Personal Growth & Lifestyle   

Understanding the science of hormones, sleep, metabolism, and strength, and practical ways to restore vitality after 40. 

Many women notice that something shifts in midlife. Sleep becomes lighter, energy fluctuates, stress feels harder to manage, and the habits that once worked no longer seem to deliver the same results. These changes are not imagined — they are part of a natural biological transition that affects hormones, metabolism, and the nervous system.

In this engaging and informative workshop, physician and integrative health expert Dr. Sonal Bhatia explains what is really happening in the body during midlife and why these changes can feel so sudden.

Blending modern medical science with practical lifestyle strategies and insights from Ayurveda, this session will explore how women can support their bodies through this transition and restore energy, balance, and resilience.

Participants will learn:

• Why sleep, mood, and metabolism often change in midlife
• How hormonal shifts influence energy, stress, and body composition
• The role of nutrition, strength, and daily rhythms in supporting long-term health
• Simple practices that can help improve sleep, restore energy, and build resilience

This workshop is designed for women in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause who want to better understand their changing bodies and take practical steps toward feeling stronger and more energized in the years ahead.

This workshop will teach students how to avoid being attacked, how to disengage from an attack before things get physical, and how to defend themselves against a couple of the most frequent forms of assault. Students will learn a few basic strikes that, while easy to learn, are extremely effective in creating an opportunity for you to escape from a dangerous or inappropriate situation.

This workshop is also open to high school students, but they must be accompanied by a registered adult.  Each person should register separately.

Using all seven ancient Tibetan sound bowls, this energizing sound bath will clear and ground your chakras, which are energy centers located at specific points in the body that directly affect our health and well-being.  It will help to rebalance, realign, and reharmonize your body and may also improve mental clarity.

If you register for Sound Bath: Complete Chakra Cleanse and Breathwork Healing: How to Free Your Mind Combo, you will receive a 10% discount. Click here to register for the combo.

Students who register for both Sound Bath: Complete Chakra Cleanse and Breathwork Healing: How to Free Your Mind at the same time receive a 10% discount.

To register individually, follow the links below.

Sound Bath: Complete Chakra Cleanse, Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-7:45 pm
Breathwork Healing: How to Free Your Mind,  Tuesday, March 24, 6:45-7:45 pm 

Breathwork is an active meditation technique with a two-part inhale and single exhale done consistently for 30 minutes, followed by relaxation and a return to normal breathing.  The technique brings us into a deeper state of consciousness and clears "stuck energy" quite rapidly and safely. Results often include more mental clarity and less anxiety; an easier time connecting with family and friends; the experience of more joy, peace, and spiritual connection; and a boost of intuition and creativity.

If you register for Sound Bath: Complete Chakra Cleanse and Breathwork Healing: How to Free Your Mind Combo, you will receive a 10% discount. Click here to register for the combo.

Whether you are new to driving or have been driving for years, do you know the difference between a dipstick and a tire gauge? Join Paul di Bona, owner of Bronxville's Merit Auto Body, to learn the basics – from how to fill wiper fluid and oil and keep tires in optimal condition, to recognizing car warning signs. This invaluable introduction will give you the knowledge you need to maintain your vehicle for safety and efficiency. 

Special note: This workshop is appropriate for adult and teen drivers, but teens MUST be accompanied by a registered adult.

Across cultures and throughout history, people have turned to plants for healing, regulation, and connection. In this hands-on, interactive session, participants will explore the foundations of plant care alongside the therapeutic benefits of engaging with nature. Together, we’ll discuss how plants can support cognitive function, mood/regulation, and overall well-being, while introducing simple plant therapy practices that encourage mindfulness and personal growth.

This workshop will teach practical care techniques through direct experience, passing around a variety of indoor plants, and troubleshooting common challenges such as root rot, yellowing leaves, overwatering, and pruning. Each participant will select, water, and label a plant to take home, building confidence in nurturing living things beyond the workshop.

Towards the end of the session, we’ll have a guided reflective activity, “The Nervous System Tree,” a mindful drawing practice that invites participants to explore questions of grounding, growth, and self-care through creative expression. Participants will leave with their own plant, practical skills, and a deeper sense of horticulture therapy and how our connection to the natural world can enhance our connection to ourselves and one another. No prior plant or art experience is required.

A calm, welcoming space to learn, connect, and grow, with plants and with each other.

Whether you are a family member or a professional caregiver, the role involves a constant state of alert and readiness. Caregivers exist in a state of sensory and emotional alert. This ongoing state of nervous system activation to assist with another’s needs depletes us of our own energetic reserves. The necessary replenishment of energy through rest and restoration is often bypassed, and over time, the level of output far exceeds the level of input. Commonly known as burnout, there are ways to manage our fatigue and to help ourselves self-regulate to optimally fulfill the role. In this class, we will discuss and practice techniques to replenish energy, support the nervous system, and build resilience in the caregiving role.

Learn the basics of how your bike works and how to do easy trail-side repairs. The goal of the class is to help you become self-sufficient and feel more confident while enjoying your bike ride.

Special note: This workshop is appropriate for adult and teen riders, but teens MUST be accompanied by a registered adult.

Join us for our annual stroll around Bronxville Lake, hoping to spot up to twenty species of birds in just two hours. May is nesting season and the birds are in their colorful breeding plumage. Baltimore Orioles, Red-winged Blackbirds, Yellow Warblers, and Tree Swallows will delight the eye. Learn to identify a variety of birds by sight and song.