Staying fit is not just about how many calories you burn or miles you run. Health also extends to your mental well-being. While you may think pumping iron is the best way to blow off steam, take a deep breath and a second to clear your head with these Chicago meditation classes.
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N. State St. 312-586-2000
The recently-opened Gold Coast hotel will host a series of yoga and meditation classes this weekend. CorePower Yoga kicks off the sessions at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 with a class open to the public. The following day, Sunday, Sept. 10, features a free meditation course from Chill Chicago. For more information, visit viceryhotelsandresorts.com.
Chill Chicago
222 W. Kinzie St. 312-222-1442
Speaking of Chill—the local center for guided meditation, yoga classes and massage offers weekly classes with guidance on breathing, finding insight and yoga flows. Each class is $22, or memberships are available for $150 a month. For more information, visit chillchicago.com.
Shambhala Chicago
37 N. Carpenter St. 773-743-8147
Shambhala Chicago has been around for more than 40 years. The center provides community practice sessions like weekday lunchtime meditation from 12 to12:30 p.m. and evening meditation from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at their main center in West Loop. Get started this weekend, Sept. 8-9, with an introductory course, “The Art of Being Human” ($120). Their satellite locations in Hyde Park (5550 S. Shore Dr.) and Edgewater (6361 N. Broadway) also host regular community events. Memberships start at $20 per month. For more information, visit chicago.shambhala.org.
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