Our mission at Natural Healing Centers is to encourage healing on all levels, being able to reach one’s highest potential within the sacred structure containing  body, mind and spirit.

Phone: 708-468-8561

Yoga and Meditations and Classes

 

 Yoga Instructors

 

Kari Kirilova

I discovered yoga over 15 years ago, it all started just as physical exercise but it rapidly transformed into a spiritual practice. I was so inspired by my practice that I wanted to share my love for yoga with the world. I completed my 200H training in 2011 with Suddha Wexler at the Chicago Yoga Center in the classical Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Yin styles. My classes incorporate a little bit of every style and are suited for yogis of all levels. My philosophy is that, Yoga is for everyone! In class there is many variations which suit everyone from the first time yogi to the long time practitioner. My classes flow in a controlled manner making sure everyone hits the correct posture and gets the full benefit from it. I strive to help people through their journey to nourish their body mind and soul on and off the mat.

 

Yoga For All Levels

Tuesdays at 11:00am $15

Chair yoga

Tuesdays at 1:00pm $15

 

 

Danica Mathis

Danica has recently completed her 200 hour teacher training course here at Reflections Yoga Center. She has always had a love for Yoga and knew it was a special practice. It was not until her daughter Maya was born that she truly experienced the wonders of Yoga. Yoga has transformed her into a more confident, grounded, and spiritual being. Danica currently serves her other passion as a Spanish High School teacher and incorporates Yoga practice into the classroom. She believes Yoga is a journey and whoever takes this journey will find miracles. It is her desire to bring the same joy to her students that was brought to her through Yoga. Because Yoga connects the Mind, Body, and Spirit, Danica hopes that all who experience the joys of Yoga will come to find their true selves.

 

Unwind with Yoga: This class is designed to de-stress the mind and body. We will perform gentle poses that will allow our bodies to let go and create space. This class will focus on breath work and relaxing poses are held longer leaving you with an increased sense of calm.

Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30pm

 

Hatha Yoga: This class is for everybody! We will focus on flexibility, strength and balance through asana (poses) both seating and standing.  We will also learn breathing techniques to help create balance within our bodies. Hatha yoga practice focuses on purifying the body, calming the mind and opening the heart.

Hatha Yoga is Saturday mornings 7:45-8:45am

 

Jammie Yoga: Let's play with yoga! Jammie Yoga is designed for children and allows them to explore the wonders of Yoga. This class encourages self-expression and children will be introduced to different mudras and mantras used in Yoga. Our little yogis will strengthen their bodies and minds as they learn how to focus through breathing and relaxation techniques. Children will get to sing, draw and play yoga in this energy releasing class. Class is 45 minutes. Suitable for ages 5-10.

Friday evening from 6:30-7:15pm

 

 

 

Meditations

 

Gong Meditation-

Benjamin Savage - Gong Meditations

 

Benjamin Savage is an artist and friend of the gong. He has studied Shamanism and Buddhism for over 20 years, he is a lifelong seeker and spiritually oriented being; a child of Nature. He has a strong connection to universal intuition and is motivated through that intuition in his performances and in his life. Since a child he has explored many spiritual traditions searching for the unifying elements connecting all paths; the resonating truth of love and light in all beings. This has led him to the gong, which seems to be a portal for communicating directly with the oneness that connects and permeates all things. Benjamin performs gong meditations (or gong baths) and creates artwork to facilitate reconnection with the divine in all things.

Gong Meditations

Looking for some relief from the obstacles in life?

Gong Meditations  are a powerful way to  bring your body and mind into balance, combat physical pain, low energy and depression. A gong meditation can shift your being from a state of suffering into a state of healing and clarity. Even if you are healthy and feeling fine, a gong meditation or sound healing can give you a super-charged sense of well-being!

 

 What is a Gong Meditation?

A Gong Meditation is a meditative experience where a practitioner utilizes a Gong  and Singing Bowls (sometimes accompanied by some other instruments as well) to remove blockages, tune your cells and bring harmony and health to your body and mind. The vibrations from this remarkable instrument wash over the participants removing unwanted suffering, hence the term “Gong Bath” (trademarked by Richard Rudis).

 

The vibrations shift your being into a deep meditative state that allow for a wide variety of personally beneficial experiences to occur. If you have tried meditation and been unsatisfied with your results, this may be a way to have a deep meditative state induced.

During a gong meditation it is suggested that you lie down, relax your muscles, close your eyes, and attentively listen to the sounds. Comfortable clothing is suggested.

 

Each person’s experience is a little different, as the vibrations will address each individual’s particular issues.  Each gong meditation will yield differing results as well, so it is suggested to attend more than once.

 

Some experiences have entailed, but are not limited to; deep meditative states, bliss, relief from physical pains, sudden insights, receiving creative ideas, out-of-body experiences, strong pervasive peace, visions, and much more.

Is this for real?

 

Sound healing has been around for hundreds to thousands of years and part of many cultures all over the world. Western science has been investigating the remarkable effects of these vibrations on the body and mind and finding that indeed positive changes are happening inside us. Some of these are: brain wave shifts from Beta (waking state) into Theta and Delta (deep meditative state), which allow the body to naturally shift from a depressive state to a more uplifted state. The vibrations can also affect the sympathetic nervous system, causing deep relaxation and minimizing the sensation of pain, as well as redistribution of the cells, removal of toxins, and release of our own beneficial chemicals. Modern science even uses sound frequency-emitting machines to break down kidney stones and gallstones.

Suggestions for what to bring:

A mat or pad to lay on, a warm blanket, an eye-mask, pillows for head, feet or back, wear comfortable clothing (**Natural Healing Centers provides zero-gravity chairs for your comfort!**)

Do not eat immediately before the experience

1 hour session $25 if you pre-pay in advance or $30 on the day of the event.

 

    Guided Meditation

Guided Meditation with Sue

Mindful Meditation leads to peace of mind and well-being, greater focus and creativity, and better relationships.

Join us as we take a journey into our minds with a beautiful Guided Meditation.

7-8:30   Open to all who want to rest and rejuvenate.

Every 2nd Thursday of the month, $10.

 

 

Sound Meditation

Sound Meditation with Ronica

A little bit of sound...a little but of guided meditation...a little bit of hands on healing. Relax in zero gravity chairs and allow your body to rest, recharge and regenerate. $20

 

Classes

Spanish Class and Book Club

Betty Perez has been a Spanish teacher for nearly 30 years. She taught high school Spanish in San Diego, California and spent the majority of her career at Bremen High School District #228 here in the South Suburbs of Chicago teaching all levels of Spanish including AP Spanish and a bilingual class for native Spanish speakers. She began her career at Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills and recently retired from Oak Forest High School.  She currently works at Bremen High School as a bilingual interpreter.  She received her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and holds a Masters’ degree from Northeastern and St. Xavier Universities in Applied Linguistics, the Teaching of English as a Second Language, and Curriculum and Instruction. She considers teaching to be a privilege and the bond with her students – “a sacred trust.”  She believes that learning a second language is the key to understanding and appreciation of people of different backgrounds and cultures… for language cannot be adequately taught or learned without exposing students to the richness of different cultures, attitudes, and beliefs. She invites you to accompany her while exploring the culture and language of the Spanish speaking world.  “Andale - vamos a aprender el español - Come on along  - let's learn Spanish!!!!!”

 

     Hola Amigos

Hola Amigos is an interactive program designed to introduce basic Spanish language concepts through games, song, and play. This is a 10 session course with each class building on the previous. However, if children are not able to make every class, they will always be learning something new and having fun!

Recommended ages: 4-8

   $12 per session

 

     Spanish for Adults

Who needs Rosetta Stone when we have Señora Perez. We are very excited to share the Spanish language and fun! This set of 6 classes will focus on conversational Spanish. Each session will be broken down into 6 and will culminate in a cultural field trip that will take us out of the classroom and into the world of native Spanish speakers! The field trip at the end of the session will be to a Mexican restaurant. You will be able to order your food and drinks in Spanish and be able to hold a conversation with your friends in Spanish. $12/class

 

     Book Club

Book Club is facilitated by Betty Perez. One can join book club at any time. The group will pick a book to discuss and meet at scheduled times.  As always, you do not have to read the book to participate in the gatherings but it is suggested that you read it in order to fully grasp the knowledge within.  Come join us on our quest to remember Who We Really Are; there is always a space ready for you Book Club. $5 per person.

 

Kids Club and Youth Classes

     Kids Club

Every month, kids club gets together to empower our little friends. We discuss how important it is to give to others and to our Earth. We may think we have nothing to give but a smile, hug or kind word can go a long way! We explain how when we are grateful for the things we have, we receive much more and it is important to always say "Thank-you." In every class, we have a fun activity and make a craft to take home. Some topics include the meaning of dreams, using crystals, discovering your power animal, being a super-hero, helping the fairies, and more. $12/child

Recommended ages: 4-8

     Youth Classes

Youth classes are geared towards our tweens and teens. We talk about current issues and encourage the kids to ask about anything they have questions about. Children are encouraged to find spiritual answers to their questions. We ask the Angels and Ascended Masters to help guide us and be with us on our journey. $10/child

Recommended ages: 9-16

 

 Intuitive Art

   Laura Ghedotte

Certified Intuitive Artist - Clairvoyant Medium

Laura’s greatest joy is to share her passion to help others discover their inner beauty – messages of wisdom and gifts of their higher self / soul through the healing modality of Intuitive Art.

Laura has 5+ years’ experience in various forms of Intuitive Art and is a Certified Intuitive Artist / Instructor and Clairvoyant Medium .

Intuitive Art is a fun, self-empowering art form, used to connect to your higher self (inner wisdom) – collective consciousness: God Source, our spiritual helpers, angels  or other people’s higher self to receive pure source information from a place of truth, love, compassion and wisdom .

This pure source information that is received is represented in a visible art form containing symbols, detailed information and solutions - as a gateway for your self- empowerment and healing.

Each Intuitive drawing is as unique as a finger print just as each color, line, shape, symbol, and word - impression is of the greatest significance and meaning to you.

Laura’s job is to interpret your picture to you in a meaningful whole and help you understand how to apply the information received to serve you in an empowering manner.

“I am grateful to offer Intuitive Art services to you and to be a witness to your magnificence! May the many colors of the rainbow fill your heart with joy as you remember and stand as one with your brilliance - Peace unto You.”

DISCLAIMER: All sessions and/or classes are for personal awareness and DOES NOT replace appropriate medically indicated intervention, treatment, diagnosis or advice.

 

Services Offered:

     Integrative Intuitive Art Sessions

Gentle – imaginative – Healing – Self Empowering

Integrative Intuitive Art  Sessions  refer to a special  “jumping in” Intuitive Art process I use to assist others to be fully engaged with their inner world of thought to tap into the GREATEST source of guidance their higher self-wisdom, to serve as a healing tool – profound insight way shower and beacon shining the light on loving self-empowerment .

How does the Integrative Intuitive Art Sessions work? The world the client and I “jump in” will represent something that the client really wants more clarity about, really wants to fully experience to understand better, or something they really want to move past and heal.

The drawing process of Integrative Intuitive Art Drawing is two-fold. First step: I do an interpretive Intuitive Art Drawing and “jump in” to the energy of my drawing to experience and obtain insight that will additionally be helpful to the client. Second step: I guide the client as they draw an Intuitive Art drawing and help the client “jump” into the energy of their drawing to become an active participant in a visual symbolic world. In this world, the client can actually move or walk around to experience, observe, feel, and touch. It is here that one can ask their higher-self questions and receive answers or solutions. This visual symbolic world that the client is shown and can explore is the “language” or way that their higher self can communicate something to them in a picture form. The sky is the limit - Ideally we can explore ANYTHING – which the client feels is blocking them – any belief pattern that is hindering or any world of … that the client wants to REALLY see HOW they truly feel about it and currently experiencing it in their life.

Following the session – we discuss and go over “homework” that would be beneficial for the client. The result is a new awareness and self-empowered change.

Sessions are 75 minutes - $125

 

     Basic Level Intro:  Learn Intuitive Drawing Workshop

Prerequisite:  NO ART OR DRAWING EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED AT ALL!

Intuitive drawing is a self-empowering LIFELONG tool you will be able to use to gain clarity, insight and clear solutions into any problem - situation or area of your life.

Often times we seek insight – answers – solutions - validation - from outside sources – this class will help you to become self-empowered – as you connect to your own source of inner intuitive wisdom and receive guidance that will assist you from a place of truth – love and compassion.

Class Includes:

Fundamentals: Learn what intuitive Drawing is ALL about. Learn the foundational skills on how to do Intuitive Drawing, how to interpret your drawing and MORE!

Hands on Learning: In this portion of the class, you will be guided as you complete your Soul Expression Drawing and receive assistance to interpret and understand your drawing.

Soul Expression Drawing: The Soul Expression drawing depicts your life force essence and the vast beautiful aspects of your true inner nature as well as what the soul desires to express.

1 ½ - 2 Hour Class - Includes materials to use in class - $30.00 (You can bring your own paper and pastels or purchase at the class for $20)

 

     Healing Mandala

Prerequisite: Basic Intro to Intuitive Art Workshop

   PLEASE BRING YOUR COLOR SHEET WITH YOUR COLOR MEANINGS TO CLASS

In  the hands on portion of the workshop, you will be guided as you partner with your higher self to create mandala’s that will represent what you need to heal a situation, problem or look at the underlying emotional imprints that have manifested in the physical body as discomfort and receive assistance to interpret - understand your drawings.

In this unique, hands on Workshop, you will learn how to use the process of Intuitive Art to easily connect to your own intuitive wisdom, to receive healing guidance and insight from a place of truth love and compassion.

3 hour Workshop - $80 – (Supplies available to purchase for $20)

 

     Mommy and Me:  Expressive are We

Intuitive Drawing Class    Ages 2-7

Connecting – Healing – Self Empowering – Nurturing Self-Expression

Intuitive Drawing provides an easy and creative healing way to help your child express themselves in art form to communicate their thoughts and feelings. It is a self-empowering LIFELONG tool you will be able to use to gain clarity, insight and clear solutions into any problem, situation or area of your life, as you connect to your own inner wisdom to receive guidance.

This class will provide a special time to create together, to explore and understand you and your child’s unspoken word through Intuitive Art. Through the process of Intuitive Art, Mom will learn how to interpret her own drawings and her child’s drawings to understand how she and her child really feel. This class is a gift to mom: We learn to fully love ourselves by helping others to express themselves.

This introductory class we will do Intuitive Art Drawings to explore: What I LOVE about me! This drawing celebrates self-love and focuses on our uniqueness while fostering positive self-image.

1 hour class - $30 – (Bring your own paper and pastels or purchase at the class for $20)

 

     Kids Empowered:

Intuitive Art Class      Ages 8-12

Intuitive Drawing provides an easy, FUN and creative healing way to help your child express themselves in art form and to communicate their feelings. It is a self-empowering LIFELONG tool your child will be able to use to gain clarity, insight and clear solutions into any problem, situation or area of their life as they connect to their own inner wisdom to receive guidance.

Intuitive Art cultivates:  Self-confidence – Trust – Authentic expression – Compassion – Love – Integrity - Creative Expression - Release of pent -up emotions and more….

In this class your child will: Learn the basics of Intuitive Art and will do an Intuitive Art drawing on “How AWESOME am I!”

1 hour class - $50 – Includes materials to use in class.

 

     Your Pet’s Soul Gifts

Intuitive Art provides the doorway for you to connect to your pet on a soul level. You learn about your pet’s unique soul gifts and the major lessons they are here to teach you. Cost: $25 (Bring your own paper and pastels or purchase for $20)

 

Crazy About Crystals for Kids

Gemstones and crystals are a key element of the natural world and play an important role in physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Children have a profound and innate connection to the healing attributes and energies of stones and crystals so much so that they naturally gravitate towards these at a very young age. Yet so many children are not encouraged to explore the healing powers of these natural elements. Ronica will be introducing the kids to the mysterious, powerful and healing world of crystals. Each week will feature a new crystal. $10

     Open Spiritual Discussions for Young Adults

This event is designed to help our young adults get some questions answered about all things spiritual and to see how knowing more about the spiritual world can help them in their everyday lives. Topics we discuss include the meaning of dreams, energy work and chakras, crystals, guides and angels, and more. The class is open to discussion and topics are usually decided by the group. Join us as we ask about what is going on in the world and learn how to make sense of the messages  we may be receiving but not paying attention to. (Recommended ages 15-21) $5

 

Individual Sessions:

Intuitive ART Guided Imagery Sessions

These sessions are designed for: Multi-layered Problems *Finding Clarity * Relationship Issues * Job Questions * One’s Soul Purpose * Decision Making *How to Find Solutions * Action Steps One Should Take* Dream Interpretations * Emotional Blocks * Limiting Beliefs* Releasing the Past* Moving Forward* and More……

 

This special process is a form of self-guided imagery hypnosis using the technique of Intuitive Art.

The Intuitive Art guided imagery sessions allow you to be guided by your inner wisdom to get to the underlying root of issues, fast!

Intuitive ART guided Imagery Sessions are the doorway for you to experience epiphanies, profound healings and self-transformation.

After the session, you will know how to call forth this visual energetic energy at will to support you in all you do.

 

75 minute Sessions: $100

 

Hypnosis:

Experience a safe, therapeutic, and powerful healing tool that brings about deep relaxation to your body and mind. While you are deeply relaxed your subconscious mind is open and focused; allowing the opportunity for healing and desired transformational changes you would like to see occur.

Hypnosis can help people move past unknown resistance and to resolve deep seated issues. It helps to establish self-empowering beliefs and life skills. It is used to manage stresses such as anxiety, weight gain, fears, sleeping problems as well as changing negative habits.

Experiencing hypnosis is similar to the natural alpha state you experience when you are engaged in the blissful world of daydreaming.

During a hypnosis session, you are safe, very relaxed, in total control of yourself and are aware of

everything that is going on around you.

The greatest results are achieved from a series of sessions that address the multi layered aspects associated to the issue of concern.

 

Targeted Hypnosis Sessions are 45 minutes +/- : $75

 

3 Sessions: $200

 

Reiki Fusion Sessions

Reiki is a Japanese, holistic light touch energy based healing method used to bring about well-being, harmony and balance in the body, mind and spirit.

The natural flow of life force energy in the body can become unbalanced, stagnant, or blocked due to unhealthy lifestyles habits, unresolved emotions or spiritual disconnections. Restoring the flow of this energy improves the physical body as well as the emotional and mental well-being of the individual.

 

 

Reiki Fusion provides the following benefits:

 

1). Deep clearing energy work harnessing the wisdom of your own body to bring to you the energy you need to reprogram your energy on every level:  mental, emotional, physical and spiritual.

 

2). Identify areas of blocked / imbalanced / old trauma energy sources held in the body and chakra centers to bring forth a clearing, rebalancing and healing energy state to those areas.

 

3). Identify the origin of active energetic patterns carried over from past life experiences or generational in nature that are NOW having a negative impact within your life. Primarily I will only see energetic patterns that are occurring now and can be validated by you through verification of reoccurring patterns or situations you are experiencing now. Together we will do a healing clearing and energetic reprograming.

 

 

75 minute session $100

 

Group Events:

$35 on the day of the event or $30 pre-paid 1 week in advance

Ladies Night Out- Intuitive Art and Wine

Grab some friends or meet some new ones here while we learn how to use Intuitive Art to help find answers to questions about anything going on in your life. Using this technique, you will be able to gain insight from your “higher-self” to reveal the answers you already have within you. Laura will guide you through the process and show you how to interpret your art. This is a fun and exciting class that leaves you with a lifetime tool to use in your future. You may bring wine or spirits to enjoy at the end of the class but we ask that you wait until the demonstration is done since we are doing intuitive work! Laura will stick around to answer specific questions at the end of the class.

Using Intuitive Art to Connect with your Spirit Guides

We all have guides who are here to help us while we are here on Earth. These Guides are like our family, here to help us on our path and here to remind us that we are not alone. Who are they and how do we know when to call on them or communicate with them. Through Intuitive Art you can connect to your Guides and learn how to access their wisdom!

Intuitive Art and Aura Colors

What does your Aura Energy look like and what does this mean for you? Using Intuitive Art techniques, Laura will explain what an aura is, why auras look different on different people and how knowing more about this energy can help you in your life. By observing this aura energy, we can see the energy that is around us. Use this technique to discover what things are coming into our lives and what things are ready to leave.

Messages From Your Chakras using Intuitive Art

Learn how to acquire the information stored in your chakras. Use Intuitive Art to see what your chakras look like and interpret the messages they have for you. The information you receive may help you understand physical, emotional, or spiritual questions you are currently experiencing.

 

 

 

 

Group Hypnosis with Sue

Group Hypnosis is a safe place to experience being hypnotized, which is a deep state of relaxation where you are safe and in control at all times. $30

 

 

Reiki Share with Sue

Are you confused about what energy actually is and all the different energy modalities out there? Join us to learn about your energy and ways you can use it to improve your health and life and experience an energy share. Energy is everywhere so why not attract and give off positive energy? This group event is offered the 4th Thursday of every month.

$15

 

 

Shannon Harris

has over 28 years of international experience as a DJ, musician, composer, producer, remixer and performer.    Since 2006, he has been a devoted practitioner of Qi Gong/TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)/Meditation/Bazi/Yoga and veganism, which lead to creating Audio Pharmacology®.  Audio Pharmacology® is an integrative technique of ancient healing systems using medicinal music, light and visuals.  It utilizes the Five Element System (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, Fire) coupled with Chakra, Solfeggio, Planetary, Pythagorean, Kemetic, and other eastern modalities to aid in the sensational process of tonal healing to induce vibrational harmony to it’s clients.  Lead by his passion to exceed every clients expectations and experiences, Shannon wishes to heal those in need through his love for sound, energy, spirituality, technology and health.

 

Audio Pharmacology® Gong and Shower Meditation with Shannon Harris

Created by Shannon Harris, Audio Pharmacology® is an integrative technique of ancient healing systems used in a form of medicinal music and visuals. It uses the Five Element System (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, Fire) coupled with other sight and sound modalities to aid in the sensational process of tonal healing through inspirational meditation. With the use of deep breathing, color, light, sacred images, elemental/environmental audio references, energy/organ system frequency balancing, and binaural/monaural brain waves the experience induces vibrational harmony to its practitioners. Deeply relax and let the vibrations of the Gong, Human Organ & Tree of Life Chimes, Tibetan Bowls and other relaxing instruments open the flow of energy and create body-mind state changes for healing.

Cost: $25 if you pre-pay in advance or $30 on the day of the event.

 

Audio Pharmacology™ Drum Circle

Drum therapy is an ancient approach that uses rhythm to promote healing and self-expression.   Recent research reviews indicate that drumming accelerates physical healing, boosts the immune system and produces feelings of well-being, a release of emotional trauma, and reintegration of self. Other studies have demonstrated the calming, focusing, and healing effects of drumming on Alzheimer's patients, autistic children, emotionally disturbed teens, recovering addicts, trauma patients, and prison and homeless populations.   Study results demonstrate that drumming is a valuable treatment for stress, fatigue, anxiety, hypertension, asthma, chronic pain, arthritis, mental illness, migraines, cancer, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, paralysis, emotional disorders, and a wide range of physical disabilities.  In this gathering we will explore the science of rhythmic percussion and their effects on the mind/body/spirit, trance states (outer/inner body), breath work, meditation, divine feminine/masculine attributes of drumming and history along with ritual protocols.

Cost: $15 if you pre-pay in advance or $20 on the day of the event