Our Team

Amani Eke

Amani found yoga in 2008 while on a long journey to finding holistic ways of wellbeing. She developed a strong passion for yoga and was moved by the amazing physical, mental and emotional benefits gained from her practice. In 2014, Amani took her first 200hr training in Smai-Tawi Egyptian Yoga, An ancient system rooted in North-Eastern Africa. Soon after she trained with Teen Yoga UK and later took certifications with Youth Mindfulness and Kidding Around Yoga to gain more knowledge of teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to children and teenagers. Amani has since trained with the British Wheel of Yoga, completing a level 4 diploma in yoga teaching.

In 2015 she founded Project Yogi and decided to make it a not-for-profit in 2016 in order to reach more underserved young people and their families.

Amani has over 10 years of experience working with young people in education, as a mentor, a teacher and as a tutor. It was her personal experience of yoga that drove her to become certified to teach adults and young people. She decided to set up Project Yogi to help teach young people the principles and practice of yoga and mindfulness, assisting them in combating some of the obstacles they may face on a daily basis.

OUR BOARD

Sarah Thompson

Stacie Graham

Page Starr

Jonelle Lewis

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Our board plays an important role in shaping our organisation and we are looking for new trustees to jump on board.

We welcome enquires from people who are able to give their time and skills to the community, as well as people with a background in teaching, fundraising, educational psychology and marketing. Please get in touch for further information and a job description.