Mindwalk Yoga is a virtual well-being studio, and social enterprise focused on supporting Black women’s wellness with a much-needed rebalancing of representation in the wellness sector. The virtual well-being studio was founded by Zakiya Bishton, a qualified yoga teacher with over twelve years of teaching experience and expertise in yoga therapy for anxiety, trauma and insomnia. The virtual well-being studio is run by a multi-skilled team of Black female practitioners, Sound Therapist, Cherelle Sappleton, and Yoga Teachers Karen James, Natasha Lee, Paula Hines and Nicole Windle.
Mindwalk’s mission is that well-being is not exclusive or expensive but forms part of a much-needed routine to promote mental wellness. The virtual well-being studio always has a trial offer for new people to mindwalk yoga available on their website. Anyone wishing to be a member has options based on a sliding pay tier from as little as a low-income monthly membership of £10, standard £20/£30 and pay-it-forward tiers of £45/£60 to contribute to people in challenging circumstances. 20% of memberships are offered as bursary (free) memberships to anyone in challenging circumstances. The model aims to reach everyone, particularly those who wouldn’t usually have access to yoga. Classes are suitable for all ages, and all levels of ability, focusing on community support and easy-to-follow language.
Classes are hosted on Zoom, and cameras are optional. Mindwalk Yoga has built a caring and supportive community of people connecting from all over the UK and beyond.
AMCK is an award winning talent agency and wellness service. AMCK Models has been at the forefront of diversity in fashion for over a decade, regularly working with clients such as Burberry, Prada, Givenchy and Alexander McQueen. AMCK Dancers and Choreographers have worked with Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj and on national shows and live performances from the Brit Awards to Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Our latest venture, AMCK Fit, is a wellness concierge service that offers bespoke coaching and workshops to those working in the creative, fashion and entertainment industries. We have built an expert team of leading wellness professionals, including yoga teachers, breath-work and meditation coaches, personal trainers, nutritionists and high-performance coaches. The mission is to empower people with the knowledge and the tools to create better daily habits and practices by encouraging employers to invest in the well-being of their teams, amidst what we know can be a chaotic and high-pressured environment. We have recently begun selling a physical product: AMCK Breathe. Balance, Reset, Energise, Activate, Transform, Heal, Exhale. A skin-safe mist, BREATHE has NO synthetic fragrances, parabens, PEG’s, GMO’s, SLS, phthalates, no mineral oil-based ingredients and no artificial colours. Made with essential oils, its purpose is to enhance the depth of your breath. With its light bergamot, peppermint and jasmine scent, we’ve used it as a pillow spray and as a sleep aid, and you can even use on your mat or workout gear when finished to disinfect. Your breath is the magic but it’s a little something to deepen your practice.