Movement is fundamental

Neke means move in Maori. It is a movement about movement. Humans have always moved and they need to keep moving. Movement is fundamental to our wellbeing both mental and physical. Humanity needs to move to stay strong, healthy, happy and connected.

Movement is freedom. To be able to move is intrinsic to who we are as humanity. For me it a fundamental driving force in my life. Movement keeps my head safe and healthy. It is a salve for my mental health. I was lucky to grow up in an egalitarian society and movement means being able to assist and aid those less capable of helping themselves. I want to give them the freedom of movement and thereby allow them to be a better version of themselves in the future.

Neke is going to reimagine how we move and how that makes us feel. We will not be focusing on metrics, we will focus on you as an individual and what movement means to you.

Movement is a powerful verb

It’s the kinetic energy that crackles as we come together to do something great. I’ve always love bringing people together to create! When I was very young I spent my days making - producing, staging, costume plays - I’d recruit the neighborhood kids to be part of it, then I’d convince their parents to pay to come and watch our show.

In that way, I’ve always been a catalyst for positive change. I’m excited by the multiplier effect of humans, together, sharing moments of awe, of joy, of fun. Uplifting each other, uplifting together. That’s why I’m here at neke.

Movement is freedom

Humans are designed to move, our long evolution has enabled us to move with supreme efficiency. Human movement has defined cultures, communication and self expression. Movement is our freedom in the natural world. The human body is a highly advanced vehicle for our minds to physically express thoughts, feelings and emotions. Movement is an art form.

Movement can be finely tuned and rehearsed but movement can also be extremely goofy, sporadic and joyful. Movement is unique, it is expressed differently in each and every human. Movement is what unites us. It is how communities form and thrive. Movement makes us feel good. Movement is a privilege.

The more we move, the better we feel - this is why we are here. This is why neke was founded. We believe that every human can improve both their physical and mental health through the simple expression of movement.

neke is a movement for movement.

So, let’s move together. Let’s celebrate everyone's unique movements and build communities where we can freely move together, in whatever format we like.

Movement is a choice. Be brave and choose to express yourself, even if nobody around you chooses to. It is these moments that define us. Choose to move, it’s in our nature.

Movement is a portal

For anyone that has, Ran, Walked, Hiked, Swam, Biked, Danced, Played sport. You know. You know that time isn't linear. A minute can simultaneously be, As long as an hour, Or as short a second. Movement is a portal.

Movement is a portal. You step into it and, You connect. With the past, the present, The future. You connect. With your cells, The powerhouses. mitochondria. With your tissues, The levers. muscle. With your organs, Skin. Heart. Lungs. With your intuition, The driver. mind. Movement is a portal.

Movement is a portal. For anyone that hasn't, Ran, Walked, Hiked, Swam, Biked, Danced, Played sport. You know. You your body knows. You are capable. You move. You shake. As much, as little. It will remember. It is our design. Each cell moves, Every tissue adapts. Like water, with enough momentum, will remember to flow, You can always move. Like water, will remember to drip, You can make that first move. A ripple, builds a great wave.

Movement is a portal. Be gentle, Be kind. With your body, with your spirit, As you step through portals. Like black holes can rip time, Movement can rip you. While your body, your mind knows, Your brain will swipe you. Listen to your body, your mind. Jump through dimensions, find your potential.

Movement is a portal.