Guides Classes in Chicago, IL

Find inner peace, calm, and relaxation through guided spiritual meditation. Experiential guided relaxation, visualization, and spiritual consciousness helps you reach a state of balance and peace. Apply techniques and tools to reach a meditative state. Each session focuses on spiritual and personal growth dimensions. There is time to process and integrate...

Full Course Name: The Truth About Cancer: Food as Medicine to Prevent & Fight Cancer According to health activist Mike Adams, it can take up to 20 years for cancer cells to be detected by conventional medicine. Although genetic predisposition plays a role, diet, environmental and lifestyle factors account for approximately 90–95% of most chronic...

See Chicago from a whole new perspective... by kayak! Enjoy this architecture and history tour.  You start with an introduction to paddle strokes, group dynamics and river safety. Then, experience the city from water level in this guided tour on the river. Paddle through our great urban “canyon” between the skyscrapers. Learn the story of...

Ultimate ladies night! Perfect for bachelorette parties, girls night out and birthday parties. We provide the materials and tools. No art experience is needed. Bring your besties, and have lots of creative fun! Use clay to build your own customized ceramic dildo art. A professional instructor will guide you step by step in a fun social setting while...

Cultivate your creativity, naturally. Our gifted growers will guide you step-by-step as you make a mini Zen garden, succulent arrangement, or tiny terrarium. Dig in for two lively hours of planting, creating, and laughing with the group. Yaymaker events give you everything you need to get up, get out, and get making! Instruction is provided by an...

If you want to become a birder, join this class to learn the basics. In the Thursday session, you will learn about binoculars, how to use a field guide, and the field marks used to identify common birds of the Chicago area. During the Saturday bird walk, participants will try out their newly acquired skills. Please dress for the weather, and bring...

Museum Hack offers a highly interactive, subversive, fun, non-traditional museum tour. The Art Institute of Chicago is the second largest museum in America. It has more than 300,000 art objects and over a million square feet of space. It has famous paintings like Monet's "Hay Stacks" and cool stuff you've never heard of, like a legit "Whirlygig" from...

Learn about native wildflowers while enjoying the beauty of Reed-Turner Woodland in Long Grove. The diverse habitat of this Illinois state nature preserve presents an opportunity to see a wide variety of spring blooms as we hike the trails through an oak woodland, ravine corridor, and sedge meadow. Please dress for the weather, and bring a camera and...

New! More than 76 percent of Americans indicate they experience mild to severe stress. Apply techniques used to release tension as you practice mindful breathing and enjoy a guided relaxation session. Class includes diffusing essential oils and tips for use at home.  Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Chairs are available if you prefer to...

Come through ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got a Queen in the house! We took our Un-Highlights tour and turned up the fabulousness with special guest appearances by Chicago Queen, Wanda Screw of Sadhaus. She’s serving face and serving up the juiciest stories from the Art Institute. Trust us - this ain’t some busted boring museum tour. Join our...

With increasing interest in meditation, many people use new methods to acquire meditation skills. Phone apps, videos on YouTube, CDs, and podcasts are supportive. However, the time-honored method is to study with a teacher, in person. Gain the tools needed to start a meditation practice. Explore the value of a personal meditation practice to add contentment,...

Join us on Chicago's most popular Segway Tours! Glide the amazing lakefront and picturesque parks. We'll see the best that Chicago has to offer, including Chicago's magnificent skyline. Fireworks Segway:  Glide along Chicago’s incredible lakefront past famous sites such as Grant Park, Hutchinson Field, Petrillo Music Shell, and Buckingham Fountain....

Join us on Chicago's most popular Segway Tours! Glide the amazing lakefront and picturesque parks. We'll see the best that Chicago has to offer, including Chicago's magnificent skyline. Fireworks Segway:  Glide along Chicago’s incredible lakefront past famous sites such as Grant Park, Hutchinson Field, Petrillo Music Shell, and Buckingham Fountain....

See Chicago's best attractions in all their illuminated beauty! The twinkling lights of the magnificent skyline, Crown Fountain captivating at night, a night-time water and a light festival. The tour ends with spectacular fireworks at Navy Pier: the ideal finish for a perfect evening! Includes tour guide, bicycle and helmet rental and free bottle of...

Angel or animal spirits are always there and available to comfort and protect children. After a guided meditation, they will have the opportunity to draw, write, or talk about their angel or animal spirits. Then, they can find ways to communicate with angels and guides to receive messages from them.  Practice exercises include basic energy techniques...