Welcome to Be Optimal!
Holistic Medicine is the art and science that addresses the whole person, body, mind and spirit. It works to get to the root of a problem and create balance. When we are in balance, we thrive!
Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, located on the corner of Waukegan and Lake in Glenview, offers a way for people to educate, empower, and bring out their best self! Whether it’s receiving a session from owner and holistic practitioner Dr. Cari Jacobson, a session from our counselor, relaxing with a massage or taking one of our many classes in the Expression Studio, there is something for everyone!
***JULY SCHEDULE***
FREE CLASSES
Dr. Cari’s Health Talk
6:45pm: Wednesday, July 13th & August 10th
Gain a better understanding of how Dr. Cari works. Come, ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn about what we do here at Be Optimal! Different topics covered each month. RSVP required.
WEEKLY CLASSES
Meditative Yoga with Laura Jachim
6:30-8pm: Tuesdays ongoing (No class June 7th Come to the 1 Year Anniversary Party!)
Amrit Yoga is a meditative system of yoga that incorporates deliberate action followed by meditative awareness within each pose of the sequence. All bodies are welcome.
$18.00 per class. $150 for 10 class pass. Drop-ins welcome.
Tai Chi/Chi Gong with Randy Visina
4:30-5:30 pm: Wednesdays
Tai Chi & Chi Gong are ancient philosophies and practices of aligning breath, physical activity and awareness to foster mental, spiritual and physical health. Awaken to your true nature through powerful movement. All levels and abilities welcomed.
$18.00 per class. $150 for 10 class pass. RSVP within 24 hrs to Drop-in.
Middle Eastern Belly Dancing with Francine Passias
5:45-7pm: Thursdays ongoing
In this gathering, Sacred Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance is taught with an honoring of the Deep Feminine.
$18.00 per class. $150 for 10 class pass. RSVP within 24 hrs to Drop-in.
Yoga – Vinyasa Flow with Becky Delott
10:00-11:15 am: Thursdays July & August
The Vinyasa Yoga is a flow style of yoga that incorporates centering breath with movement. Vinyasa actually means synchronized breath movement. The marriage of breath and movement creates internal heat and leads to purification of the body through increased circulation and sweating which detoxifies the body. Becky will guide you in this yoga practice which calms and strengthens the mind and body allowing the individual the clarity and confidence to embrace change. You will be led from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale while focusing on alignment.
$18.00 per class. $150 for 10 class pass. RSVP within 24 hrs to Drop-in.
Music Together with Tiffany Gates
6-week summer series Tuesdays and Saturdays starting July 12 & 16
The series is for kids ages 0-5yrs to meet once a week for 6 weeks. This is appropriate for children and easy for parents and/or caregivers. 2 CDs and a Songbook are included!
First Child: $120, Second Child: $60, Third child: Free. Register today and/or schedule a free demo class @
www.harmonious-horizons.com.
WORKSHOPS
Full Moon Women's Circle with Kathleen Rude
7-9pm: Wednesday July 22
An opportunity for women to gather in sacred circle to reconnect with the empowering energies of Grandmother Moon. The Full Moon Circle is open to all women.
$20.00 per class RSVP required
Healing Circle with Dr. Darren Weissman
6-7pm: Sunday, July 19th
$20 RSVP required.
Let’s Play! Connect to your inner child and rev up your imagination with Bobbie Stuart
1-4pm: Saturday, July 23rd
Reconnect to your inner child and rev up your imagination! Whimsical play using expressive arts to explore story, image and character. Play, express and celebrate being carefree and creative. This will be great fun! Wear comfortable clothing.
$25 (includes supplies) RSVP requested.
Oneness Blessing with Tazdeen Rashid & Biana Mavasheva
Every Thursday starting July 21st 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
The Oneness Blessing is an act of energy transfer by touch or by the power of intent. It results in a growth of consciousness by creating a shift in the perception and experience of life. It is a non-denominational experience that awakens our connection with the oneness in everything, allowing each of us to deepen our relationship with those we love, with ourselves and with all that is.
Cost: Free (Love Donations are graciously accepted)
