Nkechi Deanna Njaka

Nkechi Deanna Njaka (she/her) is a practice-based researcher,  neuroscientist, choreography artist, leading mindfulness expert and meditation guide. She is the founder of The Compass, NDN lifestyle studio and co-founder of the sleep app DreamWell. She was a 2017 YBCA Truth Fellow and a 2021 Kennedy Center Artist in Residence. She is currently a 2022 Garrison Institute Fellow,  Esalen Faculty, an Advisor of Chorus Meditation and a lululemon ambassador for her work in mindfulness. Her research intersects wellness, science, art and social practice. Through her work, practice and study, she discovered that mindfulness and creativity are crucial for sustaining individual and global wellbeing. When not publicly speaking on mindfulness, guiding people in wellness or somatic practices, Nkechi is the co-host of the podcast Dating White and the other 1/2 of the music and mindfulness project RESONANCE.

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Reviews

Katarina

May 5, 2026

Thank you 🙏❤️

Dee S

May 3, 2026

Amazing. Stillness is a skill I'm still working on and this was so helpful. Thank you.

Amiah Cunningham

Apr 27, 2026

Its very clear and helps you really see and feel what whats in your body. Great teacher and great teachings.

Cat

Apr 19, 2026

Good practice to shift my reactions!

Manjula

Apr 17, 2026

This was very helpful practice. My body felt calm and rested. Thank you

Eric Baron

Apr 11, 2026

Very nice guidance. Relevant and useful. Nice and calm voice.

BG

Apr 9, 2026

This was very grounding; I will return to it. And try to build in pockets of low stimulation into my days. Thank you and namaste 🙏🏿.

Alicia

Apr 9, 2026

Thank you for this calming practice 🙏

Sabi Tomorro

Apr 8, 2026

My takeaway: fill up my own honey pot 🦜 Thanks [KEY: 5=Insightful, 4=Interesting, 3=Okay, 2=Not For Me, 1=Irritating]

nary

Apr 5, 2026

I enjoyed her soft soothing voice while allowing what she guided soaked into my subconscious mind. Appreciate her gentle work towards our healing.

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