Community Happenings & Reviews

Yinyasa Yoga Class Sundays, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Yinyasa is a hybrid of yang (active) yoga with yin (passive) yoga. We will begin with 30 minutes of gentle yoga to build strength, warmth and flow with fundamental yoga postures while relieving stress …

By Theresa Puskar Marriott Downers Grove, IL – August 10, 2019 “We need not feel ashamed of flirting with the zodiac. The zodiac is well worth flirting with.” —D. H. Lawrence On Aug. 10, I headed to the Downers Grove Marriott to explore an event held by the Chicagoland chapter …

Women’s Wellness Weekend Retreat Journey Through the Chakras Friday, Sept, 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 Take a transformational journey through your chakras, emotions, body and soul with Dr. Christina Wilke-Burbach and her tribe of experienced healing facilitators. Our retreats are intensive women’s wellness weekends focused on cultivating self-awareness, personal …

By Theresa Puskar June 30, 2019 When you are guided by spirit and listen intently, joyful growth is sure to follow. I recently attended Judy Bazis’ Illuminate Chicago Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival in Naperville. After eight years of monthly visits to consciousness-raising festivals and workshops, I have to say that this one …

Integrative NLP Practitioner Certification® Training Thursday, Aug. 29, to Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily Who’s running the show when it comes to your life? Are you aware of and in control of your thoughts and emotions? Are you able to quickly and easily change a …

By Theresa Puskar …Must You Always Make Lemonade? June 2, 2019 I headed downtown today to review an event, only to be disappointed that it had been canceled at the last minute. I found it interesting that this also happened last month (which is why you got a movie review …

By Theresa Puskar Cinemark Theatre, Woodridge – May 8, 2019 In my desire to be truly inspired, I often pick up faith-based films at the library but soon after reading the synopsis, I quickly return them to the shelf. Despite the fact that I am a self-professed sucker for anything …

Renowned Buddhist Monk Ajahn Brahm Shares With and Wisdom: Mindfulness, Bliss and Beyond Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Join us for a unique opportunity to meet and hear the internationally acclaimed Buddhist teacher and meditation master Ajahn Brahm. Known for his wit and wisdom, Ajahn Brahm is …

By Theresa Puskar Douglas Bentley at Flowering Heart Center March 9 and 10, 2019, Wheaton, IL “I was a very adamant seeker, so much so that it completely hindered my spiritual growth. There was a constant obsession to get somewhere, to achieve something. It was such a huge hindrance, but …

Revival Yoga Fest Sunday, May 5, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join Revival Yoga Wellness Studio at the Palos Heights Recreation Center for an all-day yoga fest filled with yoga classes, workshops, vendors, food with vegan options, wellness and fun! We’ll have a variety of food options, yoga classes …