STRAIGHTEN UP - Natural Awakenings
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is a space to allow authentic silence without getting<br />
trapped in seriousness, comparison and competition.<br />
Retreat takes place in Wisconsin offered by: Inner<br />
Metamorphosis University, 1418 W Howard St,<br />
Chicago (Rogers Park). Register: 773-262-1468.<br />
Lifesurfing.org.<br />
FRiDaY, noVEmbER 18<br />
saVE tHE DatE<br />
Fall Holistic Fair at the Edgar Cayce Center –<br />
10am-4:30pm. Explore many therapies, techniques<br />
and remedies by some of the best and most popular<br />
practitioners in a comfortable and nurturing environment.<br />
Gain a new perspective and create healing<br />
within you by joining other like-minded seekers<br />
for conversation, self-enrichment and an A.R.E.<br />
community experience. Sessions are $1/minute and<br />
run approximately 30 minutes. Check website for<br />
participating practitioners. The Edgar Cayce Holistic<br />
Center, Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd,<br />
Des Plaines. 847-299-6536. AREHeartland.org.<br />
saVE tHE DatE<br />
An Evening With Sonia Choquette – 6-9:30pm.<br />
Internationally known psychic and spiritual teacher<br />
Sonia Choquette, “The Power of Your Spirit” (no<br />
tickets sold at door; prepay only) $99, $89/before<br />
Oct 1. Libertyville Civic Center, Cook St, Libertyville.<br />
847-367-1581.<br />
satuRDaY, noVEmbER 19<br />
saVE tHE DatE<br />
Standing in Your Shamanic Power: Deborah<br />
King – 9am-4:30pm. When you give your power<br />
away, it depletes you unless you know how to regain<br />
your own precious energy. Discover the secrets of<br />
working with energy to expand your consciousness<br />
and move you rapidly along the path of real<br />
transformation. $85, $55 if paid by Oct 19. National<br />
Louis University, Skokie Campus, 5202 Old Orchard<br />
Rd, Skokie. Pre-register: 847-831-8828. Infinity<br />
Foundation.org.<br />
sunDaY, noVEmbER 20<br />
saVE tHE DatE<br />
The Power of ki (氣) – 12-5pm. To mark the launch<br />
of his new book, The Call of Sedona, Journey of the<br />
Heart, internationally recognized author and educator<br />
Ilchi Lee will lead an inspirational meditation<br />
training and lecture. Spreading a message of love<br />
and empowerment, he will share secrets of his own<br />
Enlightenment and give practical training methods<br />
one can use to tap into your unlimited source of<br />
Ki (Chi, Qi). Combined with live music, energy<br />
martial arts demonstrations, and 5 Element diet<br />
information, enjoy an exciting array of activities.<br />
$10. Renaissance Schaumburg, 1551 N Thoreau<br />
Dr, Schaumburg. 847-562-9642. For more info:<br />
DahnYoga.com.<br />
ongoingevents<br />
Gluten-Free Monday – 10am-7pm. All gluten-free<br />
grocery items 10% off all-day long. Free. Earthly<br />
Goods Health Foods, 6951 Grand Ave, Gurnee.<br />
847-855-9677.<br />
DailY<br />
Rejuvenate Your Skin – Thru Oct. Rejuvenate and<br />
exfoliate your skin after summer with 20% off all<br />
Redflower Rituals products. Calm Massage Therapy<br />
Center, 467 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park.<br />
847-266-4000.<br />
Illinois Solar Tour – 10am-3pm. Free self-guided,<br />
statewide event that demonstrates how Illinois<br />
homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal,<br />
passive solar design, and energy efficiency to<br />
be energy independent. Free. Register & download<br />
a guidebook: IllinoisSolarTour.org.<br />
sunday<br />
Falun Gong Exercise and Meditation – 8-10am.<br />
After 10am, readings of Master Li’s Zhuan Falun,<br />
alternating Chinese and English, followed by<br />
experience sharing. Winnetka Community House,<br />
620 Lincoln Ave, 2nd fl, Winnetka. Falundafa.org.<br />
Chapel of New Thought Sunday Sessions –<br />
10:30am. Deep prayer, meditation, silence and<br />
intention setting with a profound metaphysical<br />
lesson from Scripture or a universal law. Responsible<br />
love offering. Chapel of New Thought, 349 S<br />
Barrington Rd, Ste 1, Wauconda. Rev Patty Pipia:<br />
847-845-8818, RevPattyPipia.com.<br />
Stretch & Relax Restorative Yoga – 10:30-<br />
11:45am. Class designed to allow almost anyone<br />
to participate in a very mild form of hatha yoga. A<br />
slower paced class that helps an individual in the<br />
management of stress and in choosing a lifestyle<br />
that promotes health and vitality. Using props<br />
and blankets to modify traditional yoga poses, the<br />
postures gently open the body to deep relaxation<br />
and healing. $15/class (proceeds to TIBETcenter’s<br />
Building Fund). TIBETcenter, 828 W Dempster,<br />
Evanston. 847-492-0809. TibetCenterChicago.org.<br />
Attend a Scientology Sunday Service – 11am. Get<br />
practical knowledge to improve your life. Everyone<br />
welcome. Church of Scientology, 3011 N Lincoln<br />
Ave, Chicago. 773-348-7788.<br />
Meditations – 12pm. Lead by Sri Goswami Kriyananda.<br />
Take time for reflection and regeneration.<br />
Join from home via the Internet or at the Temple.<br />
Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago.<br />
773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.<br />
monday<br />
Hatha Yoga Fall Semester Classes – Lake County’s<br />
most beautiful yoga studio, celebrating our 10th year.<br />
New student discounts. Studio Lotus, 150 E Cook<br />
Ave, Libertyville. 847-549-7443. WellBodyMind.com.<br />
Qi Gong – 9:30-10:30am. With April Epstein. Learn the<br />
ancient Chinese practice of Qi gong to cultivate a better<br />
understanding of life force energy as a bridge between<br />
ourselves, the Earth, nature and the universe. Includes<br />
breathing exercises, stretches, flowing movements and<br />
meditation. $18/class. Yoga Bent, 1630 Old Deerfield<br />
Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-1515. YogaBent.com.<br />
Footbath Detox Mondays – 11am-6pm. Sluggishness,<br />
fatigue, low energy and poor sleep? A 30-min<br />
ionic footbath stimulates cells to release toxins and<br />
rebalance the cellular system that is responsible for<br />
overall health. The process continues after the toxins<br />
are dislodged during treatment, allowing your entire<br />
body to function optimally. Save $10. Therapeutic<br />
Kneads, 1779 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park. Preschedule:<br />
847-266-0131.<br />
Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. With Andy Amend.<br />
Classes include breath, postures and yoga teachings;<br />
a definite linking of body, mind and spirit. In the<br />
Iyengar tradition there is strong emphasis on proper<br />
alignment integrated with supportive breath. $18/<br />
class. Yoga Bent, 1630 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland<br />
Park. 847-831-1515. YogaBent.com.<br />
Inner Qigong Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Focusing<br />
on grounding, relaxation and emotional stability.<br />
DGEA Lee Holistic Center, 1228 N River Rd, Mount<br />
Prospect. 847-909-3432. DGEA.us.<br />
Yoga for Real Bodies – 7-8:30pm. With Phyllis<br />
H. Coleman, LMT, RP, CYI. Held in our healing<br />
salt room. $15/session. Solay Wellness, 4819 W<br />
Main St, Skokie. Pre-register: 847-409-4586. Solay<br />
Wellness.com.<br />
tuesday<br />
Hatha Yoga Fall Semester Classes – Lake County’s<br />
most beautiful yoga studio, celebrating our 10th<br />
year. New student discounts. Studio Lotus, 150 E<br />
Cook Ave, Libertyville. 847-549-7443. WellBody<br />
Mind.com.<br />
Hatha Yoga Classes – Oct 25-Nov 29. 8:30-9:30am.<br />
Also Thurs. A great way to relieve stress from your<br />
busy day. Renee Chwaszczewski, RYT 200, owner<br />
of Yoga & More, will guide you through yoga postures,<br />
breathing techniques and meditation. $60/6wk<br />
session (Tues or Thurs). Chapel of New Thought,<br />
349 S Barrington Rd, Ste 1, Wauconda. Pre-register,<br />
Renee: 847-370-5835, Renee@YogaAndMore.net.<br />
Cloth Diapering 101 – 10:30-11:45am. Are you<br />
interested in cloth diapering? Find out all you need<br />
to know in this class. $15. New Mother New Baby,<br />
3115 Dundee Rd, Northbrook. 847-272-1500. New-<br />
MotherNewBaby.com.<br />
Shiatsu Thai Sessions – 3:30-8pm. A combination<br />
of Asian massage technique and Chinese pressure<br />
points. Great for relieving muscle tension and stress.<br />
Libertyville Massage Therapy Clinic, 128 Newberry<br />
Ave, Libertyville. 847-680-0077. Libertyville<br />
Massage.com.<br />
Back Care and Yoga Basics – 6:45-8:15pm. Yoga<br />
class taught by Jim Lal-Tabak. Heart of Transformation,<br />
1618 Orrington Ave, Evanston. For<br />
drop-in & series pricing: 847-425-9355. BodyMind<br />
Medicine.com.<br />
Guided Relaxation Sessions – 7-8pm or 8-9pm.<br />
Tues & Thurs. Relaxation sessions help to relieve<br />
stress/pain through peaceful group mediation lead<br />
natural awakenings October 2011<br />
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