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NEW CLASSES

Heartwood's open-layout classroom with streaming natural light and hardwood floors 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.

Chanting

Open Heart Circle: A gathering for meditation and chanting
Second Sunday of each month
Noon – 1:00 pm

Cost: $ 7 suggested offering
To register or for more information, contact Nancy at 312.656.7937 or click here to email

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.

Sanskrit Mantra for Daily Living
First and third Saturday afternoons monthly
noon - 1:00 pm
NOTE: Beginning in February the Sanskrit Mantra classes will be held only on the first and third Saturdays of the month (not weekly).

Class is offered on a drop-in basis; you can begin anytime. No previous chanting experience is necessary, and all are welcome in this nurturing setting.

$10 per session.
To register (Initial registration required), contact Darlene Nelson at 773.420.7356.

This class teaches Sanskrit Mantras to people of all beliefs in order to aid them with life's daily challenges. Learn how ancient sacred sound formulas from India and Tibet can spark the body's immune system, influence abundance and advance spiritual growth. Calm the mind and raise the body's vibration with the power of sacred sound.

Darlene Nelson is certified by Sanatana Dharma Satsang, a nonprofit organization that teaches and promotes meditative disciplines from Vedic and Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Dance / Movement

Zumba
Sunday mornings
9:00 am - 10:00 am

To register, contact Leslye Jones-Beatty

Instructor Leslye Jones-Beatty at 773.727.2273 or click here to email.


Meditation

meditation class
Photo by Joel Lerner

Foundations of Mindfulness
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. $10 suggestion donation. More if you can; less if you cannot.

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. Presented by Tsogyaling Meditation Center of Evanston, instructor Nancy Floy offers peaceful mindfulness meditation practice to people of all beliefs.

Meditation Study Classes
First, Third and Fourth Sunday of each month
11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Our new ongoing Study Classes will practice contemplation and discussion of meditation texts.

Students of all faiths, philosophies and walks of life who are interested in exploring this path are welcome. Class is offered on a drop-in basis; begin any time. $10 suggestion donation. More if you can; less if you cannot.

For initial registration, please contact Nancy Floy at 847.491.1122 x11 or click here to email.

Presented by Tsogyaling Meditation Center of Evanston.

Meditation for Wellbeing
Thursday evenings
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Class is offered on a drop-in basis; begin any time. This is a safe and welcoming setting, very good for beginning or continuing a meditation practice.

Initial registration required: Call Mark Repplinger at 8773.386.0523. $10 suggestion donation. More if you can; less if you cannot.

This class focuses on meditation practices for psychological health and wellbeing. We teach specific practices for calming the mind and body, and we will discuss the neuroscience of meditation and contemporary Western understandings of ancient practices. Discussion will be offered following the meditation. Presented by Tsogyaling Meditation Center of Evanston. Instructor Mark Repplinger is a counselor at Heartwood, trained in Hakomi, who incorporates mindfulness meditation into his practice.

Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief
Tuesday evenings
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Change your experience of pain by being fully present to each moment as it unfolds. In this class, we will practice several techniques that can help lessen the grip that pain can have on our lives. The daily practice tools you learn will help you not only in dealing with pain, but to live a more spacious life. Mindfulness is awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, without judgment or reaction. Together, we will cultivate and explore our untapped power. Class members can sit on chairs, cushions or lie down, whatever contributes most for comfort and support.

For initial registration, contact Louise Rosenberg at 773.386.0547 or click here to email. $10 suggestion donation. More if you can; less if you cannot.

Presented by Tsogyaling Meditation Center of Evanston. Instructor Louise Rosenberg also brings the principles of mindfulness to her work as a massage therapist at Heartwood.

Open Meditation Sessions
Sunday mornings
10:30 am – 11:30 am

Perfect for beginners and meditators of all levels and ideal for those wishing for longer silent sitting times. These sessions will begin with opening chants and a short Shamatha (which means calm abiding in Sanskrit) meditation instruction. The first 20-minute sitting session is followed by walking meditation. Our morning wraps up with a final 20-minute sitting session and closing chants. This class is facilitated by Tsogyaling meditation teachers. Class is offered on a drop-in basis; begin any time. Suggested donation is $5.

Presented by Tsogyaling Meditation Center of Evanston. For initial registration of new students, please contact Nancy Floy at 847.491.1122 x11 or click here to email.

 

 
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Tai Chi

Faulk Tai Chi Class
8-Week Class Series

Tai Chi Fundamentals for Beginners
Tuesday evenings
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Starts February

Level II
Tuesday evenings
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

To register or for more information, contact instructor Arlene Faulk: 312.642.0722 or click here to email.

Level I
Wednesday evenings
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

To register, call instructor Carolyn Martinez: 847.256.0645.

Develop a calm mind and a healthy body through low-impact exercises, using breathing, slow movement, stretching and concentration.

Tai Chi Fan
Wednesday evenings
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
January 4 - March 14 (no class Feb 15)

$130 for 10 weeks (fans can be purchased for an additional $15)

To register, call 773.960.7346 or click here to email

Tai Chi Fan is a fun way to learn and practice the principles of tai chi, improve balance and flexibility, and develop qi. This course is open to all students who have previous experience with tai chi or qigong.  Students interested in the class should contact Peter Norman: click here to email or call 773.960.7346.

YogaHatha Yoga and Mellow Yoga

Hatha Yoga
Sunday evenings
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Mixed Level Yoga (for advanced beginners to intermediate)

$18 for group session drop-in
$90 (pre-paid) for 6 group sessions
$50 for 45-minute individual session
See instructor for sliding scale options

To register, contact Margi MacLean at 773.504.2750

Come work out the tension of life's stressors whether it's from last week or from past years. Certified by The Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago, Instructor Margi MacLean's 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. Basic props provided except personal bath towel. Attire is clothes you can stretch in and bare feet. Register in person at least 15 minutes before class by cash or check.

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

$136 per 8-week session; $19 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.

Yoga (Beginning/Intermediate)
Saturday mornings
8:30 am - 9:30 am

$96 for 8-week session; $15 drop in
SPECIAL: $80 for early registration; call for details.

To register online, visit www.bodyscape.biz and click "Classes" or call instructor Ellie Pickering, LAc, MSOM, CMT, at 847.864.6464.

This class is designed for the beginning/intermediate level student. Class moves at a medium pace with careful attention to detail. It is ideal for students with little to no yoga experience and students with less than two years' experience. Ellie teaches Iyengar-style yoga using props such as blankets, blocks, bolsters, belts, chairs, and mats for ease and comfort. Pranayama (breath) will be explored, as well as the basic concepts of yoga philosophy. Mats are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Meridian Light Yoga/Meditation Class for Veterans
Thursday mornings
10:30 am - 11:45 am

This class combines gentle yoga, breathing techniques and visualization to bring about peace and calm physically, mentally and emotionally. No prior experience is necessary. This class is offered by Tsogyaling Evanston Meditation Center with sincere gratitude to our community and the veterans who have been serving on our behalf.

Fee is by donation only.

To register or for more information, please call Colleen Hubbard at 847.491.1122 x20.

Meridian Light Yoga Class
Thursday evenings
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Meridian Light Yoga classes are a joyful way to move and, if we choose, to softly bring transformation into our lives. Meridian Light Yoga uses gentle yet purposeful moves to encourage our bodies to express themselves freely and naturally. Based on the meridian system (channels of energy in the body) of Traditional Chinese Medicine, these techniques guide us to breathe deeply and move to increase the quality and quantity of energy in these channels that feed our bodies, minds and emotions. We can also develop the sensitivity and awareness of our relationship with and between those parts of ourselves. All are welcome. No previous yoga experience is required, just an open mind!

Fee for one class is $18 and $150 for a 10-class card. 

To register or for more information, please call Colleen Hubbard at 847.491.1122 x20.  I look forward to seeing you!

Yoga for Moms...and everyone
Friday mornings
10:00 am - 11:15 am
beginning March 9

$12 per session

To register or for more information, contact instructor Magee Duffy at 847.691.2481.

Yoga Nidra: Meditation, Movement, Restoration
Sunday afternoons
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
March 4 - April 29 (no class April 1 or April 8)

$120 per 7-week session
Contact instructor Corinne Peterson for more information and to register: 773.562.5933.

A form of guided mindfulness meditation,Yoga Nidra is a systematic process for leading the body and mind into receptive states of relaxation and deep presence. Through this process we are able to access inner healing and the pure awareness of being. Yoga Nidra is a powerful tool to help eliminate stress, overcome insomnia, solve problems, resolve trauma, and neutralize anxiety, fear, anger and depression. In this series we use the Integrative Restoration (iRest) approach to Yoga Nidra. Each class includes a long, guided Yoga Nidra session (seated or laying down), prefaced by gentle yoga movement to help prepare the body to enter deep rest. Everyone is welcome, beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.


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Classroom Rental

The new 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.