I recently beheld an anemone in a friend’s aquarium. I was fascinated. I saw it move, but did not see a face that would be associated with a brain, a brain that would be associated with consciousness.  I asked my friend if it was flora or fauna, and she said “Yes.” What is that about? Sea Anemones have no eyes, no face…

Join us for an afternoon of NIA, yoga nidra, relaxation & rejuvenation! Sunday, December 8 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm About this Event Please join Myrna Weinman and Corinne Peterson for an afternoon of NIA, Yoga, and Yoga Nidra! We will join together as women in preparation for Winter Solstice through movement and deep relaxat…

November 18-19, 2017 in the Skylight Room Yogarupa Rod Stryker returns to the Chicago area to present “The Art and Science of Personal Practice,” a weekend of classes that focus on the stages of yoga practice. Join Yogarupa to learn how to master the balance of power and wisdom, both internally and externally, in order…

Drew Gerber, a Northwestern University Joutnalism student, shot video of my Monday Tai Chi class and interviewed me about my experience with Tai Chi as a student and teacher. We welcome Northwestern students into Heartwood to mutually enhance and further education, through various media, about the benefits of holistic…

A weekend urban mindfulness retreat held Feb. 3-5 in the Skylight Room at Heartwood with Jonathan Hanna.

Discover the Rare Art of Tibetan Cranial with Master Teacher & Lineage Carrier Shar Lee June 30, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Free Lecture & Demonstration Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how TC was brought to the west. For more information, contact Linda at (847)293-7796 or visit http://www.tibetancranial.org.

WALKING THE PATH OF THE BUDDHA LOPÖN BARBARA RYAN SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2015 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM The path of the nine yanas (or journeys) provides an overview of the Buddhist teachings and was generously taught by H.E. Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche on her recent visit to Osel Ling. This one-day program will provide…

The latest buzzword in wellness these days is mindfulness and for good reason. It has been shown to reduce stress, decrease anxiety and provide a greater state of happiness and peace of mind for those who regularly practice it. With its upcoming programs and events, combined with the skills of several of its practition…

Co-written by Marsha Smith, MSW, LCSW and Margaret Olson, LMT, CMLDT, NCTMB Marsha: Bodywork practitioners would like clients to be in touch with their bodies and connect with their felt experience. We would like our clients to listen to their bodies’ signals, because we trust their bodies to give them information to g…

Co-written by Marsha Smith, MSW, LCSW and Margaret Olson, LMT, CMLDT, NCTMB Margaret: When I first began my mindfulness practice in earnest, it never occurred to me to intentionally incorporate it into my massage practice. I found that I would slip into mindfulness from time to time during massages, but I somehow belie…