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1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
847-491-1122 heartwoodcenter.com

October 2025

Virtual Community Yoga Nidra

October 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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“Yoga nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.” — Swami Satyananda Saraswati Think of it as a guided meditation where all you have to do is lie down and listen to the instructions. All you need is 30 minutes to deeply relax your mind and body. Sessions are offered virtually. A link will be sent upon registration. Pay what you can: $5-$15. All proceeds will be donated to a charity each month. View the list…

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Aikido

October 1, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

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Friday Meditation Class

October 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy   5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 practice of trekchö, cutting through delusion to natural primordial awareness. Email Larry (email address Lakey0752@gmail.com) or at (202)580-9313 for the key code to enter the building or further information. Donations appreciated.

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Sunday Sangha

October 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm. 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 something of a buzzword in among many sanghas, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, how do we practice it? Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, created these…

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Aikido

October 6, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

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Tuesday Sangha: Why We Meditate

October 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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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 approaches and techniques, dive into group practice exploring those techniques, and end with discussion and Q&A. We will spend the next several months studying the…

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Virtual Community Yoga Nidra

October 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

“Yoga nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.” — Swami Satyananda Saraswati Think of it as a guided meditation where all you have to do is lie down and listen to the instructions. All you need is 30 minutes to deeply relax your mind and body. Sessions are offered virtually. A link will be sent upon registration. Pay what you can: $5-$15. All proceeds will be donated to a charity each month. View the list…

Find out more »

Aikido

October 8, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

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Friday Meditation Class

October 10, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy   5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 practice of trekchö, cutting through delusion to natural primordial awareness. Email Larry (email address Lakey0752@gmail.com) or at (202)580-9313 for the key code to enter the building or further information. Donations appreciated.

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MAC TALLA: Somatic Sweat

October 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
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An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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MAC TALLA: Somatic Sweat Second Saturdays 7:00pm - 8:15pm Heartwood Yoga Room $20, sliding scale available Somatic cardio, strength and mindfulness. Simple movements, repeated to music, build internal sensation. Simple mantras, repeated, release restrictions. Simple breath patterns, repeated, provoke and settle. The outcome is a stronger, calmer you, fully present to whatever life sends your way. Yoga mats provided. Be barefoot or bring gym shoes.

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Sunday Sangha

October 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm. 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 something of a buzzword in among many sanghas, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, how do we practice it? Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, created these…

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Aikido

October 13, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

Find out more »

Tuesday Sangha: Why We Meditate

October 14, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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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 approaches and techniques, dive into group practice exploring those techniques, and end with discussion and Q&A. We will spend the next several months studying the…

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Virtual Community Yoga Nidra

October 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

“Yoga nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.” — Swami Satyananda Saraswati Think of it as a guided meditation where all you have to do is lie down and listen to the instructions. All you need is 30 minutes to deeply relax your mind and body. Sessions are offered virtually. A link will be sent upon registration. Pay what you can: $5-$15. All proceeds will be donated to a charity each month. View the list…

Find out more »

Aikido

October 15, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

Find out more »

Friday Meditation Class

October 17, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy   5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 practice of trekchö, cutting through delusion to natural primordial awareness. Email Larry (email address Lakey0752@gmail.com) or at (202)580-9313 for the key code to enter the building or further information. Donations appreciated.

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Sunday Sangha

October 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm. 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 something of a buzzword in among many sanghas, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, how do we practice it? Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, created these…

Find out more »

Aikido

October 20, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

Find out more »

Tuesday Sangha: Why We Meditate

October 21, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

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 approaches and techniques, dive into group practice exploring those techniques, and end with discussion and Q&A. We will spend the next several months studying the…

Find out more »

Virtual Community Yoga Nidra

October 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

“Yoga nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.” — Swami Satyananda Saraswati Think of it as a guided meditation where all you have to do is lie down and listen to the instructions. All you need is 30 minutes to deeply relax your mind and body. Sessions are offered virtually. A link will be sent upon registration. Pay what you can: $5-$15. All proceeds will be donated to a charity each month. View the list…

Find out more »

Aikido

October 22, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

Find out more »

Friday Meditation Class

October 24, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy   5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 practice of trekchö, cutting through delusion to natural primordial awareness. Email Larry (email address Lakey0752@gmail.com) or at (202)580-9313 for the key code to enter the building or further information. Donations appreciated.

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Women of Wisdom Meditation Class

October 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 12:00 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Sunday Sangha

October 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm. 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 something of a buzzword in among many sanghas, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, how do we practice it? Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, created these…

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Aikido

October 27, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

Find out more »

Tuesday Sangha: Why We Meditate

October 28, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

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 approaches and techniques, dive into group practice exploring those techniques, and end with discussion and Q&A. We will spend the next several months studying the…

Find out more »

Virtual Community Yoga Nidra

October 29, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

“Yoga nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.” — Swami Satyananda Saraswati Think of it as a guided meditation where all you have to do is lie down and listen to the instructions. All you need is 30 minutes to deeply relax your mind and body. Sessions are offered virtually. A link will be sent upon registration. Pay what you can: $5-$15. All proceeds will be donated to a charity each month. View the list…

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Open Mindfulness Practice for BIPOC

October 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm on day Last of the month, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Aikido

October 29, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

Find out more »

Friday Meditation Class

October 31, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy   5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 practice of trekchö, cutting through delusion to natural primordial awareness. Email Larry (email address Lakey0752@gmail.com) or at (202)580-9313 for the key code to enter the building or further information. Donations appreciated.

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November 2025

Sunday Sangha

November 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm. 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 something of a buzzword in among many sanghas, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, how do we practice it? Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, created these…

Find out more »

Aikido

November 3, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

Find out more »

Tuesday Sangha: Why We Meditate

November 4, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

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 approaches and techniques, dive into group practice exploring those techniques, and end with discussion and Q&A. We will spend the next several months studying the…

Find out more »

Virtual Community Yoga Nidra

November 5, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

“Yoga nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.” — Swami Satyananda Saraswati Think of it as a guided meditation where all you have to do is lie down and listen to the instructions. All you need is 30 minutes to deeply relax your mind and body. Sessions are offered virtually. A link will be sent upon registration. Pay what you can: $5-$15. All proceeds will be donated to a charity each month. View the list…

Find out more »

Aikido

November 5, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

Find out more »

Friday Meditation Class

November 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy   5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 practice of trekchö, cutting through delusion to natural primordial awareness. Email Larry (email address Lakey0752@gmail.com) or at (202)580-9313 for the key code to enter the building or further information. Donations appreciated.

Find out more »

MAC TALLA: Somatic Sweat

November 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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MAC TALLA: Somatic Sweat Second Saturdays 7:00pm - 8:15pm Heartwood Yoga Room $20, sliding scale available Somatic cardio, strength and mindfulness. Simple movements, repeated to music, build internal sensation. Simple mantras, repeated, release restrictions. Simple breath patterns, repeated, provoke and settle. The outcome is a stronger, calmer you, fully present to whatever life sends your way. Yoga mats provided. Be barefoot or bring gym shoes.

Find out more »

Sunday Sangha

November 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm. 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 something of a buzzword in among many sanghas, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, how do we practice it? Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, created these…

Find out more »

Aikido

November 10, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

Find out more »

Tuesday Sangha: Why We Meditate

November 11, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
+ Google Map

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 approaches and techniques, dive into group practice exploring those techniques, and end with discussion and Q&A. We will spend the next several months studying the…

Find out more »

Virtual Community Yoga Nidra

November 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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“Yoga nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.” — Swami Satyananda Saraswati Think of it as a guided meditation where all you have to do is lie down and listen to the instructions. All you need is 30 minutes to deeply relax your mind and body. Sessions are offered virtually. A link will be sent upon registration. Pay what you can: $5-$15. All proceeds will be donated to a charity each month. View the list…

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Aikido

November 12, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
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Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

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Friday Meditation Class

November 14, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy   5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 practice of trekchö, cutting through delusion to natural primordial awareness. Email Larry (email address Lakey0752@gmail.com) or at (202)580-9313 for the key code to enter the building or further information. Donations appreciated.

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Sunday Sangha

November 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm. 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 something of a buzzword in among many sanghas, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, how do we practice it? Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, created these…

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Aikido

November 17, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

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Tuesday Sangha: Why We Meditate

November 18, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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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 approaches and techniques, dive into group practice exploring those techniques, and end with discussion and Q&A. We will spend the next several months studying the…

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Virtual Community Yoga Nidra

November 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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“Yoga nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.” — Swami Satyananda Saraswati Think of it as a guided meditation where all you have to do is lie down and listen to the instructions. All you need is 30 minutes to deeply relax your mind and body. Sessions are offered virtually. A link will be sent upon registration. Pay what you can: $5-$15. All proceeds will be donated to a charity each month. View the list…

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Aikido

November 19, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

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Friday Meditation Class

November 21, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Friday Meditation Class, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy   5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 practice of trekchö, cutting through delusion to natural primordial awareness. Email Larry (email address Lakey0752@gmail.com) or at (202)580-9313 for the key code to enter the building or further information. Donations appreciated.

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Women of Wisdom Meditation Class

November 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 12:00 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Sunday Sangha

November 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director, Nancy Floy 10:00am - 12:00pm. 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 something of a buzzword in among many sanghas, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, how do we practice it? Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, created these…

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Aikido

November 24, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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Aikido is a modern martial art rooted in traditional forms of Japanese culture. As a physical activity, Aikido promotes flexibility, cardio-vascular and aerobic conditioning, and strength. Regular practice of Aikido also improves mental wellbeing including relaxation, focus, self-confidence, and awareness. While being an effective system of self-defense, Aikido techniques emphasize nonviolent engagement and self-control. The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No previous experience is necessary. Registrations are open online with modest dues and various…

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Tuesday Sangha: Why We Meditate

November 25, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Heartwood, 1818 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202 United States
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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 approaches and techniques, dive into group practice exploring those techniques, and end with discussion and Q&A. We will spend the next several months studying the…

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