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Experience gentle yoga for well-being, a relaxing and inclusive program designed for all levels of fitness. Enjoy a combination of gentle breathing, stretching, meditation, and relaxation with attention placed on the seated and reclining postures. Come and enjoy a sense of peace and balance. All are welcome at Chicago Botanic Garden yoga classes....

Flowering bulbs provide vivid color after the doldrums of winter. Learn to select and grow bulbs to enhance your garden. Discuss season-extending bulb design and how to interplant with perennials and shrubs for a spectacular display. Note: This class will be taught online via Zoom.  All registrations must be submitted online two days before...

Oaks once dominated midwestern forests and our imaginations. From historical times to today, discover the many ways humans, birds, animals, and insects have used and treasured these big beauties.  We will examine where these trees are typically found in nature, their myriad uses over the centuries, folklore and stories, plus faunal partnerships....

So you know your zodiac sign, but you also know a lot of other people with the same sign. And you're all different. Why is that? Have you ever wondered how astrology works or why? Astrology is an ancient art, practiced as far back as time itself for kings and pharaohs. What did they know that you don't? Astrology is the key to attaining your full...

BLS Provider is a 100% instructor led - video based course, with skills practice and testing. Students must pass the BLS exam with a score of 84% or higher. Students are allowed to reference the BLS manual during the BLS Provider exam. Students can expect to receive an email, with a link to claim their AHA BLS Provider Card.  EMS Professionals...

Chicago is a great city for biking. The amazing lakefront and parks, the rich history, and spectacular architecture provides for a great experience. Add to that Bike and Roll’s friendly tour guides, and what you have is your best day in Chicago!  Bike tours are offered daily. We also provide private tours for your group and VIPs. Please email...

Chicago is a great city for biking. The amazing lakefront and parks, the rich history, and spectacular architecture provides for a great experience. Add to that Bike and Roll’s friendly tour guides, and what you have is your best day in Chicago!  Enjoy the car-free lakefront trail and explore Chicago’s beaches, parks, lagoons, and gorgeous...

On any path, sacred texts are transformative tools beyond their literal interpretation that can propel you towards growth. Explore certain principles by decoding the texts in Genesis to promote healing. The tales in Genesis portray the initial phases of processing and healing unfinished business within the core family constellation. Examine various...

In Beginning Zen Shiatsu, we impart the simple ability to be with another human being in a healing context. This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to share this beautiful skill with others. Every time you lay hands on another human, you have an opportunity to express mindfulness and compassion. You have the ability to spark the intrinsic...

The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital.  Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or...

Discover plants to turn your late season garden into a beautiful and sustainable oasis. Trees, shrubs, and grasses provide aesthetics like structure and movement in the winter garden, while berries, seeds, and nuts are bountiful on many species of previously flowering plants. These ornamental plants offer vital late-season nutrition and shelter for...

Introducing our Essential Mixology Course – a class that will teach you a skill-set that can enrich your life! This 3-hour excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or...

“The great spiritual texts describe what it means to be free. The Work is the how. It gives you a direct entrance to the awakened mind. When you come to The Work, you don’t have to figure it out. You already know what’s wrong with you: you’re believing your stressful thoughts.” - Byron Katie Imagine truly living your life in the profound...

Master garden design theory and methods. Use your skills in design process, design language, graphics, research, and analysis as well as legal and regulatory responsibilities for estimating cost for site design.  Develop critical and analytical skills through the interaction between your peers and instructor-mentors.  A supply list will...

Trees and shrubs are the backbone of any landscape. Learning to make good choices when selecting these plants is critical. You will discover several trees and shrubs that are excellent plant options for landscapes in the Midwest.  A Garden walk is included so please dress for the weather.