Ancient wisdom meets

modern transformation

About

The Mindful Arts is a transformative approach to personal growth that blends ancient wisdom with modern well-being practices. Through powerful methods like yoga, meditation, breathwork, calisthenics, and martial arts, The Mindful Arts offers a journey of self-discovery that enhances mental clarity, physical vitality, emotional resilience, and spiritual alignment. Designed to surpass limitations, it empowers individuals to cultivate peace within themselves and extend it outward, positively impacting their communities and the world. With a vision to reach and inspire over 1 billion people within the next decade, The Mindful Arts invites you to join a movement dedicated to personal growth, global harmony, and a thriving, conscious future.

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Our Founders

Jacques-Philippe and Anne-Christin are life-long practitioners and beneficiaries of martial arts, yoga, breath work, meditation, and other wellness modalities. With deep-rooted expertise in martial arts, yoga, breath work, and meditation, they have cultivated a profound understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection.

Beyond their mastery in ancient practices, our founders have also made significant strides in business. They are leaders in crafting regenerative frameworks for both life and business, demonstrating unparalleled excellence across a spectrum ranging from small-scale enterprises to large corporations, and from profit-driven ventures to purpose-oriented initiatives. Their wealth of global experiences has endowed them with an acute understanding of diverse sensibilities, further enriching their contributions to the global landscape.

Drawing upon the profound impact experienced by the founders and their students when applying The Mindful Arts principles to various aspects of life and business, a compelling sense of alignment and purpose emerged, leading them to forge a transformative vision that defies conventional limitations.

Jacques-Philippe is a life long martial artist, a long time practitioner of transcendental meditation and breathwork, and an aspiring yogi. He has trained with many teachers over the decades, including but not limited to, Grand Master David Herbert, Grand Master Choi, Sensei Hiroyuki Yamashita, Sensei Raul Guash, Sensei Gerry Navarro, Grand Master Shin, Sensei Shiro Oishi, Sensei James Takemori, Joe Gicobbe, Master Dominique Brioche, Master Jill Zolle, Master Brad Kagawa, Master Jonathan Waks, Master Betty Sze, and Senior Instructor Georges Brissett.
Jacques-Philippe is Founder and Managing Partner of GoodLight Capital, a Venture Fund that is actively backing women and under-represented founders using tech solutions to solve for some of the biggest challenges of our time, in particular climate, health, education, future of employment and financial inclusion. He is a co-founder of the solar power company, MPOWERD, and the nonprofit, The Council of Urban Professionals. He is also a board member of New York City Economic Development Corporation's Industrial Development Agency and Build NYC.
He received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from Dartmouth. He was a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and he's been designated a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.

Anne-Christin, a passionate yoga teacher, impact investor, and entrepreneur, integrates her business acumen with her yogi mindset to inspire conscious entrepreneurship and mindful leadership, supporting individuals and teams to harness their full potential, cultivate resilience, and embrace a regenerative approach to life and business.
Educated in Rishikesh India, the birthplace of yoga, Anne-Christin has expertise in various yoga styles and lineages, meditation, pranayama, and as a fervent student of Ayurveda, her transformative journey led her to a deep calling to share this practice with the world. With a background in international organizations and startup ventures, Anne-Christin understands the dynamic business landscape and challenges faced by professionals and entrepreneurs. Her yoga practice became a sacred sanctuary and a powerful catalyst, empowering her to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and to connect with her authentic essence and purpose.
Recognizing the transformative power of The Mindful Arts on her physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as well as her personal and business endeavors, Anne-Christin is committed to building an authentic community where individuals can connect, grow, and thrive together, making a positive impact and fostering holistic and sustainable living. She received her MBA from Duke University.

Hear what others have to say about us

“A mind & body workout I didn’t know I needed! It was great to not only learn about the ancestral connections between martial arts and yoga, but more so embody it as a yin & yang experience. I left the workout feeling empowered, more present and ready to peacefully tackle the day!”

Naiana Miranda, Co-founder, MSH Partners
“Jacques-Philippe has been amazing, instructing my young girls in martial arts, going beyond self defense to the virtues of inner strength and confidence that will serve them well in every aspect of life. Highly recommended!!”

Silvia Console Battilana, CEO, Auctionomics
"At the core of the experience are Jacques-Philippe and Anne-Christin’s personal practices. We are invited to share in the modalities that help nurture the openness, confidence, and grace that they each bring to the world."

Marc Macaluso, Founder & CEO, TMW Foods
“Mindful arts has resurrected the pride of being a student, teacher, teammate, and friend all at once. It has been a source of community that only grows in loyalty and expertise, with each member contributing their strength, whether it be judo, boxing, yoga, wisdom, or energy. I say it every time, and I will say it again, I would not want to spend my morning with any other group of people doing anything else, and no one can take that away.”

Ella McMullin
"Jacques-Philippe's class is an exercise in precision. His thorough expertise clarifies every movement you learn, with both precise body positioning and insight into why we do things so specifically. His teaching has significantly added to my level of understanding and overall physical fitness."

John Wiseman, Founder, Curious Elixirs