Tuesday, May 2

PRACTICAL SECRETS FOR A Successful Life with Michael Wittenbrink, successful businessman and alternative health practitioner at Unity Church on the North Shore, Tuesdays, May 2 - 30, 7-9pm. Responsible Giving. Experience dynamic processes that lead to finding your own power, to living your dreams, and to healing your body, mind, heart and soul. 3434 Central Street, Evanston. 847/864-8977.

Wednesday, May 3

NEW MOON RITUALS. Temple of the Four Winds. Join us to mark the beginning of your journey through the 5th Lunation of the year at 7pm at the Evanston Unitarian Church, 1330 N. Ridge. $5. 773/274-7910 and at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin on Highland, 3 miles west of Randall Road, 815/895-4375.

Thursday, May 4

HEALING, FREEING, FINDING. Spiritual energy connection, strengthening, making miracles happen, laying-on-of-hands, clearing blocks, meditations and affirmations, using angels, seeing possibilities clearly. Phil Watt, MA, 7:15-9:45pm. 1422 Noyes, Evanston. $10. 847/864-4726.

Saturday, May 6

PSYCHIC FAIR - SATURDAY & SUNDAY, May 6 and 7. Readings and Massage $20/15 min. or $35/half hour. Earth & Beyond, 15931 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL 708/429-9681.

CRYSTAL HEALING CLASS, basic, an overview of approximately 50 Stones and How to Use Them. Sat., May 6, 1-4pm, $35. Body Harmony, Inc., 1213 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. 847/920-1950.

BREATHING METHOD CALLED Buteyko technique. Introductory sessions: Saturday, May 6, Sunday May 14 and Saturday, May 20. For sufferers from asthma, allergies, shortness of breath, panic attacks; for people who need improved performance in sport and exercise, for public speakers, for everybody. Call Felix: 773/616-1236, 773/973-0232.

Sunday, May 7

ADVANCED ANATOMY MASSAGE ACADEMY will do 50-minute Graduate Student Massages, all month, for $40 by appointment. 1-Day Reflexology June 18 (Sunday). Call 630/832-4217, 888/832-4232 for details on any program.

HEALING, WHOLING AND GUIDANCE through intuition. $25 each workshop. First Sunday May 7, 1:30-4:30. Intro to Tarot, Supreme Reiki and Akashic Records. Second, June 11: Labyrinth, Medical Qigong and Runes. Healingstar-Austin/Lake area. Cheravon West, MaryAnn Rosberg. 773/684-0627.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT, a seven-week series with Reverend Pat Williamson, ongoing through June 11, 10:30am service based on the text The 7 Paths to God, The Ways of the Mystic by Joan Borysenko. The series also includes Wednesday evening classes (beginning May 3) with small group discussions to further explore the paths to God and to build community and friendship. Unity Church on the North Shore, 3434 Central Street, Evanston. Call for a flyer. 847/864-8977.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN exploring your dreams? The public is invited to a new monthly book discussion in the Chicago/North area, on the insightful new book The Art of Spiritual Dreaming by Harold Klemp. To be held at 12 noon on the first Sunday of each month for six months. Attend one, any, or all. Sunday, 5/7, noon, Rogers Park Eckankar Center, 7231 N. Sheridan,Chicago. Questions? Leave a message at the Center: 773/973-6677.

Monday, May 8

FREE PRESENTATION: "BALANCING Spiritual and Material Goals." Arran Stephens, author, founder and CEO of the world's largest organic cereal company, speaks about his lifetime of experience balancing personal and spiritual priorities. Science of Spirituality Center, 4S 175 Naperville Road, Naperville. 7:30-8:30pm., 630/955-1200; www.sos.org.

Tuesday, May 9

HEALING, RENEWAL, bodymind energies with spirit, life renewal, as May 4. Phil Watt, 847/864-4726.

Wednesday, May 10

YOUR DREAMS ARE A treasure-a window to heaven. Join skilled facilitators for free one-hour workshop, "The Art of Spiritual Dreaming." Based on the book by Harold Klemp, Wednesday, May 10, 7pm, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 659 W. Diversey, Chicago. Discover techniques to remember, understand and create your dreams. Sponsored by Eckankar. Information: 630/369-8181.

Thursday, May 11

ENHANCE YOUR MENTAL FITNESS and Academic Potential, a workshop with Ben Allen, Psy.D., MBA, Thursdays, May 11 and 18, 7:30-9:30pm. Learn about the brain and the most important factors involved in optimizing your learning potential and mental fitness. Reduce text anxiety and make learning fun. Learn to maximize your God-given intellectual talents. Unity Church on the North Shore, 3434 Central Street, Evanston. 847/864-8977.

INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL HOMEOPATHY with Jacob Mirman, MD, DHt, author of Demystifying Homeopathy, A Concise Guide of Homeopathic Medicine. 7-8:30PM, Whole Foods Market, 3300 North Ashland. 773/244-4200 (the store) or 888-942-8843 (Dr. Mirman). Read the book at www.demystify.com.

Saturday, May 13

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR NEAR-Death Studies meetings, second Saturday of each month, 2-4:30pm., Unity Church on the North Shore, 3434 Central St., Evanston, IL. For more info: contact Diane Willis, coordinator, at 847/251-7270.

A FREE TALK, "Harmony in the Concert of Life" with Melissa Simpson, entrepreneur, who will share how meditation has helped her maintain inner balance and harmony. Healing Earth Resources from 1-2pm, sponsored by Science of Spirituality. 630/955-1200 for information.

Tuesday, May 16

PERSONAL PEACE-power meditations. Discoveries and openings of the personal way through peace energies, spiritual energy healing. Phil Watt. 7:15-9:45pm. 1422 Noyes, Evanston. $10. 847/864-4726.

Wednesday, May 17

NOHA (NUTRITION FOR OPTIMAL Health Association) presents a program on "ADD/ADHD-The Food Connection." Featured speakers are Carolyn Brocksmith, a mother who shares her personal experience with ADD/ADHD-Nutrition, and Gary Oberg, M.D., the doctor who helped her. Dr. Oberg's practice specializes in environmental health and pediatrics. 7:30pm, Radisson Hotel, 4500 W. Touhy, Lincolnwood. $10 non-members; $5 students with ID. Free for members. Information: 708/786-5326 / www.N-O-H-A.org.

Friday, May 19

FREE LECTURE, "MEDITATION and the Near-Death Experience: Journey to the Inner Light." Hear how medical research shows many people have been transformed. Learn how you can enhance your life through meditation without having a physcial trauma. Dr. Louis Ritz, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience. Soder World Holistic Health Center, 10 South 410, Rt., 83, Suite 2, Hinsdale. 7:30-9pm. Sponsored by Science of Spirituality. 630/955-1200; www.sos.org.

SPIRITUAL DANCE MEDITATIONS. A Sufi way: songs and chants of peace, tripping the Light fantastic, spinning to Spirit. Easily learned movement-meditations and singing exhilirations of the Dances of Universal Peace. Honoring the Oneness in Native American, Sufi, Earth Religion, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Celtic and other traditions. Reaching out in body and sound, taking in the blessings and bliss. At Unity, 3434 W. Central, Evanston. 7:30-9pm. $5. 847/864-4726.

MEDITATION GROUP with Robert Wynkoop, Ph.D. 8pm, 579 W. North Avenue, Suite 204, Elmhurst, IL. Call 630/279-2660 for information.

SACRED MEDICINE GATHERING. Healing Medicine Wheel teachings and traditional sweat lodge ceremonies with Micmac Elder and Healer Albert Ward and Cree Medicine Man Archie Cheechoo from Eastern Canada. Weekend of May 19-22k. Where: Wellspring Retreat Center, 2-2 ½ hours north of Chicago, 35 minutes north of Milwaukee. No profits are being made from tis gathering. Call Tom Bussler, 312/645-1551; fax: 312/645-1661.

Saturday, May 20

DAYTIME MEDITATION RETREAT, "Getting Away From It All." Take time off. Reconnect with the stillness within you and discover your inner resources. Dr. Richard Scotti, international consultant. Science of Spirituality Center, 4S 175 Naperville Road, Naperville. 10am-4pm. 630/955-1200; www.s.s.org.

PSYCHIC FAIR - FREE ADMISSION, free crystal with readings, free hourly lectures, free door prize entry, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Readings $20/15 minutes, $35/half hour. Advance bookings are not necessary. Sanctuary Crystals, 5524 Cal-Sag Road, Alsip, IL. 708/396-2833.

EXPERIENCE PanEuRhythmy AND LEARN a simple yet profoundly moving way to orchestrate our daily praise, meditation and thanksgiving. The sessions are May 20, June 17 and July 8, 10am-2pm with dance movement therapist Marilyn Reddy and Ann Dobie, Unity Church on the North Shore, 3434 Central Street, Evanston. The simple movements, with their profound physiological and mental significance, bring consciousness to clarity, the body to balance and the spirit to awareness. Bring a sack lunch. Responsible Giving. 847/864-8977.

RENOWNED QI GONG GRAND Master Jian Qiang Wan, formerly of China, will present a three-hour experiential introduction to his powerful form of Qi Qong techniques at Unity Church of the North Shore, 3434 Central, Evanston, on Saturday, May 20 at 2:30pm. This will be followed by an all day workshop intensive on Sunday, May 21, 9am-5pm at the Lincolnwood Radisson Hotel, 4500 W. Touhy, Lincolnwood. At both meetings Master Wan will initiate (empower) you into his powerful and simple practices which can immediately give you energy for health, vitality and healing. Master Wan has documented cases of reversing the course of many serious diseases in patients. This can be your chance of a lifetime. People with no experience as well as healthcare practitioners and healers can benefit. $250 in advance, $270 at the door. Make check payable to Jian Wan, c/o Dr. Raymond Hatland, 5701 N. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60660. Space is limited. See display ad.

Sunday, May 21

HEALING INTENSIVE THROUGH spectrum of spiritual energy topical them rays, meditations, affirmations, building personal light-bodies. Unfoldment, manifesting self-renewal, angel help. Phil Watt. 1:45-6:45pm. 1422 Noyes, Evanston. $20. 847/864-4726.

ECKANKAR, RELIGION OF the Light and Sound of God, invites the public to its Worship Service. The topic for discussion will be "On Spirit's Wings I Fly Home to God." Earth is a schoolroom for Soul. Soul must learn all the spiritual lessons that are necessary before it can become a co-worker with God. It must learn all the spiritual lessons of life before it can gain spiritual freedom." - Harold Klemp, The Secret of Love, p. 28. The service will be followed at noon with light refreshments/fellowship. Sunday, 5/21, 11am, 7231 N. Sheridan, Chicago. 773/973-6677.

Monday, May 22

HEALING, CLEARING WAY TO fuller and easier life. Finding our true light, going forward in plenty. Spiritual energy experience, angel help, as May 4. Phil Watt, 847/864-4726.

Wednesday, May 24

FREE PRESENTATION, "A NEW Educational Perspective: Towards a More Peaceful World." Discover some practical techniques which can enhance self awareness and bring you inner peace. Dr. Mae MacDonald Hunter, President of Chicago's Retired Teachers Association. Blackstone Library, 4904 South Lake Park, Chicago. 7:30-8:30pm. Sponsored by Science of Spirituality. 630/955-1200; www.sos.org.

Thursday, May 25

AWAKENING INTUITION AND EXPLORING Your Heart's Desires. Manifest the Life of Your Dreams! Learn to develop and nurture your intuitive "muscle." Tap into your Inner Wisdom. Become aware of old patterns that no longer serve you. Learn how to make effective life choices, take targeted action, create results, and live your life on purpose! Six-week educational process evoking, creating, and supporting full expression of your heart's desires. Thursday, 7-9:30pm. Chicago. $250. For registration and info, call Conscious Living Corporate and Personal Transformation, 312/943-6308.

DOWN THE ROAD

June 3-4

LEARN TO ACCESS THE Akashic Records using the Sacred Prayer Method for healing and guidance. June 3 and 4 with Julee Markoff. $250. Call for brochure. 773/478-2881. Private consultations available.

Wednesday, June 7

FREE LECTURE, "HEALTH Benefits of Meditation." Gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of stilling the mind from a medical/spiritual perspective. Oscar Giron, MD, Internal Medicine. Lake Street Church, 607 Lake Street, Evanston. 7:30-8:30pm. Sponsored by Science of Spirituality, 630/955-1200; www.sos.org.

Wednesday, June 14

FREE LECTURE. "SPIRITUAL Fulfillment in Modern Life." Calvin Williams, MA, economics. Learn how you can attain spiritual heights without sacrificing intellectual, physical or material growth. Oak Park Library, 834 West Lake, Oak Park. 7:30-8:30pm. Sponsored by Science of Spirituality. 630/955-1200; www.sos.org.

MASUNAGA WATER ELEMENT WORKSHOP. Master Luigi Gargiulo, founder of MI ZAI Shiatsu is returning from Italy! 7:30-10:30pm at Chicago Aikikai. Study with this master teacher/practitioner of 20+ years experience! Prerequisite: Previous knowledge of the Masunaga meridian system. Cost: $75. $60 if prepaid by May 14. Register/info 847/358-8968. Web page: www.mizai-shiatsu.org. E-mail: MIZAI.Chicago@mizai-shiatsu.org.

Thursday, June 15

DOWSING SCHOOL - Become Sovereign, learn to access the Knowledge & Wisdom of the Universe using the same tools as the early adepts and sages (the pendulum and the L-rod). Chicago Area (Matteson). 7 Continent Dowsers, PO Box 192, Lansing, IL 60438-0192. John 708/474-3208 JVanDrieSr@cs.com, Robin 630/971-3190. RLKaufmann@aol.com, Marie 630/761-4707 (evenings).

Friday - Sunday, June 16-18

DOWSING CONFERENCE - DNA, Flying Machines, World of the Shaman, TFT/EFT, Relationships, Creating with Angels, Spiritual Writing, Orbs, Flower Essences, Johre, Propserity, Feng Shui, Tachion healing, Non-Denominational healing Service & More!, More!, More! Chicago Area (Matteson). 7 Continent Dowsers, PO Box 192, Lansing, IL 60438-0192. John 708/474-3208 JVanDrieSr@cs.com, Robin 630/971-3190. RLKaufmann@aol.com, Marie 630/761-4707 (evenings).

June 23-25

COME JOIN US in a wondrous, exciting Celebration of Enlightenment. Ruth Berger; Seance Trance Event, Bill Carson; Ceremonial Performance Ordination, Healing Ceremony… more. Spiritual Advisory Counsil at Indian Oak Resort and Spa, Chesterton, IN . Don't miss this inspiring event, contact Rev. Lee Toman 708/448-8628 for details.

Sunday, June 25

HEALING ENERGY WORKSHOP. Learn how to feel energy for healing. Learn about chakras, energy systems, centering meditation, techniques to restore balance. 10-5pm. Healing Touch and Reiki practitioner, Merle Feldman, 847/479-1679.

ONGOING

THE INTERNATIONAL TAROT Society meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Bring your cards, we will be discussing Tarot card spreads. For more information, contact Deanne Lozano.

ESPIRITU INC. EST.1982. We offer Orisha studies and training in Santeria leading to initiation. We train you to understand the Orishas and at our Bembes you will meet the Orishas through our initiated mediums. Only the serious and dedicated need apply. Andre Jorge 773/276-2627, Aebbo@aol.com.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASSES with western monk Gen Kelsang Khudrub. Oak Park, Hyde Park and Lakeview. Profound, relaxing and entertaining. For a free brochure call Vajrayana Buddhist Center at 773/529-1862 or visit www.vajraBC.org.

THE PRESENCE OF ANGELS Workshop, Connecting with your Guides workshop and Soul Genesis Apprenticeship Training. Meredith Lorrin 773/764-1281.

TRANSFIGURATION-MEDITATIONS 2nd Friday each month 8-10pm. Facilitator, Psychotherapist, Terry Taylor, M.A., Ch.t. 1645 S. River Road, DesPlaines, IL. 847/759-8950. See Sananda's Workshops ad.

CLASSES

REFLEXOLOGY (Egyptian method) Hands on certification workshop now registering for May, June, July classes. Level I - one day, Level 2 & 3 - one day. Registration a must three or more weeks before class for ample time to receive and review course material. Credit cards accepted. Please call Alternative Health & Reflexology 773/728-0647.

THIRD EYE PSYCHIC INSTITUTE, Psychic School 5 week course, psychic meditation, auras, past life, healing, photograph, phone readings. Inforamtion consultations, spiritual museum 773/385-9840. Instructor Mike Kurban, author 38 books.

INFINITY FOUNDATION, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT NONSECTARIAN EDUCATION ORGANIZATION FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES, HEALING AND RESEARCH OFFERS INNOVATIVE COURSES IN PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. PRACTITIONER AND CLASSROOM RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE. REGISTRATION INFORMATION OR COURSE GUIDE CALL 847/831-8828. www.infinityfoundation.org; EMAIL: infinfound@aol.com.
· Feng Shui, Empowering Your Space, starts May 9
· Ecstasy through Music: Chanting and Toning, May 11
· Celebrate Infinity's 3rd Birthday with Dan Millman, Free Practitioner's Fair, great food and fun, May 20
· Dan Millman, Heart of the Peaceful Warrior's Way, May 21
· Jacquelyn Small, Psyche to Transformation, May 25
· Eating a Raw Diet, May 31
· Designing Zen Gardens, June 3
· Detoxifying Your Body, June 7
· Lama Surya Das Retreat, August 12-13

PRACTITIONERS AND SERVICES

MAKE MAGIC HAPPEN. What changes do you want to make-in Love, Work and Life? A tarot reading will let your Spirit speak and a spell will focus your intention. Karen Jackson, Temple of the Four Winds. 773/274-7910.

PAST LIFE REGRESSIONS to heal fear, guilt, stagnation and relationship issues; reveal soul's purpose. To explore some of you past lives under hypnosis, call Bobbi Van Leare, M.S., C.Ht, 630/404-8449, Winfield.

SOULMATE, SOUL CONTRACT, SOUL ORIGIN readings with Meredith Lorrin 773/764-1281.

CREATE FULFILLMENT in your life. Brief therapy (6 hours) works for any issue. Quick-lasting results. 847/446-4327.

CURIOUS ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS? Janet Berres has been reading Tarot Cards for years. She teaches Tarot Card instruction and holds group classes. Readings by appointment only 847/965-9916.

DOES YOUR MANUSCRIPT LANGUISH for want of trusted professional consultation, editing or rewriting? Fiction, non-fiction, scripts, poetry, letters, brochures. June Rouse, M.A., 773/338-7396

THESIS, DISSERTATION READABLE? Your academic papers edited for clarity, form, grammar, punctuation. June Rouse, M.A., 773/338-7396.

THINKING OF SELF-PUBLISHING? Give your book a better chance of being discovered by the biggies. Caring professional editing and proofreading. June Rouse, M.A., 773/338-7396.

MAKE MAGICK HAPPEN. What changes do you want to make - in Love, Work and Life? A tarot reading will let your Spirit speak and a spell will focus your intention. Karen Jackson, Temple of the Four Winds. 773/274-7910.

PROBLEMS WITH CAREER, MONEY, relationships? Depression or anxiety. Nothing works? Try a Soul Clearing. Soul Genesis: readings, healings and workshops. Meredith Lorrin 773/764-1281.

BOBBI VAN LEARE, M.S., C.Ht. guides you to transform harmful patterns so that you can be your authentic Self, live on purpose, and feel connected in mind-body-spirit. She is a holistic psychotherapist with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, EMDR practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master. You can reach her concerning Integrative Mind-Body Therapy - Dream Therapy - Past Life Regression Therapy - Eye Movement Therapy at 630/404-8449, Winfield.

TAROT: JANET BERRES. Private consultations by appointment. Call 847/965-9916 to schedule.

SOLUTION-BASED THERAPY. Clears negative emotions, beliefs. Improves health, relationships, career-anything! Quick-lasting results. 847/446-4327.

SPIRIT GUIDE READINGS: Meredith Lorrin. 773/764-1281.

DINA-A TRUE AGE OF AQUARIUS Reader. My philosophy: Knowledge is power. 30 years experience. Radio & Television appearances. A distinguished professional written about in Who's Who in America. Repeat nationwide and international clientele. Readings are facilitated to join an intellectual quest for knowledge with a spiritual search for goodness and truth. Highly accurate predictions. Make this connection. It might be the most important in your life. VI/MC/DI. 1-800/310-0367, $3.99/per minute.

FEEL YOUR DIVINE CONNECTION. Transcend patterns and blocks through the awareness of breath. Meredith Lorrin. 773/764-1281.

GROUPS

SEEKING SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP? Enjoy the support of fellow seekers in a spiritually-based community. Contact us for free spirituality book. Swedenborg Spiritual Growth Center 312/201-8526. eswindycty@aol.com. http://redrival.com/newchurch/.

SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD Sexual Abuse, Emotional Incest or Neglect. Healing in a safe, psychotherapeutic group. Call Bobbi Van Leare, M.S., C.Ht., 847/404-8449

SELF-ESTEEM AND Support Groups for Women. $20/session. Villa park. Call Judith Wherley, LCSW. 630/782-1872.

RELIGIOUS SCIENCE TEACHES you how to create a life of health, wealth, love and success. To find a church near you call 312/670-9696.

HELP WANTED / OPPORTUNITIES

REAP THE REWARDS of the preventative healthcare and e-commerce revolutions! Visit http://hello.to/abundance or call 312/661-9125.

THE NUTRITION BOARD of the Institute of Medicine has added two words to our vocabulary, nutraceuticals (food products with a proven pharmacological effect on the body) and phytochemicals (natural compounds that give all plants their healing powers). Newsweek magazine predicted the phytochemical industry to be the next financial blockbuster. Completed research and patented technology has been made by MannatechTM, whose unique products have shown wonderful results in protecting the body by enhancing immunity. Call for brochure describing products and business opportunity: 888/257-5023.

PERSONALS

MAN SEEKING WOMAN. I'm an educated professional, slim, 6'0", Celtic looks, mid-30s, former member of a Buddhist sect who is currently practicing Hatha yoga, seeking a woman who is on her own spiritual path and has a sense of the humor in life for, what will hopefully be, an enlightening tantric consortship. Please write to John Patrick at P.O. Box 946, Oak Park, IL 60303 or paddiemon@aol.com, or leave a message at 708/583-4761. Namaste.

UNCLASSIFIEDS

"TOOLS FOR TRAVEL WITHIN." Marijuana Alternatives, Sacred Smoke Incense, Technicolor Zen Dreaming Tea. Free catalog 231/352-78-6, www.burntheherb.com.

COOKING CLASS. Vegan/Vegetarian Brazilian Cuisine. Lakeview. Gostoso! Gostoso! (Yummy! Yummy!) discover many varieties of Tropical Grains, Vegetables and Fruits. RSVP 773/583-2848.

SEDONA - Lovely room with private bath. Close to canyons, trails, vortexes. A beautiful place in which to replenish your spirit. RoseMarie 520/204-2986.

FREE MESSAGE FOR MANKIND. Divine Living Light Foundation. Na'Alehu, HI 96772-0513.

SWAN & IRIS: the newsletter for women of spirit and substance. Sample issues $1.00. Subscriptions $10.00 for 4 issues. Make checks to Fran Jablway, 6624 Pavillion Road, Yorkville, IL 60560.

ESOTERIC -WISDOM OF ELDERS: Cosmology of man $25/lesson. Sunfyre Na'Alehu, HI 96772-1062.