FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Nirvana Day (Buddhism)
Soultending: An Experiential Series for Women – 9:30am-12:30pm. With Dr. Keren Vishny. 6 Wednesdays beginning Feb 11. This series is for women wishing to take time out from the busyness of modern life to nourish body and soul. In an atmosphere of curiosity and respect, participants will utilize body-based meditation, imagery, journaling and simple art forms as vehicles to connect to inner experience and to each other. $180. Zero Balancing Wellness Center, 809 Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Wilmette. 847-920-9292. ZBWellness.com.
Cooking Class: Indian Treats To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day (Vegan, Gluten-Free) –9:3011:30am. See Feb 7 description. $50 (includes handouts, Indian spiced tea and tastings of the recipes). Arya Bhavan Restaurant, 2508 W Devon, Chicago. Registration required: 773-274-5800. AryaBhavan.com. White Stone Service – 10:30-11:45am. Special service will support you in looking ahead and claiming your truth today. You are not defined by yesterday. During our meditation, we will listen to Spirit for a new name, a new way of being in the world. Our band, The Grateful Living will have special music at this service. Free. Abundant Life Spiritual Center at Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. 847-337-3866. AbundantLifeUnity.org. Reiki 2 Class – 1-6pm. Learn 3 powerful healing symbols (empowerment, mental/emotional and distance). These highly effective symbols support healing, calmness and clarity for yourself and others. In Reiki 2 class, learn the application of these symbols and practice using them. Pre-req: Reiki 1. Reiki Healing Energy, 115 N Marion St, Ste 12, Oak Park. To register, Janice Lodato: 708-738-0438. ReikiHealingEnergy.net/Reiki-Class-Descriptions. Energize Your Life – 1:30-3:30pm. Join Dawna Gutzmann, MD, to learn a variety of healthy methods for increasing your physical energy and mental alertness. $75, but free if reg at least 72 hrs in advance. 5225 Old Orchard Rd, Ste 36, Skokie. Pre-registration required: 847-332-2776 or Info@DGutzmannMD.com. José Stevens and 2015 Forecast – 2-5pm; doors open 1:30pm. José Luis Stevens, PhD, is the president and co-founder of The Power Path Inc., an international consulting firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He uses Personnessence, a powerful perennial philosophy and personality system as the basis for much of his work. He is known for his accurate use of intuition in understanding people and his ability to understand and forecast world trends. His yearly forecasts tell us how we can expect to relate to the year ahead. $15. Ethical Humanist Society, 7574 N Lincoln Ave, Skokie. ChicagoIons.org.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Free Neuropathy Check – 9-10:30am. See Feb 2 listing. North Shore Health Solutions, 1446 Techny Rd, Northbrook. RSVP required: 847-715-9060. NorthShoreHealthSolutions.com.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Free 15-Minute Microcurrent Facelift – 10am3pm. See Feb 3 listing. Beautiful Image Co. Facial & Body Sculpting at Lakefront Chiropractic, 630 Vernon Ave, Ste F, Glencoe. For appt: 708-406-9234, BeautifulImageCo@gmail.com. BeautifulImageCo.com.
Adult Program: Yoga – 7-8pm. Move and groove to tropical beats in this introductory class. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and a small towel. Palatine Library, 700 N North Court, Palatine. To register: 847-358-5881 x 167 or PalatineLibrary.org.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Nat’l Freedom to Marry Day Lincoln’s Birthday Love Chakras: How To Open Up And Attract Your Mate (includes Indian Dinner) – Explore ways to sense and open the flow of love through your body so you become a radiant love magnet and send out the kind of vibes that will signal your love partner to show up. Learn some surprising facts about the law of attraction and how to free your hidden, limiting love script. Presenter: Maureen Riley, Master Energy Healer, Love & Success Coach. $30. Arya Bhavan Restaurant, 2508 W Devon, Chicago. Reservations: 773-274-5800. AryaBhavan.com. Inner Hope and Wellness for Women – 7-8pm. Tried every diet? Still overweight? Lacking energy? Not healthy? Then come out and get the tools you need to be happier and healthier with Certified Health & Nutrition Coach Michelle Eberwein. $10. Inside Holistic and Cultural Arts Center, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. 224-622-7991. Inside-Inspire.com. Discover and Live Your Full Potential – 7-8:30pm. Did you activate your higher brain today? The pre-frontal cortex (higher brain) is our executive functioning center and expresses joy, confidence and clarity. Would you like to learn how that is possible? See how the evolutionary Higher Brain Living® system changes your brain and changes your life. Free. AWAKEN Higher Brain Living® Center Grant Park, 410 S Michigan Ave, Ste 414, Chicago. 312-881-9591. RSVP: SecondThursday. Eventbrite.com. HigherBrainLivingGrantPark.com. Release Fear and Restore Confidence in Minutes – 7:30-9pm. Raydiant Pathways offer a powerful way to engage intuitively with your heart, mind and Higher Self to release limiting patterns and restore higher function for any goal you have, or issue you face. Learn about the process and explore how Raydiant Pathways can support you to have the life your heart desires. Led by Aliess Kime. Free. Raydiant Day Center for Raydiant Life Fitness, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. 847-869-6477. RaydiantDay.com.
Pain Relief with Castor Oil – 7-9pm. Audrey Vercillo has studied Cayce’s prophecies and healing modalities for more than 40 years, focusing especially on the incredible healing properties of castor oil. Learn about the many miracles she has witnessed using the castor oil pack and how to make one yourself. Free; donations accepted. Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. For cost & more info: 847-299-6535. Free Shiatsu Intro – 7-9:30pm. Learn fundamental techniques and philosophies of Zen Shiatsu, and chat with current students and instructors. Free. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day V Day (Victory over Violence Against Women & Girls) Community Qigong – 7:45-8:45am. A meditative movement exercise synched with the breath. Class focuses on working through each of the 12 classical meridians and their places within the daily life cycle. It is ideal for most everyone; especially Shiatsu students and enthusiasts. Free. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Indoor Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. See Feb 1 description. Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, 5500 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago. Info, Callie: 312-733-4640, Callie@FaithInPlace.org. FaithInPlace.org. Chicago IANDS Presents: Steven Fanning, PhD – 2-5pm. Steven Fanning, quadriplegic NDEr and former UIC History Professor, was healed during NDE. He is now a healer and author. $20 suggested donation. Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758. ChicagoIANDS.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Lunch and Learn: Boosting Your Nutrition with Chef J – 11:30am-12:30pm. Do you know what the labels mean in the grocery store on items? Do you want to rediscover the taste of real food? Learn a back to basics approach to preparing healthy meals by keeping it simple. Chef J will help you rethink the grocery shopping experience. $20 for kosher lunch. Tash Fitness, 8816 N Bronx Ave, Skokie. 847-379-5777. TashFitness.com. A Journey of Self Discovery – 1-5pm. With Ellen Katz, MS, psychotherapist and meditation guide. Offers a process for connecting with our core self through initiating a respectful internal dialogue and applying universal principles of discrimination and navigation. Infinity Foundation, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Register: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org. Solful Sunday – 1-4pm. Join us for a free spiritual networking/potluck. Solful Gifts, 1040 S Milwaukee Ave, Ste 130, Wheeling. More info: SolfulGifts.com. Bright Body Tuning: Brighten Your Brilliance – 3-5pm. Raise the octave of your light body energy centers with Raydiant Pathways. Gain new perspective. See new options and create new solutions. Take home your own custom energy synchronizing tool. Led by Peter Kime, creator of Raydiant Pathways. $28, $23/pre-registration. Raydiant Day Center for Raydiant Life Fitness, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. 847-869-6477. Register: RaydiantDay.com.
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