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Mind Reading & Other Tricks You Don't Know

Empowering Options @ 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

It’s common practice for us to expect our partner to read our mind. To know what we think, feel or want without us ever having to tell them.  It’s a true test of love that the majority of us fail at. If not at first, then eventually, in our romantic relationships.  This workshop will teach you about mind reading along with other folklore of romantic relationships.    You will learn how to trade in the myths and misconceptions...

All levels 21 and older
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Beginner's Guide to Life

Empowering Options @ 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Once we are adults, we’re expected to know how the world and the people in it work.  When we make mistakes, pick a “wrong choice” we blame ourselves for what we were never taught.    This workshop is a crash course in how people work, the most common patterns they engage in and how you can navigate it all like the expert you’re told you should be.  This is a fun workshop for learning, gaining insight and creating change...

All levels 21 and older
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Walking Meditation

Spring Bird

With deep roots in several Buddhist traditions, walking meditation aids us in cultivating deeper awareness of ourselves and our surroundings. Enjoy a 30-minute guided walk including instruction and silence, followed by free time to explore Spring Bird’s forest sanctuary.  Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, and a snack if desired. You may wish to bring a journal or sketchbook. Long pants and sturdy shoes recommended.  Please...

All levels 18 and older
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Critical Thinking

Global Knowledge @ 1500 McConnor Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL

Master and apply critical thinking skills to make better business decisions. Critical thinking is the ability to correctly understand information, a situation, or problem from different perspectives in order to take or suggest the best possible action. In business, it's truly an essential skill for success-and a proven way to distinguish yourself and your organizational contributions. Critical thinking skills provide ways to arrive at better decisions...

(12) All levels 18 and older
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$2,445

2 sessions

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Conflict Management Training

KnowledgeHut

Conflicts are inevitable when people with different personalities and goals are put together to work in the same environment. Quite often, the clash that results leads to extreme anger and animosity, and this can have a very disruptive effect on the entire team. As a leader, you are often called upon to defuse the situation and resolve differences in a collaborative manner, before the situation spirals out of control. Our one day workshop in Conflict...

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$799
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Living in Flow

Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL

Your life is impacted by unpredictable world events that can cause uncertainty, such as the effects of climate change. As well, personal challenges and unclear outcomes effect your life and often those near to you. These circumstances or situations can distress you, which in turn, effects your mood, energy, and over all well being.  Find peace in the unknown by employing a deeper understanding of how a positive outlook shifts your energy and...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Tai Chi: Advanced Yang-Style

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. This course continues with in-depth study of the Yang style for students who have completed the intermediate class and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. Class locations vary and will be held outdoors when weather permits. Please refer to the tai chi sign in the Visitor Center to determine your...

(122) Advanced 18 and older
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$194

10 sessions

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Tai Chi: Advanced Sun-Style

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Sun-style is the most modern form of tai chi, known for flowing movements and gentle postures. This course continues with in-depth study of the Sun-style for students who have completed the intermediate level and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. Class locations vary and will be held outdoors when weather permits.

(122) Advanced 18 and older
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$187

10 sessions

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Past-Life Regression

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Do you feel that some of your relationships have a deeper history or connection than they normally should? Do you have an illness or problem that feels rooted in something beyond this life? Do you experience déjà vu often or like you’ve done something before but know you haven’t actually done it? Do you ‘know’ things or have information that you couldn’t possibly know? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you want to sign...

(279) All levels 16 and older
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Stress Management

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Stress has a profound effect on all areas of your life. It disrupts your emotional state by influencing your moods. Stress interferes with physical functions, making you susceptible to a number of health problems from coronary artery disease, irritable bowel and chronic fatigue syndrome. It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively and enjoy life. Interestingly, stress is a part of everyday life. It comes with every job, relationship...

(279) All levels 16 and older
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Transcending Beliefs

Infinity Foundation

To a great extent your life mirrors what and how you think. The beliefs and thoughts you have shape your reality. You have tremendous power and unlimited capacity to live a life overflowing with peace, happiness, and love. Take an incredible step into transcending your consciousness and be part of an evolutionary shift in humanity by understanding new discoveries in cell biology, epigenetics, and physics. Find out how love feeds your cells and changes...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Thyroid-Adrenal Reset: Fight Fatigue, Manage Stress

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

Thyroid-Adrenal Reset: Fight Fatigue, Manage Stress & Improve Sleep Cold hands and feet? Trouble losing weight no matter what you do? Feel irritable, moody or constantly fatigued even after a good night of sleep? Your adrenals and thyroid may be to blame! Join us to learn the critical role that the adrenal and thyroid glands play in hormone balance, weight, metabolism, blood pressure, and energy and mood. We’ll cover different types of...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Shinrin-Yoku Forest Bathing

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 19611 W Grass Lake Rd, Chicago, IL

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.​​ Please note: Dress for the weather. This class may be taken multiple times. A map...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Thriving through Uncertainty

Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL

Uncertainty is your super power. It is a threshold and an invitation to discover how to respond to any situation in your life from strength instead of weakness, love instead of fear. When facing new territory, it is your chance to unlock your most extraordinary faculties and opportunities you may not know you have. Because when life does not go according to your plan, that is when your true destiny begins. Whether you are in a career transition,...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Navigating Lucid Dreams and Astral Dimensions

Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL & Virtually Online

Discover the power to control and explore the depths of your dreams with a course at Infinity Foundation. Gain valuable tools to recall and analyze dream work, return to dreamscapes, and even join shared dream experiences. Unlock your true potential and expand your consciousness in the world of lucid dreaming and astral dimensions.

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Heart-centered Ladies’ Gathering

Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL

Gather with like-minded women in a supportive and nurturing environment to explore heart-centered practices that promote self-discovery and personal growth.

(33) All levels 16 and older
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$75

3 sessions

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Sacred Authenticity

Infinity Foundation

At the end of the course, the students will be able to balance the sacred masculine and the goddess from within in recognition of what they really are regardless of gender. Embrace the new vision of sacred masculinity—authentic sacred masculinity is strength, clarity, and power in the service of love, compassion, and justice—that is emerging along with the emancipation of the goddess. This recognition is essential for the full empowerment, liberation,...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Check Out Your Intuition

Infinity Foundation

When you make a decision but have a funny feeling in your gut, you may question if it is the right decision. That gut feeling is one to trust, but it is often ignored. Trust your gut feelings and stop second-guessing yourself. Tap into your inner voice with trust and validation. Intuition works with your thoughts, feelings, ideas, and visualizations. Through exercises and guided meditations, the student will find what works best for them to open...

(33) Beginner 18 and older
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Psychic Empowerment

Infinity Foundation

When your gut tells you to do something, or you get an intuitive flash, you may ignore it. You may experience anxiety or a tightening in your gut and wonder whether you should or should not do something. When you don’t follow your intuition, you are out of alignment with your higher sense of knowing. If you don’t open up your intuitive channels physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually you may be compromising yourself. Get past your...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Self-healing with A Course in Miracles

Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL

A Course in Miracles (ACIM) by Helen Schuchman describes healing as a miracle. Miracles are attributed to divinity or supernatural forces, and healing is no exception. All healing is self-healing, and the same may be utilized to remedy situations, times, places, relationships, or events. Awareness of your true nature as a Divine being can help you return to a state of wholeness, health, and peace. Ground in the profound concept of spiritual Oneness....

(33) All levels 16 and older
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