Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

62 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Energy Medicine Practice for Wellness Energy medicine empowers you to work with your body’s electromagnetic energy to improve health. It builds on Western science while drawing from Eastern disciplines such as acupuncture, yoga, and qi gong. Learn simple Eden Energy Medicine exercises for stress relief, clearing unwanted energies, and boosting your immune system. Exercises can be modified for those with limited mobility. Devi Stern, M.S., energy healer, and author of Energy Healing with the Kabbalah, Integrating Ancient Jewish Mysticism with Modern Energetic Practices Choose from two class levels: Energy Medicine Practice for Beginners $95.20/$119 | Classroom 1, Learning Center 6 Tuesdays, March 12 – April 16, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or $96/$120 | Classroom 1, Learning Center 6 Tuesdays, April 23 – May 28, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Energy Medicine Practice for Wellness Prerequisite: Energy Medicine Practice for Beginners or instructor approval $95.20/$119 | Classroom 1, Learning Center 6 Tuesdays, March 12 – April 16, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. or $96/$120 | Classroom 1, Learning Center 6 Tuesdays, April 23 – May 28, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi Basics for the Weekend Tai chi is a low-impact, slow-motion practice with health benefits such as increased range of motion, improved balance, and increased energy. Explore gentle postures and exercises designed to improve your well-being. This class may be practiced seated, and may be taken multiple times. Dress for the weather. Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors $124/$155 | Grainger Gallery, Plant Science Center Spring: 8 Saturdays, April 20 – June 8, 9 – 10 a.m. or $140/$175 | Grainger Gallery, Plant Science Center Summer: 9 Saturdays, July 6 – August 31, 9 – 10 a.m. New! Tai Chi, Xing Yi, and Ba Qua Deep Study Explore an ancient practice of soft, internal, and intentional forms as you focus on single movements. If you have taken the advanced beginner, intermediate, or advanced classes at the Garden, this class is appropriate for you. Dress for the weather. Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors $124/$155 | Grainger Gallery, Plant Science Center 8 Saturdays, April 20 – June 8, 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Wellness & Fitness Wellness and fitness classes are designed enhance one’s self-care regimen. Class locations are subject to change. Some classes may be held outdoors as weather permits.