In this episode, I talked with Oneika Mays (CMT-P, E-RYT, LMT). Oneika is a multi-hyphenate facilitator who leads with joy, passion, and wisdom. She is a grounded leader with lived experience that centers on mindfulness and transformation. As a Black, queer feminist she brings a poignant lens to building a world that is more compassionate and understanding. With deep roots and knowledge in Buddhist and yogic teachings, Oneika delivers practical application and authentic connection through her facilitation skills. With openness and vulnerability, she facilitates the space to talk about change and embrace every part of ourselves.

Oneika has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years, and guiding yoga and meditation for more than a decade. Since then, she has used her knowledge to support social justice nonprofits and historically excluded communities. She served as the Mindfulness Coach at Rikers Island Correctional Facility for 4 years and is currently a teacher for Yoga International, an inclusive and accessible online studio with classes designed for every level of practice.

Oneika’s ability to take big ideas and distill them down into understandable and relatable learnings allows her to show up as a conduit for transformation. She is your teacher, your auntie, your friend, and an intuitive soul here for the work of personal and collective liberation. From mindfulness and movement classes to keynote addresses and board meetings, Oneika consistently delivers a practical application of transformative practices at the intersection of joy and disruption. Book Oneika as your next wellness speaker, yoga teacher trainer, or retreat guide at [email protected]. Join her movement to tap into joy and change the world by connecting with her on Instagram at @OneikaMays.

Connect with Oneika MaysIG: @oneikamays

oneikamays.com

Mutual Aid: Venmo @Oneika-Mays

Resources Mentioned

The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton

Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Love and Rage by Lama Rod Owens

The Nap Ministry's Rest Deck by Tricia Hersey

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