Michael is the founder of Just Breathe and a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness. He is an author, speaker, community leader and meditation teacher who is dedicated to expanding the conversation around the mind and mental health. Michael is internationally recognised for his work in the wellness community as both as an advocate and entrepreneur. He writes books about hope and is the voice behind the Just Breathe meditation app.
DOWNLOAD THE JUST BREATHE APP
Start your daily meditation practice with Michael on the Just Breathe app with guided meditations, artist collaborations, soothing sleep sounds and more.
SENBAZURU OUT NOW
Michael's book Senbazuru - Small Steps for hope, healing and happiness available now at all good books stores across the UK and US.
THE QUIET LIFE PODCAST
Michael invites a host of experts and inspiring voices to discuss home practices for their mind and mental health - all of which could be easily practiced at home.
Just Breathe at The British Museum
Bringing together more than 1,000 people in an inconic museum for live music, shared experiences and a mass meditation - hosted by Michael and a curated selection of artists and musicians.
Words to Live By
Why should I meditate? It's not all as complex or high-brow as it seems, Michael talk us through the techniques, misconceptions and challenges of meditation.
Meet the Boys of Yoga
Boys of Yoga is a community started by Michael, to celebrate and break the stereotypes that surround the men who practice yoga. Watch this video to find out where it all started.
MINDFUL COFFEE DRINKING
A brand partnership between Just Breathe and the London and Amsterdam Coffee festival to create a mindful drinking experience, Michael guided visitors though the origins, taste notes, texture, sounds and flavours of a drink many of us enjoy every single day.
A Spoken Word Meditation
A real world meditation filmed in East London, a short film created in partnership with Balance Magazine.
Communities
Just Breathe Project
Just Breathe is focused on real world connections - in person, online and en-mass. Hosting international events in partnership with artists, speakers and musicians, an online platform, podcasts and an app dedicated to educating and inspiring on modern ways to bring mindfulness into the real world.
Boys of Yoga
Boys of Yoga is a project that shows the uncelebrated minority - the boys and men who practice, preach and live a yoga lifestyle on an international scale. It has taken us across the globe to festivals, events and studios - and has played a big part in shaping the way men think about yoga today.
Sunday School Yoga
Set up as a support for teachers looking to come together as a community, build their confidence as teachers and improve their techniques. Since launch over 500 teachers have joined SSY for their monthly gatherings, panels and lectures, business of yoga workshops, weekenders and advanced teacher training courses.
Speaker
As a leader in his field he has appeared on panels at many health and wellness events and festivals, and is host and speaker at Just Breathe’s regular calendar of events. His unique approach to mindfulness for a modern audience has led him to a take the stage with a diverse audience internationally as a keynote speaker at recent TEDx events, The Parliamentary APPG for Mindfulness, the NHS and The Royal College of General Practitioners.
CREDITS INCLUDE
2020
Mental Health Matter Summit - Online, Global - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
2019
Live Well Live Festival, London, UK - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
National Theatre, London, UK - Speaker & Presenter
Balance Festival, London, UK - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
I’m FINE, Men & Mental Health w/ Hoxton Hotel - Speaker & Presenter
Happy Place Festival, London, UK - Speaker & Presenter
Wanderlust 108 London, UK - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
London Coffee Festival, London, UK - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Amsterdam Coffee Festival, London, UK - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Wanderlust 108 Melbourne, Australia - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
2018
Balance Festival, London, UK - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Wanderlust 108 London, UK - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Wanderlust 108 Berlin. Germany - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Wilderness Festival, UK - - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Red Bull Leadership Conference - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Wellspring Festival, Palm Springs, California - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Royal College of General Practitioners - Speaker & Presenter
Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness APPG, House of Lords Parliament - Speaker
2017
Royal College of General Practitioners - Speaker & Presenter
Wanderlust Festival x Obonjan, Croatia - - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Balance Festival, London, UK - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Wanderlust 108 London, UK - Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Royal College of General Practitioners - Speaker & Presenter
TEDx X UCL - Speaker & Presenter
2016
Wanderlust 108 Sydney, Australia Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Wanderlust 108 Melbourne, Australia Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Wanderlust 108 Auckland, New Zealand Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
Wanderlust 108 Brisbane, Australia Headline Talent, Speaker & Presenter
books
Michael writes books about hope and shares his wisdom through words, short stories, meditations and everyday observations. His books are a gentle perspective to living mindfully and offer life lessons and universal truths for hope, healing and happiness.
SENBAZURU
SMALL STEPS FOR HOPE, HEALING AND HAPPINESS
In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by traditional hand-painted proverbs and prayers. Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to guide a meaningful way of living.
SIT DOWN, BE QUIET
A modern guide to yoga and mindful living
‘Some guys think yoga makes you less of a man, the truth is it makes you a better one.’
In today’s society, being a man is tough. There is a set of unspoken rules that govern the way men are supposed to act and behave – act tough, don’t cry, win at all costs and these rules are passed down from generation to generation. BUT a shift has happened and the world has opened up to a more conscious way of living, a more compassionate way of living.