Oneika Mays shares her journey and gets vulnerable about the complexities and beauty of the human experience. From deep wounds to incredible triumphs - she highlights the process of inner transformation that is liberating and empowers one to thrive.
Oneika Mays (LMT, E-RYT) transitioned to yoga and meditation from a 20-year career in
corporate retail leadership over 10 years ago. Oneika used that experience to support social
justice non-profits and teach meditation/yoga inside jails. Today, she is the first Mindfulness
Coach at Rikers Island Correctional Facility. At Rikers she works one-on-one with community
members in a therapeutic setting. Sessions are a combination of modalities and are infused with
compassion. These sessions help people foster resilience and agency. She believes that our
justice system needs to focus on transformation and restoration rather than punishment. This
idea of liberation and compassion is woven into her work whether it’s in a jail, speaking to
audiences, or teaching meditation. In addition to teaching meditation and yoga Oneika facilitates
workshops and training centered around resilience, liberation and compassion. She believes
that meditation, movement and mindfulness practices can forge a path to freedom.