster In Any Sport
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH
1-2:30pm
For runners, cyclists, triathletes, or recreational
athletes that want to improve overall performance,
or for those who frequently experience nagging aches and pains.
No yoga experience required.
$24
Yoga Center of Collinsville
10 Front St, Collinsville
Registration Required:
860-693-YOGA (9642)
YogaCenterCollinsville.com
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QIGONG – FREE INTRODUCTION
SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH
5-6pm
Learn about Qigong and how it calms
your mind, energizes your body and renews your spirit
with deep breathing and flowing movements
of these ancient Chinese healing exercises.
Yoga Center of Collinsville
10 Front St, Collinsville
Registration Required:
860-693-YOGA (9642)
YogaCenterCollinsville.com
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GUIDED 3 DAY JUICE FAST GROUP!
THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH
June 20, 6-7pm
June 21, 2-6pm, (Juice pick-up only)
June 22, 10am-11am.
Enjoy 3 days of fresh, organic juices with education
and guidance. Cleanse your body, Purge toxins,
Lose weight and Feel great! Receive a free introductory
session on the Biomat, and enjoy organic treats!
$199
To Reserve Your Space: 860-657-4105
NaturopathicWellness.com
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AYURVEDA –
HOW THE ANCIENTS ACHIEVED LONGEVITY
Free Introductory Lecture by Gerard Buffo, M.D.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD
5:30-6:30pm
Learn about Ayurveda through the lens of
western medicine and how the principles can apply
to modern medical dilemmas, and which personal
improvements may help your longevity.
Admission is free-will donation.
Yoga Center of Collinsville
10 Front St, Collinsville
Registration Required:
860-693-YOGA (9642)
YogaCenterCollinsville.com
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HOLISTIC FAIR
SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH
12-4pm
Fundraiser for the Plainville Food Pantry
& CT Humane Society. Open to the public
with donations requested at entrance.
RockWells Dance Hall
161-B Woodford Ave, Plainville
For Info, Call Shirley:
860-989-0033
CTHolisticEvents.com
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS SEMINAR
SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH
2-4pm
Certified Natural Health Practitioner,
Donyelle McBride, shares ways to improve your health.
Discussions on diabetes, hypertension, weight management
and more. RSVP a must! Seating is Limited!
Free
211 Park Rd, West Hartford
To RSVP: 860-985-2081
Nutrametrix.co/MHRLLC
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RATHA YATRA/FESTIVAL OF INDIA
SUNDAY, JULY 14TH
12-5pm
Chariot parade starting at noon, Indian dance,
kirtan, hatha yoga, free vegetarian feast,
children's activities including a magic show and more!
Free
Sponsored by the Hare Krishna Temple
of East Hartford
Knights of Columbus Field
1831 Main St, East Hartford
For Info: 860-289-7252
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YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Free Info Session
SATURDAY, JULY 20TH
10:30-11:30am
For those interested in becoming a yoga teacher
or just deepening their personal practice.
Join Lara Azzarito Ward of Lotus Gardens Yoga School
to tour the studio and learn about the training.
Yoga Center of Collinsville
10 Front St, Collinsville
Registration Required:
860-693-YOGA (9642)
YogaCenterCollinsville.com
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