Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2020
To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 31 Garden Design 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 using native plants. Dress for the weather. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide $40/$50 | Meet at McDonald Woods Shelter Saturday, September 26, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 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 cardio- vascular capacity, and improve balance. Suit- able for all fitness levels. Dress for the weather. Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, certified personal trainer, SALSArobics®, Inc. $79/$99 | Meet at Visitor Center 5 Saturdays, October 10 – November 7, 8 – 9 a.m. $20/$25 single-session registration available online Yoga and Tai Chi Please check our website often for the most up-to-date details on yoga and tai chi class offerings. Both online and on-site classes will be available. Online classes will be taught via Zoom. On-site classes at the Garden will be offered as state and local health department guidelines permit. Capacity will be limited, social distancing guidelines will be monitored, and face coverings will be required for the duration of class. Yoga is an ancient practice that unites body, mind, and spirit. Tai chi’s fluid movements are ideal for people of all ages and physical condi- tions. Classes are offered in both the Yang-style and Sun-style. All are welcome. Wellness programming is generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem. Wellness & Fitness
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