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Bring Herbal Healing into your life! Learn the basics of Traditional Herbal Medicine, according to the Wise Woman Tradition, and how it compares to other natural healing modalities and Modern Western Medicine.  Begin to get to know your green allies, and how to prepare your own herbal medicine, including tinctures, infusions, oils and salves....

This class focuses on glute and lower body work for the ultimate A$$et! As always Beginner Friendly.

Refine your balance and coordination for walking well! This class explores the mechanics and coordination of walking. Class begins with a gentle warm up of body movements and learning dynamic balance and whole-body posture using the Alexander Technique. Participants will be led through deliberate practice of the elements of standing and walking which...

NYC based Herbalist, Jo Anne Kelly Richards shares her top 10 herbs to keep on hand for first aid, everyday health, immune support, and optimal wellness. In class, we will share a nourishing infusion, and you will make an herbal remedy to take home along with a detailed handout full of “how to” info. We will share a nourishing infusion, and you...

The Core Mat I program is the foundation of the Power Pilates method. Each subsequent program builds upon the information learned during this course. During this weekend you will learn to teach the 18 beginner level mat exercises and be introduced to Power Pilates teaching tools, philosophy, and teaching formula.  Every student new to Power Pilates...

Stretch & Flexibility Training for women who are looking to reduce injury, mobilize joints and increase range of motion.

Did you know that posture can be an indicator of one’s health and longevity? In honor of Correct Posture Month in May, join Spark Your Health, with Exercise Physiologist Aesha Tahir, for a live event that is sure to have you walking out of the room standing taller, taking deeper breaths, and understanding how to set yourself up for improved posture...

Key Points about this Tour: 2.75 hours Ticket price is per person. Minimum of 2 and Maximum of 3 ticket purchase for $112 Private elegant tables assigned to each booking. Each features cushioned section, a large exterior window and plexiglass dividers. Offered aboard Manhattan or Manhattan II (1920s inspired yachts) Capacity limitations will...

Key Points about this tour: 2 Hours Price is per person. Maximum of 9 ticket purchase. Aboard ADIRONDACK - inspired by the pilot schooners of the 1890s Sails past One World Trade Center, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty 80 Feet in length and about 2000 square feet of sail area Great for families who want to sail and see the sights!...

Key points about this tour: 1.5 hours Ticket price is per person. Assigned Private Tables for each booking featuring cushioned seating, plexiglass dividers and openable windows. See all major lower Manhattan sites at Sunset! (One World Trade Center, Financial District, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge) Offered aboard...

Key Points about this tour: 2 Hours Ticket price is per person. Aboard Adirondack - inspired by the pilot schooners of the 1890s Sails past One World Trade Center, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty We ask you to eat before or after your sail. 80 Feet in length and about 2000 square feet of sail area Very popular for date night and entertaining...

A great abundance of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms makes this park a great place for edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms in late summer. Burdock, an expensive detoxifying herb sold in health food stores, abounds in cultivated areas throughout the park. You can also use this invasive species as a superb root vegetable, or even...

Join herbalist Dawn Petter in Prospect Park and acquaint yourself with many of the local healing plants and weeds that grow so abundantly all around us, right here in New York City! You will learn how to identify and wildcraft these potent healing plant allies

Plant-Based Family Nutrition Done Right: An In-Person Workshop Join Spark Your Health and Dr. Leigh Ettinger for a two-day, on-site workshop designed to support families to tap into plant-based nutrition on a more regular basis. It can be challenging to feed our families healthy meals with everything else on our “plate” these days. This workshop...

Key points about this tour: 1.25 hours Ticket price is per person. See all major lower Manhattan lit up at night! Offered aboard Manhattan or Manhattan II (1920s inspired yachts) No narration of the sights. This is a relaxing, sightseeing affair. One complimentary beer, wine, Champagne or soft drink is offered. Additional beverages are available...