I don't write a lot of reviews but felt it was my obligation to let others in the community know…read moreabout my wonderful experience at Essential Evolution. Prior to my first lesson, I had never done Yoga before. I was waking up every night from a sore lower back, unable to continue playing basketball each weekend & struggling to keep up with my two-year old. Through Mariana's tutelage and commitment, now 6 months later, I find myself breezing through physical activities that used to be a challenge and never dealing with recurring back problems. Not only is Essential Evolution a wonderful facility but all the teachers make Yoga approachable as they assure the comfort of all their students. Thank you so much for everything!

This place is an absolute gem !! I was in town to move my daughter into Lake Forest college and…read morereally needed some yoga and meditation. You feel relaxed as soon as you step in through the doors. The space is uncluttered, intimate and welcoming. Mariana is a doll, she welcomed me and made me feel right at home. She made the effort to get to know me and asked if I had any special injuries or needs. The studio is clean and organized with all of the necessary elements. I will be back every time I'm in town to watch my daughter's team play.

If you are a yogi in the Chicagoland area - beginner, intermediate, advanced, or even a teacher -…read moreyou simply must take classes with Cara Zaruba Butler at Peaceful Balance Yoga! Peaceful Balance is a beautiful, intimate studio with a max of only 8 people per class, so your practice is extremely personalized. Cara's unbelievable eye for alignment, combined with her supportive adjustments, allows for freedom and expansion in any pose. Her encouragement and profound knowledge of yoga will take your yoga practice to the next level. There is no pretentiousness in her teaching - she is so genuine and just as willing to learn from her students as they are from her. Cara brings laughter and light to every class...Peaceful Balance is pure yoga bliss!

From the owner: Cara's mission is to educate and inspire busy folks to achieve greater well-being by incorporating…read morelifestyle experiences through yoga, meditation, retreats/workshops and body work. Ultimately, connecting to your hearts desire to achieve a joy-filled life. Cara is an Anusara® Certified Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance Certified Continuing Education Provider, Integrative Health Coach, and Illinois Licensed body worker. She supports stressed out, hard working folks who feel that their lives, mind and body are out of balance. Are you nodding your head YES (how did she know?)? Cara can help you create positive changes in life to feel great everyday! We all have the opportunity to choose a happy, abundant life. ..

The ladies here (Deanna and Hillary) are fantastic instructors! I recently found out about body and…read morebrain yoga and have started classes with them. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and compassionate people who sincerely seek to help people achieve their health and wellness goals. They go above and beyond to cater to your individual needs. I've already noticed benefits and can't wait to see what I can achieve with more practice.

Used my Groupon for Yoga classes here! Impressed! Was doing yoga for 5 years now, and I have to…read moreadmit this is my most favorite method right now

I feel so rejuvenated and was able to achieve exactly what I needed, which was to relax & relieve…read moremy muscle tension. Today I chose the FIR Sauna and float because my body really needed it ... my muscle tension melted away, my skin is glowing and feels tighter (ladies & gentlemen) , my heart & body got a great workout + detox from the sauna & relaxation from my float. The staff is so kind & attentive. Highly recommend visiting for enjoyment , relaxation and giving your body the love that it deserves. Really looking forward to my next visit already!

Try a massage before a float to calm your nervous system. Eva is a wonderful masseuse!read more

It was a lovely online meditation experience organized by Alex our community manager. Great way to…read moreunwind a Friday evening. Thank you Nam for a wonderful session!!!

I attended this event today, and it was so awesome. I really liked the testimonial, too…read more The short guided meditation by Ray was so easy to understand and follow. I felt so lighter after this meditation, just didn't realize how the time went so fast. I hope they provide this kind of events more often, so more people can join and experience this meditation. Only thing that I personally didn't like was that Ray's voice cut off multiples times during the session, I am not sure if it happened because my connection was bad. But overall I really enjoyed the session today, and I would want to join again!

Laurina is a fabulous teacher!…read more I was skeptical in learning TM at first, but my son and daughter persuaded me to learn. I have been meditating ever since (3 years now) and have not looked back. It completely manages my anxiety to the point that I do not take any meditation for anxiety, helps me sleep better, and it has drastically improved my MS symptoms. I recommend TM to everyone. It's a great tool to have in today's stressful lifestyle. Also, a plus is that Laurina is a fabulous teacher!

A life Changer. The gracious matter the Owners gave me was so compassionate and loving. The…read morepractice in itself must be done by practitioners people whom lived it. These two live the TM life. Has change my thought process, lifted a heavy weight off my back. Clear my mind. A overnight sensation. A simple yet simple technique. Could do,it anywhere. It was special. Whole life been searching on ways to slow down my mind. I found that through power of TM. Great kind folks. Can't say enough about these two. Such articulate, honest, brilliant people. They really want to help that's beauty of it. Really want to tap into flow like State we all search for.

I've just come from a Reiki session with Kristy - THOSE HANDS!!! I was immediately at ease when i…read morewalked into their space. It was calm, smelled wonderful and Kristy had a great and loving energy. We talked about what brought me in and what i wanted to get out of my session. I have no idea how long i was on the table (with an Amethyst Heating Pad for healing and comfort) - but when i got off the table, my back felt quite a bit better. Kristy shared with me some of the things she was able to intuit through Reiki about where i was blocked and a special message about my feet. I've been to quite a few different Reiki practitioners and each have their own style. Kristy's style appeared to jive with my energy and it felt wonderful. I will certainly go back. Kristy has my full recommendation!!

I went here about 2 years ago and say Mary Jo, I had a pretty good experience. I recommended my…read morewife to go......and a few months later Mary Jo invited outside as a friendly get together and took my wife with her on a double date. That's disgusting and disturbingly unprofessional

About three months ago I had developed pain in my left arm that was so severe it literally kept me…read moreup at night. The slightest movement was excruciating. Then to make matters worse, a similar pain moved into my right arm as well. I tried seeing my GP about the pain; I tried painkillers; I tried a chiropractor (10 visits) to no relief whatsoever! Finally, I made an appointment with Carla Gorsky at The Peaceful Heart. I was feeling so much better after two visits, but after three visits the pain was gone! Carla was able to really explore all the muscles and tissue surrounding my arm/shoulder and relieve so much pressure and pain. About two weeks ago I tweaked my knee, making it very difficult to bend my knee. I asked Carla to take a look and see what she could do. I left that session with much more movement and a lot less pain in my knee. Today (the day following our session) I was able to go to work in a busy preschool (which requires a lot of bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, etc) with ease. I can still feel a little twinge in the knee and I know I don't have full range of motion yet, but I know that I'm on the right track to wellness! Words cannot express how grateful I am that I found Carla! I was feeling so frustrated with my health and she has given me so much hope. Lastly, I'd like to say that Carla is just so delightful to work with. I am very self-conscious, and she (and her adorable dog, Charlie) made the whole experience very comfortable. Her home is peaceful and she really listens to what you're saying. I cannot recommend Carla Gorsky and The Peaceful Heart more!

From the owner: Therapeutic Massage specializing in the treatment of chronic pain and/or anxiety. Energy Balancing…read moreand Spiritual Healing. Meditation for individuals and groups.

This review is for prenatal yoga with Cassie…read more I'm so glad I found this class! First of all studio is clean, calming and quiet. I feel that the class itself is a gift of so much more than just yoga. Cassie is so kind, gentle, and welcoming. What I enjoy the most though, is her knowledge in the areas of yoga, and the female body - especially in this delicate time. I learn something new in every class and always leave feeling refreshed, calmed, and further educated. I love the way we start most classes introducing ourselves and chatting a bit. All girls in this position have things they'd love to chat about w girls in a similar position, but sometimes need an ice breaker. This helps w that and just makes everyone feel more comfortable and welcome. And she offers hot tea if she's made some :) love it My only regret is that I didn't find her months ago.

Great Groupon! Maybe the best one I've ever bought? Never would have tried this place without it…read more Erin was the instructor and is also the owner. It was first ever yoga class. She welcomed me and gave good tips to improve my form Definitely returning. Nice location and easy parking. Highly-rated