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5 Senses of the Season

Hosted by On the Shore Productions & Chrissy Schmidt
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About Event

​The holidays move fast. This is your invitation to slow down and come back to your senses, with a morning that feels like a deep exhale.

​This immersive journey through sound, touch, taste, smell, and sight is built for connection, play, and joy. Bring a friend and step out of the holiday rush together, or come solo and leave with new friends. Either way, you’ll be welcomed in.

​Only 45 spots are available.

​How the morning unfolds

​1. We begin together

​Sound: Live Breathwork Journey

​We open as one community with a 35-minute conscious connected breathwork journey set to a live ambient DJ. Let the music carry you as you release the year, settle your nervous system, and arrive fully in the room.

​2. We go deeper in small groups

​Next, we break into smaller groups to meet new faces and rotate through three intimate experiences, 20 minutes each.

​Touch: Energy & Body. Choose a 10-minute mini massage or a Reiki session, held by skilled practitioners.

​Taste: A Seasonal Tasting. Savor a curated menu of holiday bites, each exploring one of the six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent.

​Smell: The Scent of the Season. Create your own high-end candle in the fragrance that feels most like your holiday season. Gift it to someone you love, or love it so much you keep it for yourself.

​3. We close together

​Sight: A Live Dance Performance

​We gather again as one community for an artistic dance performance set to live music. It’s a beautiful, joyful send-off into the season.

​Plus: Capture the moment at our live photo booth, and every guest takes home a curated swag bag.

​Schedule

​9:45 am: Arrival and settling in (doors close at 10:00)

​10:00 am: Together: breathwork journey with live DJ

​11:00 am: Small groups: Touch, Taste, and Smell

​12:00 pm: Together: dance performance

​12:15 pm: Photo booth and mingling

​12:45 pm: Close

​This morning is for you if…

​You’re craving a pause from the holiday rush and want to actually feel the season, not just get through it

​You want to spend quality time with a friend, partner, or your people in a way that’s more meaningful than another happy hour

​You’re coming solo and open to new friendships through shared experience

​You love joy, play, and soulful, elevated gatherings

​You’re curious about breathwork, Reiki, or sensory experiences, even if you’ve never tried them

​This morning may not be for you if…

​You’re looking for a typical holiday party with drinks and small talk

​You’d rather observe than participate; this experience is immersive and asks you to show up and engage

​You’re not open to slowing down, being present, or trying something new

​What to wear

​Wear clothing you feel comfortable in. The breathwork is done lying down, so we suggest athleisure or soft layers you can easily move and relax in. Bring socks, because shoes come off for parts of the morning. Since we close with a photo booth, feel free to add a festive touch.

​Before you come

​Breathwork is safe for most people, but it’s not recommended for anyone who is pregnant or has epilepsy, a heart condition, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or a serious mental health condition. If any of these apply to you, please check with your healthcare provider before joining. You’re always welcome to rest and simply receive the music during the breathwork portion. Bring an open heart.

​Hosted by Chrissy of Kaivalya Movement and Cheryl of On the Shore Productions

Location
ALTAR Community
2518 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
The entrance is around the corner on Bingham Street, just to the right of Integrative Pet Care. Ring the bell, and we’ll buzz you in. Metered parking is available along Bingham and Armitage. Free options include Armitage a few blocks west, plus neighborhood parking on Campbell, Homer and Cortland. ALTAR is on the second floor- for accessibility assistance, please email hello@altarcommunity.com.
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