Join facilitator Jay Taylor and Wellness4Every1 for an experience in meditation and sound. The Winter Garden in the Harold Washington Library is the perfect space for this event. We invite everyone to lie down or sit comfortably and experience the powerful frequencies of the crystal singing bowls. As the sound evolves, practice the art of acceptance and become aware of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and memories that arise and give way to a deep state of relaxation. No skills or abilities are required to participate and benefit from the experience.

Registration is required here or on the Chicago Public Library website.

Feel free to bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and eye mask. Chairs are also available. Doors open at 5:30pm. Meditation begins promptly at 6:00pm and lasts for one hour.

Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Join us for a feel good morning at Barcocina with Daniel Gibson! Enjoy a fun movement class, complimentary chips and salsa, and your choice of drink (beer, seltzer, mimosa, Bloody Mary, or NA beverage included). Treat yourself to sweet bites from Sweet Mandy B’s and Prepped n’Plated, and enter our raffle for some awesome prizes. Come enjoy a great morning with us while giving back. All proceeds support Oscar Mayer School and help bring more arts and wellness experiences to students!

Please note: this event is BYOM - please bring your own yoga mat!

Buy tickets here.

Join us at Hexe Coffee for a feel good morning of yoga, coffee, and community! Flow with Jillian Pain, enjoy Hexe coffee and snacks, sip on Luna Bay Kombucha, and enter to win exciting prizes in our raffle. It’s a chance to treat yourself while making a difference for local students, with proceeds supporting Jahn Elementary. Help us bringing more arts and wellness programs to Chicago Public Schools!

Please note: this event is BYOM - Please bring your own yoga mat!

Purchase tickets here.

Join facilitator Jay Taylor and Wellness4Every1 for an experience in meditation and sound. The Winter Garden in the Harold Washington Library is the perfect space for this event. We invite everyone to lie down or sit comfortably and experience the powerful frequencies of the crystal singing bowls. As the sound evolves, practice the art of acceptance and become aware of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and memories that arise and give way to a deep state of relaxation. No skills or abilities are required to participate and benefit from the experience.

Registration is required here or on the Chicago Public Library website.

Feel free to bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and eye mask. Chairs are also available. Doors open at 5:30pm. Meditation begins promptly at 6:00pm and lasts for one hour.

Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Join facilitator Jay Taylor and Wellness4Every1 for an experience in meditation and sound. The Winter Garden in the Harold Washington Library is the perfect space for this event. We invite everyone to lie down or sit comfortably and experience the powerful frequencies of the crystal singing bowls. As the sound evolves, practice the art of acceptance and become aware of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and memories that arise and give way to a deep state of relaxation. No skills or abilities are required to participate and benefit from the experience.

Registration is required here or on the Chicago Public Library website.

Feel free to bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and eye mask. Chairs are also available. Doors open at 5:30pm. Meditation begins promptly at 6:00pm and lasts for one hour.

Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Link to Sign Up

Pickleball Recovery & Mobility at SPF Chicago with Jason Amis: Whether you’re looking to recover after a match, improve your mobility, or stay injury free throughout the season, this class is designed with pickleball players in mind.

Join wellness practitioner, yoga instructor, and movement specialist Jason Amis for a recovery focused session that blends yoga, mobility, stretching, balance, and functional movement. With more than 20 years of experience helping active adults move better and feel stronger, Jason’s welcoming teaching style makes this class accessible for everyone, whether you’ve never tried yoga or already have a regular practice.

You’ll leave feeling looser, stronger, and more energized while learning simple techniques to improve flexibility, reduce soreness, support balance and stability, and enhance your performance on and off the court.

Best of all, your participation supports a great cause. Proceeds from this event help fund yoga and mindfulness programs for students in Chicago Public Schools.

Come recover, reconnect, and keep playing the game you love.

Join us at Beyond Yoga for an exclusive #Shop4OurSchools event! Enjoy 20% off all apparel 🛍️ and grab SWAG 🎁 from our sponsors, including Trolli, Lifeway, Likeair, Luna Bay, and more. Plus, enter our raffle for a chance to win a 4 pack of Sauna Sessions from Perspire (West Loop). Beyond Yoga will provide mimosas and all proceeds will go towards providing equitable access to quality arts programming in Chicago Public Schools. Don’t miss this opportunity to shop, sip, and support a great cause! ✨

Guess who’s turning 7?! Join us as we celebrate our anniversary at District Brew Yards in the West Loop on Saturday August 26th from 11am-1pm. We’ll start with yoga led by Ali Brashler from 11am-12pm, then toast and socialize after!

This event includes yoga with Ali, a free drink* from District Brew Yards, and swag from our sponsors. You'll also be entered into our raffle to win one of these fabulous prizes: a $50 gift card to District Brew Yards, a $100 gift card to District Brew Yards, or 4 Lower Level Reserve Seats to a Chicago White Sox game!

The suggested donation is $30. Sign up by donating through Venmo @wellness4every1 or on our GoFundMe page. Please include your email address in the comments so we can add you to the list. Can’t wait to see you there!

*Participants of all ages are welcome. IDs will be checked at the door. Guests under 21 will receive a free non-alcoholic beverage. Guests 21+ will receive a wristband that can be used with their brew card for a free beer.

A summer poolside happy hour? Count us in! Join us Thursday, July 13th from 5:30-7:00pm for our Swim, Sip and #SupportOurSchools fundraising event at FFC West Loop! Bring your bathing suit, enjoy the pool and outdoor bar and connect with our community. We'll be accepting donations and handing out swag from our sponsors, including Nomadix towels, Suntegrity sunscreen, Drip Drop Electrolyte Powder, Ziba Foods, and Rhythm Superfoods.

All attendees must fill out this waiver prior to entry and bring a valid photo ID. The suggested donation is $30. Donations can be made through our Venmo @Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe. Can't wait for some fun in the sun with you all! 

Photo credit: Christiana Basso

Start your summer off glowing after you treat yourself to some #Selfcare4ourSchools! Visit Face Foundrie's Bucktown location on Wellness Wednesday, June 14th for some TLC as you support programming for students and staff in Chicago Public Schools. 

Your $50 mini facial service will include a complimentary enhancement (value up to $35), a swag bag (including products from Rowdy Mermaid, Bobo’s Oat Bites, Ziba’s Foods, Scott’s Protein Balls, Rhythm Superfoods, Bada Bean Bada Boom, Guayaki, Luna Bay, and LaCroix) and entry into our raffle (including a Face Foundrie Facial valued at $79 and a 4 pack of wine from Scout and Cellar). 

Face Foundrie is donating 10% of all proceeds to support Wellness4Every1® workshops at Darwin Elementary, Lowell Elementary, and Chopin Elementary providing programming for their staff and students! 

To sign up and book your customized facial: Visit Face Foundrie's website to book online (select "Chicago Bucktown" location and note “Wellness4Every1” in the appointment notes), call 312-788-0292 or email bucktown.skinexpert@facefoundrie.com. 

Looking for the perfect summer kickoff? Join us Saturday, May 27th at 10:00am at Belmont Harbor for lakefront city views and a 75 minute yoga class led by Jonathan Villacres of Yoga on the Beach Chicago. Relax, get some sun, connect with an awesome community, and give back to our schools. We will be accepting donations and handing out swag including mini towels from Nomadix and Golden Root. We will also be raffling off a 5 class pack to Mayweather Boxing + Fitness River North for those who donate.

How to sign up: Donate what you can - our suggested donation is $30. Donations can be made through our Venmo @Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe. Excited to see you there!

Ready to train like a champ? Join us on Saturday, April 29th for a popup fundraising event at Mayweather Boxing and Fitness River North. Experience a high, intensive boxing class and leave feeling energized and accomplished! Classes are at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am. Is this your first class? Call 312-224-2444 to book your first class for $15 (includes wraps and glove rental). We will be raffling off a 5 class pack for all new drop ins during the event! Swag bags will also be available to those who donate, with products from our amazing sponsors: La Croix, Heywell, Mush, The Now Massage, Nomadix, Golden Root, and Guayaki!

You don't want to miss this #BirthdayBash Fundraiser at Barry's Wicker Park on Sunday, March 12th at 11:55am!

Join us in the Red Room to celebrate our Founder and CEO Alison Rootberg as she completes another trip around the sun! Wellness4Every1 is hosting a charity class at Barry's in Wicker Park, led by the always attentive, super supportive, completely challenging, and highly hilarious Joe Nicastro!

Not only will you get a chance to make your body work, bring home some serious swag, and visit the delicious Fuel Bar, but 100% of your class fee will go directly to supporting our arts and wellness programming in schools. Donate what you can, and you'll receive a full Barry's class and you'll get to take home a yoga mini towel from Nomadix, enjoy energizing Guayaki yerba mate, and sip some non-alcoholic apéritif from Ghia. The first 15 people to sign up will receive a shop card from Athleta. You'll also get to sample some sweetgreen and enter the raffle to win a sweetgreen gift card or a 5-class pack to Barry's!

How to sign up: Donate what you can - our suggested donation is $35. Donations can be made through our Venmo @Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe! Put your email address in the comments and you're officially signed up! We can't wait to see you there!

$20 provides access for 5 new students to be welcomed into class.
$40 provides access for 10 new students to be welcomed into class.
$100 will fund an entire class (25 students) for one day of class.

Join us for a Galentine's Day Fundraising Event at Studio Three Lincoln Park next Monday, February 13th! All classes yoga, cycle, and interval training from 4:25-6:40pm can join in the fun to support our schools. There will be yoga mats from Lifeway. You'll get to try some Heywell Sparkling Adaptogenic Water and crispy rice treats from Sweetgreen. Take home some Luna Bay Kombucha and win prizes in our raffle including a gift certificate to The Now Massage!

Join Wellness4Every1® and Patagonia Fulton Market to celebrate wellness from the mountains to the coast. You’ll have an opportunity to win a month-long membership to Basecamp West Loop, $25 to Sweetgreen, and some of our favorite swag from Mush and Luna Bay. Your presence and donations will support our expansion in Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. This fun and unique pop-up event is on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 11:00am-1:00pm at 1115 W Fulton Market. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page. These opportunities are only possible with support from our community.

Get your weekend workout in and leave feeling inspired and accomplished! Join us Saturday, November 12th at 11:30am for our #StrengthinourSchools fundraising class led by Dana Leonard at Basecamp West Loop. 

This is a workout where every minute counts, why not make every dollar count too! The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to attend regardless of contribution. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page.

Your donation will directly fund student field trips. What are you waiting for? Donate today to reserve your spot. Challenge yourself with a fast-paced workout while giving back to our schools.

Join us Sunday, October 16th at 11:00am for our #Sweat4ourSchools fundraising event at Body High Fitness! Challenge yourself during this strength and conditioning HIIT workout and leave feeling energized and accomplished. 

All of our workouts include swag and this month you’ll be able to try products from: LOVE CORN, Golden Root, Mush, Partake Foods, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, Cedar's Foods, 88 Acres, and Beekeepers Naturals.

What are you waiting for? Let’s challenge your strength and endurance while giving back to our schools! The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to attend regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page.

Your donation will directly fund student field trips to Body High Fitness increasing equitable access to quality programs for public school students. This will be our 2nd year hosting weekly field trips for students from Darwin Elementary School at Body High Fitness!

Join us Labor Day weekend for a special fundraising event at Happy Camper Old Town! This adult bingo event on Sunday, September 4th at 1:30pm will directly support arts and wellness programs for Chicago Public School students and help increase access to equitable, quality programming. 

Grab some pizza, a drink, and play bingo with us! To play, there is a suggested $10 donation for each bingo card via Venmo or cash. Please note that this is not a kid friendly event. We will have one long table reserved. Everyone is welcome to come, but encouraged to arrive early to reserve tables. Tables are provided on a 1st come 1st serve basis and since bingo is a very popular event at Happy Camper it is recommended to arrive before 1:00pm.

Join us Thursday, August 18th at 7:00pm for our #Stretch4ourSchools fundraising event! Enjoy a relaxing yoga class at YogaSix Gold Coast where you will be guided to gently release and connect to your breath while finding strength and flow.

Every event has swag and this month you’ll be able to try products from: Partake Foods, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, Cedar's Foods, Archer & Olive, Yasso, 88 Acres, and Beekeepers Naturals. 

What are you waiting for? Get down dog and donate! The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to attend regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or at the link in our bio to our GoFundMe page. Your donation will directly fund arts and wellness programming increasing equitable access to quality programs for public school students. 

Are you ready to kick off your summer with a Studio Fit Chicago #StrengthinourSchools Fundraising Event? Wellness4Every1® will be hosting an outdoor HIIT class at Oz Park on July 14th at 6:00pm. 

Note: this event is BYOM (bring your own mat)

Participants will be led by Reyna Hoerdeman through an outdoor high intensity interval training (HIIT) class designed to get you moving and feeling great.

Studio Fit Chicago is Chicago's only all-female studio. Studio Fit helps women with building lean muscle mass, nutrition, and overall wellness. They strive to make fitness fun and sustainable while building community for all who attend.  

The suggested donation for #StrengthinOurSchools is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. 

Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-art-of-wellness4every1

These opportunities are only possible with support from our community. Your donation will directly fund arts and wellness programs, helping us increase access to equitable, quality programming.

Join us Sunday, June 12th from 6:00-7:30pm CT for our #Selfcare4ourSchools virtual breath workshop with Zach Campa, the Breath Therapist! Zach is a certified breath work and deep meditation facilitator. During this workshop you will get to experience his unique practice, The Rewired Breath Work Method. This practice is easy to learn, will create peace within your mind and body, and deepen your connection to your purpose. Zach’s goal is to ignite people's inner fire, propelling them into their highest self through the power of breath and meditation. The suggested donation is $30.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

How to Prepare:

• Make sure you're in a quiet space and have somewhere comfortable to lay down (You can lay on a bed, a couch, floor, or yoga mat!)

• Have a cozy pillow and blanket available

• A big glass of water

• Journal & pen

• Option to use headphones

• Put pets in a different room during the breathwork portion of this workshop

NOTE: This workshop is not recommended if you are pregnant.

IMPORTANT: This event has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 26th at the Joinery! The original event at Zen Yoga Garage on Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00pm has been rescheduled.

Join us for our #Selfcare4ourSchools immersive, sound healing, fundraising event with Davin Youngs ! Davin Youngs is a master of sonic enlightenment; mixing beats, electronic loops, gongs, tuning forks, crystal bowls and his own voice to create soundscapes that will take you on a transformative journey into the far reaches of your mind. All you need to do is make yourself comfortable, lay down and enjoy this healing experience!

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

NOTE: Please BYOM (bring your own mat) or whatever you need for maximum comfort. Mats, blankets and pillows etc. are encouraged!

Join us for #Selfcare4ourSchools with Face Foundrie West Loop on April 20th! Enjoy a little TLC between 4:00-8:00pm while giving back to Chicago Public Schools. 

Your $50 mini facial service will include a complimentary enhancement (value up to $35), a wine tasting with Scout & Cellar a swag bag (including products from Nuun Hydration and Pinch Me Therapy Dough), and entry into our raffle (including prizes from Food Huggers® , Simply Straws, the Face Foundrie stone series, and 4 bottles of wine). 

$10 from every service will support Wellness4Every1® workshops at Henderson Elementary, Kozminski Elementary, and Sawyer Elementary providing programming for their staff and students!

To sign up and book your customized facial, call Face Foundrie at 312-788-0292 or email skinexpert.facefoundriewestloop@gmail.com

Join us for our last outdoor event this year! On Thursday, October 14th at 6:00pm at the Southbank Chicago riverwalk, we’ll be hosting #Boxing4Every1 with Lendlease. This fundraising event raises money for wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

Mario Cervantes from TITLE Boxing Club will be teaching the class. His training and ambition will motivate you and make you feel stronger. Kickboxing uses all the major muscle groups in the body for a dynamic, challenging experience. Not only can kickboxing relieve stress, but it can also improve cardiovascular fitness. Boost your mental health, energy levels, and confidence at our event with Title Boxing.

When you attend this class, you will receive some incredible swag from our sponsors, including: Banza, Byte Bars, Cloud Water Brands, Green Valley Creamery, Lifeway Kefir, Lunchskins, Mush, and SunButter.

Parking is available but limited. If there is space in the garage, the nightly fee is $6. We encourage you to take public transportation, Uber, bike or walk to enjoy the Chicago scenery on the way.

To RSVP for the class, please click here. Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend booking classes in advance.

Join us for our outdoor fundraising workout event on Thursday, September 23rd, at 6:00pm on the Southbank Riverwalk. Wellness4Every1® will be hosting #Sweat4OurSchools with Lendlease. This fundraising event raises money for wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools.  The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

Body High Fitness is our studio partner this month and their class will leave you invigorated and motivated. This school year we will be bringing students from Darwin Elementary to Body High Fitness every week, giving them a professional fitness experience. These opportunities are only possible with support from our community, so please join us for this special fundraising event. Meet us at Southbank Park, 720 S Wells St, for an exceptional view and a class you won’t want to miss. 

When you attend this class, you will receive some incredible swag from our sponsors, including: Byte Bars, Celsius, Core Foods, Cloud Water Brands, Georgia Grinders, Green Valley Creamery, Lifeway Kefir, Lunchskins, and SunButter.

Parking is available but limited. If there is space in the garage, the nightly fee is $6. We encourage you to take public transportation, Uber, bike or walk to enjoy the Chicago scenery on the way.

To RSVP for the class, please click here. Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend booking classes in advance.

On Thursday, August 26th at 6:00pm Wellness4Every1® will be hosting #StrengthinourSchools, a fundraising class with Lendlease on the Southbank Riverwalk. This class celebrates and raises money for wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

Bret Gornik from Live Better Co. will be teaching this class! He will leave you feeling empowered and energized! We partnered with Live Better to offer pep rallies for Chicago Public Schools to get students excited about physical activity. These experiences give students access to yoga and meditation during the school day. Through these physical activities, they learn about self-awareness, stress management, overcoming challenges, and teamwork. 

These opportunities are only possible with support from our community, so please join us for this special fundraising event. Meet us at Southbank Park, 720 S Wells St, for an exceptional view and class you won’t want to miss. 

This event also includes swag and raffle prizes from our sponsors: Celsius, Core Foods, Folios Cheese Wraps, Georgia Grinders, Green Valley Creamery, Lifeway Kefir, Lunchskins, Mid-day Squares, Mush, SunButter, and Weller.

Parking is available but limited. If there is space in the garage, the nightly fee is $6. We encourage you to take public transportation, Uber, bike or walk and enjoy the beautiful Chicago scenery on your way.

To RSVP for the class, please click here.  Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend booking classes in advance.

All summer long Wellness4Every1® will be hosting yoga classes in Chicago to celebrate their new book Yoga4Every1 and to raise money to provide free yoga classes to Chicago Public Schools. The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

As part our our #Yoga4Every1 Campaign, when you donate you'll be able to take this class and all the classes this summer with our amazing partners. Join us Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00pm for yoga in the park with Studio Fit Chicago. This class will be led by Stefanie Coslow. Find balance within yourself as your body learns to move with your breathing, flowing from one deep-stretch yoga pose to the next while feeling the benefits of Vinyasa yoga.

Each event will include swag and raffle prizes from our sponsors, including: Lifeway Kefir, Garden of Flavor, Mush, and GoNanas.

Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend booking classes in advance.

On Friday, May 21st, Wellness4Every1® will be hosting a virtual #StrengthInOurSchools class with Julia Winske to raise money for arts and wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. This strength workout fundraising class will be from 12:00-12:50pm CT. The suggested donation is $30.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

This class will be hosted by Versus, and will be a full-body workout that will increase power while promoting efficient movement patterns. Participants will gain strength while focusing on push movement. You can expect controlled fast and slow movements, such as push-ups. The class will also be available to watch on-demand for 24 hours after being taught live.

Julia is a certified ACE group fitness instructor. After learning she wasn’t able to play college softball, Julia started leading fitness classes at her college rec center. She lead her first charity workout called “Active 4 Autism” in 2015 and continues to merge her passion with fitness and helping others.

Wellness4Every1® was founded in 2016 in response to the many Chicago Public Schools that had lost their funding for arts and wellness programs. Through community partnerships and fundraising efforts, the organization helps bring these vital opportunities back to Chicago students. Wellness4Every1® has provided programming to 90 schools, reaching over 10,000 students.