Knitting can be a relaxing hobby that reduces stress and keeps one centered in the present moment. Whether you’ve never held knitting needles before or you’re looking to refresh your skills, drop in anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and join other participants who enjoy the art of knitting. No experience is necessary, all […]
Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve - Brushwood Center 21950 North Riverwoods Rd. Riverwoods IL 60015 Research demonstrates that outdoor exercise, such as hiking, offers health and well-being benefits. Join the group for a brief nature meditation followed by a two-mile hike. Wear comfortable hiking or running shoes, bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. […]
Reiki with Laura. In this class, you will experience Reiki energy through a guided group healing meditation and breathwork, to help reduce stress, promote relaxation and support your healing journey. It is recommended that you join from a quiet room where you'll have a place to recline and feel safe to relax and rest deeply. Presented by […]
Join meditation teacher Patti Vick, MFA, founder of Color Wheel Mindfulness, and connect with your inner flow and natural creativity. Using cray-pas and watercolors, we will create images through play, experimentation, and follow what brings us energy and satisfaction. Judgement-free art making helps us connect to our senses and imagination, creating connections between our bodies, […]
This gentle class is designed for cancer survivor/patient yoga students of all levels. Focus is on quiet stillness, strength, flexibility, alignment and balance. Each class will lead you through a harmonizing practice that releases tension and leaves you feeling refreshed and calm. This class is offered both virtually through Zoom and In-Person at Advocate Lutheran […]
Chair Yoga - Tuesdays with Bhavisha Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be practiced while sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. It is suitable for people with balance or coordination issues. Chair yoga helps increase flexibility, lung capacity, circulation, concentration, and strength, while boosting […]
In this 10-week foundations course, we will engage in evidence-based practices to learn how to incorporate mindful self-compassion into our daily lives through formal and informal practice. This class is for individuals who wish to learn or deepen their mindful self-compassion practice with the support of class community. Each 60-minute class will include an introduction […]
Join other participants every week for a game of Canasta, whichever version you play, come together to have some fun! Playing card games like Canasta can improve cognitive functioning and memory. Some previous experience required. Card decks will be provided. Please call 847-509-9595 to register for this ongoing group .
Join us, either in-person or virtually on Zoom. Yoga Nidra is an immensely powerful yoga technique and one of the easiest practices to develop and maintain. In this yoga nidra class, you will begin with gentle breath-centered movements to loosen the body. You will then be guided in a yoga nidra practice during the second […]
This class is for experienced participants of mindfulness and for those who have taken the “Intermediate Mindfulness” series at CWC. This discussion-based class is designed for participants who would like to deepen their mindfulness practice, would like support in working with the various challenges that arise, and would like to further integrate this practice into […]
