🏕️Hello campers! 📣 Camp Updates are In! The adventure continues, and the race is heating up! 🔥Fluorite Fellowship keeps the lead and widens the gap. Sunstone Social holds onto second place with Labradorite League sliding into a close third place. Remember every class and bonus quest counts! Keep showing up and let the adventure continue! Who knows what twists, turns, and surprises await at Camp Serendipity? 🌲💫 Our current overall standings are: 🥇Fluorite Fellowship – 27.50 classes per camper 🥈Sunstone Social – 22.00 classes per camper 🥉Labradorite League – 21.83 classes per camper Remember, our standings are based on each cabin's cumulative average attendance per camper, so every class you attend helps your whole team! ✨ This Week's Bonus Quest ✨ 📸 Add a new Polaroid to our Community Wall and earn a bonus tally. Capture a new friend, favorite pose, or camp memory! Keep showing up, cheering each other on, and having fun. Every class, every quest, and every contribution helps your cabin move up the leaderboard. Happy camping! ⛺✨

Join Liz for a FREE 45-minute class (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Wellness in the Woods classes are sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and happen once a month. Please come dressed comfortably in active wear with your yoga mat (if you have one). The class will be held indoors. Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion S. Western Ave. & W. 87th St. Chicago, IL More info at: https://fpdcc.com/event/wellness-in-the-woods-yoga-11/ This program is brought to you by the South Zone Team. Please email southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov with questions. ...... The Forest Preserves of Cook County is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. To obtain information about accommodations or request an accommodation please contact the hosting nature center or 708-771-1573 or experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov. Please give us 72 hours notice in advance of the program to process the request. For additional information about accessibility visit our website: https://fpdcc.com/about/accessibility/

As the vibrant energy of summer begins to fade and the days grow shorter, nature reminds us that change is inevitable. Autumn is a season of transition—a time when cooler temperatures, increased wind, changing routines, and the return to busier schedules can leave us feeling scattered, anxious, depleted, or out of balance. According to Ayurveda, the ancient science of health and longevity, this time of year is closely associated with Vata dosha, which is characterized by the qualities of dryness, lightness, movement, and change. When these qualities become excessive, we may experience symptoms such as anxiety, overwhelm, difficulty sleeping, dry skin, digestive irregularity, increased stress, or a feeling of being ungrounded. Join us for an informative and practical workshop designed to help you navigate the seasonal transition with greater ease and awareness. Together, we will explore the foundational principles of Ayurveda and learn how to adapt our daily habits to support balance during the autumn months.

Many women spend their days caring for others, solving problems, meeting deadlines, managing households, and carrying responsibilities that often go unseen. Yet few of us have spaces where we can simply show up, be ourselves, and be heard. This Women's Circle is an opportunity to pause, step away from the demands of daily life, and gather in meaningful conversation with other women. It is not a class, a support group, or a networking event. Rather, it is a space for authentic connection, reflection, listening, and sharing. Each gathering is centered around a thoughtful theme, question, or topic that invites personal reflection and conversation. You are welcome to share, listen, journal, or simply observe. Participation is always optional. What matters most is your presence. Come as you are. Leave feeling a little more connected—to yourself, to others, and to the wisdom that emerges when women gather.

Move, breathe, and sit with intention under the open sky. This 40-minute Hatha-based class blends mindful movement, breath-centered practices (Pranayama), and stillness in nature to nourish body and spirit. We’ll begin with gentle, grounding postures, flow into focused breathwork, and close with a short guided meditation—all set against the serene beauty of Izaak Walton Preserve. Join us at the south entrance off Ridge Road for a practice that reconnects you to your breath, body, and the earth beneath you. Open to all levels. Held at 1100 Ridge Road. Weather permitting. Reserve your spot today! Visit the class schedule for more information.

Virgo Season | Join us for a monthly Astrology + Yoga practice that blends astrology, movement, and mindful ritual to help you connect with the energy of each season. The sun moves through Virgo season during the season of harvest, from August 23 to September 22nd. This mutable earth sign bridges the gap between summer and autumn. Symbolized by the young Maiden holding a staff of wheat, Virgo brings attention to health, preparation, and preservation. Discernment, details, and purification come to the forefront of our awareness so we can learn, adapt, and refine our purpose with love, patience, and care.

The chakra system offers a powerful framework for understanding ourselves more fully. Each chakra represents a different aspect of our human experience, providing insight into our relationship with safety, creativity, confidence, love, communication, intuition, and connection. In this special 90-minute experience, we will explore the seven primary chakras through a thoughtfully designed yoga practice, breathwork, meditation, and self-reflection. As we move through each energy center, participants will be invited to notice what feels balanced, what may feel depleted, and where there may be opportunities for growth, healing, or deeper awareness. This practice is an invitation to become more curious about yourself and the many layers of your being—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. The chakra system serves as a map, helping us better understand our patterns, needs, strengths, and areas that may be calling for attention. The experience will conclude with an extended guided chakra meditation and deep relaxation, allowing time to integrate the practice and reconnect with inner harmony. Through the Chakras | A Journey of Self-Discovery | 7:00pm - 8:30pm Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Mark your calendar for our Autumn Blood Drive, Friday, September 11. Give blood Sip coffee Build community Registration is now open! Whether you're a first-time donor or a returning hero, we’d love to see you. For more information and to schedule your appointment, please visit Vitalant at https://bit.ly/4bV2R8c Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. It could be a premature baby fighting for life in the ICU, a parent undergoing treatment for Stage 3 leukemia, or a trauma patient who’s just arrived in the emergency room. Donated blood is a lifesaver in countless medical situations, and your generous donation can make a truly extraordinary impact. If you're feeling hesitant, especially about needles, you're not alone—but there's no need to worry. Most donors describe the sensation as a brief, mild pinch. The entire process is safe, quick, and carefully monitored by trained professionals. From start to finish, giving blood typically takes less than an hour, and afterward, you’ll leave not only with a snack but with the powerful knowledge that your single donation could help save up to three lives. Be someone’s reason for hope—donate blood today.

Join us for a special Kundalini + Sound Healing experience under the energy of the Full Flower Moon, where movement, breath, mantra, and meditation come together to awaken clarity, vitality, and creative expression. We’ll close with a deeply immersive sound bath to help you release, reset, and fully embody the vibrant, expansive energy of the season. Kundalini + Sound Healing | Growth + Expansion | 7:00 - 8:45 PM | Friday, August 21 Head to the Special Events tab to book your spot today.

Yoga is a practice of both inner and outer transformation. Inclusivity, equity, and community are core to who we are, and this peaceful sit-in is an embodiment of those values. Together, we will gather in stillness to cultivate Metta—loving-kindness—for ourselves, for those most impacted by injustice, and for all beings. As we sit, we hold space for healing, resistance, and collective liberation, aligning our inner work with the outer call for justice. All are welcome; no prior meditation experience is needed. There is NO CHARGE for this event, but we invite you to bring a CASH DONATION if you feel called to do so. Visit the special events tab in your account to RSVP.

Sometimes the most meaningful retreats don’t require a plane ticket. This September, Liz is hosting a cozy 3-day, 2-night yoga retreat near Starved Rock State Park, created for rest, intentional movement, time in nature, and genuine connection. If this sounds like something your nervous system is craving, check out the website here. Reach out to Liz with any questions or to explore whether this retreat is the right fit for you.

FREE Yoga for Kids at the Homewood Farmer's Market Stretch, play + breathe under the tent at the Homewood Farmer’s Market Saturdays | 11:00 - 11:45 AM | Martin Square downtown Homewood MAY 30, JULY 11, AUGUST 15, SEPTEMBER 26 FREE Yoga for Kids at the Homewood Dairy Queen Stretch, play + breathe under the big tree at the Homewood Dairy Queen, then enjoy a complimentary ice cream treat! Saturdays | 11:00 - 11:45 AM | 1700 Ridge Road on the lawn under the big tree JUNE 13, JULY 25, AUGUST 22, SEPTEMBER 5 No RSVP or booking ahead necessary, no props or mats needed, kids of all ages! See you outside this summer!