Workshops

 

Update, 8/14/2024

 

NOTE:  The Laojia Yilu classes (Aug 24-25) have reached capacity.  Please DO NOT send registration/tuition for these classes.  However, several spots remain available for the dantian breathing & silk-reeling classes.

 

Dates

  • August 22, 23, 24-25, 2024

 

Curriculum, Time, & Location

  • August 22: silk-reeling exercises & dantian breathing
  • 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
  • August 23: silk-reeling exercises & dantian breathing
  • 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
  • August 24-25: Laojia Yilu instruction
  • 9:00 am – 11:30 am, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
  • August 24-25: Laojia Yilu instruction
  • 9:00 am – 11:30 am, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

 

  • location: the Gurdjieff Center:
  • 3252 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago
  • parking: metered street parking on Bryn Mawr Ave, free street parking on the side streets (past the corners) and on Kedzie and Kimball.

 

Tuition

  • 2.5 hour session – $100
  • 1 full day (5 hours) – $175
  • weekend – $300
  • full workshop – $450
  • full workshop (current students of Chicago Taiji) – $420

 

Registration

  • preferred methods – cash or Zelle/Quickpay (aploria@gmail.com)
  • or, bank check made out to Andy Loria

Prior to sending tuition, please send an email to chicagotaiji@gmail.com with your full name and the classes that you wish to attend.  I will reply with information about availability.

 

Contact

 

Recommended restaurants in the North Park area (abbreviated list)

walking distance

  • Saigon Pho – Vietnamese (vegan options)
  • Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club – American (breakfast/lunch, vegetarian options)
  • Faiza – Uighur cuisine (vegetarian options)
  • Sergios – Mexican cuisine & American breakfasts
  • Big Hill – dinner/bar

local cafe

  • Outdoor cafe – coffee, tea, Korean snacks and desserts
  • Java & Mug – coffee, tea, snacks

a bit further:

  • Tre Kronor – Swedish cuisine
  • Kabobi – Persian cuisine (vegan options)
  • Noon O Kabab – Persian cuisine (vegan options)
  • Charcoal Delights – good fast food/drive through
  • Wabi Sabi – Japanese/ramen (vegetarian options)
  • 2 Asian Brothers – Pan-Asian cuisine (vegetarian options)
  • Martino’s – Italian-American (vegetarian options)