Life Skills Training
Chicago
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Yoga Nidra Power HouHoliday De-Stress Yoga Nidrar
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Release holiday stress through a calming combination of movement, stretching, and restorative practices. Begin with gentle yoga to release tension and balance the body, then settle into Yoga Nidra, a deeply restful guided meditation designed to encourage relaxation and mindfulness. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat and blanket for comfort.
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Introduction to Beekeeping
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Begin your beekeeping journey with this comprehensive, hands-on workshop covering everything from assembling your equipment and setting up a hive to locating the queen and managing the seasonal cycle. Expert instruction provides the knowledge and practical skills to nurture a thriving colony. Come with your own bee suit for a fully immersive experience.
What is Fascism? Economy, Society, and State
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 1210 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL
Examine the institutional and economic foundations of fascism, exploring its governing systems, civic roles, and ideological frameworks. Through classic and contemporary texts, investigate how fascist regimes functioned, their economic policies, and the relevance of this history to understanding today's political and economic transformations.
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: Love, Money, and the Modern Self (Chicago)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 1210 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL
Examine Pride and Prejudice as a groundbreaking response to the challenges of selfhood, social critique, and representation in the modern novel. This course situates Austen’s work within the socio-political tensions of her time, exploring how narrative form, character, and the marriage plot engage with questions of class, gender, and modernity.
A Ruthless Criticism of Everything Existing: an Introduction to Marx (Chicago)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 1210 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL
Engage with Karl Marx's "ruthless criticism of everything existing" as this course examines his transformative contributions to philosophy, economics, and politics. Through key texts and influential interpretations, explore how Marx's ideas shaped diverse movements, from feminism to ecosocialism. No prior background is required to dive into this critical exploration.
Fundamentals of Human Resources Management
American Management Association See all classes by this school @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL
Kick off your HR career through the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the field. Settle into the thorough seminar to grasp HR's role as a vital contributor to organizational success, develop talent management strategies, and tackle legal responsibilities. Push your HR expertise further and put together an action plan to drive results across your organization.
Expanding Your Influence: Tapping Into the Power of Persuasion
American Management Association See all classes by this school @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL
Learn the practices of persuasion in any business interaction through the two-day influencer training offered by American Management Association. Discover the psychological triggers that prompt others to say yes, and unlock persuasion techniques that most people don't even know exist. Build the skills to choose the best principle for any situation and protect yourself from unethical behavior.
Forest Bathing Experience
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Settle into the healing power of the forest and find inner calm through the ancient practice of Japanese forest bathing. Connect with nature's harmony and quiet as you engage your senses through a gentle, mindful walk, followed by a peaceful tea ceremony featuring native plants. Dress for the weather and let the forest guide you toward serenity.
Doing It All: How to Stay Focused and Engaged
American Management Association See all classes by this school @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL
Learn the essential skills to lift productivity and stay focused inside a demanding work environment. Sign up for this seminar and look at effective tools and methods for clearing your mind, snapping back into focus, and handling distractions without losing your flow. Don't let interruptions and heavy workloads drag your performance down. Grow self-direction skills and stay engaged in your job.
Advanced Sun-Style Tai Chi
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Deepen your tai chi practice with flowing Sun-style movements and advanced techniques from Chinese internal martial arts, including Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, and Yiquan. This course is designed for those with prior experience in the Sun form, offering a refined approach to balance, strength, and mindfulness. Enjoy dynamic indoor or outdoor settings, thoughtfully tailored to the season.
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Restore balance and well-being through a calming blend of gentle movement, mindful breathing, and guided meditation. This relaxing practice invites you to stretch, unwind, and grow inner peace in a supportive setting. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and connected to a deeper sense of calm.
Fall Migration Bilingual Bird Walk
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the beauty of fall migration as you join expert guides on bird walks in the breathtaking Chicago Botanic Garden. Uncover the secrets of identifying birds in their unique fall plumage, and witness the stunning diversity of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Don't forget your binoculars and field guide for an immersive experience with nature.
Men, Sex and Power - A Workshop for Men
TantraNova Institute See all classes by this school @ 2031 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL
Discover the key to unlocking your real potential as a man through a life-changing workshop that helps you grow more confident, fulfilled, and connected. Tap into your masculine creative spark, work with your vital energy, and take in deeper, more compassionate relationships. Join us for a transformative path of self-discovery and personal growth.
More Flowering Shrubs
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Beyond the 65 shrubs in the Deciduous Flowering Shrubs course, there are many other hardy shrubs suitable for our landscape. Discover more than 35 new shrubs, less common shrubs, and new varieties of existing shrubs. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
The Art Institute of Chicago: Badass Bitches Tour
Museum Hack See all classes by this school @ 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Remember when feminism happened, and Georgia O’Keeffe kicked butt, and now museums and the art world totally treat male and female artists with equal value? JK JK IT’S STILL SUPER BAD! On this two-hour tour of the Art Institute of Chicago, we get three things done: We celebrate the awesome women who ARE represented We fill you in on some women you haven’t heard about We kick some ass - we hack the patriarchy and actually (briefly)...
Travel Free & Get Paid to Do It
Discovery Center See all classes by this school @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
This class is offered one time this year ! If you’re retired, near retirement, changing careers or a student, learn over 200 practical ways to free travel, fun work-vacations and new moneymaking travel careers. Instructor, Gina Henry teaches nationwide and shows you how she affords to travel 12 months a year visiting over 80 countries and 48 states in the past 25 years. FREE airfare, hotels, cruises, tours, car rentals, meals, & more. Frequent...
Bonsai Basics: Creating Ficus Bonsai
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the art of bonsai as you learn to shape and care for a Ficus tree in this hands-on workshop. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll explore styling techniques, maintenance practices, and essential bonsai principles to nurture a thriving miniature tree. Perfect for beginners, this class provides the foundational skills needed to refine and develop your bonsai with confidence.
Introduction to Garden Design
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Pick up the essentials of garden design, from core principles through practical application. Learn to plan and carry out designs for residential spaces, including front and backyard layouts. The course covers everything from conceptual design through translating ideas into beautiful, functional gardens. Great for beginners.
Beginning Beekeeping
The Morton Arboretum See all classes by this school @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Learn the basics of beekeeping. Curious about honey bees? Interested in starting your own hive and harvesting your own honey? Already have a hive and want to learn more about managing it? Join our experienced beekeeper and explore the history of beekeeping, bee anatomy, starting up a colony and managing it through the year, equipment basics, honey bee pests and diseases, harvesting honey, and more. Recommended text: The recommended text, ...
All About Eyes: Eye Makeup Looks
Goldplaited See all classes by this school @ 2829 n. Sheffield Avenye, Chicago, IL
Join the talented team at goldplaited for a class all about eye looks! In this class we will take you through the following steps: how to prep your eye look for maximum longevity building a 2 color eye look for day with defined liner bumping your look up for evening by deeping the tone, adding smokiness and a pop of shimmer. Finish the evening look by learning to wing out your liner finishing touches! filling in your brows, under eye...