Awakenings- A Metaphysical Bookstore

If you happen to drive by the village of Katonah in Westchester County, please make it a must to drop in at Awakenings. The owner Linda Love is always gracious and helpful with anything you might need.

This store is a treasure trove of books, candles, crystals, tapes, jewelry, and many other delights!In addition to a number of yoga videos and feng shui crystals, there are an endless selection of both holistic and metaphysical books.

There is also a collection of books on tape, including the recorded works of Caroline Myss, Edgar Cayce, Ram    Dass and Deepak Chopra and numerous others. Among the great gifts available at Awakenings, is an array of beautiful handmade glass stars which are not only artistic, but light up a room. Awakenings is a perfect place for the purchasing of presents for every season. In fact, just perusing the store is a gift in itself. Enjoy!

Check out their website! Its beautifully peaceful colors and easy to navigate pages make your spiritual excursions that much more convenient. The store has a constantly updated list of events, practitioners, and speakers on their calendar. Call the store to confirm the schedule of any event you are interested in.

Mention this website and receive 10% off your purchase.

For more information on products, please visit www.awakeningskatonah.com

Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-6:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Awakenings:

215 Katonah Ave.

Katonah NY 10536

(914) 232-0382


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