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The word ‘AMALA’ translates to ‘tree’ in Sanskrit and ‘hope’ in Arabic. Here at AMALA we have a growth mindset which focuses on holistic wellness.
AMALAwellness is a Community Interest Company by Guarantee, which means we are a Not For Profit company.
All our surplus funds goes towards supporting older adults across Teesside.
History:
AMALAwellness was born in 2019 when Aimee (Director and founder) started teaching Yoga after several years of practice. When Covid-19 struck, Aimee took her classes online, continuing to keep people in Teesside active, strong and mobile. Students reflected that it helped them to feel a sense of community during the numerous lockdowns.
Aimee also enjoys teaching Gentle Yoga, with a focus on Meditation and Relaxation.
When lockdown eased, Aimee took her classes to local community centres, church halls and studios throughout Teesside. Aimee specialised in training in chair based yoga and gentle exercise as she observed that this greatly improved the quality of life of older adults and those with limited mobility.
Aimee’s passion was the catalyst for developing AMALAwellness into a Community Interest Company, with a board of directors and talented teachers with the aim of making gentle movement accessible to all.
We noticed that while there was a demand for our classes, often socioeconomic barriers affected how far they could reach in the community, so we worked alongside local organisations to provide funded spaces for those motivated to improve their physical well-being.
With support from great teachers, local organisations, communities and class members, we are continuing to grow week by week.
We have also developed Cafe AMALA – a space after class to be social and learn.
Our timetable has classes all over Teesside, with Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation and Chair Yoga and Exercise offered.
I like your story. You are helping a lot of people and it seems like you love, love, love your work.
This is so interesting! Thank you for the information. Now I know where Amala wellness was came from.
Wow, what an interesting and inspiring story. Your mission is truly wonderful.
This is really interesting to promote such a thing to help tons of people. Great story as well!
It is amazing that so many students are taught. Aimee sounds very dedicated to her yoga calling and purpose.
I liked the word Amala it sounds so beautiful. That was a interesting story to read.
What an inspiring story! I am glad that you started a yoga program that you can teach!
Am sure you’re on the right path to share what you’re good at to those.needed. bravo to you