Meeting Our Self

Welcome to Kunye

We firmly believe that the most important relationship we have in our lives is the one with our Self. Our ability to deeply understand the inner, outer, and Higher aspects of the Self, directly informs our ability to understand others. We use mindfulness as the foundation and its practices as tools to better understand our mind and body - their habits, needs, behaviours, and patterns.

Our mindful practices help us take actionable steps each day towards becoming more aligned, more connected, more compassionate, and more Self-aware.

Founded by Melissa Nkomo, Kunye is a community and multi-disciplinary wellness agency dedicated to nurturing physical, mental and emotional well-being. We create digital resources, in-person and virtual classes, wellness experiences, and personal care products that inspire mindful living and embody our philosophy of Slow Wellness. We strive to gently move you toward a continued and compassionate Self Practice.

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I am obsessed with the Kunye body butter! As someone that has dry body skin, this body butter has been my best friend. The fact that I don't wake up ashy after putting this on before bed is a game-changer. I love the sweet subtle fragrance and the texture of this body butter too feels like whipped cream. It's one of the best skincare products I've used in a verrrrrrry long time!

- Dora K - Vancouver BC

The parcel arrived! I've used the body butter the past two nights and can I just say - I'm in LOVE. I was skeptical, I am super sensitive to smells and very particular about how * I * smell after using a product, and I have been searching for a product that works for such a long time. I couldn't pass up trying yours for so many reasons; the transparency, the mission, the ingredients, the care. I am so thrilled about it and I thank you s,o so much for aligning the stars so that I could enjoy it all the way in Florida! The lip balm is wonderful as well! I'm so thankful.

- Dana - Florida, USA

I received my lip balm and body butter in the mail this week and they are truly worth all the amazing reviews. They both smell fantastic and feel so good!

- Alissa G - Vancouver BC

This is easily the best lip balm i’ve ever used. I love all your products but I have never used a lip balm that made such a noticeable difference in the hydration and texture of my lips. never stop making these!!

- Stacey C - Vancouver BC

People are drawn to Melissa. She has a special type of magnitisim that comes from being authentic, knowledgeable, and passionate. She is a powerful force and a strong teacher, dedicated to her craft.

-Jolene B, Vancouver BC

From the very beginning I, and everyone else, could tell that Melissa was a natural born teacher. Her strengths are definitely showcased through her strong cues, her ease of flow and her attention to detail. Her passion and care are demonstrated by her meticulous nature and innate sense of what is going on around her, and what is needed from her by her students.

- ANALISA M. VANCOUVER BC

Sometimes she says the exact thing I need to hear in that moment, whether it is about relaxing or engaging a certain part of the body, or even just breathing! Her cues are concise and specific and she links movement with breath fluidly. I can pretty much do an entire practice with my eyes closed and moving with breath helps create this flow and rhythm within my body. IT really connects my physical self and spiritual self on another level.

- Baily C. Toronto

In the class of yours that I attended, I was struck by your presence, your clear instruction, the strength of the class and your ability to hold space and move around the room.

-Emily G., Vancouver

I love this training, training with you has introduced such a difference in the short time we've been together. It seems to protect my body from strain, injury, and fatigue. I have noticed a decrease of pain in places such as my shoulders, knees, and lower back-- fingers crossed eliminated.

- Krista C, North Vancouver BC

For my body, I absolutely love the The Replenish Body Butter from Kunye, which is a Vancouver-based company. It is basically a blend of non-GMO soy, mango, and shea butter with coconut oil. I use a pea size on my body right after I hop out of the shower or bath, while my body is still damp, to hold in the moisture. Your skin feels incredibly smooth and moisturized for hours after and smells lovely

-Sisley K - Vancouver BC

The body butter leaves your skin feeling heavenly with a delicate powdery-floral scent. The hardest part is resisting the urge to use the entire jar in one sitting. Blogger @ BrattyB.com read the full review here.

-Amy M - Toronto ON

I stumbled across the REPLENISH body butter and love everything about it. Any patch of dry skin disappears with this body butter. It's not too greasy and has a wonderful scent that's not too overpowering. I gave several jars of this to friends for Christmas and got them hooked too!

- Alanna V - North Vancouver BC

OMG! Can't live without! This is a multi- purpose weapon for soft and luxurious skin. I have been enjoying it's benefits as a nail cuticle cream, hand cream, foot salve, and I won’t lie, I had bad cramps so i even massaged my tummy with it. . Love the scent, it’s so refreshing but very subdued, the texture is great even for massage. Love the use of Shea, Coconut, and Mango oils. This is a serious home run.

- Serena M - Whistler, BC

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Melissa Nkomo

As a certified mindfulness and somatic practitioner, I've witnessed and experienced the profound power of slowing down. My own practice of self-exploration, self-regulation, and self-keeping, are the soils from which the seeds that we create here sprout. Products and practices are shared with you to encourage your own self-reflection and intentional action.

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