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Minds With Motion Gather. Create. Let your mind wander with motion - mystic/majestic - Full of LOVE She sees the light in every situation. She is a Schaumburg NAMI Board Member.

Minds with Motion
Eclectic rhythm for the heart + soul
Mindful art • movement • laughter • spiritual connection
Mental Health Walk Wander • intentional table talk
Breathe. “Minds with Motions” is a program we’ve developed and designed to incorporate mindfulness meditation, dance, music, movement, body awareness, rhythmic percussion instruments and visual arts. This provides opportunity for families and friends to engage with each other as they build their relationships while have fun! For the past 15 years, we have provided opportunities to people that are differently-abled as well as their friends and family as we bring awareness, acceptance with action for autism as well as differently-abled We are so excited to keep expanding our methods and building pathways for all involved. Founder of Minds With Motion -Wanda Lee is highly empathetic with varied life experiences. She is intuitive, a leader and can help you with creative solutions when there is a conflict within you. She is passionate about dancing, classically trained ballet with Martha Graham technique, but because of a work injury she thought her dancing days were over. By using walking meditation, yoga and mindfulness she was able to move and dance again! She speaks from the heart, which is completely from love. She loves talking about happiness, transformations and mindfulness. She does this because of her own conscious change and spiritual growth. She is determined to lead a life of happiness, abundance with love and joy. She completed her Frame Drum Wisdom Apprenticeship and is very excited to share her drums in her community. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention are very important to her. She is a speaker for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Talk Saves Lives. A trainer for Youth Mental Health First Aid. She hosts mindfulness and movement groups on Zoom. She has the highest level of training for Autism Movement Therapy/AMT and is a Reiki Master. Presently she is working on her 200hour Yoga training. Check out her newest projects at Minds with motion

10/13/2026

💙 Funding Opportunity for Autism Families! 💙
Thank you Autism Society of Greater Akron for sharing.

The Autism Care Today Grant Program is accepting applications and provides up to $5,000 per family to help cover autism-related therapies, evaluations, and supports.

✅ Eligible expenses may include:
• ABA therapy
• Speech and occupational therapy
• Biomedical testing and supplements
• Assistive technology
• Safety equipment/GPS Tracker
• Social skills groups
• Special needs summer camps

❌ Not covered:
• Transportation (vehicles, repairs, airfare)
• Rent, utilities, and other living expenses
• Family vacations

📅 Application Period: September 15, 2026 - October 15, 2026

💡 The program generally prioritizes families with household incomes under $100,000 and pays approved providers or vendors directly.

There are also special programs available for families facing urgent safety concerns and for military families.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.act-today.org/apply-for-grant/

World Mental Health DayToday, let’s remember that caring for our mental health begins with small moments of kindness — t...
10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day

Today, let’s remember that caring for our mental health begins with small moments of kindness — toward ourselves and one another.

We don't always have to have the answers. We don't have to be strong every moment. Sometimes, we simply need to pause, take a breath, and remember that we are human.

Take a Mindful Moment
- Pause. Let your shoulders soften.
- Breathe. Take a slow, gentle breath in and out.
- Notice. What are you feeling right now? There is no right or wrong answer.
- Connect. Think of one person who brings you comfort, or someone who might need a little kindness today.
- Offer yourself grace. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to ask for help. You are allowed to begin again.

A gentle reflection
What is one small thing I can do today to care for my mind, nurture my heart, or remind someone that they are not alone?
Mental health is not just about getting through the difficult days. It is also about creating moments of connection, finding joy in the ordinary, and making space for all the feelings that make us human.

A little reminder from Minds With Motion:
Breathe with compassion.
Move with intention.
Connect with kindness.

We may never know what someone else is carrying. A smile, a listening ear, a shared moment, or a simple “How are you, really?” can be a meaningful place to begin.
You matter. Your mental health matters. And we are better when we walk together.

We are so excited!!
09/29/2026

We are so excited!!

Save the date for this recipe for happiness.

Event link coming soon but wanted to give you a heads up about this class we will be holding in our Bark Park at the kennel. Minds With Motion will be leading the class.

Laughing Yoga is a practice combining intentional laughter, breathing, gentle movement, eye contact, and playfulness. Participants practice the exercises intentionally, using breathing changes, muscle activation, and social engagement, with benefits such as reduced stress, improved mood, quality of life, and well-being.

Plus, we will have a few of our kennel dogs coming through for visits.

We can’t wait!!
09/22/2026

We can’t wait!!

Looking for a meaningful gift? Minds With Motion will be joining Township Treasures with handcrafted inspirational gifts that are sure to bring encouragement and creativity to your shopping list.

Join us Saturday, November 14, from 9am-3pm at the Township of Schaumburg!

Township Treasures event page: https://tinyurl.com/ToStreasures2026

09/22/2026

Looking for a meaningful gift? Minds With Motion will be joining Township Treasures with handcrafted inspirational gifts that are sure to bring encouragement and creativity to your shopping list.

Join us Saturday, November 14, from 9am-3pm at the Township of Schaumburg!

Township Treasures event page: https://tinyurl.com/ToStreasures2026

Let’s walk, I need to start back to walking. I miss my walking time. I need to be selfish. Let’s do it, 500 miles to go ...
09/19/2026

Let’s walk, I need to start back to walking. I miss my walking time. I need to be selfish. Let’s do it, 500 miles to go 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️

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