2023 Shortlisted Nominee
Community Organisation Award: Race, Religion & Faith
Mindwalk Yoga CIC is an online yoga studio and social enterprise founded and led by Black women. Their mission is to represent Black women in yoga and to build a supportive community of people from all backgrounds who can access inclusive yoga for well-being. Their recently launched App features 250+ yoga practices in a diverse range of styles - from sound baths, vinyasa flows, and restorative yoga to yoga therapy for anxiety. They also host livestream classes tailored to support mental health, online resting retreats for Black women, and mental health courses. With the support of donations and grants, they provide free bursary memberships to people unable to pay and have a UK-wide membership of 1,500+ people. Mindwalk Yoga have reached thousands of people from all over the UK with accessible, affordable, inclusive yoga they can do anytime, anywhere, at home or on the go.