Mark your calendars: Jameela Jamil’s groundbreaking #MoveForYourMind Festival is coming back to London on 17th and 18th January 2025. Forget the tired “New Year, New You” narrative. This event flips the script, focusing on movement’s mental health benefits rather than aesthetics. With an inspiring lineup of activities, this festival promises to be an empowering celebration of self-worth, body positivity, and connection.
What Is the #MoveForYourMind Festival?
The Move For Your Mind Festival is a two-day event redefining fitness culture and challenging societal pressures around exercise. Spearheaded by Jameela Jamil, the event celebrates movement for its mental health benefits, rejecting toxic diet culture and unattainable beauty ideals. This year, attendees can look forward to an engaging mix of movement sessions, empowering discussions, and uplifting fireside chats. It’s not just about exercise—it’s about reclaiming joy and finding a supportive, like-minded community.
Instead of focusing on appearance, the festival emphasizes the mental clarity, emotional well-being, and self-worth that movement can bring. With activities ranging from disco dance classes to calming yin yoga, the event caters to everyone, regardless of their fitness level. The conversations happening during panel discussions and fireside chats will also provide fresh perspectives on mental health and body neutrality, making this festival truly holistic.
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What to Expect from the Festival
This year’s event builds on the success of its 2024 editions in London and New York, with expanded capacity and new programming. Across the two days, attendees will experience sessions designed to uplift, educate, and inspire. Movement classes like twerkshops, somatic movement, and disco dancing offer high-energy fun, while yin yoga provides a more relaxed option. Each session is crafted to prioritize mental health and personal well-being over societal pressures.
Panel discussions and fireside chats will feature a diverse group of thought leaders, fitness advocates, and mental health experts, creating an inclusive and empowering atmosphere. Expect candid conversations on reclaiming exercise, battling toxic fitness culture, and embracing your unique journey. The festival also includes plenty of opportunities to connect with others, whether it’s over snacks, during interactive sessions, or simply by sharing stories.
Confirmed Participants and Highlights
This year’s festival features an impressive lineup of participants, including Tally Rye, personal trainer and advocate for intuitive movement, and Joelle D’Fontaine, the founder of At Your Beat. Comedian and body activist Sofie Hagen will bring her unique perspective to the panel discussions, while Dr. Brendon Stubbs, an expert in the connection between physical activity and mental health, will provide insights into the science behind movement.
The lineup also includes Elizabeth Davies (@thiswomanlifts), a weightlifter championing strength training as empowerment, and Nana Crawford, a passionate advocate for body confidence. Becky Scott (@missfitsworkout), known for creating fun, inclusive fitness experiences, will round out the stellar group of speakers and facilitators.
Jameela Jamil’s Vision for Change
Jameela Jamil has been a leading voice in the fight for body neutrality and inclusivity, drawing from her personal experience with eating disorders and toxic fitness culture. She believes that exercise should prioritize mental health, not aesthetics. In her own words:
“Movement isn’t about vanity—it’s about feeling good, mentally and emotionally. Let’s take exercise back from diet culture and reclaim it for ourselves.”
Her vision for #MoveForYourMind aligns with her broader advocacy work, creating a space where everyone feels welcome and valued. With celebrity fans like Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, and Jonathan Van Ness supporting her efforts, Jameela’s mission continues to resonate globally.
Join the Movement This January
The #MoveForYourMind Festival will take place in London on 17th and 18th January 2025. Tickets are available for single or both days, offering flexibility for attendees. Whether you’re looking to dive into all the sessions or focus on a few, the event is designed to accommodate everyone.
The #MoveForYourMind Festival is more than just an event—it’s a call to action to redefine fitness and reclaim movement as a source of joy and mental clarity. From empowering discussions to fun, inclusive movement sessions, this festival offers a refreshing and much-needed perspective on exercise and self-care.
Reclaim the joy of movement and connect with a community that values mental health over aesthetics. Book your tickets now and start the year with inspiration, empowerment, and a whole lot of fun.
