H2O Fitness

These Classes combine the best of over 300 fighting styles into one program. We incorporate a unique, practical and powerful form of self-defense elements that include: Punches, kicks, elbows, knees, ground fighting and weapons training. Learn to defend yourself and your family against any situation or attacker. Required equipment: Cup and supporter...

Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates, is a physical fitness method that seeks to develop controlled movement from a strong core. All group classes are mat classes and all LCDS instructors are Romana’s Authentic Pilates certified. Basic class recommended for students with no prior experience.

Advanced Pilates is a progressive series of exercises based on the system developed by Joseph Pilates. Taught by instructor certified in the authentic method. Pre-requisite: Instructor permission required.

Designed specifically for couples, this class teaches how to give and receive a tension easing massage and provides an opportunity to increase positive touch and healthy communication in your relationship. Focusing on the feet, head and neck, this class uses mostly Swedish techniques. It will be practiced with oil on skin. Required Material: Bring...

Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates, is a physical fitness method that seeks to develop controlled movement from a strong core. All group classes are mat classes and all LCDS instructors are Romana’s Authentic Pilates certified. Basic class recommended for students with no prior experience.

Cupping therapy has been a popular form of medicine for centuries, especially in the Eastern regions of the world. Cupping creates a vacuum to draw out impurities and stagnation and mobilizes the blood and other body fluids to help repair tissues. This action helps alleviate chronic conditions and restore healthy function. Traditional cupping methods...

Do you want to lose excess baby weight, stay active with your children and meet other moms in the process? If so, this course is for you! This is not your ordinary stroller class! Designed to not only help you lose your baby weight, but also to take your body to the next fitness level. Each class will challenge your body while you have fun doing...

We cover the various aspects required to integrate your Thai bodywork knowledge into a successful practice. Topics include treatment design, refinement of techniques, assessment, palpation, client interaction, body mechanics and self-care, and more. This is an opportunity for students to interact directly with instructors and get feedback on techniques...

Come for an evening of healing the Divine Feminine in a creative, supportive and safe space. Female-identifying yoginis of all shapes, colors and sizes uniting in an evening of radical self love and self acceptance. YOGA FLOW: Open to ALL levels of practitioners from first-timers to seasoned practitioners. There will be breathwork, chanting and Kundalini...

Are you interested in learning more about your monthly cycle, celebrating it rather than dreading it, trying to start a family or avoid pregnancy without the use of hormonal or medical contraceptives? As women, we have a regular opportunity to tune-in to our bodies with the fifth vital sign: your period. Learn how to explore your cycle, chart various...

Are you chronically tired? Do you feel depressed or anxious? Are you looking for simple effective and economical ways to improve your health and experience more vitality? If your answer is “yes,” this class is for you.  Did you know that it is possible to circulate sexual energy throughout your body — and improve your health? Learn some...

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s outdoor environment is a unique alternative to a health club. Walking for fitness outside provides an experience that simply cannot be duplicated indoors. Stimulate your mind and body with fresh air and scenic vistas that change weekly. Build endurance, gain core strength, and improve your balance and stability as you...

Find out how to create a lifestyle that improves your whole health, helps you heal, and extends your life. Become informed about the science behind an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and how it addresses root causes to illness and treats the mind, body, and soul first before invasive intervention. Assess, evaluate, and enhance your physical, mental, emotional,...

Energy medicine is an exciting “new” development in self-care, although its roots are ancient. It builds on Western science while drawing heavily from Eastern disciplines such as acupuncture, yoga, and qi gong. Energy medicine empowers you to work with your body’s electromagnetic and subtle energies to improve how you feel and how healthy you...

This class reviews the first two classes and gives students an opportunity to bring together the separate components in order to create a continuous whole body massage, a vital part of the experience. Required Material: Bring 2 towels & 2 sheets. Pre-requisites: Massage Class Lower Body & Massage Class Upper Body $10 Materials Fee will be...

This popular in-person and online course teaches anatomy and physiology in a way that is interesting, practical and relevant to the practice of Thai massage and yoga. Instead of the usual dry, memorization-oriented A&P, this class strives to be as interactive and hands-on as possible to increase retention and make learning anatomy fun.  This...

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...

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.

A series of yoga poses and breathing exercises designed and adapted for a tranquil, relaxing yoga experience. In this course, we will take a gentle, restorative approach to the practice. All students are welcome. Come and enjoy a sense of peace and balance. For all sessions, wear comfortable clothing (sweats, shorts, or yoga pants) with socks or bare...

This course will introduce students to Sun-style tai chi chuan with a few Yang-style concepts as well. Sun-style is the most modern form of tai chi and the movements are very gentle in nature. We will focus on basic principles to improve your balance and relaxation, and also increase your range of motion and reduce stress. This class of gentle movements...