Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2019

Regenstein School | Adult Education 46 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Wellness & Fitness specialty classes Yoga and Meditation Retreat Enjoy a state of relaxation and reconnecting with nature through activities like breathing exercises, gentle yoga, journaling, and medita- tion. All are welcome. Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $120/$150 | Kurtis Conservation Foundation, Mettawa Manor Friday, September 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Shinrin-Yoku Forest Bathing Shinrin yoku, Japanese forest bathing, refers to the practice of immersing all of your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk, typically covering less than a mile, and ending with a simple tea ceremony utilizing native plants. Dress for the weather. This class may be taken multiple times. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide $40/$50 | Meet at Circle Garden for a wood- land walk Saturday, September 28, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or $28/$35 | Meet at McDonald Woods Shelter Saturday, October 5, 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Nature and Rhythm Fitness Kick up your heels with SALSArobics ® . Get fit moving through the Garden and learning foot- work to traditional sounds from Latin America. Practice indoors and outdoors with varying activities designed to strengthen and condition your whole body at your own pace. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Dress for the weather. Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, certified personal trainer $72/$90 | Classroom 2, Learning Center All classes meet Fridays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Sessions are five weeks. Session 4: Begins October 11 Outdoor Walking Workout Exercising in “green space” stimulates your mind and body, providing benefits a gym could never surpass. Build endurance, work on postural alignment, gain core strength, increase cardiovascular capacity, and improve balance. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Dress for the weather. Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, certified personal trainer $72/$90 | Meet at Visitor Center All classes meet Saturdays, 8 – 9 a.m. Sessions are five weeks. Session 5: Begins October 12 Meditation Walk: The Cycles of Life Walking meditation is an ancient, contempla- tive practice encouraging profound spiritual connections. Slowly walk around the Great Basin and meditate on the four seasons of nature as metaphors for the seasons of our lives: spring/birth, summer/growth, fall/change, and winter/death. Wear walking shoes. Dress for the weather. Mary Ann Spina, teacher, writer, and counselor $20/$25 | Meet at the Visitor Center Saturday, October 12, 8 – 10 a.m. Energy Medicine Practice Unblock and balance your body’s subtle energies to improve health and vitality while connecting to your natural rhythms. Energy medicine complements conventional medicine while drawing from Eastern disciplines such as acupuncture, yoga, and qi gong. Learn and practice effective techniques for stress relief, creating healthy boundaries, boosting your immune system, and more. Limited mobility accommodated. Devi Stern, M.S., energy healer, and author $96/$120 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Choose from two class levels: Energy Medicine Practice for Beginners 6 Tuesdays, October 15 – November 19, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or Energy Medicine Practice for Wellness Prerequisite: Energy Medicine Practice for Beginners or instructor approval 6 Tuesdays, October 15 – November 19, 10:30 – 11:3 0 a.m. Yoga for the Holidays Celebrate the season with relaxing self-care yoga at the Garden. This special session helps to keep you balanced and centered through the holidays. Bring a yoga mat and we’ll help you find your Zen. All levels are welcome. Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $60/$75 | Classroom 2, Learning Center New! Enjoy unrestricted access to all holiday yoga classes with the unlimited pass option: $128/$160. 3 Mondays, December 2 – 16, 9 – 10 a.m.; or 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. or 3 Tuesdays, December 3 – 17, 8 – 9 a.m.; or 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; or 6 – 7 p.m. or 3 Wednesdays, December 4 – 18, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 3 Thursdays, December 5 – 19, 9 – 10 a.m.; or 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; or 6 – 7 p.m. Sign up now for winter classes. Yoga and tai chi winter sessions begin January 13.