Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs (ISKC) is a karate school offering classes for all ages in karate instruction. Karate classes at ISKC help students focus on fitness, self defense and stress relief. Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs is located on North Eric Drive in Palatine, north of West Colfax Street.
A pioneer in the "hot yoga" trend, 2 Hot features a wide variety of options for fitness seekers of all levels. Located in a state of the art studio, 2 Hot offers five classes of different types of yoga each day for those looking to increase fitness, flexibility, and mental health. Its hallmark, however, is the "hot yoga," a workout that takes place in a room heated to between 90 and 100 degrees. Unique features, such as sound vibration, are also incorporated into classes. Personal sessions are also available with 2 Hot's many trainers. 2 Hot's detailed website features video of lesson options and and listing of the available types of workouts.
Bodyworks Fitness is a wellness center offering fitness training, massage, and skin and nail care. From personal trainers to masseuses to nail technicians, you've got them all available under one roof to help make you look and feel better. Check out the Bodyworks website and make your appointment to indulge today.
Trinity Academy of Irish Dance is a prestigious dance school and training program with locations based around Illinois and Wisconsin, including one located in Elmhurst. For more than 30 years, the academy has provided students and audiences with inspiring performances and special programs. The academy offers a wide range of class options for students, including solo and extracurricular classes such as the river program, county program and province program, as well as the Trinity Performance Troupe.
Teachers offer students professional lessons in dance as well as sportsmanship, and also provides community outreach services and summer programs. Over the years, dancers from Trinity have earned 32 world titles and have been featured on shows including “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “Good Morning America” and “The Martha Stewart Show.” Students are welcome to try a free class to see if the academy is right for them.
The Crystal Ice House is a large facility with three rinks, a snack bar and Jerry's Pro shop. They offer hockey camps and leagues for kids and adults, figure skating in private or group lessons, public skate times and birthday parties. Skate rental is available.
Marlene Rucks opened Nirvana Yoga Studio to bring together yoga teachers who would teach the traditional aspects of yoga. She believes, however, that there is not a typical Nirvana class, and that all classes will challenge students and teach them something new. Her classes draw freely from a variety of styles and traditions, and there is a consistent emphasis on natural awareness of breath and the ability to utilize asana as a practice for life and listening.
Including Marlene, there are about 10 instructors teaching various classes for beginners to advanced students. The studio also has a online shop that is dedicated to eco-friendliness. All of the items are handmade by local artists and are guaranteed to be organic or upcycled. The studio donates 5 percent of the proceeds to benefit local charities.
Four Lakes is a ski and snowboarding destination in Chicagoland. Ski and snowboard equipment rentals and one-hour ski lessons for adults and children ages 4 and up. The skiing area has four designated terrains determined by levels of difficulty.
Downers Grove Ice Arena, located on Walnut just north of Maple Avenue, is a vintage ice rink featuring a single sheet of ice. The rink offers beginning figure skating programs and public skate. The Downers Grove Dazzlers, a synchronized figure skating team, is based out of this rink as well. There is also an old-timers hockey league for skaters over 40.
Located among the corn fields of Mokena on 10 acres of land is Nova Quarter Horses. This business provides a variety of horse activities as well as horse sales. Nova is a progressive, family-owned company that has been in business since the '80s.
Indoor Golf Links of America provides a haven for true golf players. It features a sports bar with hot food, beer and live sports broadcasting. The spacious virtual golf area is available to anyone from the avid golfer to the novice player.
