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7 Workshops with Dr. Chok on Tibetan Yoga and Meditation for Physical and Mental Health

Please reference the events below this article for more information on each workshop.

About Dr. Chok (Check out his description and videos below) 

Dr Chok Tsering Monlam is an accomplished teacher who has dedicated his career to the continuance of the Tibetan language and Tibetan Buddhist culture in modern society. He has spent more than two decades advancing his studies at a plethora of institutions and obtained his PhD from the University of Delhi.

Ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, he studied and practiced as a Tibetan monk for ten years before adopting the life of a practicing academic, teacher and healer. After becoming the Head of the Research and Translation Department at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamshala, he taught a wide range of modalities from Tibetan language classes to Tibetan yoga, meditation/mindfulness, and Buddhist philosophy. His passion, however, lies with Tibetan yoga. The eastern style of yogic practice is exceedingly rare, and few people are qualified to teach it today.

Dr Chok learned Chöd practice in a three-month Chöd retreat in Sankhu, Nepal in 2017. He received the Chöd empowerment from Lama Chödrak (Forest Lama) in Nepal and the oral transmissions from Lama Chödrak, Lama Wangdue (Nepal, Portland), and Lama Jigme (Tso Pema, India) and learned how to practice Chod from Chödpa Kunsang Dorjee (Khandro Labdon Shije Chod Institute, Nepal).

He has written two Tibetan language books and translated more than 35 books and many articles into English or into Tibetan. Since the pandemic, he has taught virtual courses all over the globe. His teachings during the four semesters of the University Open Air, organized by Brooklyn Public Library in Prospect Park, since 2019, have been well loved by his students! Currently he teaches at the Jacques Marchais Museum, Staten Island, New York.

WHERE

#1 to #6 will be held at 828 Dempster, Evanston, IL 60202.
#7 is a Complimentary Program for the Tibetans and is in Tibetan and held at 2422 Dempster, IL 60202.

CHARGES

$30/workshop ($24 for TIBETcenter members)
$180 ($144 for TIBETcenter members) for #1 to #6

Considering what is being charged in the New York area, we cannot give discounts for participating in more than 2-3 workshops. Please make checks in the name of TIBETcenter. Cash Payment is okay. Credit Card payment is set up only for making purchases at TIBETgift.

High Tea and Handouts are included in the charges. We hope to see you there 🙂

For Registration/Information, contact:
Call/Text Tashi, TIBETcenter at 872-243-4737
OR
Email: tibetcenterchicago@gmail.com
www.tibetcenterchicago.com

Yoga and Meditation (in Tibetan Language)

Join Dr. Chok at Tibetan Alliance of Chicago – Sunday October 30th (2pm – 3:45pm)  2422 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202

This is Yoga and Meditation in Tibetan language, complementary for the Tibetans at Tibetan Alliance of Chicago.

This event is a complimentary Program for the Tibetans and is in Tibetan and held at 2422 Dempster, IL 60202

Five Movements for Balancing the Five Elements

Join Dr. Chok at TIBETgift – Sunday October 30th (11:15am – 12:45pm)  828 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202

Program outline

  • How to open the heart and navel chakras to balance the five elements
  • Some techniques of meditation of your choice + guided meditation
  • Q&A

A Secret Yoga for Energizing the Five Senses and Ten Organs

Join Dr. Chok at TIBETgift – Sunday October 30th (9:30am – 11:00am)  828 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202

Program outline

  • Healing and maintaining health of the five senses, five solid and five hollow organs
  • Some techniques of meditation of your choice + guided meditation
  • Q&A

Tibetan Self-Healing Massage and Its Benefits + Mindfulness & Meditation

Join Dr. Chok at TIBETgift – Saturday October 29th (2pm – 3:30pm)  828 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202

Program outline

  • How to open all of the channels in our body through Tibetan Massage
  • Learn about how this energizes the body and heals affliction
  • Some techniques of meditation of your choice
  • Q&A

Tibetan Yoga for Breath Retention, Mindfulness, Meditation and Its Benefits

Join Dr. Chok at TIBETgift – Saturday October 29th (11:15am – 12:45pm)   828 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202

Program outline

  • Learn to inhale, fill in, channelize, and exhale to open our five chakras and energize our five element energies to heal various physical disorders and mental afflictions
  • Meditation Types (Formal and Informal)
  • Guided meditation (if time allows)
  • Q&A

Tibetan Method of Purifying Negative Energies

Join Dr. Chok at TIBETgift – Saturday Morning October 29th (9:30am – 11:00am) 828 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202

Boost the Immune System and Stimulate Healing!

Ancient Tibetan Healing: Physical, Mental and Emotional Healing with Chöd Ritual

Join Dr. Chok at TIBETgift – Friday October 28th (6:45-8:00pm)    828 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202

Program outline

  • A brief talk on Chöd
  • Chöd healing
  • Guided meditation (if time allows)
  • Q&A

TIBETcenter Benefit with Live Music, Silent Auction and Dinner

THE CHICAGO DIDJERIDU CHORUS (CDC)

The Chicago Didjeridu Chorus (CDC) is perhaps Chicago’s largest acoustic tribal percussion ensemble, featuring the Australian Didjeridu as its centerpiece. The Didjeridu is an ancient Australian instrument that has been used by various indigenous tribes in the Northern region of Australia for at least 6,000 years. The culture from whence it comes is said to be 45,000 years old.

Founded by  Tim Porcelli in 1991 as a Didjeridu Storytelling group, the Chicago Didjeridu Chorus has since grown to include handmade instruments from indigenous cultures around the world, including: Didjeridu (Australia), hand drums from Africa, India, Puerto Rico, Siberia, Cuba, Indonesia and the Middle East, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Balinese Temple Gong, various wooden flutes, the Kora (African Gourd Harp from Senegal), Tongue Drums (USA), Zithers (USA), Sitar, Tabla, Naal, Dholak (India) and  ever expanding variety of other percussion instruments.

The Chorus lineup has changed and evolved through the years. At this point in time the lineup includes (in order of seniority): Tim Porcelli, Dragan Milovanovic, Carl Pedigo, Catherine Myers, Kim DeVore, Steve Riddle, Terry Reimer, Dania Calandrino, Joy Wolf, Jim Cote, Kristin Cone and Jonathan Anthony. Some of the folks who have played with the CDC in the past include Dan Plovanich, Lynda Sanford, Bob DeVore, Jennifer Ruggieri, Ed Anderson, Jerry Sanders, Trina Fischer, Abdul Jami, Alexander Duval, Pam (djembe) and many others.

The CDC has a long history of collaborations/performances with many innovative dancers and artists including Bec McNamara, Callie Evans, Andrea Mattson, Mari Miller, Whitney Counts, the SAIC Belly Dance Troupe, Read My Hips Tribal Belly Dance Troupe, and many others.

ITEMS TO DONATE FOR THE SILENT AUCTION?

If you wish to donate one or more interesting items for the silent auction (Items, Tickets, Mileage, Gift Certificate, et cetera) please try to deliver at 828 Dempster, Evanston, IL 60202 between 1:00 and 6:00 pm (Tuesday through Saturday). If you want us to pick up, please call Tashi at 872-243-4737

 

“Stretch & Relax Restorative Yoga Classes” at TIBETcenter

WHAT
Terri and Shawn Drummond return to teach STRETCH & RELAX RESTORATIVE YOGA

WHEN
Sundays_10:30 to 11:45 AM
September 29
October 6, 13, 20

WHERE
828 Dempster, Evanston IL 60202

PARKING
Meter Parking. No need to feed meters after 6:00pm and on Sundays.

COST
$15.00/class. All proceeds go to supporting the TIBETcenter. All major credit cards accepted.

REGISTRATION
Space is limited, so please register in advance by e-mailing Terri Drummond at terri.tigertail@sbcglobal.net

ABOUT STRETCH & RELAX RESTORATIVE YOGA
This class is designed to allow almost anyone to participate in a very mild form of Hatha (Ha =Sun, Tha= Moon) Yoga. It is a slower paced practice to make it more accessible to people of all sizes, ages, and fitness levels. This program helps an individual in the management of stress and in choosing a lifestyle that promotes health and vitality.

Restorative Yoga uses props and blankets to modify traditional yoga poses. The supportive postures gently open the body to deep relaxation and healing.

Whether you need assistance in rehabilitating your body from a medical condition, daily stress, or you are interested in prevention of diseases such as high blood pressure or heart disease, this program may be of assistance to you. These classes support people with and without limitations. We also have fun!

The class will consist of 60 minutes of warm up exercises and yoga postures with and without the assistance of a chair, pillows, and blocks. The last 15 minutes will be a practice called Yoga Nidra, or a guided deep relaxation exercise. Singing Tibetan healing bowls will accompany the deep relaxation exercise. This is a practice of mindfulness done primarily while resting on the back or in a chair, in a comfortable position. Deep relaxation clears the mind and creates a relaxed and energized experience in the body.

Benefits of taking this class are remarkable! They include increased mobility and flexibility, improved concentration, reduced blood pressure and heart rate, improved posture, and the ability to relax more deeply and sleep better at night.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Terri
has been practicing yoga for 6 years and is a certified Cardiac Yoga® instructor trained by Dr. Mala Cunningham. She has studied with various other yoga teachers including Sarah Powers, Suddha Weixler, and Srivatsa Ramaswami. She is also a practicing stress management and mind/body skills instructor and a Reiki practitioner. In addition, she has studied Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing with Richard Rudis, and she has been working with the singing bowls since 2005.

Shawn has been practicing yoga since 2001, and he appreciates the system’s many benefits for physical and mental health. He practices the Vinyasa method of yoga, which links the body, breath, and mind through dynamic movement in a flowing sequence of poses. He approaches yoga with a sense of fun and joy, and he seeks to share that in his classes. He completed his 200-hour teacher training with Suddha Weixler at the Chicago Yoga Center, and he is registered with the Yoga Alliance. Shawn considers Suddha and Srivatsa Ramaswami to be his most influential teachers. He has also completed various workshops and intensives with numerous other senior teachers.

INFORMATION:
TIBETcenter
847-492-0809
(please try your best to send email)
(Tue-Sat 1:00 to 7:00 pm)