what did you say...?

what did you say...?

  • “If this yoga in my community had not been free I would have not been able to attend so regularly and definitely not experience so many beneficial changes in my life as a result. My long Covid symptoms have improved with increased energy levels and decreased anxiety. I will be forever grateful to WYKD for providing the opportunity, space, expert guidance and kindness that flows from the team into every session I have attended. Highly appreciated and would recommend to anyone to try just one class and experience the magic.”

    — Candace, WYKD Participant

  • “Life changing improvements. Noticeable and effective for not only my own mental and physical health benefits but also that of my three children, friends and wider family since taking up yoga and learning different coping strategies which it purveys.”

    — Nicky, WYKD Participant

  • “Since joining WYKD classes it’s the first time that I have felt part of a community in the 25 years that I’ve lived in London. It has encouraged me to participate in other community activities in the area and to get involved in more group activities which I would usually shy away from. In this way it’s added a huge amount of value to my life that goes way beyond the physical benefits.”

    — Sara, WYKD Participant

  • "I live in the W11 area and recently became a full-time carer for my terminally ill father. As a result, I had to give up full-time work, and my income was reduced significantly. The first item I had to stop was my gym membership. Finding WYKD has been transformative for me. It's a moment in the week just for me to breathe, stretch and focus on my mental health and shut out all my worries. "Being able to tap into a free local yoga service has helped bring some light back in a time of grief and darkness without worrying about finance. Thank you to Lauren and her team! You guys are angels."

    -Fatima, WYKD Participant

  • “WYKD has been such an amazing contribution to my life. Whenever I feel like I’m losing control of healthy habits, whenever I get too stressed with work and start isolating myself, it’s the first thing I do to get myself back. The experience that’s created feels so warm and effortless that I always feel this is something I can manage even when other things feel hard. Time is taken to calm down and get grounded before starting the practice, you are encouraged to make the most out of your practice but never pushed to overextend on the physical side of the practice, the words shared by the teacher always help me to frame my thoughts positively; the community really represents kindness and inclusion and I always feel welcome even if I don’t have much time to connect beyond the classes. Delivering classes for free allows me to go without having to calculate how many classes I can afford. I feel truly grateful that WYKD has created this space I can go to - whether I feel good or bad, smiling or about to cry. Afterwards I always feel lighter, brighter, more compassionate towards myself and others, and more in control of life and its stresses.”

    Sophie, WYKD Participant

  • "I just want to again thank you and the other teachers for your time and instruction. You guys came to me at one of the lowest points of my life where I was struggling with a lot of things including dealing with Grenfell. You guys are a life line to a lot of people on the community and please believe all the work you guys are doing means absolutely everything. "

    Mark, WYKD Participant

  • ‘'I have had amazing feedback from a multitude of children and parents who take part in your free yoga classes. Your commitment to serving the community through these mindfulness and wellbeing sessions are deeply cherished. Thank you for being so committed to supporting those that need it most."

    Osama, Westway Trust

  • "WYKD truly understand the meaning of working in partnership. The instructors give of themselves tirelessly to ensure yoga is freely available to all in our community. Every week those attending have a chat with us on their way out and the feed back is phenomenal. Over the summer parents could attend a class whilst their children either did yoga or arts and crafts. Now they are back at school the children's session runs on Sundays. Lauren, Rob and the team always go the extra mile. We are happy to call WYKD our community partners”

    Fiona, Bay 20 Community Centre

  • “I’m so thankful to have found WYKD. I only wish I found them sooner. Honestly my mental wellbeing has done a complete 180 for the better!”

    Toni, WYKD Participant

  • “I love the Afrikan Yoga classes they are a fantastic start to my week! ASE OOO”

    Isis, WYKD Participant

  • “I feel like I am part of a community and I don’t need to stress about economic issues or a sense of hustle culture that I sometimes feel in a gym setting.”

    Maya, WYKD Participant

  • “I love all of the WYKD classes, as an instructor and a user I get to see the benefit from both perspectives and WYKD is a very special entity that facilitates healing and common (community) unity.”

    Djedi, WYKD Teacher & Participant

  • “I love WYKD. It is an amazing programme for our community and I’m so appreciative of the classes I am able to attend. A lot of people would be lost without WYKD.”

    Holly, WYKD Participant

  • “Give thanks for the management and the beautiful gifted team that shared their knowledge with us all…Thank you all at WYKD as you are well needed and most of all most appreciated.”

    Joseph, WYKD Participant

  • "WYKD has had a huge impact on my life and well-being. The classes have given me a new 'normal' post covid and helped me with the isolation of home and hybrid working. I’ve lost weight and no longer need anxiety medication. My sleeping issues are now minimal. I’m so much happier and really look forward to classes"

    Karima, WYKD Participant

  • “The experience with WYKD has created a sense of safety and reassurance leading to a confidence outside of the space.”

    Neters, WYKD Participant

  • “I am so grateful for the teaching and the teachers of this yoga school. The space offered for an authentic yoga practice is rare. Chanting, mindfulness breathing, yoga practice, brings to all who needs peace, wisdom, connection with the self and outer world.”

    Stefani, WYKD Participant

  • N“I think it’s because of attending WYKD that I am learning to love myself more everyday. I have become aware of my purpose in this life.”

    Amerti, WYKD Participnat