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NEW CLASSES

Heartwood's open-layout classroom provides a serene space for many types of instruction. Try a yoga, tai chi or meditation class. New series beginning regularly; call the instructor for details.

See CALENDAR for current class schedule. For more information about classes offered at Heartwood, see Classes.

Focusing

Open to Change:
For people who want to have tools for whenever life gets stuck.

Monday nights
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
5-Week Workshop Series

Friday afternoons
Noon to 1:00 pm
5-Week Workshop Series

$150 for five week session; includes materials.
To register, call 847.323.1717 or click here to email.

In a supportive group setting, you'll learn processes such as Focusing that nurture positive change and allow you to move past blocks that keep so many people stuck. You'll learn tools to generate creativity and flexibility and process situations toward insight and resolution.

changes ~

  • making difficult decisions
  • career moves
  • beginning and ending relationship
  • procrastination
  • stopping inhibiting self-criticism

Your facilitator, holistic psychotherapist Marsha Smith, MSW, is an experienced and empathic practitioner of mind-body therapies.

If you'd like to preview this workshop and sample Focusing and dream interpretation, visit the Heartwood Winter Wellness Clinic, Sunday, February 21. Try a session at 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm. The clinic is an easy (and inexpensive) way to get to know Heartwood practitioners.  

Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation Class
Friday evenings
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In this drop-in class, meditation and compassion instruction is offered in a small group setting with shorter sitting times and discussion.

Initial registration required: Call Nancy Floy at 847.491.1122 x11.

Learn the basics of mindful meditation and compassion practices. Settle your mind to relax and ease the stress of any mental and physical challenges. Manifest peace in the world by starting with our own minds. Asang and Nancy Floy—cofounders of Tsogyaling Meditation Center of Evanston—offer peaceful mindfulness meditation practice to people of all beliefs.

$10 suggestion donation. More if you can; less if you cannot. Proceeds benefit the Tibet Girls School, a vocational boarding school for Tibetan nomads.

Tergar Meditation Group at Heartwood
Sunday mornings
10:00 am - 11:30 am

To register (initial contact is requested), contact Group Coordinator Georgia Metzcall at 773.739.8873 or click here to email.

Donations are appreciated to help cover the cost of the rental for the space.

Based on the Joy of Living teachings of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, our regular meditation group explores mindfulness practices designed to calm the mind, open the heart, and awaken wisdom. If you are new to meditation and would like to learn more, or if you are a seasoned practitioner and would like to deepen your practice, please join us as we learn how to transform the challenges of day-to-day life into sources joy and inner peace. Each session includes guided meditations and group discussion.



Tai Chi

Beginners Tai Chi Class
Tuesday evenings
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
8-Week Class Series

Thursday Mornings
9:00 am - 10:00 am
8-Week Class Series

To register, call 312.642.0722.

Develop a calm mind and a healthy body through low-impact exercises, using breathing, slow movement, stretching and concentration. Contact instructor Arlene Faulk for more information and to register: 312.642.0722.

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.

 

 

Pranayama (Yogic Breathing)

Pranayama for Physical and Mental Health
Friday evenings
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
12-week session beginning May 7th

$108 for 12-week session or $10 for single sessions.
To register, call Charlotte Christian at 847.491.1122 x12.

Charlotte Christian, MS, LAc, teaches Pranayama for Physical and Mental Health. Pranayama is the science and art of yogic breathing. Practiced since ancient times in India, it is an integral part of the yogasutras given by Rishi Patangali, 3,000—4,000 years ago. Today, Pranayama can be practiced to manage stress, prevent disease and maintain physical and mental health.

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils

Tuesday nights
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

$10 per class. Bring friends and you all attend free of charge. To register, call 847.570.0977 or click here to email.

  • Are you wringing your hands over the recent Johnson & Johnson drug recall regarding the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter medication? 
  • Are you worried about how the Health Care Reform will affect your ability to maintain your health?
  • Would you like access to natural solutions to your health issues that produce results?
  • Does spending money on expensive non-toxic household products have you seeing red?

Then mark your calendar and plan to join in on the fun as we learn how to choose and use therapeutic grade essential oils. Each class begins with a brief introduction as to how to choose and use therapeutic grade essential oils. These are stand-alone classes; one does not build upon the other. Pick and choose or attend all six (see flyer, PDF).

  • June 22:  Cuts and Scrapes and Stomach Aches: Essential Oils for Families
  • June 29: And Baby Makes.... Essential Oils for Pregnancy ~ Childbirth ~ Newborns
  • July 6: Feelings, Whoa-O-O... Essential Oils for Emotional Health
  • July 13: Harmonic Convergence:  Essential Oils for Yoga and Meditation
  • July 20: Wax On, Wax Off: Making Non-Toxic Household Cleaning Supplies for Pennies
  • July 27: Woof and Meow: Essential Oils for Pets

Instructor Cynthia Kasper: As a 20-year student of macrobiotics with formal training in biology and chemistry and an expert in therapeutic grade essential oils, Cynthia seamlessly marries science with intuition as she shares her education and experience of maintaining health and wellness using all natural methods.

Yoga

CLASSES AND SCHEDULE

Hatha Yoga and Mellow Yoga

Yoga for Women
Saturday mornings
10:00 am - 11:30 am

$120 per 8-week session; $17 drop in (if space is available)
To register, call 773.562.5933.

In this supportive environment, we gather as a community of women to explore the ancient practice of yoga. We use movement to stretch and strengthen the body, including the pelvic floor and core muscles. Breathing helps calm the mind and nourish the adrenal glands. Meditation and deep relaxation helps refresh the spirit and nurture the soul. Please join us! Contact instructor Corinne Peterson for more information and to register: 773.562.5933.

Meridian Yoga: The Relationship Yoga
Monday nights
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(resumes in Fall 2010)

To register, call 847.491.1122 x20.

Meridian Yoga quietly nurtures a conscious and intentional union of one's mind, body and spirit. Gentle moves encourage and assist the greater flow of chi through energy pathways as space is given to cultivate awareness of our inner and outer environments. Instructor Colleen Hubbard leads small group sessions of Meridian Yoga, which is based on the five elements and the meridian system of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Yoga for Women’s Health
Saturday mornings
8:30 am - 9:30 am
September 11 - October 30 (8 weeks)

$112 for 8-week series
BONUS: FREE Introductory Class Saturday, September 4, 8:30 am
To register online, visit www.bodyscape.biz and click "Classes" or call Ellie at 847.864.6464.

Rise and Shine Sisters! "With each sunrise, we start anew" Join your Sisters in finding fitness, fertility, fun and freedom from your womanly woes. Ellie Pickering L.Ac. MSOM, CMT, leads this class designed for women of all ages, shapes, and sizes, and addresses the many physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges we face from our child-bearing years to our golden years. Students will learn inspiring ways of addressing issues such as PMS, infertility, menopause, fatigue, weight loss, and depression. Basic belly dance moves will be used as a warm-up along with Middle Eastern and yoga music. Breath, belly massage, and visualization will also be explored. Hand-outs included.


Mindfulness Meditation Class