Hello!

I’m Amakhoe (pronounced Ah-ma-kwe). I was born in Namibia and spent part of my childhood in Ethiopia, went to boarding school in South Africa and moved to the UK for university and to pursue my career. My background is a Specialist Physiotherapist in Neurology & Neurosurgery for the NHS.

I’m very passionate about holistic being-well and reducing the barriers to accessing healthcare and wellness. I love movement - whether this is walking, dancing, swimming, yoga. Having sustained a very severe injury 3 years ago; I know all about recovery and the mental challenges that come with this. Being able to rehab myself to the point of returning to the activities that I love, gave me even more empathy towards my patients.

I’m quite adventurous and recently spent 8 months solo backpacking across Cape Verde, Senegal, Namibia (doesn’t really count!), Brazil, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala & Colombia. I slept in hostels, took local buses, learnt Spanish, ate delicious food, danced, swam, hiked - you name it!

• Why I love Pana: has been a space of grounding and connection and not only deeping my yoga practice but also widening my understanding and exposure to so much more. I love the inclusivity and accessibility of what is on offer and the authenticity of which it comes. Oh and of course the beautiful, beautiful community!

• My favourite Pana moment: was doing something completely out of my comfort zone at the Autumn Day Retreat and feeling held and supported by the beautiful people in the community. I have loved being a part of Pana’s growth over the years and want to do my very best, in whatever capacity, to help all of us thrive together!

About Me:

• Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist in the NHS

• Experience across orthopaedics, A&E, respiratory

• Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity Champion running projects on discrimination awareness & reporting within my organisation

• Lecturer to MSc and BSc physiotherapy students on professional values, responsibilities & Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Passionate about working with people to promote healthier & holistic living

• Love community building and nurturing

• Being in a space that aims to reduce barriers to accessing wellbeing as it should be for all!

• Obsessed with traveling - just came back from an 8 month solo backpacking trip across Africa and South & Central America

• Love dancing (kizomba especially)

• Music is a love language and a space of connection

• Evidence-based approach to the benefits of movement

• Passions: social justice, nature & environmental justice, being near the water, spirituality, learning, connection

I believe there is so much more to gain in life through awareness, connection and leading with love. I‘m adventurous and enjoy challenging myself, like quitting my job to do a 8 month solo backpacking trip across 9 countries. Being able to learn from mother nature & people all around the world is something I can never take for granted and what fuels my passion for global solidarity and justice.

My Favourite Pana Moment:

There are so many! I adore the laughter in class the most, and cheering each other on. I loved walking through Epping Forest with everyone on our Autumn day retreat and flowing through a vinyasa right after. I don’t think there is a one favourite moment but definitely a common thread that after every Pana event I leave feeling nurtured, empowered and uplifted.