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SXSW MINDBODY wellness
Wellness
Published Thursday Feb 28, 2019 by Brittany Raine

Our Top 5 Favorite SXSW Moments

Meditation
Dance
Yoga

When you think of SXSW, all the music and film festival hype might come to mind. But, we found out it’s so much more. From educational panels to the wellness expo and super cool brand experiences, SXSW is not just about the celebs and barbecue; it’s about embracing Austin and getting your knowledge on in fresh (and innovative) ways. 

Whether it was dancing to a DJ and taking headshots at the LinkedIn Lounge or getting our mass mediation on with Miguel, here are our top five *favorite* things we experienced at SXSW this past weekend. 


“You need to transform your shit.”

SXSW MINDBODY

Getting our #girlpower on with Suzy Batiz.

When someone asks you if you want to attend a panel called “Alive as Sh*t” featuring the female founder of Poo-Pourri, Suzy Batiz, on International Women’s Day, you say “hell ya!”.  The insight and inspiration that Suzy brought to the stage during her conversation with emotional healing coach, JP Spears, rocked our world. From losing everything at 38 to running a $300M+ business, Suzy talked about inertly trusting (and honoring) your intuition with every choice in your life and that as women we are natural creators and we need to own that. Her bravery, conviction, vulnerability, and honesty was awe-inspiring. Suzy said that she would “...rather honor myself and the energy inside” as a woman then live in questionable doubt. Talk about some serious motivation! 

 

A mass meditation movement. 

SXSW meditation the big quiet

Meeting The Big Quiet founder, Jesse Israel. 

We told you how epic The Big Quiet’s historic SXSW mass mediation was with artists Cautious Clay, Bishop Briggs, and Miguel. Meeting the motivating man behind the scenes was even cooler! Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, is a rockstar in his own right—and has some serious stage presence. Not only does he lead some of the world’s largest mediations at legendary spots, but he’s also totally in tune with music. Jesse’s specialty? Connecting humanity with popular culture. He is making meditation mainstream in the best way possible. 

 

Turning up that bass.  

SXSW MINBODY dance yoga outdoors

Making all of downtown Austin dance, including a police officer!  

On Sunday morning, MINDBODY hosted Sunday Moves—a one-of-a-kind outdoor yoga + dance workout party in Republic Square. We joined forces with Wanderlust and Dance House Fitness for this free event,  but little did we know that somewhere between the super fun flow and booty bumping dance moves, we’d wake up the whole city! From local residents to kids, dogs, well-dressed SXSW attendees—and even an Austin Police Officer—we got everyone grooving on their Sunday morning with a smile on their face. Seeing the police officer live her best life was our favorite part! We were all about the community as people of all walks of life stopped by and got into the groove with us. 


Embracing Good Omens. 

good omens SXSW

Tapping into a little *extra* self-care with Amazon. 

Stumbling upon Amazon Prime’s new original series Good Omens brand experience takeover was one of the best decisions we made at SXSW. As we entered their “Garden of Earthly Delights” we were welcomed with everything good (and evil), from puppies to dueling pianos. But it’s the self-care offerings that really wowed us! With manicure stations and a hair styling team to get your locks looking lovely, Amazon stepped up the self-love by letting us indulge in a little something special. And who doesn’t love petting puppies after a busy day? It’s like an instant SXSW stress reliever. If it is the end of the world as we know it, we’re okay with this fun, interactive place. 

 

Wowed by wellness.

SXSW MINBODY panel

Watching our panel with awesome partners.

We were ready to “Tech In On Your Wellness Routine”—and so was everyone else that wandered into the SXSW Wellness Expo during the MINDBODY panel. Moderating a compelling conversation with thought leaders from Strava, Garmin, and Google, our very own Mariah McFarland discussed how the future of technology will influence our wellbeing. Not only did we get some insider info on what these brands (and their products) have to offer, it was like looking into a crystal ball when it comes to personalizing—and prioritizing—our wellness.  

Brittany Raine MINDBODY
Written by
Brittany Raine
Consumer Content Program Manager
About the author
A free-spirited farmgirl from New York, Brittany traded her job as a journalist and newspaper editor for the San Diego sunshine. Brittany now leads the curation of all creative content. There are rumors she was Middle Earth's warrior elven queen in a past life.
black-owned beauty and wellness businesses
Beauty
Published Sunday Jan 30, 2022 by Denise Prichard

Black-owned Beauty and Wellness Businesses to Know

February is Black History Month—a celebration of the achievements and contributions of African Americans in society.  As the beauty and wellness industry becomes a more welcoming and inclusive space for all, we are taking this opportunity to continue to shine a light on the gap of inclusivity and diversity in our industry, and take action to promote, empower, and honor the Black community that shapes and grows wellness.  

While the beauty industry is making improvements—it's important to showcase and support Black businesses and the creatives in this space every day. To honor them, we're shouting out some of our favorite Black-owned beauty and wellness businesses to support. 

1. Beauty Bin 

Beauty Bin is a full-service day spa and dry bar located in Asheville, NC. With a focus on inclusivity for people of all backgrounds, genders, and races, their MO is to match the outer beauty of every client to their inner beauty. From eyelash extensions and hydrafacials to waxing and massage, Beauty Bin is a one-stop-shop for all the spa services.  
 

2. KIKA Stretch Studio  

The KIKA Method® is a gentle assisted stretching process that loosens up tight muscles freeing your body from pain and stress. By practicing this method, clients can experience decreased muscle tension, increased energy, enhanced flexibility, a substantial reduction in stress, improved posture and relaxation, and increased mental clarity. While its headquarters is located in Las Vegas, NV, they have multiple locations sprinkled throughout the US, including Atlanta, New York City, and Dallas—just to name a few.

3. Kimberly Coleman Salon 

At Kimberly Coleman Salon, their philosophy begins with promoting healthy tresses, elegant sets, unique accouterments, perfect pampering of hands and feet, and precision cuts. Known for working with models and celebrities, they fully appreciate and celebrate the diversity of their clientele which also includes super moms and warrior dads. 

4. Pressed Roots 

Pressed Roots was developed with the simple concept in mind—that everyone deserves access to easy, and quality hair care. What started as a single pop-up shop in Boston, grew to a multi-city pop-up tour, and is now slated to be the largest national hair salon franchise specializing in the care and styling of highly textured hair, they launched their first flagship location in Dallas, TX.  

5. SW3AT  

Jersey City resident, Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez started SW3AT. The company began as a fitness apparel line in 2015 but evolved into a sanctuary catered to health and wellness now known as SW3AT Sauna Studio—the first infrared sauna studio in Jersey City. The healing power of infrared heat therapy is a phenomenal option for holistic health proven to strengthen the immune system and provide relief from joint stiffness and muscle pain. It is also supportive of any fitness program as it aids in weight loss (you can torch up to 900 calories in a 45-minute session) while also detoxifying your body from some of the most harmful toxins. 

6. The TEN Nail Bar 

Kelli Coleman and Anika Jackson opened The TEN Nail Bar in Detroit to address a void in their city. They saw a need for a quality, modern nail bar that could also serve as a fun social space for Detroit’s residents and professionals. They designed the TEN to provide their clients with a #Perfect10 experience—where you can relax, enjoy music, a drink, your friends, a clean and precise manicure, and a much-needed break from all your hectic days. 

7. Bettye O Day Spa 

Located in the beautiful downtown Hyde Park Chicago area, Bettye O Day Spa specializes in first-class treatments. They aim to nurture and relax each of their clients with individualized and innovative therapeutic techniques. From body wraps and massages to facials and hydrotherapy, this day spa promises to be a safe place for healing to occur.  

Looking for more businesses to support? ClassPass has also created a list of Black-owned business to check out all year-round. While both of these lists are a great start to get you familiar with many of the Black-owned businesses either in your neighborhood or around the globe, we have only scratched the surface. We'd love to keep these lists growing.If you have any businesses you'd like to see on this list, click here to submit a Black-owned business we should be highlighting as well! 

denise prichard
Written by
Denise Prichard
Senior Marketing Content Specialist
About the author
Denise Prichard is a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) and an experienced content marketing professional with a penchant for writing compelling copy within the health, wellness and beauty industries. When she isn't writing or editing, you can find her teaching yoga classes, at a spin class or hanging out with her rescue pups.