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SUMMARY:The Breath of Autumn: A Fall Forest Bathing Experience
DESCRIPTION:A morning immersion into summer’s vitality and gentle lunar harmony.  Forest bathing is a healing practice that invites you to gently explore nature through all your senses. The Japanese term for this is Shinrin Yoku\, which translates to “bathing in the atmosphere of the forest.” This embodied practicefosters a deep connection with nature\, encouraging you to engage with your surroundings in a mindful and restorative way. Research has shown that spending time in the forest can lower blood pressure\, reduce anxiety\, strengthen the immune system\, enhance creativity\, and foster positive emotions. \n\n\n\nAlyse Rynor\, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy\, will guide you on this journey. Using a series of “invitations\,” Alyse will offer opportunities for you to explore your personal relationship with the natural world. As we move slowly along the trail\, we’ll take pauses to gather in circle\, where we’ll share and listen to each other’s experiences. The walk\, typically covering less than a mile\, ends with a sacred tea ceremony. \n\n\n\nForest bathing is a powerful way to enhance your health and well-being while reconnecting with the more-than- human world. Join us for in our two-hour immersive experience and discover thetransformative benefits of this practice. \n\n\n\nLocation: Harm’s Woods (Glenview Woods entrance) \n\n\n\nPlease dress comfortably.Long pants are recommended.Wear shoes for walking on uneven terrain.Dress for the weather.Bring water for hydration.Please meet at 9:45amThe walk is from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm“Reconnect with nature and share the experience! Register with a friend and immerse yourselves together in the calming practice of Forest Bathing.  To ensure the best experience for all participants\, please note that this event is for humans only (no pets)\, and attendees must be 16 years or older.  We look forward to guiding you on this restorative journey.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Instructor: Alyse Rynor is a holistic psychotherapist\, health coach and certified nature & forest therapy guide. She is passionate about supporting those on a personal and spiritual growth journey who seek authentic self-connection and a greater sense of wholeness through talk therapy\, nutrition & lifestyle changes and deepening one’s relationship with nature. Alyse lives and works in Evanston\, Illinois. \n\n\n\n24 Hour Cancellation Policy.  At MSI Wellness Center\, we honor the time\, preparation\, and limited seating reserved for each participant. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all classes\, training programs\, private sessions\, and events. If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled class\, training\, private session\, or event\, the full tuition or registration fee will be charged and is non-refundable. Because many of our offerings have limited seating and often sell out\, your reserved space prevents us from accommodating those on our waiting list. For cancellations made outside of the 24-hour cancellation window that qualify for a refund\, a $10 processing fee will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover administrative and payment processing costs. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and respect for our time\, preparation\, and the many individuals we serve. Thank you for helping us create a thoughtful and well-prepared experience for our entire community.
URL:https://msi-healing.com/event/the-breath-of-autumn-a-fall-forest-bathing-experience
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SUMMARY:Reiki Practitioner Certification Winter Session
DESCRIPTION:Dates included in the program: October 4\, 11\, 18 \n\n\n\nAll Sunday’s 10am – 3pm (class tuition of $375 pays for all three dates) \n\n\n\nThis is an open to the public training.  Are you ready to tap into the power of energy healing? Our Reiki Certification Training offers a transformative journey that empowers you to: \n\n\n\nMaster Reiki techniques: Learn how to channel healing energy for yourself and others. \n\n\n\nReduce stress and increase well-being: Experience deep relaxation and mental clarity. \n\n\n\nBecome a certified healer: Gain the skills to offer professional Reiki services. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re seeking personal growth or a career in holistic healing\, our step-by-step training is designed for all levels\, with hands-on practice and expert guidance every step of the way.  Take the first step toward a fulfilling\, peaceful\, and healing path. Join our Reiki Certification Training today and start your journey! \n\n\n\nThe Reiki practitioner training encompasses …\n\n\n\n\nThe history\, description/meaning/single use of 5 Reiki symbols\n\n\n\nClinical applications of step by step guide for self-care\, full chair session and hands-on full table session.\n\n\n\nStudents will learn advanced site-specific applications for areas\, such as\, TMJ\, congestion within the cranial region\, shoulder conditions\, lower back restrictions.\n\n\n\nTraining will also be provided for code of ethics and soap charting.\n\n\n\nAdvanced Reiki techniques will also be taught such as distant healing\, hand mudra’s\, harmonic tones\, reiki stack method and 5 polarities / elements of the energy system (CE hours are not included in the advanced reiki techniques.)\n\n\n\nReiki Level 3 Practitioner Certification Provided\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing Education: Accredited Approved Provider for 12 CE Hours for Illinois Registered Massage Therapists.  Provider number #419896-00 \n\n\n\nDates included in the program  Dates included in the program: Dates included in the program: October 4\, 11\, 18 . All Sunday’s 10am – 3pm (class tuition of $375 pays for all three dates) \n\n\n\n50% Off Details:  Have you taken Reiki 1 2 3 Training at MSI Wellness Center before? If so\, you can receive 50% off by repeating the training. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person training only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen Schermerhorn: Reiki Master Teacher trained under Billie Topa Tate\, Founder of MSI Wellness Center. She brings more than 30 years of experience helping people navigate life transitions and is also a certified career transition coach. In addition to Reiki\, Ellen is a Facilitator and Teacher of Inner Relationship Focusing (IRF)\, a body‑centered process of self‑awareness and self-healing. Her interest in compassionate communication and embodied practices also led her to Aikido\, where she holds a 4th Kyu rank. Ellen is passionate about using Reiki and IRF to support individuals in career transition\, those in healthcare settings\, and especially seniors and their caregivers. \n\n\n\nProgram Format \n\n\n\nThis is a live\, interactive in-person program. 24 Hour Cancellation Policy (Day 1 October 4th).  Should you need to cancel your ticket MSI Wellness Center has a 24 hours notice policy.
URL:https://msi-healing.com/event/reiki-practitioner-certification-winter-session
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SUMMARY:A Sacred Evening of Medicine Buddha Initiation & Teachings ~ With Rinpoche & Geshes Traveling from India
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special\, one-of-a-kind\, heart-centered experience as we welcome Rinpoche and Tibetan Geshes traveling from India for an evening rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of Medicine Buddha. \n\n\n\nRinpoche will offer the traditional Medicine Buddha Initiation\, a sacred ceremony and blessing connected with healing and well-being.The Tibetan Geshes will share teachings about the Medicine Buddha Mantra\, its significance within the Tibetan healing tradition\, and guide participants in reciting the mantra both spoken and in its traditional melodic form. \n\n\n\nThis special gathering offers an opportunity to receive the initiation\, experience the teachings\, learn the mantra\, and participate in this traditional practice together. \n\n\n\nMedicine Buddha Initiation & Teachings5:30 PM – 6:30 PMLove Offering: $25 \n\n\n\nDinner with the Monks 6:45 PM – 7:45 PMLove Offering: $23  \n\n\n\nFollowing the program\, guests are warmly invited to stay and enjoy a vegetarian dinner featuring Tibetan dishes with the monks. Dinner is generously sponsored by Tashi and Dolma\, with 100% of all dinner contributions going directly to Sera Mey Monastery.Your Guide: XIV SILING TONGKHOR RINPOCHE – Recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the age of two and a half\, His Eminence the 14th Siling Tongkhor Rinpoche was formally enthroned at Sera Mey Monastery for Advanced Buddhist Studies and Practices in Mysore\, south India. After undertaking comprehensive studies under the guidance of His Holiness and more than sixteen esteemed spiritual masters\, Rinpoche earned his Geshe degree from Sera Mey. In 2016\, he completed rigorous esoteric training at the Gyuto Tantric College in Dharamsala to further his mastery on the Vajrayana Path. Today\, Rinpoche divides his time between deepening his own spiritual practice at Sera Mey Monastery and traveling internationally to share the profound wisdom and light of the Buddha Dharma with a global audience.An Evening of Medicine Buddha Initiation and teachings with  XIV SILING TONGKHOR RINPOCHE and 3 Tibetan Geshes from Sera Mey Monastery in South India. \n\n\n\n24 Hour Cancellation Policy.  At MSI Wellness Center\, we honor the time\, preparation\, and limited seating reserved for each participant. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all classes\, training programs\, private sessions\, and events. If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled class\, training\, private session\, or event\, the full tuition or registration fee will be charged and is non-refundable. Because many of our offerings have limited seating and often sell out\, your reserved space prevents us from accommodating those on our waiting list. For cancellations made outside of the 24-hour cancellation window that qualify for a refund\, a $10 processing fee will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover administrative and payment processing costs. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and respect for our time\, preparation\, and the many individuals we serve. Thank you for helping us create a thoughtful and well-prepared experience for our entire community.
URL:https://msi-healing.com/event/a-sacred-evening-of-medicine-buddha-initiation-teachings-with-rinpoche-geshes-traveling-from-india
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SUMMARY:Love Lives On... A Native Celebration of Life Honoring Neil
DESCRIPTION:With love\, we invite our dear friends\, family\, and community to gather in sacred remembrance of Neil Hertenstein\, beloved husband of Billie Topa Taté. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will honor Neil’s life through Native American blessing\, prayer\, and ceremony\, surrounding him with love as we acknowledge his journey into the Spirit World. \n\n\n\nThis gathering is a time to remember\, to give thanks\, to share love\, and to stand together in community. In Native tradition\, we recognize that life does not simply end — the spirit continues its journey\, carried forward through prayer\, memory\, love\, and the sacred connection between all things. \n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us as we honor Neil’s life\, offer blessings for his journey\, and surround Billie and the family with love and support.  Enjoy Free Loving Kindness Meditation – Click HERE!  \n\n\n\nFridayOctober 9\, 20265:30 PM CSTIn-Person & Onlinezoom link will be posted the day of the event here on the event page. \n\n\n\nMSI Wellness Center2144 Ashland AvenueEvanston\, IL 60201In lieu of flowers\, donations in Neil’s memory are deeply appreciated to help with the extensive medical costs and services needed throughout the past year. Please donate and support Billie Topa Tate during this time by clicking HERE – Thank you
URL:https://msi-healing.com/event/love-lives-on-a-native-celebration-of-life-for-neil
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SUMMARY:The Alchemy of Lasting Love
DESCRIPTION:A Two-Part Online Evening Experience \n\n\n\nJoin us for a heart-opening\, deeply reflective journey into the patterns\, possibilities\, and sacred design of lasting love. \n\n\n\nHeld on Thursday evenings at sunset\, this two-part online experience invites you to slow down\, turn inward\, and explore the deeper layers of your relationship story—so you can consciously create the love you are ready to receive.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌿 Part 1: Understanding Your Love Map \n\n\n\nIn our first gathering\, we gently explore the origins of your relationship patterns and how they continue to shape your present experiences. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will: \n\n\n\n• Reflect on past relationship influences—including family dynamics and previous partners• Identify healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns• Gain clarity on the qualities you truly desire in a partner• Begin creating your new\, intentional Love Map \n\n\n\nYou will leave with a meaningful homework practice:✨ The Relationship Superpowers Exercise — gathering insight from 3–4 trusted loved ones to help illuminate your unique strengths in relationships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌙 Part 2: Activating Your Relationship Superpowers \n\n\n\nIn our second evening together\, we deepen the journey by uncovering the essence of who you are in love. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will: \n\n\n\n• Discover your relationship superpowers and your personal “brand of magic”• Participate in a guided group reflection experience• Explore the essential elements that support lasting\, thriving partnerships• Understand the key factors that contribute to relationship success—or lead to disconnection \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis experience is designed to be both insightful and empowering\, offering you tools\, awareness\, and a renewed sense of possibility in love. \n\n\n\nWhether you are calling in a new relationship or seeking to deepen an existing one\, this journey supports you in aligning with a more conscious\, fulfilling path forward. \n\n\n\n✨ Come as you are. Leave with clarity\, confidence\, and a deeper connection to your heart. October 12th & 19th Monday’s – your ticket pays in full for the 2 days. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide: Maria Spears\, a Certified Professional Coach with expertise in dating\, relationships\, and psychology\, guides accomplished single women towards soul nourishing partnerships. Within a sacred space of the heart\, she guides her clients to dive deeper than dating profiles. They embark on a journey of self-empowerment\, dismantling and breaking free from limiting beliefs and unhealthy dating cycles. They connect with their most powerful inner confidence and relationship superpowers\, the kind that attracts their ideal partner. Maria’s mission is to spread more love in the world\, two hearts at a time. \n\n\n\nProgram Format \n\n\n\nThis is a live\, interactive online program that will also be recorded for on-demand viewing. Our goal is to send recordings to you within two business days\, often sooner. Recordings will be available for on-demand viewing for one week following the date of the last class. \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Information: \n\n\n\nThe evening of the class (5:30pm CST) you will receive an email invitation for your zoom class. \n\n\n\nThe class will open at 6:00pm.  We encourage you to log in by 6:15pm CST. \n\n\n\n24 Hour Cancellation Policy.  At MSI Wellness Center\, we honor the time\, preparation\, and limited seating reserved for each participant. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all classes\, training programs\, private sessions\, and events. If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled class\, training\, private session\, or event\, the full tuition or registration fee will be charged and is non-refundable. Because many of our offerings have limited seating and often sell out\, your reserved space prevents us from accommodating those on our waiting list. For cancellations made outside of the 24-hour cancellation window that qualify for a refund\, a $10 processing fee will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover administrative and payment processing costs. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and respect for our time\, preparation\, and the many individuals we serve. Thank you for helping us create a thoughtful and well-prepared experience for our entire community.
URL:https://msi-healing.com/event/the-alchemy-of-lasting-love
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SUMMARY:The Meditative Path: A Gentle Way to Awareness and Serenity
DESCRIPTION:Join meditation teacher John Cianciosi for a two-hour introduction to the meditativepath—a gentle\, practical approach to cultivating awareness\, inner calm\, and greaterserenity in everyday life. Drawing from decades of experience in meditation andBuddhist practice\, John will guide participants through simple teachings and practicesdesigned to help us become more present\, attentive\, and at ease. \n\n\n\nThis welcoming workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.Through guided meditation\, reflection\, and discussion\, we will explore how awarenesscan transform the way we relate to our thoughts\, emotions\, and daily experiences.Rather than striving for a particular state of mind\, we will learn to meet each momentwith openness\, kindness\, and curiosity. \n\n\n\nDiscover how meditation can become a natural and meaningful part of your life—and agentle path toward greater clarity\, balance\, and serenity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Cianciosi was ordained a Buddhist monk in Thailand in 1972 and trained under the late Venerable Ajahn Chah. Later\, he was appointed abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat\, the International Forest Monastery established to provide training for the growing number of Ajahn Chah’s Western disciples. In 1982\, he was asked to establish a Buddhist monastery in Perth\, Western Australia. For the next 14 years\, he was instrumental in successfully establishing Bodhinyana Monastery and Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre. In 1995 he left monastic life and moved to the Chicago area\, where he continues to share his insights and wisdom. He is the author of The Meditative Path and is currently the director of public programs at the Theosophical Society in America.  \n\n\n\nProgram Format \n\n\n\nThis is a live\, interactive online program that will also be recorded for on-demand viewing. Our goal is to send recordings to you within two business days\, often sooner. Recordings will be available for on-demand viewing for one week following the date of the last class. \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Information: \n\n\n\nThe evening of the class (5:30pm CST) you will receive an email invitation for your zoom class. \n\n\n\nThe class will open at 6:00pm.  We encourage you to log in by 6:15pm CST. \n\n\n\n24 Hour Cancellation Policy.  At MSI Wellness Center\, we honor the time\, preparation\, and limited seating reserved for each participant. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all classes\, training programs\, private sessions\, and events. If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled class\, training\, private session\, or event\, the full tuition or registration fee will be charged and is non-refundable. Because many of our offerings have limited seating and often sell out\, your reserved space prevents us from accommodating those on our waiting list. For cancellations made outside of the 24-hour cancellation window that qualify for a refund\, a $10 processing fee will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover administrative and payment processing costs. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and respect for our time\, preparation\, and the many individuals we serve. Thank you for helping us create a thoughtful and well-prepared experience for our entire community.
URL:https://msi-healing.com/event/the-meditative-path-a-gentle-way-to-awareness-and-serenity
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