Clarus Center Events 
November/December 2009
 
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Join us for one of the wonderful events featured in our spacious group room
 
We are a COMMUNITY of 20 independent healing arts professionals
working collaboratively under one beautiful roof
to best serve YOU!
 
We are DEDICATED
to providing comprehensive care for restoration of vibrant health and well being;
to integrating traditional and complementary therapies;
to science, research and education;
to wisdom and spirituality.
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Living Consciously
12 week course
start any time 
 
 
Meditation in Community: A Circle for Peace, Connection and Contemplation
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Join Clarus Center facilitators the
first Sunday of the month from
7 - 8PM
No experience necessary.  Dress comfortably and bring a blanket or cushion to sit on, or if you prefer, use one of our chairs.
 
Schedule:                
7:00 - 7:15-gather and chat
7:15 - 7:25-pre-meditation warm up*
7:25 - 7:45-silent meditation
7:45 - 8:00-closure**
 
A $5 donation is requested, but not required.  There will be a basket on a counter for discrete and anonymous collection.  Funds will be used to support our mission to provide low cost and free public events.
 
Clarus Facilitators: Nancy Ging, Lucia LiCavoli, BJ Sadtler, Josie Evans, Kim Irle-Kaiser, Julie Zakutansky, Rima Imburgia, and Susan Francis.
 
*Pre-meditation: this will be led by one of the rotating facilitators and may include gentle movement, music or guided imagery.
 
**Closure: the evening will end with silence that we will carry with us out the door and into our homes.  Facilitators will be available at 7:45PM in break-out rooms to privately respond to any questions or concerns that arise for participants.
 
Clarus Center: 28379 Davis Parkway #801  Warrenville, Il. 60555.  WWW.ClarusCenter.Com.  630-393-9800 x204-Dr. Lucia LiCavoli.
 

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Private yoga sessions for Integral Health
Practice Customized for
Your Mind, Body and Spirit

Call BJ Sadtler at 630-334-7826 or email
bjsadtler@breatheinc.com
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Host Your Event at Clarus Center
 
Located in Cantera Office Park, Clarus Center offers meeting space for up to 45 persons. Enjoy views through floor-to-ceiling windows of the surrounding wetlands and trees.
 
Visit
http://worktopia.com/
for pricing and availability of our meeting Space


Sacred Middle Eastern Dance
A Joyful and Spirit Filled Journey
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NEW LOCATIONS!!
 
NEW DAYS!!
 
 
 
WEEKLY CLASSES
North Center
Saturdays ~ 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 
4057 N. Damen Avenue,
Chicago, IL  60618
 
Life Force Arts Center
Saturday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  ~  $35
3148 N. Lincoln Avenue,
Chicago, IL 
 
For more info, go to: www.lifeforcearts.org
 
Sacred Middle Eastern Dance
A Joyful and Spirit Filled Journey
belly dancer

Sundays    ~   6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.   $25 per class  or  6 classes for $120
 
November 15 & 22,  December 20 & 27
 
In this gathering Sacred Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance is taught with an honoring of the Deep Feminine.  We invite Mindfulness which offers the opportunity to witness our felt sense experience in the present moment.  The movements generate from within while we learn the outer dance.  Come join together in common unity through this ancient form of dance.  

Included in our time together are:

  • A Movement Meditation that will stimulate and restore our centers
  • A mindful Moving Into the Body that is our essential resource
  • A joyful and spirit filled learning of the dance!
Francine witnesses and draws from the many healing properties of this dance and deeply acknowledges
the body as a sacred vessel, which carries spirit into the physical world.  Her passion and gifts are revealed in the dance as she teaches the age-old art with humor and love. Francine Passias is a Certified Hakomi Body Centered Experiential Therapist. She is trained in Continuum Movement, Living Dance, Somatic Release, Middle Eastern Dance, and Traditional Earth Energy Medicine.

To reserve your space & to know what to bring contact mindfulmovement@earthlink.net or 847.332.1766  
 
Pre-registration Preferred & Drop Ins Welcome
Make checks payable & send to:  Francine Passias @ 719 Austin Street Apt. 1E, Evanston, IL 60202  
 
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DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY GROUP

 
Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 7:30 at Clarus Center
 
Participants learn skills to:
 
* Regulate Emotions
* Increase nterpersonal   Effectiveness
* Cope with and Tolerate Distress
* Enhance Mindfulness
 
For more information, please contact Janet Levitt, 630-393-9800 ext. 206


Join us for New Pilates Mat Classes at Clarus Center
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Whether you are new to Pilates or are currently practicing, the small class size and professionally trained teachers will help you get more out of your sessions in a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere.
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Maura Ludeke,
Certified through PhysicalMind Institute in New York City, Maura has been practicing Pilates for over eight years. After experiencing first-hand how Pilates helped strengthen her core, relieve her lower back pain, and fundamentally improve her flexibility and over-all fitness she decided to become a certified Pilate's teacher. Maura
wants to pass on the benefits of this low impact mind-body exercise to anyone open to improving the way in which they move through life.
karen
Karen Blecke has over 6 years experience practicing Pilates and Yoga. She has spent years exploring the fitness world and is amazed at the impact Pilates can make on a person's physical and mental well being. She is certified through PhysicalMind Institute in New York City and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. She has worked with a wide range of clients from tri-athletes to individuals recovering from injuries and enjoys helping clients achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life.
One Hour Mat Class Schedule:
 
M T W Th F
6:45 am M W F
 
9:30 am M T W TH
 
12:30 pm M T W TH (1/2 hour express class)
 
5:15  pm M T W
 
To register please call:
 
Maura 312-203-3759
Karen 630-244-2202
Or email
MKStudio@claruscenter.com
$15 per class or $80 for eight - Pre-registration is necessary
 

If you would like to read more about our practitioners and their services, please visit our website at www.claruscenter.com . On the website, you will find information for how to contact a specific practitioner, or you can leave a message on our general intake line at (630) 393-9800, ext. 100.

 
Sincerely,
Denise M. Dojka, Psy.D. 
Newsletter Editor and Community Member
 
Clarus Center Community
www.claruscenter.com
630-393-9800