Programs | Healthy Lifestyle Activities

Thursdays | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Virtual

Celtic Mindfulness is a concept created by Frank O’Connor, a meditation coach, counselor, and musician of many years. The intention is to incorporate the rich and empowering aspects of ancient Celtic practices along with chanting, music, and guided meditation.

The benefits of meditation are broad. Mayo Clinic has shared that, “Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. And these benefits don’t end when your meditation session
ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and may help you manage symptoms of certain medical conditions.”

Facilitator:
Frank O’Connor, C.MI.

Tuesdays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Advocate Christ Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion, 8th Floor Infusion

Each Tuesday, join Susan for chair-side stretch and breathwork in your infusion bay.

Facilitator:
Susan Wilkens, Certified Yoga Instructor

1st Tuesday of the month | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Clubhouse at Advocate Christ Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion

Get on your feet and get ready to move!

Mary will teach beginners-level line dancing covering terminology and step counting, as well as provide information on health, fitness, wellness, and injury prevention in this class.

Facilitator:
Dancing Mary

Wednesdays | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual

*Join us for a special in person meditation class at the Downtown Clubhouse on February 7 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Meditation can be a source of energy, wisdom and strength. This class will teach you basic relaxation, breath meditation and visualization.

Facilitator:
Barbara Zeman

4th Tuesday of the month | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | GCC Clubhouse @ Advocate Christ Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion

This session is meticulously designed to shift your state of being from the sympathetic to the parasympathetic, calm the mind, and guide you into the healing frequencies. As you immerse yourself in the therapeutic vibrations and rhythms, you’ll experience a profound connection to your body, mind, and spirit, unlocking pathways to clarity, stress, tension and anxiety reduction, and deep healing. Allow the soothing sounds and Peter’s expert guidance to harmonize your inner world, helping you to manifest wellness and align with your true essence.

Facilitator:
Peter Canellis

Tuesdays | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Downtown Clubhouse

Sit back, close your eyes, and breathe as the powerful frequencies of the crystal singing bowls support you in reaching deep states of relaxation. Whether you meditate every day, have never tried it, or consider yourself to be “bad” at meditation, this
offering is for you. As our facilitator, Jay Taylor, likes to say, “You can’t be bad at meditation because it isn’t about achieving something; rather, meditation is about taking time to have an experience with yourself.” All are welcome – no previous
experience necessary. 

Facilitator:
Jay Taylor – Director and Co-Founder of the Ahimsa School of Sound Healing

Join our exercise and fitness program to improve your aerobic ability, fitness knowledge and commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Facilitator:
Kathy Turney

Strength, Fitness & Fun! Class Offerings

• Tuesdays | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Downtown Clubhouse
• Thursdays | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Clubhouse at Advocate Christ Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion

Tai Chi is often described as meditation while moving. It is low-impact and the slow, flowing moves can help aid your flexibility, strength, and balance.

Facilitator:
Leon Williams, Certified T’ai Chi Fitness Instructor

T’ai Chi Class Offerings

• Mondays | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Virtual
• Wednesdays | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Virtual
• Saturdays | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual
  *Join us for a special in person class at the Downtown Clubhouse on February 10 at 11:00 AM!
• 3rd Tuesday of the month | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Blue Door Neighborhood Center (Morgan Park location)

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Virtual

Based on ancient Chinese wisdom, T’ai Chi Chih is 19 simple, slow gentle movements, that circulate and balance energy. It is a “moving meditation” that brings serenity and a greater sense of well-being. Movements can be done standing, seated or through visualization.

Facilitator:
Deb Sitron, Certified T’ai Chi Chih Teacher

3rd Thursday of the month | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Virtual

Join us each month to learn a new recipe with a registered dietician. Check the calendar each month for the recipe and ingredients ahead of time so you can prepare!

Facilitator:
Hannah Manella, Registered Dietitian

Mat yoga class including stretching, deep breathing, balancing, functional strength and relaxation. Stretch your body and mind.

For class:

• Two blocks or a stack of books that can be used for lunges on the floor
• Strap or belt or scarf
• Blanket to fold and sit on
• Bolster or pillow
• Sticky/yoga mat

Yoga Class Offerings

• Wednesdays| 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Virtual
  Facilitated by Steve Shields, Certified Yoga Instructor

• Fridays | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Virtual
  Facilitated by Mary Klonowski, Certified Yoga Instructor

Thursdays | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Virtual

A one-hour practice of gentle yoga poses and breathing work to prepare the body for a short meditation at the end of the class. Please have a chair available for this class.

Facilitator
Era Pawlowski, MS, MA, Certified Yoga Instructor

Yoga practiced sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. Many of the poses are adapted from mat yoga. A great fit for beginners and those who are unable to take our mat classes.

Chair Yoga Class Offerings

• Tuesdays | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Clubhouse at Advocate Christ Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion
  Facilitator: Susan Wilkens, Certified Yoga Instructor

• Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Northwestern Medicine Prentice Building, 4th Floor
  Facilitator: Kali Om, Certified Yoga Instructor

• Thursdays | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Virtual
  Facilitator: Susan Wilkens, Certified Yoga Instructor

This class features gentle stretches and poses using resistance to help develop strength.

For class (if possible, but not limited by):

• Strap or belt or scarf
• Blanket to fold and sit on
• Bolster or pillow
• One yoga block or a hardy shoebox

Gentle Yoga Class Offerings

• Wednesdays | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM | Hybrid (Downtown Clubhouse & Virtual)
  Facilitated by Mary Klonowski, Certified Yoga Instructor

Mondays | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Virtual

This class includes stretching and strengthening routines that emphasize the use of core muscles to improve balance and proper alignment of the spine. In these virtual classes, you will use a wall or a ledge to align the body with options to move into more challenging poses away from the wall/ledge. If you have difficulty with balance or want to improve your spinal alignment, join us for a fun exploration of these techniques.

For class (if possible, but not limited by):

• An open wall space to support your back in a chair sit
• If no wall space, ledge or stable chair to place hands
• Blanket to fold and sit on

Facilitator:
Mary Klonowski, Certified Yoga Instructor

Get on your feet! Come be a part of this lively dance fitness program with a Latin beat!

Facilitator:
Andrea Hogan, Licensed Zumba Instructor

Zumba Class Offerings

• Tuesdays | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Clubhouse at Advocate Christ Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion
• Saturdays | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Virtual