|
Welcome to Three Pillars Health and Fitness!
|
We are an oasis of peace in the middle of Chicago's hectic urban life. Come to us to rejuvenate, reconnect and take care of yourself. We offer classes seven days a week in Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Belly Dance, Kickboxing and Capoeira. To further take care of your body and spirit, we offer chiropractic care and massage therapy. Come explore and rediscover yourself at Hyde Park's premiere urban retreat center.
We are located at 1516 E. 53rd St. in Chicago's Hyde Park, above Valois' restaurant, across the street from the Hyde Park Bank. See map.
We welcome your inquiries.
Call us at 773.363.7607 or email us.
|
|
|
|
|
Introduction to Enlightenment Intensives
This talk is a free introduction to Enlightenment Intensives, a three-day residential meditation retreat whose purpose is to help you discover that which you most deeply desire - the truth of who you are. The form of this retreat is a partner-assisted meditation. Enlightenment intensives are not easy, but the discovery of the truth is priceless and worth every effort.
The enlightenment intensive centers around inquiry into the truth of who you are. For three days, you contemplate the question "Who am I? The aim of the inquiry is to have a direct experience of the truth, what is sometimes called an enlightenment experience. The power of this meditation is in the combination of contemplation with communication and non-judgmental listening.
In this talk you will hear about the history of intensives, how they are conducted, and what experiencing the truth directly means. You will also hear from several people who have taken intensives and you will get a chance to try out the central exercise of the intensive, the Contemplation and Communication Exercise.
This introduction is on Saturday, March 6th, from 1:30 to about 3:00 and is presented by John Stone. He offers 1 or 2 intensives a year at a retreat center outside of Madison, Wisconsin. His next retreat is on April 7th through the 11th. You can click on the link to go to his website.
www.heartland-ei.com
|
Movie: The Power of Forgiveness
We are screening the award-winning film The Power of Forgiveness! This movie explores the promises and challenges of experiencing forgiveness, and the relationship of forgiveness for emotional, spiritual, physical and social health. Learn about forgiveness research. Hear about the dream of a Garden of Forgiveness at 9/11 Ground Zero. Watch as children learn a different way of responding to violence. Hear the wisdom of many faith traditions.
Following the film, we'll observe a brief silent meditation, then weave our first responses to the film with conversation and discussion led by Rev. Jacki Belile of Living Well Ministries. Together, we'll explore:
- A new definition of forgiveness which is freshly empowering and practical
- Distinctions between constructive anger and destructive resentments
- Guiding questions for attendees' next steps on the forgiveness path
We're showing the film on Saturday, March 27th from 7:00 to 9:30 and asking for a donation of $10. You can find out more about Rev. Jacki Belile at her website: www.LivingWellMinistries.net and more about the film at
www.thepowerofforgiveness.com
|
Restoratives
Restoratives is very gentle flowing movement sequences and totally supported yoga postures intended to bring awareness to breathe, alignment and areas of tension. We will cultivate deep relaxation, a better understanding of our movement patterns and our felt connection to the environment we move though. This class can be a supplement to an already rigorous yoga/movement practice or it might be a practice for its own sake. All are welcome.
Restoratives is on Sunday the 21st, from 6:15 to 7:45. In March it's on the 28th.
|
Combination Pilates Mat and Equipment Classes
We have an exciting new combination mat and equipment class that's affordably priced. The class is a maximum of 4 people and a minimum of 3 for only $25 per class. It's a monthly series (generally $100 per month for 4 classes) that starts at the beginning of every month.
The first handful of classes have been well received and are full. We have a Monday night group at 6:15 in March that is looking for 1 or 2 more people to get started. Let us know if you want to join them or if there are other times that you're interested in. We have slots available in the morning, late afternoon, and into the evening during the week. On the weekend, Saturday afternoon availability and slots available scattered through the day on Sunday.
|
We’re on Facebook!
Visit us on Facebook and become a fan.
|
Pilates Reformer Information
Looking for information on our Pilates equipment program? We offer workouts on the Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair. Please visit the Pilates Equipment Prices & Policies page.
|
|
Latest News and Updates (Feb. 20, 2009 - 8:00 AM)
- - The next beginner level Belly Dance series starts Tuesday, February 16. The level 1 class starts on Thursday the 18th. You can also start this class on the second week.
|
|