adult education classes
Wellness and Fitness Classes
Breathe…relax…and simplify your life with your wellness partner, the Chicago Botanic Garden, on your journey toward feeding your mind, body, and soul. With a holistic approach, we offer programming developed to help you attain or maintain a balanced lifestyle. Warm and friendly instructors combine standard and progressive methods to deliver uplifting classes for people of all ages and abilities. Together we’ll help you fight stress, strengthen your mind and body, and feel rejuvenated. We invite you to sign up for a class and explore the 385-acre gym and classroom also known as the Chicago Botanic Garden!
Fitness Walks
Walking is a great cardiovascular workout for all fitness levels. Maximize the benefits of walking for exercise by learning about proper posture, muscle strengthening, and stretching. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s outdoor environment is a unique alternative to a health club, offering fresh air and a place where beautiful scenery changes weekly. Classes are conducted in the Regenstein Center courtyard during inclement weather. All fitness levels are accommodated. Dress for the weather; wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. A water bottle will help keep you refreshed.
Tai Chi
Tai chi’s fluid movements make the Chicago Botanic Garden an ideal location for classes. People of all ages and physical conditions can learn these movements. Tai chi is best practiced in loose clothing and stocking feet or comfortable flat shoes. Dress for the weather as class may be held outside when weather allows.
Yoga
Yoga is an ancient practice that unites body, mind, and spirit. All are welcome. For all sessions, wear comfortable clothing (sweats, shorts, or yoga pants) with socks or bare feet. Yoga mats are required. It is also suggested that you bring a towel with you, as well as a sweatshirt for cool-down. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.
wellness and fitness classes
Fitness Walks
April 6 – November 16, 2013
Saturday
8 – 9 a.m.
Meet in Visitor Center
Meditation Walk: The Cycles of Life
May 18
Saturday
8 – 10 a.m.
Meet at Visitor Center
Reiki for You
New!
June 20 & June 27
2 Thursdays
1 – 5 p.m.
Linnaeus Room
Yoga Master Class
New!
October 4 – November 1
5 Fridays
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Linnaeus Room
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
September 11 – November 13
10 Wednesdays
9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Linnaeus Room
Gentle Yoga
Summer session: June 24 – August 12
8 Mondays
9 – 10:15 a.m. or 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
Fall session: September 9 – November 11
10 Mondays
9 – 10:15 a.m. or 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
Boyer Room
Introductory Yoga
Summer session: June 26 – August 14
8 Wednesdays
5:15 – 6:30 p.m. or 7 – 8:15 p.m.
Fall session: September 11 – November 13
10 Wednesdays
5:15 – 6:30 p.m. or 7 – 8:15 p.m
Boyer Room
Yoga Flow Beginner
Summer session: June 25 – August 13
8 Tuesdays
9:15 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Fall session: September 10 – November 12
10 Tuesdays
9:15 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Boyer Room
Yoga Flow Intermediate
Summer session: June 25 – August 13
8 Tuesdays
8 – 9:15 a.m.
Fall session: September 10 – November 12
10 Tuesdays
8 – 9:15 a.m.
Boyer Room
OR
Summer session: June 27 – August 15 (no class July 4)
8 Thursdays
9 – 10:15 a.m. or 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Fall session: September 12 – November 14
10 Thursdays
9 – 10:15 a.m. or 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Boyer Room
Tai Chi 101
Summer session:
June 5 – August 14 (no class July 3),
Fall session:
September 18 – November 20
10 Wednesdays
8 – 9 a.m.
Burnstein Hall
Tai Chi: Traditional Yang-Style Long Form
Summer session:
June 5 – August 14 (no class July 3)
Fall session:
September 18 – November 20
10 Wednesdays
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Burnstein Hall
Tai Chi: Traditional Sun-Style Long Form
Summer session:
June 6 – August 15 (no class July 4),
Fall session:
September 19 – November 21
10 Thursdays
8 – 9 a.m.
Burnstein Hall
Simplified Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan
Summer session:
June 6 – August 15 (no class July 4)
Fall session:
September 19 – November 21
10 Thursdays
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Burnstein Hall