Just a reminder that this amazing resource is now available twice a month at InTouch and Motion. I’ll put the times up on the calendar, so check back with the events page when you need a little relaxation, movement and inward focus :)

Overview
Join us for a biweekly evening yoga and sound bath experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself through movement, creativity, and reflective practices.

This series is here to create a consistent space for anyone seeking community connection, tools to support a personal mindful practice, or a gentle rhythm to stay accountable to their well-being. Each session blends yoga and breathwork with creative intention-setting, and closes with a restorative sound bath.

Creative practices can make yoga and meditation more accessible for different types of people, and offer a simple way to arrive, reflect, and reset.

In each 75-minute session, you’ll be guided through a welcoming, trauma-informed experience that includes:

Intention setting through journaling or art meditation
Yoga + breathwork (asanas)
Savasana with a sound bath for deep rest and integration

Led by:
Ciera Shimkus, LCPC, REAT, RYT-200
Licensed therapist and expressive arts facilitator blending the mental health principles of yoga, breathwork, creativity, and sound to support self-discovery, restoration, and self-care.

I have a hard time setting intentions. And setting goals. I usually set a really easy New Year’s resolution. No pressure, no risk.

But this year, I’m inspired to do something new… journaling.

I have journals, I’ve journaled. But I’ve never made journaling a daily practice.

So this is my 2026 New Year’s resolution. And I just-so-happened to win the raffle at the InTouch + Motion’s Wellness Day!

Now I have two beautiful journals to work with (and a fantastic set of fine tip markers, among other wonderful things). I’m starting with the 5-minutes a day journal - which has questions you answer and topics to think about in the morning and evening each day.

I’ll keep you posted on my progress… but for this post, I’d like to focus on an offering from InTouch + Motion that I just found out about that can help us set our intentions and practice journaling!

It’s led by Ciera Shimkus at InTouch + Motion, a licensed therapist and expressive arts facilitator. I’ve been to Ciera’s classes, and they flow between intuitive yoga movements with breath and an amazing sound bath that allows you to relax into the new body you have created.

The intention setting through journaling and art meditation allows you to go as deep as you like into topics of your own choosing, the things you’re working on, or maybe the resolutions you’re trying this year.

I’m excited to share this with those in the Chicagoland area (and those traveling here)! I’ll see you there :)

~ Laurie

Yoga + Sound Bath: Creativity, Movement, and Reflection

A monthly reset in Chicago: intention-setting journaling, gentle yoga + breathwork, then a restorative sound bath for deep rest.

Overview
Join us for a biweekly evening yoga and sound bath experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself through movement, creativity, and reflective practices.

Creative practices can make yoga and meditation more accessible for different types of people, and offer a simple way to arrive, reflect, and reset.

In each 75-minute session, you’ll be guided through a welcoming, trauma-informed experience that includes:

Intention setting through journaling or art meditation
Yoga + breathwork (asanas)
Savasana with a sound bath for deep rest and integration

Ciera’s style is influenced by restorative yoga, Kundalini-inspired practices, and Hatha yoga.

These sessions are ideal for anyone seeking:

A more personal and creative approach to yoga

A safe space for body-mind connection
A grounding and restorative reset No prior yoga or art experience is necessary. All bodies and identities are welcome.

Dates & Time

Thursdays at 7:15 PM Starting Thursday, January 22, 2026 (Additional dates will be listed on Eventbrite as part of the ongoing series.)

Location

In Touch & Motion
4028 W Irving Park Rd. Loft B, Chicago, IL 60641

Note: This space is only accessible via stairs to the second floor.

Arrival Note

We recommend arriving about 15 minutes early to settle in and get comfortable before we begin. Out of respect for the group experience, doors will close promptly 5 minutes after start time so the session can start smoothly and without interruptions.

Cost (3-tier option)

Tier 1: Community Ticket | $10 For anyone who would benefit from a lower-cost option.

Tier 2: Standard Ticket | $20 Covers the true cost of the session and space.

Tier 3: Supporter Ticket | $30 Helps sustain the series and makes community tickets possible.

What to Bring

A journal, water bottle, and a mat if you have one (mats available on-site too).
Optional: layers or something cozy for savasana, pillow & blanket.

Important Notes

This is a wellness-based session, not a therapy service. While it is facilitated by a licensed or license-eligible mental health professional, participation does not establish a client-therapist relationship.

Contact for questions

info@intouchandmotion.com

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