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Make & Take Class: Crafting Your Personal Healing Oil with Essence & Vibration

Make & Take Class: Crafting Your Personal Healing Oil with Essence & Vibration

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Led by Yolanda Lozano and Janelle Iaccino

4 white crystal bowls of different sizes

Cost:
$40 - Single Attendee online registration
$45 - Single Attendee cash at the door
$75 - Bring a Friend Discount - 2 Attendees (online registration only)

Save $5 when you register for this workshop and the Sacred Smoke & Sound: A Journey of Cleansing and Healing workshop on April 12.


Discover the powerful healing properties of plant and herb essential oils in this hands-on workshop. Learn how different oils support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being while creating your own personalized blend to take home and wear.

After the workshop, immerse yourself in a 30-minute sound bath with Yolanda, who will guide you through an experience of the senses, allowing the harmonious frequencies to enhance your connection to your custom-crafted essence.


Meet the Facilitators

Yolanda Lozano outdoors beating a Native American drum with a picture of 2 bald eagles on it

Yolanda Lozano is dedicated to helping individuals live with purpose and cultivate a meaningful life. With a mission to ground and empower others, she offers practical solutions and healing practices to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and balance. Yolanda’s work integrates a variety of holistic modalities, including healing sound sessions, intuitive readings, flower rituals in nature, medical intuition, and practical whole living. Through her compassionate guidance, she supports clients in reconnecting with themselves, finding inner harmony, and embracing a more intentional way of living.

Janelle Iaccino is a Chicago-based artist, musician, and apothecary with a passion for blending traditional herbalism with modern wellness. Many of the herbs in her small-batch products are organically homegrown. Known as the Bug Girl on WGN, Janelle specializes in crafting holistic remedies that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Her intention-focused approach honors nature’s healing power, inviting connection, customization, and collaboration for those who enjoy her creations.


Register for the Class

Workshop Cost:

  • $40 Purchased online

  • $45 Cash at the door

  • $75 Two attendees with the “You and a Friend” Package” (use package code to register each attendee separately)

💰 Save $5 when you prepay:

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You will receive a registration confirmation email and reminder emails 24 hours and 2 hours before the workshop starts.

Gentle Yoga & Essential Oils: A Mindful Integration

Gentle Yoga & Essential Oils: A Mindful Integration

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Led by Donna Ohman

Workshop | Tuesday, May 6
6:30-8pm | $35, registration highly encouraged

Join us for a relaxing Gentle Yoga class designed for those looking to deepen their practice while exploring the benefits of essential oils. This class is perfect for anyone curious about incorporating aromatherapy into their daily routine and personal yoga flow.

Through slow, intentional movements and guided breathwork, we’ll explore how and which essential oils can enhance relaxation, focus, and overall well-being. You’ll learn simple ways to integrate oils into your practice and daily life—whether for grounding, energy, mindfulness, or to support for the many systems of the body. Explore the many ways to incorporate essential oils into your life and home, for a proven holistic approach to health and wellness. Learn how not all essential oils are created equal and what to look for when incorporating them into your life.

No prior yoga experience is necessary—just an open mind and a desire to nurture yourself. Come move, breathe, and discover the synergy between yoga and essential oils in a supportive and welcoming space!


Donna Ohman

Donna Ohman, PTA, C-IAYT, RYT 500

Donna is a certified yoga therapist who fell in love with yoga in 1999. Since 2002, she has been a licensed physical therapist assistant with a focus on outpatient orthopedic and neurological disorders. She integrates her physical therapy experience, yoga knowledge, and Pilates training to offer a unique teaching style that blends rehabilitation with the healing and health benefits of yoga.

Read Donna’s full bio.


Register for the Workshop

Online Payment $35

  1. Click this Gentle Yoga & Essential Oils link to register and pay for the class. Registration closes one hour before the class starts.

  2. You will receive reminder emails 24 hours and 2 hours before each class.

The Art of Healing: Yoga Therapy for Pain & Deep Relaxation

The Art of Healing: Yoga Therapy for Pain & Deep Relaxation

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Led by Kylie Grogan, E-RYT 500, BS, RY II, CPT

Workshop | Thursday, May 29, 2025
6:30-8pm | $40, registration required

This workshop blends the therapeutic aspects of yoga therapy with signature elements—gentle yoga, aromatherapy, sound healing, and targeted self-massage techniques. It’s designed for those dealing with chronic pain, tension, or stress and incorporates evidence-based yoga therapy principles for nervous system regulation and pain relief.

💫 What makes it unique?

  • guided body-mapping practice to help participants understand where they hold tension and how to release it.

  • Therapeutic movement sequences tailored for different pain patterns (low back, neck, shoulders, etc.).

  • breath-based approach to pain relief using yoga therapy techniques.

  • Self-massage with therapy balls to target trigger points.

  • "reset & restore" session with deep relaxation techniques like Yoga Nidra and sound healing.

This workshop would feel deeply healing yet highly intentional, with a focus on empowering participants to use yoga therapy tools beyond the session.


Meet Kylie Grogan

She has a passion for helping everyone feel their best and teaching them how to reconnect with their mind & body. She has been practicing yoga since she was 15 years old and teaching for almost a decade. Once she was shown what real yoga is, she realized that the path to a tranquil mind and healthy body is living with love and compassion towards everyone, everything, and showing this same love to yourself. 

Kylie is on a journey, she started by obtaining her bachelors degree in exercise and movement science. While she was earning her degree, she began her true path of yoga. She earned her 200 hour yoga teacher certification in the Iyengar lineage and became a reiki practitioner. This led her to crave more knowledge of yoga of the Krishnamacharya lineage. She has earned her 500 hour yoga teacher certification in the T. K. V. Desikachar lineage and is currently continuing her education to become a C-IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with the Surya Chandra Healing Yoga School. She is well aware of and will always be learning the therapeutic power of yoga. She is committed to continuing her personal self-study through this process, as we are constantly changing and growing. 

Breath, movement, connection has led her to better understand herself and others. Kylie was searching for answers, because she felt disconnected from herself. She was diagnosed with severe fibromyalgia and had symptoms since she was just a child. She craved natural remedies which led her to carve the path of healing within herself. She was then able to share what she learned with the world. Showing those that feel like there is no hope, that there is light at the end of the tunnel. She developed her personal practice in a way that is grounding, nurturing, trusting, freeing, so that she can move with grace and without pain. This flooded into her teachings so that she can help the world think clearly, because she had to learn to do this herself. In a world that feels like everything is constantly bringing you down, Kylie’s practice helps others feel, actually feel, rather than stay in this societal feeling of numbness. Kylie’s practice is gentle and soothing, she moves through each pose with kindness so that one is free from pain. She guides you into a deeply relaxed state with her calming energy and voice so that one leaves feeling tranquil, like they had a warm nourishing hug. She teaches others how to find  alignment that fits ones body and has a deep understanding of how the body works. She helps others create balance by finding and correcting imbalance in the body. 

Kylie believes that yoga is for everyone, and she is so grateful for her soul students that she has been able to help feel the best they have in a while and for the ones she has yet to help with these powerful holistic tools.


Register for the Workshop

Online Payment $40

  1. Click this Yoga Therapy for Pain & Deep Relaxation link to register and pay for the class. Registration closes one hour before the class starts.

  2. You will receive reminder emails 24 hours and 2 hours before each class.

Sound Bath Journey with Marian & Gabriela Kraus

Sound Bath Journey with Marian & Gabriela Kraus

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Led by Marian Kraus & Gabriela Kraus

Saturday, May 31
5:30-7p
$40 prepaid online, $45 cash only at the door (if room available)

Immerse yourself in an evening of deep relaxation and self-discovery through the healing vibrations of gongs, didgeridoo, drums, vocals, and flutes. This transformative sound bath meditation is designed to guide you inward, fostering clarity and self-awareness as you explore your thoughts, emotions, and inner patterns.

Through a brief introduction, guided meditation, and a soothing sound bath, you'll enter a state of profound stillness, allowing for deep introspection and renewal. Join us in a supportive community setting and experience the power of presence, relaxation, and inner transformation.

Embark on a 90-minute odyssey of self-discovery and renewal.

First Segment: The Introduction - Settle in as we introduce you to the transformative power of sound therapy. Learn how our unique blend of meditation and sound bathing works synergistically to unlock the full potential of your conscious mind, paving the way for deep healing and evolution.

Second Segment: Guided Meditation - Surrender to the gentle guidance of our meditation, designed to quiet the mind's chatter and prepare you for the profound healing to come. Allow yourself to sink into deep relaxation as you journey inward towards the source of your true essence.

Third Segment: The Sound Bath - Feel the resonance of ancient and otherworldly sounds wash over you as you bask in the immersive embrace of our sound bath. Let the primal vibrations of our skillfully layered multi-instrumental soundscape harmonize every cell of your being, triggering a cascade of healing responses within your body and mind.

Whether you're a seasoned seeker or new to sound healing, our sanctuary welcomes you. Come as you are, dressed in comfortable attire, and bring along a mat, pillow, and blanket if you wish to cozy up during your journey.

You can learn more at their Delamora website


Reserve Your Spot -

Online Payment $40 prepaid (or $45 at the door, cash only)

Click this Sound Bath Meditation link to register and pay for the class. You will receive an email confirmation.

You will also receive reminder emails 24 hours and 2 hours before class with our safety protocols.


Your Facilitators

About Marian

Marian generates a broad spectrum of fascinating rhythms and functional harmonics by exploring the full range of frequencies within his instruments ranging from shimmering explosive highs to deep mysterious lows. His meditative and transformative sound journeys are driven by his innate rhythmic hand drum abilities and keen sense of visual and intuitive perception. The result is that these sonic, vibrational and mystical characteristics energize and quiet the mind & body in a very unique fashion. His gong sound meditations are psychoacoustic gateways to higher states of awareness and consciousness. They provide spaces for inner healing while taking listeners into truly otherworldly realms.

After spending 20 years in the corporate world, he began his career as a professional architectural and fine art photographer in the Chicago area in 1999. By being a long time hand drummer, he expanded his creative repertoire by expressing images also through the sound of gongs. Marian is a member of the Sound Healers Association and refines his advanced interpretation and application of gong sound healing under the guidance of senior instructor, lecturer and teacher Mitch Nur, PhD of

About Gabriela

Growing up in the bustling and colorful surroundings of Mexico City, Gabriela holds masters degrees in art, religions and psychotherapy, and degrees in communication and history. She is certified as a Life Coach and facilitator of Universal Energy. In her earlier career she applied her extensive experience in corporate marketing and communications for the Ford Motor Company and the Interlomas Commercial Center, among others. Following, she moderated several health related programs on national TV in Mexico for nearly two decades in broadcasting corporations such as cultural Channel 11, Televisa, TV Mexiquense, TV Formula, DGTVE, and the art and cultural Channel 22.

From Chaos to Calm: Unleashing Creativity, Intuitive Flow, and Meaningful Connection

From Chaos to Calm: Unleashing Creativity, Intuitive Flow, and Meaningful Connection

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:30-8:30pm
Led by Meghan McDonough
$66 in-person | $44 virtual (Space is limited)

Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or craving calm? Join us for an empowering workshop designed to help you unlock your inner knowing, anchor into trust, and liberate your universal flow.

This transformative experience will include:

Meghan McDonough
  • Grounding meditation

  • Guided visualization

  • Introduction to intuitive tools

  • Creative expression exercises

  • Journal exploration

  • Your own personal Creative You Workbook

  • Mini intuitive readings

Led by Meghan McDonough—an Intuitive Life Coach, Veda Yoga Instructor, and Artist—this workshop provides practical tools to break through creative blocks and reclaim your intuitive flow. With over two decades of teaching yogic wisdom, Meghan’s Magnetize Your Light System is designed to ignite your intuition, creativity, and purpose.


Register for the Workshop

$66 in-person

  1. Click this Chaos to Calm In-person Workshop Link to register and pay for the workshop to attend at Yoga Among Friends. Registration closes one hour before the class starts.

  2. You will receive reminder emails 24 hours and 2 hours before each class.

$44 Virtual

  1. Click this Chaos to Calm Virtual Workshop Link to register and pay for the workshop to attend online via Zoom. Registration closes one hour before the class starts.

  2. You will receive reminder emails 24 hours and 2 hours before each class.

Summer Solstice Woman's Circle

Summer Solstice Woman's Circle

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Led by Donna Ohman

Workshop | Thursday, June 19
6:30-8pm | $35, registration highly encouraged

Step into the light and celebrate the longest day of the year in sacred sisterhood. The Summer Solstice marks a powerful turning point—a time of radiant energy, transformation, and renewal. Join us for a soul-nourishing evening that honors this vibrant seasonal shift through movement, meditation, and meaningful connection.

• Flow with intention as we move our bodies in harmony with the sun’s peak energy.
• Reflect and realign with a guided meditation on embracing change and new beginnings.
• Connect with nature’s essence through curated essential oils designed to uplift and inspire.
• Share your heart—bring a favorite poem or verse that speaks to your journey, and add your voice to our communal celebration.
• Gather tips for thriving during the hot, busy summer days while staying grounded, balanced, and glowing.

This special circle is a chance to pause, celebrate, and realign with the rhythms of nature—and with yourself. Come as you are and leave feeling empowered, connected, and renewed.

Space is limited—reserve your spot today and step into summer with intention and joy!


Donna Ohman

Donna Ohman, PTA, C-IAYT, RYT 500

Donna is a certified yoga therapist who fell in love with yoga in 1999. Since 2002, she has been a licensed physical therapist assistant with a focus on outpatient orthopedic and neurological disorders. She integrates her physical therapy experience, yoga knowledge, and Pilates training to offer a unique teaching style that blends rehabilitation with the healing and health benefits of yoga.

Read Donna’s full bio.


Register for the Workshop

Online Payment $35

  1. Click this Summer Solstice Woman's Circle to register and pay for the class. Registration closes one hour before the class starts.

  2. You will receive reminder emails 24 hours and 2 hours before each class.