A monthly meditation ceremony honoring the energy of the New Moon and setting intentions for the month ahead. We'll begin each session breaking down the "astrological weather" of the moment. This class includes breathwork, somatic movement, kundalini meditation, journaling, and a juicy relaxation with reiki. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring crystals or any other items to add to the community altar. There will be optional communi-tea time at the end of each session for those who want to pull tarot/oracle cards. We have blankets and bolsters, but bring anything else you need in order to get cozy.

Join us for a 90-minute Yoga Slumber Party at Love Cafe, 3801 North Oakland Avenue (Shorewood). Elizabeth will guide us through a yoga nidra practice (inspired by Tracee Stanley’s book Radiant Rest), as well as provide a little group reiki.

Yoga Nidra, sometimes called “Yoga Sleep, or a Yoga Nap,” includes deep belly breathing, guided visualization, and an almost hypnotic body-scan or guided meditation to bring you into the theta brain state (that feeling of being between awake and asleep). This whole experience is designed for you to feel deep relaxation, reset your nervous system by accessing the “rest and digest” mode, and can reduce stress and/or chronic pain. If you’ve been feeling physically or mentally fatigued lately, this 90-min experience has the potential to feel like a four hour snooze.

YOGA NIDRA + REIKI

Date: Sunday, November 16th

Location: Love Cafe, 3801 North Oakland Avenue

Time: 4:30-6pm, + optional Communi-tea Time

Cost: $40

Pre-registration is required to guarantee your spot, but walk-ins are always welcome. If you have any trouble with the registration link, email eb.heartwork@gmail.com or just show up — and we’ll sort out payment in-person.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Warm Welcome + Intro to Yoga Nidra

• Time to Create a “Nidra Nest” with props

• Breathwork for Relaxation

• Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation + Reiki

• Breathwork to Slowly Wake-Up

• (Optional) Shares & Reflections

• Tea Time + Oracle Card Reading

At the beginning of class, Elizabeth will show you a few options of how to arrange props if you need ideas. The whole goal of creating a “nidra nest” is to consider all your senses to get in the most relaxed position possible. Consider if you want something to cover your eyes, place a bolster under your knees, cover yourself with a blanket, lay on your back or your side, and arrange any other props to help you get in the most comfortable position. No need to fret about being frozen in one position. You’re free to move and adjust throughout practice if need be.

PROPS AVAILABLE (approx 5-6 of each)

• Bolsters (thick and skinny)

• Blankets and shawls

• Eye Pillows

• Yoga Mats

  Note: Essential Oils will also be available for use.

WHAT TO BRING

• BYO-Mat (if you can) + anything else to make you feel cozy

• (Optional) Blankets, Pillows, Shawls, Eye Pillows, Thick Socks, Hat

• Wear comfy clothes, consider wearing layers or even PJs (if you’d like)

BENEFITS OF YOGA NIDRA

• enhance relaxation by releasing melatonin

• reduces stress and anxiety

• improved quality of sleep

• increases mental clarity and focus

• extends attention span

• heightens creativity

• reduces physical pain

• supports cellular regeneration (post-surgery)

MORE ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Elizabeth Bogart is primarily a kundalini yoga and reiki practitioner, but has been trained in multiple mindfulness modalities (one of which is yoga nidra). She first starting studying yoga nidra during the pandemic. While she loves the technology of Kundalini Yoga and believes everyone can access the transformative tools of mantra, mudra, and meditation — sometimes, you don’t want to sing for your supper.

Witnessing (and continuing to witness) the world in heightened states of uncertainty, fear, stress, and fatigue, Elizabeth believes we need more experiences to reteach our brains and bodies to relax (to remind the body and mind what safety feels like). As a former classroom teacher, Elizabeth sees a natural scaffolding or progression of mindfulness tools. When we’re extremely overstimulated, practices like yoga nidra, reiki, and sound baths offer passive ways to regulate the nervous system. When we are a low-level stressed or fatigued, practices like breathwork, meditation, and kundalini yoga are ways to organize our energy to convert confusion into clarity, fear into focus, anger into action, grief into gratitude, empty cup into overflow, etc. Elizabeth wanted to give folks an experience to simply be, rest and receive.

Reach out via eb.heartwork@gmail.com or IG @eb_heartwork with any questions. Or, just come with questions and try it for yourself! See you soon!

Kundalini Yoga (also known as the "Yoga of Experience") is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine in a good way". Ideal for folks experiencing burnout, processing grief, seeking spiritual connection, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so just come and try it. This class is offered every 2nd Friday at Love Cafe. 

KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION

Date: Friday, November 14th

Time: 6-7:30pm

Location: Love Cafe, 3801 North Oakland Avenue

Cost: $25

Kundalini Yoga, known as the "Yoga of Experience,” is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Each kriya works like a recipe and has a specific effect on the body - physically and energetically. The system of pressure and release supports the nervous system to reset, regulate, and balance the glandular system. Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine" in a good way. Ideal for folks recovering from burnout, processing grief, deepening their intuition, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so come try it. 

Kundalini Yoga, known as the "Yoga of Experience,” is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Each kriya works like a recipe and has a specific effect on the body - physically and energetically. The system of pressure and release supports the nervous system to reset, regulate, and balance the glandular system. Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine" in a good way. Ideal for folks recovering from burnout, processing grief, deepening their intuition, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so come try it. 

Kundalini Yoga, known as the "Yoga of Experience,” is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Each kriya works like a recipe and has a specific effect on the body - physically and energetically. The system of pressure and release supports the nervous system to reset, regulate, and balance the glandular system. Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine" in a good way. Ideal for folks recovering from burnout, processing grief, deepening their intuition, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so come try it. 

I’m returning to Joy Ice Cream Social’s Halloween Bash for Tarot Card and Oracle Card Reading. The festivities at Joy begins at 12pm. I’ll start readings around 4:30pm. $10/person for a mini-reading. You can come with a specific question and/or we can work with a specific spread. Looking forward to meeting you! Reach out with any questions at eb.heartwork@gmail.com

If you can’t make it during the event, but want a reading. I’ll have some openings from now until Thanksgiving. Email me, and we can coordinate.

Kundalini Yoga, known as the "Yoga of Experience,” is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Each kriya works like a recipe and has a specific effect on the body - physically and energetically. The system of pressure and release supports the nervous system to reset, regulate, and balance the glandular system. Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine" in a good way. Ideal for folks recovering from burnout, processing grief, deepening their intuition, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so come try it. 

Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep," is a guided meditation practice that uses body awareness and breath techniques to help you enter the theta brain wave state (that liminal space between awake and asleep) to access deep levels of rest and healing. This experience feels like an extended body scan or giant Savasana. At the beginning of class, we'll take extra care to create a "nidra nest." Folks are encouraged to bring any items that will provide extra comfort (blankets, pillows, bolster, shawls, eye masks, wear comfy clothes (maybe even PJs etc.) Tea will be served afterwards with options to order select specialty drinks from the Love Cafe menu. This experience is offered every 3rd Sunday at Love Cafe. 

YOGA NIDR + REIKI

Date: Sunday, October 19th

Time: 4:30-6pm

Location: Love Cafe, 3801 North Oakland Avenue

A monthly meditation ceremony honoring the energy of the New Moon and setting intentions for the month ahead. We'll begin each session breaking down the "astrological weather" of the moment. This class includes breathwork, somatic movement, kundalini meditation, journaling, and a juicy relaxation with reiki. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring crystals or any other items to add to the community altar. There will be optional communi-tea time at the end of each session for those who want to pull tarot/oracle cards. We have blankets and bolsters, but bring anything else you need in order to get cozy.

Kundalini Yoga, known as the "Yoga of Experience,” is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Each kriya works like a recipe and has a specific effect on the body - physically and energetically. The system of pressure and release supports the nervous system to reset, regulate, and balance the glandular system. Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine" in a good way. Ideal for folks recovering from burnout, processing grief, deepening their intuition, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so come try it. 

Kundalini Yoga (also known as the "Yoga of Experience") is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine in a good way". Ideal for folks experiencing burnout, processing grief, seeking spiritual connection, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so just come and try it. This class is offered every 2nd Friday at Love Cafe. 

KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION

Date: Friday, October 10th

Time: 6-7:30pm

Location: Love Cafe, 3801 North Oakland Avenue

Cost: $25

Kundalini Yoga, known as the "Yoga of Experience,” is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Each kriya works like a recipe and has a specific effect on the body - physically and energetically. The system of pressure and release supports the nervous system to reset, regulate, and balance the glandular system. Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine" in a good way. Ideal for folks recovering from burnout, processing grief, deepening their intuition, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so come try it. 

Kundalini Yoga, known as the "Yoga of Experience,” is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Each kriya works like a recipe and has a specific effect on the body - physically and energetically. The system of pressure and release supports the nervous system to reset, regulate, and balance the glandular system. Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine" in a good way. Ideal for folks recovering from burnout, processing grief, deepening their intuition, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so come try it. 

Kundalini Yoga, known as the "Yoga of Experience,” is a unique combination of movement (called a kriya), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra (chanting), and meditation with mudra (hand postures). Each kriya works like a recipe and has a specific effect on the body - physically and energetically. The system of pressure and release supports the nervous system to reset, regulate, and balance the glandular system. Elizabeth has been teaching/practicing this style of yoga for over 15 years and affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine" in a good way. Ideal for folks recovering from burnout, processing grief, deepening their intuition, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so come try it. 

Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep," is a guided meditation practice that uses body awareness and breath techniques to help you enter the theta brain wave state (that liminal space between awake and asleep) to access deep levels of rest and healing. This experience feels like an extended body scan or giant Savasana. At the beginning of class, we'll take extra care to create a "nidra nest." Folks are encouraged to bring any items that will provide extra comfort (blankets, pillows, bolster, shawls, eye masks, wear comfy clothes (maybe even PJs etc.) Tea will be served afterwards with options to order select specialty drinks from the Love Cafe menu. This experience is offered every 3rd Sunday at Love Cafe. 

YOGA NIDR + REIKI

Date: Sunday, September 21st

Time: 4:30-6pm

Location: Love Cafe, 3801 North Oakland Avenue

COME VIBE WITH US

Join us for this special Sunday morning online Kundalini Yoga class for the Fall Equinox and 2nd New Moon in Virgo. I’ll incorporate breathwork, kriyas, and meditations relevant to the astrology of the moment, aligned to the seasons of the year, and inspired by the numerology of the year (2025). This year holds the frequency of 9 (2 + 0 + 2 + 5 = 9) and I’'ll be teaching with a special emphasis on meditations, visualizations, and affirmations (all the subtle things that contribute to your magnetism). Set up a cozy nest in your home, have your magic nearby (candles, crystals, journals, etc), and a cozy cup of tea.

FALL EQUINOX & 2nd NEW MOON VIRGO

SUNDAY, 9-10:30AM CST VIA ZOOM

FIND YOUR TIME ZONE HERE

PICK YOUR PRICE: $15-$25

One of my favorite parts about offering this time slot is that we have folks who tune in from all around the world (Paris, Mexico City, (at times) from Wales, UK, etc.) Join us from anywhere or reach out if you’d like the zoom recording. You’ll be sent the zoom meeting link after receiving your contribution (see registration link above) or contribute via Venmo (@EB-heARTwork) and include your e-mail in the Memo section. For more information about Kundalini Yoga, click here. If you have any questions, reach out to me at eb.heartwork@gmail.com.

A monthly meditation ceremony honoring the energy of the New Moon and setting intentions for the month ahead. We'll begin each session breaking down the "astrological weather" of the moment. This class includes breathwork, somatic movement, kundalini meditation, journaling, and a juicy relaxation with reiki. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring crystals or any other items to add to the community altar. There will be optional communi-tea time at the end of each session for those who want to pull tarot/oracle cards. We have blankets and bolsters, but bring anything else you need in order to get cozy.