Mindfully Well

Walking Meditation
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Walking Meditation at Heller Nature Center
Thursdays at Noon | 45–60 minutes | All Levels Welcome / No Experience Needed
Take a mindful break in the middle of your day and step into nature. Join us at Heller Nature Center for a guided walking meditation designed to bring you back to yourself, connect with nature, and help you feel more grounded and present.
Sessions will begin with a short meet-and-greet and a chance to set your intention for the practice. From there, you’ll be gently guided through a walking meditation along Heller’s scenic trails, cultivating awareness of your breath, body, and the natural world with each step.
Benefits of walking meditation include:

Reducing stress and calming the nervous system
Boosting mood and focus
Encouraging deeper connection with nature
Bringing mindfulness into everyday life

We’ll close with time to reflect and share, leaving you feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to return to your day with clarity and calm.
No prior meditation experience is needed—this class is approachable for beginners and enriching for seasoned meditators alike. Dress comfortably for walking outdoors and bring an open heart and mind.
Meet at picnic tables in Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035. Mindfully Well PLLC signs posted.
Registration required. $10 Age:14+
Your facilitator:
Maureen Zwierzynski, known as Mother Lotus, is an intuitive guide and teacher who draws on over 12 years as a yoga and meditation instructor and a decade as a life coach and reiki practitioner. Once rooted in the corporate world, she healed her own burnout and now specializes in guiding others through life transitions with balance and purpose. Weaving Earth-wisdom traditions and mindfulness into her retreats, circles, and ceremonies, she creates sacred spaces that ground, heal, and awaken the soul.

Navigating College Life
2025-11-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Adulting 101 – Learning & Connecting as College Students
College life comes with excitement—and a whole lot of new responsibilities. From managing finances and navigating relationships to building healthy routines, “adulting” isn’t always easy. This workshop creates a supportive space for college students to learn, share, and connect as they step into independence.
In this interactive session, you will:

Explore practical life skills such as budgeting, time management, and balancing academics with personal life.

Gain tools for managing stress, decision-making, and self-care.

Share experiences and challenges in a safe, relatable group setting.

Build connections with peers who are figuring it out right alongside you.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, curious, or just ready to pick up some practical skills, this workshop is designed to empower you with confidence and community for the journey of adulting.
Mondays at 1pm $40

Workshop: Discover Your Meditation Practice
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Ready to slow down, breathe deeply, and find calm in your everyday life? In this workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of meditation and explore a variety of techniques—from simple breathwork and mindfulness practices to guided visualizations and body-focused methods. Through hands-on practice, you’ll experience different styles of meditation and breathing so you can discover what resonates best with you. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop will help you to:

Understand the benefits of meditation for mind, body, and spirit
Learn several practical breathing and focus techniques
Try guided exercises in different styles of meditation
Develop a personal meditation routine that works for your lifestyle

By the end, you’ll leave with tools you can use daily to reduce stress, increase clarity, and cultivate inner peace—your own unique way.

Maureen, known as Mother Lotus, is an intuitive guide and teacher who draws on over 12 years as a yoga and meditation instructor and a decade as a life coach and reiki practitioner. Once rooted in the corporate world, she healed her own burnout and now specializes in guiding others through life transitions with balance and purpose. Weaving Earth-wisdom traditions and mindfulness into her retreats, circles, and ceremonies, she creates sacred spaces that ground, heal, and awaken the soul.

Parenting the Neurodivergent Child
2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Parenting the Neurodivergent Child
Parenting a neurodivergent child comes with unique joys and challenges—and no single “right way” to navigate the journey. This supportive workshop series creates a space where parents can learn, reflect, and connect while building practical strategies for family wellness.
In these sessions, you will:

Explore what it means to understand your child’s neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, learning differences, sensory profiles).
Shift perspectives toward strengths-based approaches rather than deficit models.
Reflect on your child’s uniqueness and your role in supporting their growth.
Share experiences through guided questions and parent reflections.
Learn practical tools for communication, emotional regulation, and stress management.
Build resilience for your family while nurturing relationships, including siblings and partners.
Discover resources, networks, and community support—because parenting truly takes a village.

Each workshop includes opportunities for open discussion, handouts, and take-home materials so parents can continue learning beyond the group. Together, we create a safe and non-judgmental environment where challenges can be shared, victories celebrated, and meaningful connections formed.
$375 for all six sessions in this series
Facilitator:
Lynn Langton, JD, MA, is a dedicated leader in the field of trauma-informed practice. Known for her ability to bridge research and practice, she brings analytical rigor, compassion, and vision to every role. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing justice, improving service delivery, and amplifying the voices of survivors and vulnerable populations.

Workshop- Discover Your Meditation Practice
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States

How to Live Mindfully
2025-11-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Discover the timeless wisdom of Buddhist philosophy and learn how to bring its teachings into your daily life. This immersive workshop invites participants to explore mindfulness not just as practice, but as a way of being — grounded in compassion, awareness, and balance.
Participants will gain a deep and authentic perspective on what it means to live mindfully in the modern world. The facilitator is a doctor trained in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, She is also a licensed acupuncturist and brings a unique integrative approach that bridges ancient Eastern wisdom with modern healing sciences.
Through guided discussion, reflective exercises, and mindfulness practice, participants will learn how to:

Understand the foundations of Buddhist thought — impermanence, interconnectedness, and the middle path
Apply mindful awareness to thoughts, emotions, and relationships
Cultivate inner peace, balance, and compassion in daily life
Integrate mindfulness teachings with holistic health and wellness principles

This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to live more intentionally, deepen self-understanding, and bring spiritual awareness into daily experience.

Facilitator: Nomun Batnasan
Born and raised in Mongolia, Nomun completed a dual program in Western and Traditional Medicine, earning her degree as a medical doctor. A transformative journey to Tibet awakened her heart to Buddhism and deepened her understanding of the root causes of suffering. This experience guided her toward the path of healing through mindfulness, self-awareness, and compassion. Now living in the United States, Nomun is passionate about integrating Buddhist philosophy, acupuncture, and holistic medicine to support both mental and physical well-being.

Parenting the Neurodivergent Child
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Parenting the Neurodivergent Child
Parenting a neurodivergent child comes with unique joys and challenges—and no single “right way” to navigate the journey. This supportive workshop series creates a space where parents can learn, reflect, and connect while building practical strategies for family wellness.
In these sessions, you will:

Explore what it means to understand your child’s neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, learning differences, sensory profiles).
Shift perspectives toward strengths-based approaches rather than deficit models.
Reflect on your child’s uniqueness and your role in supporting their growth.
Share experiences through guided questions and parent reflections.
Learn practical tools for communication, emotional regulation, and stress management.
Build resilience for your family while nurturing relationships, including siblings and partners.
Discover resources, networks, and community support—because parenting truly takes a village.

Each workshop includes opportunities for open discussion, handouts, and take-home materials so parents can continue learning beyond the group. Together, we create a safe and non-judgmental environment where challenges can be shared, victories celebrated, and meaningful connections formed.
$375 includes all six sessions in this series
Facilitator:
Lynn Langton, JD, MA, is a dedicated leader in the field of trauma-informed practice. Known for her ability to bridge research and practice, she brings analytical rigor, compassion, and vision to every role. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing justice, improving service delivery, and amplifying the voices of survivors and vulnerable populations.

Eight Essential Oils in Practice
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Explore the powerful intersection of essential oils and Chinese medicine in this hands-on class.
You’ll learn the energetic properties of eight foundational essential oils and how to apply them to specific points on the body to support balance, vitality, and emotional well-being. Perfect for practitioners and curious learners alike, this class offers both theory and practical guidance to deepen your understanding of holistic healing through scent and touch.

Facilitator: Damian Zabielski, LAc. Mstom, Dipl. OM
Damian is a licensed acupuncturist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine for almost ten years. His journey began with profound healing from a Peruvian herbalist, inspiring his passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Andean Q’ero traditions. Damian specializes in musculoskeletal pain, neurology, metabolic issues, pregnancy, psycho-emotional health, and cancer support.

Tincture Craft: East Meets West in Herbal Extraction
2025-11-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Learn to create powerful plant-based remedies using both Chinese and Western herbal traditions
In this hands-on class, you’ll explore four simple tincture formulas, understand the healing properties of each herb, and discover how different carriers (like alcohol or vinegar) influence extraction, storage, and effects. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your herbal knowledge, this class offers practical skills and cross-cultural wisdom to help you craft effective, personalized medicine.

Facilitator: Damian Zabielski, LAc. Mstom, Dipl. OM
Damian is a licensed acupuncturist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine for almost ten years. His journey began with profound healing from a Peruvian herbalist, inspiring his passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Andean Q’ero traditions. Damian specializes in musculoskeletal pain, neurology, metabolic issues, pregnancy, psycho-emotional health, and cancer support.

Taoist Qigong - Lungs and Large Intestines
2026-01-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Workshop: Six Healing Sounds – Taoist Techniques for Balancing Chi
Discover the ancient Taoist practice of the Six Healing Sounds, a gentle yet powerful method to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this practice uses specific sounds, movements, and breathwork to release stagnant energy, balance emotions, and restore the natural flow of chi (life force energy).
In this workshop, you will:

Learn each of the six sounds and their connection to vital organs (lungs, kidneys, liver, heart, spleen, and triple warmer).
Explore how sound vibration helps clear emotional imbalances such as stress, anger, fear, sadness, and worry.
Practice simple movements and guided breathing that can be used daily to promote vitality and relaxation.
Experience a meditative flow that leaves you grounded, energized, and more deeply connected to yourself.

No prior experience is needed—this practice is accessible for all levels of wellness seekers. Come as you are and leave with a powerful tool to support emotional balance, inner peace, and overall well-being.
Starting Jan.7 10:30-11:30am $50 per class
Please purchase a ticket for each session that you wish to attend
Week 1: 1/7 Cleaning Lungs and Large Intestines
Week 2: 1/14 Cleaning Kidney/Urinary Bladder
Week 3: 1/21 Liver/Gallbladder
Week 4: 1/28 Pericardium/ Triple Burner
Week 5: 2/4 Heart/ Small Intestine
Week 6: 2/11 Spleen/Stomach
Facilitator:
Damian Zabielski, LAc. Mstom, Dipl. OM
Damian has been a licensed acupuncturist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine for almost ten years. His journey began with profound healing from a Peruvian herbalist, inspiring his passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Andean Q’ero traditions. He specializes in musculoskeletal pain, neurology, metabolic issues, pregnancy, psycho-emotional health, and cancer support.

Taoist QiGong - Kidney/Urinary Bladder
2026-01-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States

Taoist QiGong- Liver/Gallbladder
2026-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States

Tea Exchange Community Gathering
2026-01-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Join us for a cozy community gathering where we share tea, connection, and conversation. Bring a tea you love- or one you didn’t- and discover something new while connecting with others.
Enjoy a special medicinal tea demonstration led by Damian Zabielski, LAc, MStOM, Dipl. OM, and experienced acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in holistic healing and traditional Chinese medicine.

New Year, New You: Intentional Transformation Workshop
2026-01-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Start the year with clarity, direction, and renewed purpose.
A One-Day Intensive with Allie Booth, LCPC
Intentional Transformation is an eight-hour, therapist-led small group intensive for individuals navigating life during a big transition, such as marriage/divorce, loss of a job or loved one, or just moved and feeling alone. The workshop is also appropriate if you just want to start off the new year with a guided purpose.
This is designed for people who are ready to intentionally rebuild and move forward. The integrative workshop blends evidence-based psychoeducation, self-discovery, mindfulness practices, and all Dimensions of Wellness to support whole-person healing.
Participants gain clarity on their current life perspective, identify areas of growth, and leave with a personalized six month plan aligned with their values and goals. You’ll gain insight into where you are now, clarify what you want next, and create a meaningful and sustainable plan to move forward with intention.
The workshop will run from 9:00am-4:00pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Light refreshments will be provided.

Transforming Forward: Rebuilding Life with Intention and Wellness
2026-01-27 09:00 - 2026-01-29 12:00 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
This ten-hour small group intensive workshop is designed for individuals who are transitioning from an IOP or moving through major life changes, as well as anyone seeking confidence, clarity, and direction during a life transition. Participants will explore emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.
In addition to learning mindfulness and resilience tools, you will create a personalized 6-month transformation plan. This integrative workshop includes mindfulness and self-discovery practices, behavioral health education, and goal-setting and life design methods.
The small group intensive will meet at the Lake Forest office for three morning sessions on Jan.27, Jan.28, and Jan.29 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Private sessions will be arranged at an individually preferred time.

Allie Booth is an experienced LCPC who integrates evidence-based behavioral health with holistic mind-body practices to support whole-person wellness.

Taoist QiGong - Triple Burner
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States

Executive Functioning Skills Group for Teens Ages 13–17
2026-01-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Mindfully Well, 1025 W Everett Rd Ste 5,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Build skills. Reduce overwhelm. Gain confidence.

Many teens struggle with organization, time management, emotional regulation, and follow-through. The struggle is increasingly difficult in today’s fast-paced, high-expectation world. This weekly executive functioning skills group for teens provides a supportive and structured environment to learn skills that make school, home life, and relationships feel more manageable.
Through guided discussion, practical tools, and peer connection, teens will learn how their brains work and why certain tasks feel so challenging. They will also learn strategies that actually help. The group emphasizes skill-building, self-awareness, and confidence without shame or pressure. Participants will gain tools to reduce procrastination and overwhelm, in addition to stronger emotional regulation and stress management.
Each session offers practical strategies teens can use immediately, along with accountability and encouragement from peers who are navigating similar challenges.

This group is facilitated by Bianca, an Executive Function and Parenting Coach with a background in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. Bianca brings a neurodiversity-affirming approach that emphasizes safety, connection, and practical skill development. Her work helps teens feel understood, capable, and supported while learning executive functioning strategies they can apply in school and daily life.
