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CLASSES

To register or for more information about a particular class, contact the instructor by calling the phone number under their listing. All classes are held in the classroom at Heartwood Center in Evanston.

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Chanting

Darlene Nelson offers Sanskrit Mantra chanting classes to people of all beliefs in order to aid them with life's daily challenges. In this nurturing class you will learn how ancient sacred sound formulas from India and Tibet can raise the body's vibration influencing your health, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Darlene's teacher was Namadeva Acharya, Thomas Ashley Farrand, one of the West's foremost authorities on the application of Sanskrit Mantra. No previous chanting experience necessary. Open sessions, but initial registration is required. 773.420.7356

Open Heart Circle is taught by six swami sisters ordained by The Temple of Kriya Yoga. We gather to share meditation, chanting, readings and techniques from many spiritual traditions. As a sample session: Katie Lahiff leads our chants with sitar or guitar enriching the chanting vibrations. Nancy Bush writes lovely poetry to share and Sharon Steffensen introduces a pose to release the body from seated meditation. Nancy Heggemeier uses mudras as a form of hand yoga. Maureen Dolan or Laney give inspirational readings. Contact Nancy: 312.656.7937 or click here to email

Dance / Movement

Leslye Jones-Beatty leads this fun and fit Zumba class. 773.727.2273 or click here to email.

Meditation

meditation classesNancy Floy—founder of Tsogyaling Meditation Center of Evanston—offers Tibetan Buddhist Meditation classes to people of all beliefs. Learn the basics of mindful meditation and compassion practices. Settle your mind to relax and ease the stress of any mental or physical challenges. Manifest peace in the world by starting with our own minds. By donation. Open sessions, but initial registration required. 847.491.1122 x11

Mark Repplinger teaches specific practices for calming the mind and body in the Meditation for Wellbeing class. Offered in a safe and welcoming setting, the class is very good for beginning or continuing a meditation practice. The neuroscience of meditation and contemporary Western understandings of ancient practices — as well as discussion — will be included. Mark, a Board Member of Tsogyaling Meditation Center, is a Hakomi-trained counselor who incorporates mindfulness meditation into his practice. 773.386.0523 or click here to email.

Louise Rosenberg, Licensed Massage Therapist, Board Member, Tsogyaling Meditation Center, leads a midweek Mindfulness Meditation session. Did you know the historical Buddha was just a regular person who learned how to work his mind? You can, too! Come learn how to make friends with your mind and emotions. Meditation can help ease the stress of mental, emotional, and physical challenges of life. Sit in a physically comfortable and supportive atmosphere. Brief sessions of meditation along with occasional readings and discussion. By donation. Open sessions, but initial registration requested: 773.386.0547

Workshops / Seminars

Workshops and seminars on a wide range of healing topics are available. See our Events & Workshops for listings.

 

 

 

Parenting

Andy Young, LCPC, CADC, facilitates "Parenting with Love and Logic", a skills-based parent education program for parents of any age child from toddler to teen. The class offers effective strategies for addressing misbehavior, preventing discipline problems, teaching pro-social behavior, and promoting responsibility. Andy has been a professional counselor for more than 16 years and specializes in work with families, children, domestic violence, and addictions. 773.850.0270 or click here to email

Tai Chi

Arlene Faulk offers gentle, energizing Tai Chi and QiGong, for individuals wanting to improve overall health and for those facing challenges such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, anxiety and back pain. Learn effective ways to focus your mind and move your body to reduce stress, increase energy and improve balance. Read "A Tai Chi Story" for one student's perspective. 312.642.0722 or click here to email

Peter Norman has been teaching Tai Chi and qigong classes for more than 10 years. A member of IMMAHE (Internal Martial Arts for Health and Enlightenment) and the Tai Chi Foundation, he has studied Tai Chi and Qigong with Grandmaster Sam Tam, Daoist Qigong with Eva Wong, and Tai Chi and Qigong with the Tai Chi Foundation. Peter teaches the Yang Style short form of Tai Chi, Chinese Soaring Crane Qigong, and Standing Meditation taught to him by Grandmaster Sam Tam. 773.960.7346 or click here to email.

Yoga

Colleen Hubbard, MSW, Rev, CCHT, Soul-Light Counselor, has a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University, Chicago, and a Masters in the Art of Teaching from National Louis University in Evanston, Illinois. Additionally, Colleen is an experienced and certified Reiki Master/Teacher, an Advanced Clinical Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist, and a Release Therapist. She also has extensive training in clinical Shamanic healing processes and is trained as an essential oils therapist. 847.491.1122 x20.

Margi MacLean — certified by The Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Her Yoga Fundamentals class focuses on establishing a solid foundation for a safe and light-hearted practice of Hatha Yoga as a part of everyday living. The Mixed Level Yoga classes focus on exploring more deeply the relationship between breath and movement as a path to well-being. 773.504.2750

Corinne Peterson, MPH, LMT, NCTMB, RYT, is a group instructor and individual yoga therapist certified through the American Viniyoga Institute. She is also certified in "Yoga of the Heart," a program for people with cancer and heart disease. She has a gentle, nurturing approach. 773.562.5933

Ellie Pickering, L.Ac. MSOM, CMT, began studying yoga in 1989 and has been teaching Iyengar-style yoga since 1996. Her former teachers include senior Iyengar instructors Lois Steinberg, Manuso Manos, Roger Eischens, Judy Landecker and Leslie Riley. As a practitioner of Chinese Medicine and massage therapy, Ellie brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes. Her teaching style is warm, friendly, and compassionate, and she encourages students to work hard and enjoy yoga's life-long process. She welcomes you to join her classes any time. 847.864.6464

Paul Weitz. For fifteen years, Paul has helped thousands of people find greater health and wholeness through the benefits of yoga, Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Therapy. He has studied with numerous teachers in both the Krishnamacharya and Sivananda lineages. Guided by the light of loving kindness, compassion and humor, Paul endeavors to show others their highest potential and to help them experience it. He has been a featured presenter at the Yoga Journal and the Midwest Yoga Conference and leads workshops and retreats nationwide. Paul holds Advanced Practitioner status with the Thai Healing Alliance and an MA in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. His teaching is enriched from experience as dad, farmer, writer and a deep love for music. 847.501.0689

 

Yoga class with Lela Beem

Classroom Rental

The Heartwood classroom is available for seminars and events. The lovely room has natural light and is perfect for ongoing classes and weekend workshops and seminars. Contact Nancy Floy for details, 847.491.1122 x11.