The Zentangle Method Let's Play! with Nancy Simon Play is such an integral part of the human experience. And with trauma, frequently, the playful and free artist within shuts down and runs for cover. Having had significant depression as a child and feeling powerless, art was the way for me to feel alive, free and […]
Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Nancy will lead us in a few simple Buddhist chants and a guided meditation. Following meditation, we will return to our new text, Interbeing: Fourteen Guidelines for Engaged Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. "Socially-engaged Buddhism" has become […]
Instead of making resolutions, setting intentions, or planning goals for 2024 — I challenge you to create Power Practices! Resolutions, intentions, and goals are surface-level and easy to break. Power Practices are promises you keep. On Sunday, January 28th, I’m hosting my virtual Power Practices Workshop to teach you three simple, stick-with-it, systemic practices that you can […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
“Laughter is the best medicine, “ as they say. I offer you an easy way to bring in well-being in the new year!! Come and try laughter for yourself, in this in-person experiential class. Children laugh so easily and very often, where adults barely laugh in a day. Laughter is not only easy and feels […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7pm. Heartwood's sanghas are increasingly body-centered, deeply curious about delving into a variety of meditative approaches while still honoring Siddhartha Gautama's radical notion of sitting quietly until he understood suffering — and how to break free from it. Each session will open with a guided meditation, progress to an exploration of new […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy 5:30pm - 7:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Our text is Flight of the Garuda by Lama Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol, a 19th century wandering yogi from Amdo in the eastern part of Tibet. This beautifully poetic text comprises twenty-three songs that aid our […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
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Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Nancy will lead us in a few simple Buddhist chants and a guided meditation. Following meditation, we will return to our new text, Interbeing: Fourteen Guidelines for Engaged Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. "Socially-engaged Buddhism" has become […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
“Laughter is the best medicine, “ as they say. I offer you an easy way to bring in well-being in the new year!! Come and try laughter for yourself, in this in-person experiential class. Children laugh so easily and very often, where adults barely laugh in a day. Laughter is not only easy and feels […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7pm. Heartwood's sanghas are increasingly body-centered, deeply curious about delving into a variety of meditative approaches while still honoring Siddhartha Gautama's radical notion of sitting quietly until he understood suffering — and how to break free from it. Each session will open with a guided meditation, progress to an exploration of new […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy 5:30pm - 7:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Our text is Flight of the Garuda by Lama Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol, a 19th century wandering yogi from Amdo in the eastern part of Tibet. This beautifully poetic text comprises twenty-three songs that aid our […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Nancy will lead us in a few simple Buddhist chants and a guided meditation. Following meditation, we will return to our new text, Interbeing: Fourteen Guidelines for Engaged Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. "Socially-engaged Buddhism" has become […]
Sunday, February 11, 1:30-4:00pm at Heartwood We’ll learn about the Year of the Dragon, introduce ourselves and participate in a Tai Chi practice with Daniel Thatcher, a wonderful teacher. Come and bring a guest or two. No Tai Chi experience is needed
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
“Laughter is the best medicine, “ as they say. I offer you an easy way to bring in well-being in the new year!! Come and try laughter for yourself, in this in-person experiential class. Children laugh so easily and very often, where adults barely laugh in a day. Laughter is not only easy and feels […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7pm. Heartwood's sanghas are increasingly body-centered, deeply curious about delving into a variety of meditative approaches while still honoring Siddhartha Gautama's radical notion of sitting quietly until he understood suffering — and how to break free from it. Each session will open with a guided meditation, progress to an exploration of new […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy 5:30pm - 7:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Our text is Flight of the Garuda by Lama Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol, a 19th century wandering yogi from Amdo in the eastern part of Tibet. This beautifully poetic text comprises twenty-three songs that aid our […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Nancy will lead us in a few simple Buddhist chants and a guided meditation. Following meditation, we will return to our new text, Interbeing: Fourteen Guidelines for Engaged Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. "Socially-engaged Buddhism" has become […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
“Laughter is the best medicine, “ as they say. I offer you an easy way to bring in well-being in the new year!! Come and try laughter for yourself, in this in-person experiential class. Children laugh so easily and very often, where adults barely laugh in a day. Laughter is not only easy and feels […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7pm. Heartwood's sanghas are increasingly body-centered, deeply curious about delving into a variety of meditative approaches while still honoring Siddhartha Gautama's radical notion of sitting quietly until he understood suffering — and how to break free from it. Each session will open with a guided meditation, progress to an exploration of new […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy 5:30pm - 7:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Our text is Flight of the Garuda by Lama Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol, a 19th century wandering yogi from Amdo in the eastern part of Tibet. This beautifully poetic text comprises twenty-three songs that aid our […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Saturday February 24, 3:00pm to 4:15pm Facilitated by: Mazie Soto Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga, restorative yoga nidra meditation, intentional rest, and stimulating conversations with fellow women. Heartwood Center 1818 Dempster St. Evanston https://www.ayurvidamazie.com/offerings/events
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Nancy will lead us in a few simple Buddhist chants and a guided meditation. Following meditation, we will return to our new text, Interbeing: Fourteen Guidelines for Engaged Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. "Socially-engaged Buddhism" has become […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
“Laughter is the best medicine, “ as they say. I offer you an easy way to bring in well-being in the new year!! Come and try laughter for yourself, in this in-person experiential class. Children laugh so easily and very often, where adults barely laugh in a day. Laughter is not only easy and feels […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7pm. Heartwood's sanghas are increasingly body-centered, deeply curious about delving into a variety of meditative approaches while still honoring Siddhartha Gautama's radical notion of sitting quietly until he understood suffering — and how to break free from it. Each session will open with a guided meditation, progress to an exploration of new […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy 5:30pm - 7:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) Our text is Flight of the Garuda by Lama Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol, a 19th century wandering yogi from Amdo in the eastern part of Tibet. This beautifully poetic text comprises twenty-three songs that aid our […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]
Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm. Fee: $15 RSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 Additional dates: Oct 2 , Nov 6. Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a […]