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Biz Q&A: Sages Amongst Us a Spiritual Oasis
Owner Kathy Lewandowski offers classes and programs designed to help people delve into their spirituality and work on things to improve their lives.
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Address: 15116 DesPlaines St., Plainfield, 60544
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Owner’s name: Kathy Lewandowski
Phone number: 815-676-0274
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Web site: www.sages-amongst-us.com
Opening date: February 2011
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Class schedules and appointment times may differ from store hours.
Type of business: Visitors to Sages Amongst Us can delve into spiritual experiences such as Reiki (a Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing), yoga classes, spiritual counseling, guided meditation and drum circles. They can also learn how to adopt a raw-food lifestyle and shop for homemade soap, pottery, organic essential oils, candles, calendars, journals and more.
What sets your business apart from others of its kind? Lewandowski describes her business as "a spiritual sanctuary ... where the like-minded can gather, exchange ideas and learn some new things and continue their work to help this place we call home."
What’s new at Sages Amongst Us? Lewandowski is enthusiastic about an upcoming drum circle planned for Dec. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend and participants are encouraged to bring a drum, rattle or other percussion instrument for the active meditation practice. The suggested price is $20.
