Meditation Classes in Chicago, IL

Explore meditative and self-nurturing yoga poses with the use of plant-based essential oils to restore and rebalance the mind and body in the tranquil setting of The Morton Arboretum. Notes: This class requires a yoga mat! Bring your own or borrow one of ours. Will be held outdoors if weather permits; please dress for outdoor practice.

This meditation class is designed for working professionals; addressing common lifestyle concerns like stress, anxiety, or ruminating thoughts. Each session includes discussion and a guided 15-minute group sit. Topics vary weekly: body scan method, meditations on thought, emotion, and self-compassion. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to expand...

Whether you are a longtime meditator or have never given meditation a try, peace breathing can enhance a meditation practice. The bright vibration of peace breathing coincides with the harmonious rhythm of the universe, building the energy of peace within while simultaneously sending healing energy out to the world. It combines the vital energy of...

Absorb the ancient vibrations of sacred mantras and connect in satsang—to sit together in truth—with sound, breath, and meaning. Experience short meditations and chant mantras in devotional practice. Kirtan is a powerful path to an awakened state of being as you elevate your spirit, open your heart and raise the collective consciousness. Kirtan...

Cacao has 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries, the highest plant-based source of iron and magnesium, more calcium than milk, and is a natural antidepressant. Honor the cacao bean with a warm cup of ethically and sustainably sourced, ceremonial-grade cacao and practice guided meditation with conscious breathwork, pranayama, for a wonderfully powerful...

Intensify your Pilates routine by incorporating apparatus equipment! The Reformer, a spring-loaded resistance machine, is one of the low-impact and effective ways to tone muscle, strengthen joints and realign the body. Experience in Mat Pilates classes recommended (try them on the group fitness schedule!) for Beginning and All Level classes. This...

Improve your health and well-being with yoga. We will practice poses, breathing and meditation in the tranquil setting of The Morton Arboretum. Notes: This class requires a yoga mat!  Bring your own or borrow one of ours. Will be held outdoors if weather permits; please dress for outdoor practice.

Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. This course continues with in-depth study of the Yang style for students who have completed the intermediate class and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. Class locations vary and will be held outdoors...

Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Once you are very comfortable with the foundations learned in Tai Chi for Beginners: Yang-Style, you move into the advanced beginner level. Build upon the basic Yang-Style forms and postures you learned, while continuing to receive the multiple health benefits of tai chi...

Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Further your study of the Yang form of tai chi once you feel very comfortable with the practice and movements of recommended prerequisite course: Tai Chi: Advanced Beginner Yang-Style. Class locations vary and will be held outdoors when weather permits.

Yin yoga works by gently loosening connective tissues, opening and restoring joints, and invoking freedom and lightness in the body. Yin yoga consists primarily of seated poses held for a period of time, allowing gravity to do most of the work. Finish with a guided yoga nidra meditation: a deeply relaxing, sleep-like state while still maintaining...

With our busy, ever changing world filled with high-speed technology and stress, focusing on self-care is more important than ever. Meditation is a tool that has been used for thousands of years to calm the mind, reduce stress and provide more focus, awareness and clarity in life. Join General Assembly Chicago, taking a break from the typical workday...