Ignite Your Inner Flame: Fire Rituals

Fire Rituals III - Nature’s Apothecary

Join us in our virtual membership space to celebrate the peak of summer and embrace the vibrant fire element within! Take your herbal knowledge to the next level in Part 3 of our Fire Rituals series! 

This immersive workshop delves into the world of medicinal salves, guiding you through the creation of your own personalized healing balms. Learn about the therapeutic properties of summer plants and explore various herbs ideal for topical applications. Craft a unique salve to address your specific needs, whether it's soothing sunburns, promoting relaxation, or enhancing skin health. This hands-on session equips you with the skills to harness the power of nature's pharmacy and create potent remedies for everyday use.

El Santuario de la Luz

Join our virtual membership space and enjoy complimentary monthly wellness circles, or drop in for a single class for $40. 

Embrace the warmth of summer and illuminate your path forward!

*This gathering is virtual. The Zoom link will be shared 24-48 hours prior to the live class. Registration includes live access and the session recording.

Join us for our second meetup for an enchanting afternoon exploring the world of urban herbalism!

Discover the secrets of nature's pharmacy with The Urban Herbalist by Dr. Rosita Arvigo. Join fellow plant enthusiasts for a lively discussion led by Crystal Dorado.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, July 28th (Rain Date Sunday August 4th)

• Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM (Rain Date time 2:00PM - 4:00PM)

• Location: The Wild Mile (https://wildmile.org/) 905 W Eastman St, Chicago, IL 60642

• Bonus: Nature walk after the discussion

Let's connect, learn, and share our love for plants!

#DivineReads #UrbanHerbalism #NatureConnection #BookClub

Ignite Your Inner Flame: Fire Rituals

Join us in our virtual membership space to celebrate the peak of summer and embrace the vibrant fire element within! Harness the healing power of nature's bounty in Part 2 of our Fire Rituals series.

Dive deep into the world of plant medicine, learning how to craft your own flower essences and luster bowls. Discover the unique properties of summer blooms and unlock their potent healing vibrations. Create personalized flower essences to enhance your well-being, and explore the use of luster bowls to amplify the medicine of plants. This session is perfect for those seeking to deepen their connection to nature's wisdom and integrate plant power into their daily lives.

El Santuario de la Luz

Join our virtual membership space and enjoy complimentary monthly wellness circles, or drop in for a single class for $40. 

Embrace the warmth of summer and illuminate your path forward!

*This gathering is virtual. The Zoom link will be shared 24-48 hours prior to the live class. Registration includes live access and the session recording.

Acompáñanos a equilibrar tus chakras con Yolanda a través de la meditación y siente cómo fluye tu energía.

Los chakras son centros de energía que recorren todo nuestro cuerpo, con siete principales ubicados a lo largo de la columna vertebral. Se dice que cuando los chakras están equilibrados, experimentamos un mayor bienestar físico, emocional y mental.

Al llevar tu conciencia a los chakras durante la meditación, cultivas tu inteligencia emocional y aprendes a confiar más en tu intuición. Esta meditación te guiará para conectarte con los siete chakras principales, ayudándote a liberar bloqueos energéticos que puedan estar afectando tu salud y bienestar.

En esta meditación estacional nos enfocaremos en el Chakra Raíz, el centro de nuestra estabilidad, sensación de seguridad y conexión con la Tierra. Conectar con este chakra te ayudará a sentirte más firme, arraigado y en paz.

¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de reconectar contigo mismo y experimentar los beneficios de la meditación para equilibrar los chakras!

Haz Una Diferencia: Apoya Nuestros Eventos Comunitarios

Esta meditación se ofrece de forma gratuita, con una donación sugerida de $15-50.

Tu donación se utilizará para apoyar nuestro Fondo Comunitario Viva la Verde, lo que nos permitirá ofrecer más eventos gratuitos y accesibles como este.

Cada contribución, grande o pequeña, marca la diferencia. Con tu ayuda, podemos seguir creando experiencias enriquecedoras que fomenten la conexión, la sanación y el crecimiento dentro de nuestra comunidad.

¡Gracias por considerar hacer una donación!

Unveil the Summer Solstice's Healing Power: A Journey into Your Akashic Records

Join us for a transformative outdoor meditation at 31st Street Beach as we celebrate the summer solstice!

During this special gathering, we'll embark on a guided exploration of your Akashic Records, the vast library of your soul's experiences across lifetimes. Often referred to as the Book of Life, the Akashic Records hold immense wisdom and healing insights.

Imagine nurturing your soul with the unconditional love of the Akasha (the energetic field from which the Records arise). We'll delve into the medicine of the season, aligning ourselves with the vibrant energy of summer to enhance your spiritual well-being.

This is your invitation to connect with your ancestors, honoring their legacy and weaving their guidance into the present moment. As we enter a gentle, meditative state, we'll create a space to receive their support and wisdom – a beautiful way to celebrate the solstice and honor your lineage.

Whether you're a seasoned meditator or curious to explore, this welcoming experience is open to all.

Join us at 31st street beach and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing!

Make a Difference: Support Our Free Community Events

This summer solstice meditation is offered freely, with a suggested donation of $15-50. 

Your donation will be used to support our Community Fund Viva la Verde, allowing us to offer more free and accessible events like this one.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. With your help, we can continue to create enriching experiences that foster connection, healing, and growth within our community.

Thank you for considering a donation!

Ever wonder if the plants growing right outside your door hold potent healing properties?

Join us for a unique urban adventure as we embark on a special Herb Walk with the renowned herbalist, Dr. Rosita Arvigo!

Sunday, June 9th | 11AM - 1PM
$51 Early Access Price | $60 after May 26th

Meet at Verde’s studio location on 18th Street and we’ll embark on a special journey through the neighborhood!

Guided by Dr. Arvigo's wisdom and insights from her groundbreaking book, "The Urban Herbalist," we'll explore the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood with fresh eyes. Learn to identify local medicinal plants thriving in our urban environment, and discover the hidden medicine nature offers right on our doorstep.

This unforgettable experience will allow you to:

• Gain insights from Dr. Rosita Arvigo's wealth of herbal knowledge

• Uncover the surprising medicinal properties of common urban plants

• Develop a deeper appreciation for the healing power of nature

• Cultivate a relationship with the local flora of our neighborhood

Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or simply curious about the natural world around you, this herb walk is a captivating exploration for all!

Space is limited, so register today!

**Save 15% on registration when you sign up by May 26th! Use code EARLY15 when booking online. 

Ignite Your Inner Flame: Fire Rituals

Join us in our virtual membership space to celebrate the peak of summer and embrace the vibrant fire element within!

In traditional medicine, each season corresponds to an element and possesses its unique medicine and energy.

Summer is the hottest time of year, and fire embodies heat and warmth. Summer represents expansion, activity, and outward movement. Fire aligns with this yang energy perfectly.

Transformation and Growth: Fire is a transformative force, burning away the old to make way for the new. Similarly, summer is a season of abundant growth and flourishing nature, mirroring fire's transformative power.

Light and Illumination: Fire is associated with light and brightness, just like the long, sunny days of summer.

Through engaging teachings on fire element energy medicine, explore ways to cultivate passion, creativity, and joy in your life. Learn practical techniques to connect with your inner fire and harness its transformative power.

Join our virtual membership space and enjoy complimentary monthly wellness circles, or drop in for a single class for $40. 

Embrace the warmth of summer and illuminate your path forward!

*This gathering is virtual. The Zoom link will be shared 24-48 hours prior to the live class. Registration includes live access and the session recording.

Reinicio con Reiki es una invitacion a entrar a un espacio sagrado para recibir sanacion restaurativa de energia de Reiki.

¿Estás buscando una manera de reconectarte con tu ser interior y experimentar una profunda sanación?

Te invitamos a nuestro Reinicio con Reiki, una experiencia única que te permitirá recibir energía curativa y renovadora.

Reiki es una antigua práctica japonesa de sanación con las manos que ha sido utilizada durante siglos para promover el bienestar físico, mental y espiritual.

En nuestro taller, Yolanda Hernández, una experimentada practicante de Reiki, te guiará a través de una sesión de Reiki individualizada que te ayudará a:

• Reducir el estrés y la ansiedad

• Promover la relajación y la paz interior

• Aliviar el dolor y la tensión física

• Fortalecer tu sistema inmunológico

• Acelerar la curación de enfermedades

• Conectar con tu intuición y sabiduría interior

Además de la sesión de Reiki, también disfrutarás de un baño de sonido con cuencos tibetanos y otros instrumentos sagrados.

Los sonidos vibrantes de los cuencos te ayudarán a entrar en un estado de profunda relajación y meditación, lo que te permitirá:

• Liberar bloqueos emocionales

• Expandir tu conciencia

• Conectar con tu yo más elevado

El Reinicio con Reiki es una oportunidad única para que te des un tiempo para ti mismo y te permitas recibir la sanación y el rejuvenecimiento que necesitas.

Este taller es ideal para personas que:

• Están buscando una forma natural de mejorar su salud y bienestar

• Se sienten estresados, ansiosos o abrumados

• Desean conectar con su ser interior y su espiritualidad

No se requiere experiencia previa con Reiki o con los baños de sonido.

El taller se impartirá en español.

Para obtener más información o para registrarte, por favor ponte en contacto con nosotros.

¡Esperamos verte allí!

Ahorra un 15% con el precio de acceso anticipado al registrarte antes del 8 de Mayo. Usa el código EARLY15 al programar en línea.

Reclaim Your Inner Wisdom: A Healing Circle

On Zoom

Deepen your exploration of self-healing with this special circle within our virtual membership program.  Join us for a nourishing journey of reconnection with your sacred womb space. Through gentle somatic practices and supportive teachings, explore the cyclical nature of your being and awaken the restorative power of the womb. Release stagnation with guided distance healing, fostering a deep sense of peace and well-being.

El Santuario de la Luz

Join our virtual membership space and enjoy complimentary monthly wellness circles, or drop in for a single class for $40. 

Embrace the warmth of summer and illuminate your path forward!

*This gathering is virtual. The Zoom link will be shared 24-48 hours prior to the live class. Registration includes live access and the session recording.

Unwind and embrace deep love with our Heart Chakra Yoga Flow!

Have you ever felt a bit off-center, like your heart isn't quite open to receiving love or joy? In yoga, we believe energy flows through our bodies in different centers called chakras. The heart chakra, or Anahata, is associated with love, compassion, and connection. Chakra healing practices aim to gently balance the flow of energy in these centers, promoting a sense of well-being and inner peace.

This gentle class welcomes everyone to explore their inner landscape and experience a deeper sense of well-being. We'll focus on gentle movements, postures, and breathwork to promote a healthy flow of energy within your heart chakra. Through mindful breathing, a guided meditation, and gentle energy healing techniques, you'll find a sense of peace, connection, and emotional balance.

Listen to your body and choose what feels best for you in each pose. Leave feeling loved and supported. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Living with the seasons is a beautiful way to honor our inner cycles. Each season brings its own unique medicine, which brings us closer to the rhythms of the Earth. The Spring is connected to the Air element, and brings about the winds of change that help us to shed our skin metaphysically.

In this month’s virtual membership circle, we will be exploring the medicine of Spring through guided meditation, self care rituals, and seasonal teachings.

El Santuario de la Luz is our virtual membership featuring group mentorship and teachings with our founder, Crystal. This space is an invitation to explore the medicine within - connecting us to our inner teacher and spiritual guides. Together we dive into ancestral wisdom for our modern consciousness. Become a member today and enjoy our monthly circles for $33 a month.

If you are interested in this workshop but unable to join the monthly membership, register on our class schedule as a drop in for $40 with the button below.

Verde is pleased to announce our participant in the Viva la Mujer 2024 Market!

The Viva La Mujer Event stands as an annual market and celebration held in March, paying homage to Women's History Month. Our primary objective is to establish a positive and uplifting environment that champions women artists, crafters, and small businesses. This is achieved through collaborative efforts, as we unite to showcase the unique talents of women and extend a warm invitation to the community to join us in celebrating the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of women at our vending events.

Join us for this free event — be sure to stop by our table to say hello and shop our beautiful product!

Acompanados de Yolanda equilibraremos los chakras con meditacion.

Los chakras son centros de energía que se encuentran en todo el cuerpo, con siete centros principales ubicados a lo largo de la columna. Llevar conciencia a los chakras nos ayuda a cultivar nuestra inteligencia emocional, permitiéndonos confiar profundamente en nuestra sabiduría interior.

Esta meditación les guiará para conectarse con los siete chakras principales, ayudara a liberar bloqueos y llevarnos a la relajacion profunda. En esta meditacion estacional nos enforcaremos en el Root (Raiz) Chakra, el centro de nuestra pertenencia, seguridad y elemento Tierra.

The Akashic Records offer insight and healing wisdom into every soul’s journey in this life and beyond. Often referred to as the Book of Life, the Akashic Records is an ancient form of spiritual guidance that can transform our awareness of energy and karma in our lives.

Our Akashic Records Meditations are an invitation to make space to nourish your soul through the unconditional love of the Akasha. We will explore the magnitude of our spiritual wellness while honoring seasonal transitions.

Join us as we journey into the Akashic Records to connect to and honor our ancestors. Through this guided meditative state, we’ll create a space to receive the support and guidance of our lineage.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with incredible WOMAN-OWNED businesses from the 25th ward!

We would like to invite you to our Women’s Day event where we will celebrate women business owners by facilitating a space where the community can come together to learn about local-owned businesses.

Our boss babes have also worked together to organize a raffle for those in attendance. The entry to the raffle will be free and the prize are various goodies and vouchers that our women businessowners have donated to further promote their business.

We are so excited for this collaboration with you all and we hope you can join us for a fun night with music, snacks, and drinks.

📆Date: Friday, March 8th
⏰Time: 6pm-8pm
📍Location: Casa de Cultura (2057 W. 18th St)

✨ ¡Hola Vecinos del Distrito 25! 🩷

Nos gustaría invitaros a nuestro evento del Día de la Mujer en el que celebraremos a las mujeres propietarias de negocios facilitando un espacio en el que la comunidad pueda reunirse para conocer los negocios de propiedad local.
Nuestras jefas también han trabajado juntas para organizar una rifa para los asistentes. La entrada a la rifa será gratuita y el premio consistirá en diversos regalos y cupones que nuestras empresarias han donado para promocionar aún más sus negocios.
Estamos muy ilusionadas de esta colaboración con todas vosotras y esperamos que podáis uniros a nosotras para pasar una noche divertida con música, aperitivos y bebidas.

📆Fecha: Viernes, 8 de marzo
⏰Hora: 6pm-8pm
📍Lugar: Casa de Cultura (2057 W. 18th St)

Living with the seasons is a beautiful way to honor our inner cycles. Each season brings its own unique medicine, which brings us closer to the rhythms of the Earth. The Spring is connected to the Air element, and brings about the winds of change that help us to shed our skin metaphysically. During the next months, we are asked to

In this month’s virtual membership circle, we will be exploring the medicine of Spring through guided meditation, self care rituals, and seasonal teachings.

El Santuario de la Luz is our virtual membership featuring group mentorship and teachings with our founder, Crystal. This space is an invitation to explore the medicine within - connecting us to our inner teacher and spiritual guides. Together we dive into ancestral wisdom for our modern consciousness. Become a member today and enjoy our monthly circles for $33 a month.

If you are interested in this workshop but unable to join the monthly membership, register on our class schedule as a drop in for $40 with the button below.

We are so excited to partner with Elevating La Cultura for the Latina Brilliance Summit!

Latina Brilliance Summit 2024: Empowering Jefas through mindfulness & simplifying Tech, Finance, and Entrepreneurship!

Join us for a One Day Summit for Latinas - including a sound bath and blessing ceremony led by our founder Crystal!

To elevate, grow, and cultivate your own ideas after listening to experts in the tech, finance and entrepreneurship field. Surround yourself with like minded jefas, that are elevating their cultura while thriving in their personal lives and business.

And stay for a networking mixer and a mercadito highlighting our speaker’s small businesses.

Join Stella Lee for a guided meditation to help restore your body's natural self healing capacity.

Chakras are energy centers found throughout the body, with seven main centers located along the spine. Bringing awareness into the chakras helps us to cultivate our emotional intelligence, allowing us to trust deeply in our inner wisdom. This meditation will guide you to connect with the seven major chakras, restoring harmony, releasing blockages, and creating greater access to the resources within you. 

Our Winter Chakra Meditation will center on the Sacral Chakra, which embodies our sexuality, sacred sensuality, and creativity. Join us to nourish your relationship to your body and being in a restorative way. 

We are excited to share our new Self Care Sunday series - an invitation to join us in the spirit of community to explore how self care can pave the way for collective healing. 

Our intuition is a precious channel that serves as a bridge from our conscious mind to our spirit.

Our higher self, ancestors, and spirit guides are always with us, and intuition is simply a way to communicate and cultivate a unique personal relationship with our spiritual support team. Our intuition helps us to remember that the answers to the big questions in life can be found from within. 

The Winter is an especially powerful season to go within and find our inner understanding of ourselves and our soul purpose. Winter is the season of the Water element, and it is in the medicine of the Water that we root into our ability to flow and be at ease with the wisdom to be found in darkness.

Oracle cards are a tool for divination and self reflection. They offer us insight into the energies at large, and can be a beautiful way to find guidance or clarity when we are in need of support.

In this workshop led by our founder Crystal Dorado, we will design and create our own set of 5 oracle cards with the guidance of our intuition. We will be using simple collage techniques to create the cards with messages from our higher self. This workshop will include teachings on how to connect with your intuition, as well as guidance on how to use your own oracle deck. 

Bring supplies like magazines, newspapers, construction paper, glitter, stickers, etc to share and join us! 

Card stock, glue, pens, and paper will be provided.

Reinicio con Reiki es una invitacion a entrar a un espacio sagrado para recibir sanacion restaurativa de energia de Reiki.

$40

Reiki es una modalidad de curación arraigada en la antigua práctica de manos curativas del pueblo indígena Ainu de Japón. Usando las manos como herramienta para diagnasticar y sanar, esta modalidad facilita el movimiento y circulacion de la fuerza vital, qi, por el cuerpo, la mente y la alma.

Reiki nos ayuda a sentirnos a gusto reduciendo los niveles de estres, promover la sanacion, y crear un espacio seguro para rendirnos a nuestro ser superior.

Nuestro Reiki Reset es una oferta estacional para conectarnos con nuestros practicantes de artes curativas en el espíritu de la comunidad.

Únete a Yolanda Hernández para un Reinicio de Reiki y Baño de Sonido muy especial, en español!

Porfavor note que requerimos un minimo de cuatro participantes para nuestras clases. La clase podra cancelarse cuando haiga bajas reservasiones. Se le notificará antes de la hora de inicio si este es el caso.