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, November 14th

Time: 6-7:30pm

Location: Love Cafe, 3801 North Oakland Avenue

Cost: $25

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, November 16th

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.

Join us for a unique experience to help you release stress, recharge your battery, and regulate your nervous system. We'll use the technology of Kundalini Yoga & Meditation to "play the body like an instrument" with a series movement (called a kriya), breath, and mantra. In Kundalini Yoga, 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 and glandular system -- making us feel refreshed, revitalized, and whole. 

If you love the victorious feeling after a barre/pilates class, you’ll love the feeling of power moving through a kriya. In this practice, rest is also an important part of the recipe and is not to be missed. This is where the integration happens! After the series of movement, we'll indulge in deep relaxation with reiki and participate in a group kundalini meditation that includes singing/chanting. Singing has a powerful impact on the nervous system and activates our "rest and digest" mode. Stay for optional communi-tea time where there will be space to share your experience, pull oracle cards, and ask any questions about Kundalini Yoga & Meditation. 

Elizabeth affectionately describes this practice as "putting yourself in the washing machine" in a good way. Ideal for folks recovering from burnout, processing grief, seeking to deepen their connection to their intuition, or simply wanting to feel more expansive, capable, & alive! It's best understood by experiencing it, so come try it. No previous yoga experience required. Come as you are!

WHAT TO EXPECT (AT A GLANCE)

• Warm Welcome

• Intro to Kundalini + Tune In

• Kundalini Kriya (a series of movement)

• Deep Relaxation + Reiki

• Group Meditation (with chanting & singing)

• Oracle Card Pulls

• (Optional) Communi-tea Time

  Including time for shares, reflections, & questions

WHAT TO BRING

• BYO-Mat (if you prefer) & anything else that makes a seated posture comfortable (blanket, bolster, cushions, shawl, etc.) AfterGlow has mats available if needed.

• Wear clothes you can comfortably move in. Often times folks practice Kundalini in white or light colored clothes, but it’s not required. Come as you are. We’ll chat about the benefits of color therapy if you’re interested.

• Pen, Paper, or Journal (Optional)

• Travel Mug or Thermos (if you have one)

  Note: We’ll be providing tea after class & have about 12 mugs. If you happen to have a travel mug in your car, bring it along just in case. If not, no worries. We got you!

MORE ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Elizabeth Bogart is a Kundalini Yoga and Prenatal Yoga teacher, as well as a Reiki Practitioner. She was introduced to Kundalini Yoga while living in India. Her roommate dragged her to a class and by the end, she felt sparkly, shiny, new, and oddly more whole from the inside out. She started practicing 3-4x week during a very demanding chapter in her life and attributes Kundalini Yoga for helping her maintain physical, mental, emotional, spiritually balance during a very demanding season of life when she was deep in “growth mode.” Since becoming a teacher, she has witnessed this practice support folks during major life transitions — new jobs, ending/beginning relationships, making hard life decisions, taking care of aging parents, processing grief/heartache, and weathering stressors of daily life. Elizabeth believes deeply that this practice expands your capacity to show up for yourself, your loved ones, and community. Stay connected via @eb_heartwork

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, December 12th

Time: 6-7:30pm, + optional Commun-tea Time

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. 

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.

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, December 21st

Time: 4:30-6pm

Location: Love Cafe, 3801 North Oakland Avenue

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. 

Join Aly Miller and Elizabeth Bogart at Polish Flat in Riverwest for an Art & Astrology Workshop. Both Aly and Elizabeth are lovers of astrology and hands-on learners. They both value the process of engaging with big ideas in a tactile way and believe drawing, doodling, and sketching builds understanding. What better subject to dive into than better understanding yourself! Your Natal Chart can give you a glimpse of how you're meant to shine (sun sign), what environment/conditions make you feel safe (moon sign), and themes to prioritize throughout the year (rising).

Come settle in for a cozy afternoon of creating. Aly will walk us through a few initial illustration ideas and share some samples & design elements to get us started. Elizabeth will be available for mini-deep dives of your chart to help you build meaning if this world is new to you or you want a second set of eyes on your chart. The wonderful ladies of the Polish Flat will be curating an environment to keep us cozy and inspired. You're welcome to browse and shop the store during the workshop as well. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• High quality watercolor paper (12in x 16in)

• ‘How-to-Decode Your Chart’ Worksheet

• ‘Image/Symbols Library’ Handout

• Birth Chart Template (optional)

• Astrology Reference Materials (books, apps, and us)

• Access to 1:1 Birth Chart Mini-Deep Dive with Elizabeth

• Art supplies (ex. vibrant opaque watercolors, ink pens, markers, colored pencils, gold paint, glitter, sequins, glue, etc.)

WHAT TO BRING

• Your Birth Chart (a print out or screenshot)

  Note: You can use this link to access your birth chart. If you forget, no worries. We'll have this link available. You'll need your birth day, time, and place.

• Your Personal Art Supplies & Favorite Materials (optional)

• Your pals, your curiosity, your own astrology wisdom/questions & your creativity!

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS

Aly Miller is an illustrator and astrology nerd based in Bayview, Milwaukee. She became interested in birth chart illustration after a flash of insight during a coffee chat with Elizabeth. Aly seeks to answer the question: “Why do traditional birth charts have to be so cryptic, complicated, sterile, confusing, and/or inaccessible?” Let’s make them beautiful, colorful, vibrant, inspiring — and extra personal so it’s a work of art that speaks to who you are in a way that makes sense to your brain. One of Aly’s gifts is the ability to break things down in a methodical way while making them whimsical and charming. Stay connected via IG @aly_illustrations

Elizabeth Bogart is an astrology nerd and kundalini yoga teacher. She kept bumping into Aly at the same artist events (Draw! Dandy & Creative Mornings) and local coffee shops (Likewise Coffee). They soon discovered they both value creating the right conditions to feel cozy and creative, are avid students of astrology, and share a love for tarot/oracle cards. Elizabeth weaves astrology into nearly every seasonal offering. She loves how astrology gives you a shared vocabulary to understand yourself, others, and advocate for your needs when necessary. She finds it such a meaningful practice to read birth charts together in community because your personal associations with astrological themes (symbols, imagery, lived experience) often unlocks something meaningful for another. Stay connected via IG @eb_heartwork

BEFORE THE WORKSHOP

We can't wait to see you at the event. If you want to make a whole day of it, we recommend grabbing brunch at Seven Swans before the event. Come with happy, full bellies and tuck in for a day of discovery, creativity, and community. Email alymillerdesigns@gmail.com or eb.heartwork@gmail.com with any questions.