Jun 11th
1–4pm CDT
Thankfully we have 10 other Health Classes for you to choose from. Check our top choices below or see all classes for more options.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 19611 W Grass Lake Rd, Chicago, IL 60046
In honor of Pride month, join fellow LGBTQI community members and allies for this open-ended practice. Forest bathing is a research-based practice for supporting healing and wellness through sensory experiences in nature. It is not a hike nor naturalist walk but rather a slow wander in nature where the guide facilitates a series of sensory invitations that focus on being present with ourselves and with the natural world. It is an opportunity...
Sunday Jun 11th, 1–4pm Central Time
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance the body. Then settle into the powerful practice of yoga sleep, also known as yoga nidra. This is a deeply restful meditation where you are verbally led through deeper stages of consciousness that systematically integrate body, energy, and mind.
Sunday Jun 11th, 4–5pm Central Time
Zen Shiatsu Chicago @ 818 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201
In Beginning Zen Shiatsu, we impart the simple ability to be with another human being in a healing context. This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to share this beautiful skill with others. Every time you lay hands on another human, you have an opportunity to express mindfulness and compassion. You have the ability to spark the intrinsic healing potential of another individual. In this class, we learn the fundamentals of Yin/Yang (Balance),...
Wednesday Jun 21st, 7–10pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
Exercising in green space stimulates your mind and body, providing benefits a gym could never surpass. Build endurance, work on postural alignment, gain core strength, increase cardiovascular capacity, and improve balance. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Dress for the weather.
Saturday Jun 17th, 8–9am Central Time
(5 sessions)
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
Inspired by Shinrin yoku, Japanese forest bathing refers to the practice of immersing all of your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk, typically covering less than a mile, and ending with a simple tea ceremony utilizing native plants. Dress for the weather.
Wednesday Jun 28th, 6–8pm Central Time
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This class will cover how to safely do impact and bodage. Class size will be limited to allow for more focused training.
Requirements: Kink 101 -- No Exceptions
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Discovery Center
Irving Park, Northwest Side
4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl
Btwn N Pulaski Rd & N Harding Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60641 Irving Park, Northwest Side
4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl
Btwn N Pulaski Rd & N Harding Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60641
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