Workshops & Community Events Calendar
Restorative Resolutions
Restorative Resolutions
Instructor: Joy Stauber
A gentle supportive practice designed to help you reset, release tension, and enter the new year with clarity and ease.
After the rush of the holidays, this 90-minute small-group workshop invites you to slow down, reset, and begin the new year from a place of peace and intention. Through guided reflection and deeply restful restorative yoga, we’ll explore what it means to create resolutions based on being—not doing.
This workshop is for anyone feeling drained by the pace of the season or craving a softer start to the year. Perfect for busy parents, professionals, and anyone seeking clarity and calm before setting new goals.
What to expect:
Gentle restorative yoga supported by props and blankets
A guided reflection exercise to help you connect with your intentions for the year ahead
Quiet time for journaling and rest
A warm, small-group setting that feels cozy and grounding
Tea and light refreshments to close the session
Investment
$40 early bird CODE: EARLYBIRD until 12.5
$35 for Members with CODE:MEMBER
$50 after 12.5 or at the door
NEW YEAR INTENTION SETTING RITUAL
NEW YEAR INTENTION SETTING RITUAL
Instructor: Holly Urban
Join Holly Urban for a heart-opening New Year ritual designed to help you process 2025 and welcome in 2026 with purpose. Through mindful reflection, guided journaling, tarot exploration, and gentle yoga, you’ll craft intentions that feel grounded and embodied to carry you through the new year. We’ll wrap up with a warm community toast to a bright and intentional 2026.
💲 Price: $35/Members $30/ $40 at the door.
Holiday Hangout
Holiday Hangout
Give your partner a break and take the kids out!
Give your partner what they truly need this season — a few quiet hours to themselves (or time to finally finish that Christmas prep).
Join us at Sunny Village Café and Sol Space for a cozy holiday morning of fun! You and your kiddo will build gingerbread houses, and play at Sunny Village Cafe while giving your significant other the best gift of all — a break.
Spend two festive hours together making sweet memories and spreading holiday cheer (while mom or dad gets to breathe).
📍 Location: Sunny Village Cafe + Sol Space
💲 Price: $30 (1 parent and one child +$5 per additional child)
Yoga and Activism FREE Event with Indivisible Chicago
Yoga and Activism FREE Event with Indivisible Chicago
Come flow with intention at this free community class, offered in partnership with the Indivisible Chicago NW Chapter.
After class, stay for a postcard-writing session to support local civic engagement. Sign up using the link below.
Bring your own mat or borrow one from us at no cost.
Join Sol Space co-founder Jackie Bravo for an intentional Vinyasa Flow rooted in honoring your body through thoughtful sequencing, mindful breath, and alignment-based movement.
We’d love to flow, connect, and take action together.
christKINDER Market
Welcome to our first christKINDER Market!
Open to the public on Saturday December 13th from 2-5 PM
Sol Space 5922 W Lawrence Ave.
Free Parking Lot.
Donation based entry.
The children of Northwest Chicago will get their creative genius on to put up a child friendly christKINDER market for our community. You will be able to purchase hand made items from these youngpreneurs and support the creative youth in your neighborhood.
Also, Sol Space will be converted into a Christmas Market with beautiful lights and decorations. Perfect for some cute family pics and awesome local finds.
Come join us!
Miss Jamie's Farm Music Class
Miss Jamie’s Farm Music Class
Come join us first at Sol Space for an unforgettable morning of music and fun! The talented Miss Jamiewill be gracing us with music and story telling! Once the show is over, bop on over to play at Sunny Village Cafe--it's included in your ticket!
Get ready to sing along, dance, and play!
Friday Night Feature: Self Defense for Women
Self Defense for Women by Nicole Cossu
In a world that can feel uncertain, confidence and safety are essential.
Join Nicole Cossu - therapist and specialist in women's self-defense - for a powerful and supportive session designed specifically for women. You'll learn practical tools to move with awareness, assertiveness, and trust in your body.
No experience needed. All bodies welcome.
✨This is not about fear - it's about empowerment.
📆Friday, Nov 21 6:00-7:30 PM
📍Sol Space - Jefferson Park
🎟️Free for members | $28 drop-in
Dia de Muertos Community Ofrenda and Coco Dance Party
Dia de Muertos Community Ofrenda and Coco Dance Party
Come join us for a vibrant celebration at Sol Space! We're hosting a Dia de Muertos Community Ofrenda where you can honor your loved ones with traditional offerings. After paying your respects, get ready to dance the night away at our Coco Dance Party! Let's come together to celebrate life and remember those who have passed in a joyous atmosphere. Don't miss out on this special event!
📅 Saturday, November 1st
🕒 3–5 PM
📍 Sol Space Chicago
💵 $10 per person (Adults and children need a ticket)
All ages + Costumes Welcome
3:00 PM – Check-In
3:15 PM – Mingle & Meet Other Families
3:30 PM – Kid-Friendly Día de Muertos Basics
3:45 PM – Create Your Ofrenda at the Community Altar
(Bring a photo of your loved one to honor)
4:00 PM – Dance Party + Eat! 🎉
Entertainment: Video + Music inspired by Coco and other traditional sounds.
Food: Delicious homemade Tamales 🌽 and hot chocolate.
💛 Celebrate, remember, and dance with your community!
Yoga with Live Ambient Music (Davi Music)
Yoga with Live Ambient Music by Davi Music
Join us at Sol Space for an unforgettable gentle night flow accompanied by the soul-soothing sounds of local artist Davi Music. Let each inhale and exhale be guided by live ambient melodies, creating a meditative rhythm for your body and mind.
There’s nothing like the magic of moving to music in real time — and even better when it’s crafted by one of our own community artists. Come unwind, connect, and flow under the spell of sound and movement.
Davi Music Spotify
Trunk or Treat
All the details for Trunk or Treat!
Join us for our annual family-friendly Village Halloween Bash, which will include a trunk or treat in our Lawrence Plaza parking lot!
Photo ops and games at Sol Space, food and indoor play at Sunny Village Cafe. Expect music and great family memories. Plus prizes for best decorated car, group costume, and kids costume! We will even hold a sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat early in the evening 😊
Register a car to contribute to the Trunk or Treat and get a guaranteed parking spot in our lot (everyone else will need to park across the street). If you register as a “car,” this includes 4 individual registrations ($60 value)!
No worries if you aren’t able to contribute a car trunk for the Trunk or Treat. Individual registration is available for $15 per person over 12 months old. Paid registration for children AND adults required.
Tentative schedule:
4-5 Check in at Sol Space, eat, play, photos (all available until 6:30pm)
5-5:45 Sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat
5:50 Costume competition winner announcements
6-6:45 Trunk or Treat
Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day - Healing Yoga & Candlelight Vigil
Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day - Healing Yoga & Candlelight Vigil
This October, we gather in recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a tender space that touches many lives—often quietly and unseen. Whether this is part of your own story, the story of someone you love, or simply a human experience you hold compassion for, you are warmly invited to join us.
With support from SolSpace and Room to Heal—an organization that helps women who’ve experienced loss clear out, store, or donate baby items to support their healing—we will come together in movement, reflection, and community.
✨ Our Practice Together
This class is not about performance, but about presence. We will honor the strength it takes to carry both love and loss, creating space for breath, release, remembrance, and healing. Your mat becomes a refuge, guided by breath and held in compassion, reminding each of us that we are not alone.
🕯 Evening Agenda
6:00–6:15 | Welcome & opening words
6:15–7:00 | Gentle yoga class
7:00–7:10 | Candle lighting ceremony of remembrance
7:10–7:30 | Snacks, tea & community connection
This event is free to attend, and donations for Room to Heal are warmly welcomed. Together, we’ll practice with gentleness, reverence, and gratitude for the resilience of the human spirit.
Falling into Success: Women in Business
Step into an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and growth at Falling into Success: Women in Business. Over rich, aromatic coffee and fresh, indulgent pastries, you’ll get the chance to meet dynamic women entrepreneurs from across our community.
Every attendee will have two minutes to share their elevator pitch and introduce their business to the room. This is your moment to shine, practice telling your story, and spark new collaborations.
No, you won’t be sitting next to your bestie—we’ve got a plan for that! This event is all about getting out of your comfort zone, building fresh connections, and learning from the experiences of other powerful women in business.
Come ready to:
• Network with driven women entrepreneurs
• Share your business in a supportive, high-energy space
• Discover new opportunities and partnerships
• Leave feeling motivated and inspired
Bring your business cards, your confidence, and your curiosity—let’s fall into success together.
Yoga and Activism
Yoga & Activism at Sol Space
In partnership with Indivisible Chicago Northwest
📅 Saturday, August 30 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Sol Space, 5922 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago
We’re excited to announce a special event that combines two powerful forces for change: mindful movement and collective action. In partnership with Indivisible Chicago Northwest, we invite you to join us for Yoga & Activism—an evening that nurtures both your inner well-being and your commitment to making a difference in the world.
The event is FREE and open to everyone, regardless of yoga experience or political background.
Book Here or download the mindbody APP to book this event.
What to Expect
45 minutes of Yoga Flow
Led by one of our experienced instructors, this all-levels class will help you connect with your breath, release tension, and cultivate a sense of grounded clarity. Whether you’re new to yoga or have practiced for years, you’ll feel welcome and supported.
45 minutes of Activism
After class, Indivisible Chicago Northwest will guide us through a meaningful activism activity. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to make our voices heard.
Why Yoga & Activism?
We believe that wellness isn’t just about the body—it’s also about how we engage with the world around us. Yoga teaches us to live with awareness, compassion, and courage. Activism is an extension of that practice, giving us the opportunity to turn those values into action.
By pairing mindful movement with civic engagement, we’re creating a space where community members can gather, recharge, and then channel that renewed energy toward positive change.
Details
Cost: FREE
When: Saturday, August 30, 5:00–6:30 PM
Where: Sol Space – Parking at the door and additional parking across the street in the gravel lot
Who: All are welcome—beginners, seasoned yogis, and activists alike
Accessibility: We are committed to inclusion. Please message us with any questions or accessibility needs.
At Sol Space, we’re proud to be a safe and welcoming environment for everyone in our community. Inclusion is not just a value—it’s our daily practice. Whether you’re coming for the yoga, the activism, or both, we can’t wait to share this meaningful evening with you.
Yoga with Childcare
New Class for Busy Parents
Struggling to find time for yourself? This class is designed just for you!
We’re trialing it for the month of August—childcare is free this month and will remain included for active members.
📅 Schedule through the Mindbody app or our website.
Class available every other Saturday led by Adam Lazar from 12-1 PM. Children will be playing Nextdoor at Sunny Village Cafe.
More Childcare Coming in September
We’re adding childcare to one more class next month, and we hope it’s something we can sustain for our little business. More than anything, we want to create space for overtired parents to recharge. All genders welcome.
Parents’ Guide to Better Memories: Smartphone photography and videography
Before we even talk about lighting or camera settings, I want you to pause and remember this: you’re not just taking pictures — you’re preserving memories. The way your child squints when they laugh, the way they concentrate while building with blocks, the way they reach out to hold your hand — these are the moments that matter.
As a professional photographer and a parent myself, I can tell you this: the best images aren’t posed. They’re felt.
To sign up for my upcoming course for parents to use their smartphones in the best possible way to document their children, use this link https://shorturl.at/HyzFj
Yoga for Every Body Workshop Live Q&A Instagram
Workshop Overview
Join instructors Jackie Bravo and Andrea Valenzuela to answer all of your questions about our 5-week Yoga for Every Body course. We will go live on Instagram on Tuesday, August 12 from 7:30-8 PM follow us @solspacechi
Perfect for anyone new to yoga, the Yoga for Every Body workshop at Sol Space offers a supportive and welcoming introduction to the practice. Over the course of the series, you’ll learn the essential yoga poses, explore proper alignment, and discover how to adapt each movement to meet your needs. Each week builds on the last, so you can gradually absorb and apply what you’ve learned—leaving you confident and ready to join our ongoing classes.
You’ll also have time to ask questions, explore modifications, and understand how yoga can meet you exactly where you are.
Attendance at the first session is required to set the foundation for the series. If you miss a later class, you may schedule a make-up in a Collective Exhale session or a Tuesday night class with your instructors.
$75 for non-members and $60 for members (members also get to bring a buddy for free).
Schedule
Sun Sept 7 10-11:45 AM: Module 1 led by Andrea Valenzuela and Jackie Bravo
Sept 14th 10-11:45 AM: Module 2 led by Andrea Valenzuela
Sept 21st 10-11:45 AM: Module 3 led by Jackie Bravo
Sept 28th 10-11:45 AM: Module 4 led by Andrea Valenzuela
October 5th 10-11:45 AM: Module 5 led by Andrea Valenzuela and Jackie Bravo
Perk and Materials
During the length of the course students will receive the following:
15% OFF from 4-packs.
Manual to follow along the course and take notes
Readings and other materials
We highly recommend attending classes in person
Free Community Class EVERY SAT 8:45-9:45 AM
Community Yoga – Saturdays 8:45–9:45 AM
Start your weekend with movement, breath, and connection. This all-levels flow is designed to be accessible for beginners while offering options to deepen the practice for more experienced students. Join us for an hour that will leave you grounded, energized, and ready for the day. All are welcome—bring your mat, an open mind, and your community spirit.
If you have your combo membership with Sunny Village Cafe, your partner or friends can play at the cafe while you flow to this class! or drop in admission to sunny village for play is $14/child Adults enter free.
Book Here or download the mindbody app to join the class!
Sol Space Grand Opening
Drop in during our evening of festivities as we celebrate the grand opening of Sol Space! Activities will include:
4pm - Ribbon Cutting with the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce
4:30pm - Demo Yoga Class
5pm - Bluey Meet & Great
6pm - Sound Bath
RSVP via our Facebook Event Page
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