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Learn essential life skills such as financial literacy, communication, and time management in Chicago's Life Skills classes, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to thrive in various aspects of their personal and professional lives.

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Healing Through Self-Hypnosis

Discovery Center

Can you imagine having a leg amputated or a tooth pulled without any drugs to numb the pain? Surgeons have performed countless operations while the patients only dulled their pain with hypnosis. You too can learn hypnoanesthesia to help you reduce or eliminate your pain from backaches, headaches or cramps.  In this course, you learn how to manage your physical and emotional pain through the proven methods of hypnosis. "Hidden in the unconscious...

(279) All levels 16 and older
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Healing the Frightened Self

Discovery Center

Have you ever said, “I can’t do that, I am afraid?” or have you ever said something as simple as “I was going to tell you, but I was afraid of how you would take it?” You may have thought you were being cautious or sparing someone’s feelings but when you behave in these ways, you give birth to and strengthen the “Frightened Self”. In this course, you will begin to understand what a faulty thought is and identify one that lead you...

(279) All levels 16 and older
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Blowjobs 201

Pleasure Chest @ 3436 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL

Want to give an even better blowjob? Let our Sex Specialists show you some new tricks and techniques. Learn how to find the perfect grip and mouth movement. Discover how to use your whole body to go the distance. Find new ways to tailor your blowjob to your specific partner. This class is for anyone who feels confident in giving head, but wants to take their skills to the next level.

(26) All levels 18 and older
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Pal-entine’s Sexy Self Care Celebration

Pleasure Chest @ 3436 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL

Show yourself some love! Join Fun Factory and The Pleasure Chest for an afternoon of pampering for you and your pals. We’ll help you stock up for self-care at our wet bar, where you can use essential oils and dried petals to create your own signature bath salts. Plus, you can customize a candle for when you really need to banish some negativity.  Enjoy a mini Ultimate O workshop on expanding your own orgasm at 5pm, and you might even walk...

(26) All levels 18 and older
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Apprentice Beekeeper

Northeastern Illinois University CAPE @ 5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL

Level Two: Apprentice Beekeeper The Apprentice Beekeeper class will focus on hive health and management. This includes information on how to check the health of your hive, how to monitor for pests and diseases, honeybee biology, swarm management, queen replacement, and other IPM recommendations. The Midwest Master Beekeeper certification program consists of six levels: Beginner Beekeeper Apprentice Beekeeper Journeyman Beekeeper Junior...

(5) All levels 12 and older
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Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals

Thai Bodywork @ 537 Custer Ave, Chicago, IL

This fantastic training is the gateway to the rest of our program. There are no prerequisites for this course, and students are accepted without any prior bodywork training. You will be amazed at what you learn in a weekend as we teach you the critical fundamentals of body mechanics, positioning, compression, working with passive stretches, energetic, spiritual and historical background of Thai massage, an intro to concepts of clinical work, and...

Beginner 18 and older
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$490

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Take Control of Your Health Through Diet and Lifestyle

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

This workshop will help participants to build a foundational understanding of nutrition and the major impact it can have on health. Learn how to ditch dieting for good by developing a sustainable, balanced dietary pattern that fits your unique needs. Recommendations for shopping to fill your cart with nutritious foods that meet your needs while reducing your grocery bill will also be addressed.   This will be a hands-on cooking class. ...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Clinical Core for Lower Body II

Thai Bodywork @ 1019 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL

In Lower Core 2 we go into more depth on designing specific treatments using the Lower Core Protocol. Lower body techniques are by their nature more complex than upper body due to the size and weight of the lower body and legs, so we continue to refine the techniques with an eye toward sustainability and body mechanics.  Completion of Clinical Core for the Lower Body 1 is a prerequisite for taking this course.

Intermediate 18 and older
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$650

2 sessions

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Lesser-Known Summer Native Plants

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Summer wildflowers improve a garden’s ecology, enliven the senses with scent and movement, create havens for birds and pollinators, and animate green spaces of any size. Explore long-lasting summer wildflowers for garden and vase. Learn planting combinations for sites of different sizes and conditions.  A Garden walk is included, so please dress for the weather. 

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Winter Growing: Extending the Season

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

Winter growing? This workshop is for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques. If you are growing in-ground or in raised beds what the ways you can extend your garden and what vegetables will thrive or grow in the cooler months.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Gamification & Design

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Gamification is changing the way organizations of all sizes attract, retain, engage and monetize their customers & employees. Bringing together the best concepts from games, loyalty programs and behavioral economics, gamification is the art and science of designing for engagement. From the ground up, it’s a process-oriented discipline that helps cut through the noise, capture consumer attention, and sustain it over the long-term -- and something...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Fabulous Fragrant Plants

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

A personal garden should engage all five senses, including your sense of smell. Discover the world of fragrant ornamental plants to add a scent experience to your home spaces. You will take a look at flowers and foliage and the many ways you can use and enjoy scented plants. A Garden walk is included, so please dress for the weather.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Life Coaching 101

Mindful-U

Are you feeling stuck and can't put your finger on why? Does your life look "great on paper" but you still don't wake up every day radiating happiness?  Life Coaching is a wonderful way to get closer to living your true passion. The tools we'll use during this class will help you release of some of the negativity that holds you back from embracing satisfaction and joy. If you've ever wanted to try life coaching, this is a great way to get a...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Oncology Reiki

Infinity Foundation

Oncology Reiki is a combination of Native American principles, Tibetan ideals, and the healing power of Reiki. Tate has designed unique Reiki techniques regarding self-care and Reiki table sessions specifically for our cancer patients, family, and friends. There will be a discussion and hands-on practice time to assist in developing oncology Reiki techniques and skills that include: How to use Reiki during a chemotherapy session, in port locations,...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Scentsational Experience

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

During your two-hour Scentsational Experience, we’ll introduce you to the wonderful world of essential oils and how they can benefit your health, beauty, mood, stress, sleep and more. While you sip on bubbling champagne, you’ll also savor farm-to-table appetizer delights fresh from our own Nourished kitchen table. Our team will guide you to explore and create custom aromatherapy blends—designed uniquely for you to help address any specific...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Combating Cancer: Everyday Diet & Lifestyle Tips

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

According to health activist Mike Adams, it can take up to 20 years for cancer cells to be detected by conventional medicine. Although genetic predisposition plays a role, diet, environmental and lifestyle factors account for approximately 90–95% of most chronic disease including cancer. This class will cover the most common types of cancer—from breast and skin cancer to colon and prostate—along with the top superfoods for each. These crucial,...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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The Ultimate O

Pleasure Chest @ 3436 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL

The orgasms you experience with your lover start with you. Our Sex Specialists will cover anatomy, techniques for self-touch, and, of course, our favorite toys, lubes, and erotic accessories. The more you know about your own response patterns, the better your sex life will be, whether partnered or solo!

(26) Intermediate 18 and older
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Urban Composting

Chicago Botanic Garden

Compost is a valuable soil amendment, and making it provides a great way to recycle abundant yard and food wastes. Even with limited or no yard space, you can produce surprisingly large quantities of your own high-quality compost. Join Bill Shores as he explains the composting process, how to choose and handle materials, ways to fit composting into small urban spaces, what containers you can build or purchase and how to use them effectively, harvesting...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Gardens in Winter

Chicago Botanic Garden

Winter is the forgotten season in the garden, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little planning, our winter gardens can be beautiful. Proper plant selection can make the garden a wonderful place even in the coldest season. Find out which plants can provide winter interest.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Owl Prowl at Ryerson Woods

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 21950 N Riverwoods Rd, Chicago, IL

Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. He will discuss owl behavior and identification, as well as the places these fascinating birds are most likely to be seen. He may even demonstrate his world-famous barred owl call. After the discussion, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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