a corporate retreat hosted by lululemon in vancouver bc

Give your people tools they'll actually use.

Evidence-based workshops, series, and events on stress, movement, and rest, led by Melissa Nkomo. In person across Metro Vancouver and online across North America.

BRANDS WE’VE SLOWED DOWN WITH

Work is changing. Our bodies still have to keep up.

AI, automation and constant connectivity are changing how quickly we work, how much information we process and what is expected of us. But greater technological capacity does not automatically create greater human capacity.

Kunye brings body literacy, self-regulation and recovery into the workplace, giving people practical tools to recognize stress, work with their available resources and recover between demands.

No app can fix an unsustainable workload. No breathing exercise can change a workplace culture. But we can teach people to better understand the body they bring to work every day, while helping organizations create environments that support the humans doing the work.

Workplace wellbeing for the future of work.

"Mel has a gift for creating space that feels both grounding and expansive. She brings the same warmth, care, and ease to intimate executive sessions and larger group experiences alike. Our teams always leave feeling lighter, more present, and deeply grateful."

— Sara Rice, Director of Business Planning & Operations, Lululemon

Three ways to bring Kunye in

01 Classes: Move · Breathe · Reset
30 to 75 minutes · Virtual or in person

Accessible, embodied classes that help teams step away from the screen and return to work more present. Best for wellness days, conferences, and recurring programming. Multiple modalities available including yoga, meditation, myofascial release, pilates, and RMT supported yoga massage (somatic touch).

Classes from $500 · Packages of three, monthly, and weekly sessions available


02 Workshops: Learn · Notice · Integrate
60 to 120 minutes · Virtual or in person

Interactive workshops that pair short, clear teaching with practice, so people leave understanding what's happening in their bodies and what to do about it. Best for learning and development, team days, and wellbeing initiatives.

Topics include: nervous system awareness · body literacy · stress and recovery · rest as a skill · boundaries · desk-bound bodies · mindful movement and meditation

Contact Melissa for workshop details or design a workshop exclusive for your team


03 Signature Experiences: Pause · Connect · Reimagine

Half day, full day, or custom Immersive experiences for leadership teams, retreats, and off-sites. Movement, meditation, somatic practice, and facilitated conversation, built around your goals.

Contact Melissa to customize your wellness retreat offering. · Ongoing partnerships: retainer arrangements for organizations that want this to be part of their culture, rather than a one-off event.

Where we meet

At your office:
Melissa (and her team, when needed) comes to you. Please provide mats and props for in-person classes.

Virtually:
fully facilitated online sessions for distributed and hybrid teams. Recordings available on request.

Off-site:
retreats, conferences, and leadership days. Melissa works with your venue to build the program.

WHAT CHANGES FOR YOUR PEOPLE

Gallup’s 2026 State of the Global Workplace, based on 2025 data, found that only 20% of employees worldwide are engaged at work, while just 34% are thriving in their overall lives. Most strikingly, 40% of employees globally said they experienced a lot of stress the previous day. Stress remains above pre-pandemic levels.
Gallup: State of the Global Workplace 2026

Kunye helps organizations build human capacity for the future of work.

  • Human capacity in the age of AI. As technology changes how we work, Kunye supports the humans adapting alongside it, addressing cognitive overload, uncertainty, digital fatigue and the pressure to keep up.

  • Recovery built into the workday. Movement, breath, mindfulness and sensory practices give employees practical ways to pause, reset and recover between demands.

  • Body literacy for the modern workplace. We teach people how to read the physical, cognitive and emotional signals of stress, overload, fatigue and recovery.

  • Accessible for every body. No experience, flexibility, or fitness level required

Ready to bring
Kunye to your community?

1. Request a proposal Tell me about your team, goals, and timeline.

2. We talk A short call to shape the format, topic, and logistics.

3. You receive a proposal Clear scope and pricing, usually within 3-5 business days.

WHY TEAMS CHOOSE KUNYE

Grounded in evidence. Every session is grounded in exercise physiology, mindfulness research, and somatic education. No vagus nerve hacks, no promises of instant calm.

Expert guidance. Melissa has led a guided practice at TED in Vancouver, sessions for Lululemon, ELLE Canada, and UBC, and designed workplace wellness programming for organizations across North America.

Built for real people. Inclusive language, accessible options, and a facilitator who understands that not everyone in the room chose to be there.

Kunye's approach draws on research across workplace physical activity, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and mental health promotion. Evidence varies by intervention, and workplace wellbeing works best alongside supportive organizational conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions:
All Services

  • 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, BC

  • Melissa had me at hello. I was so impressed with her extensive knowledge on self-regulation and mindfulness and the beauty facts and benefits on sustaining healthy skin. She knows EVERYTHING! I could listen to her talk about this subject for hours...

    Samantha - Toronto, On

  • 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 - Edmonton

  • The Slow Wellness at Work workshop was the best I have ever done. I'm not a beginner to the concept of mindfulness, but you taught it in a way I have never experienced before, and it made so much sense

    — Carly M, NYC

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