Community
Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the benefits of ancient wellbeing practices.
At Ishka, we’re committed to serving our community and breaking down the barriers that prevent many people from accessing holistic approaches to wellbeing.
We work to bridge the gap between alternative practices and underserved communities through accessible, community-focused projects delivered in partnership with local organisations.
Our vision is to create inclusive, restorative spaces and share practical tools that support everyday wellbeing - helping individuals and communities feel empowered, supported and able to thrive.
We’re committed to making holistic health practices available to everyone, particularly:
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Individuals facing financial barriers who may struggle to afford wellbeing services
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Those who feel excluded or unsure about alternative health due to stigma or lack of knowledge
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Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants who may experience trauma, language barriers, or cultural challenges
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Women and marginalised genders seeking inclusive, supportive spaces for healing
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People with mental and physical health challenges who might not otherwise access wellbeing support
Who We Serve
Our Approach
Outreach:
We work with local partners to offer outreach programmes that are free to participants, and culturally sensitive - ensuring our services accessible to those who need them most.
Inclusive:
Our materials, event descriptions, and sessions use simple, inclusive and accessible language - so everyone feels welcome and supported.
Affordable:
We offer a sliding scale for the majority of our sessions, to suit different incomes.
Work With Us
If you are a community group or organisation, school or charity and would like to collaborate with us to deliver a tailored wellbeing programme, we’d love to hear from you.
We are passionate about creating partnerships that provide inclusive, empowering wellbeing opportunities for those who need them most.
You can read about some of our partnerships below...
Partnership Projects
We partner with Amina, a Scottish national charity, to provide opportunities for culturally sensitive wellbeing practices to women from the Muslim and minority ethnic (ME) community in Dundee.
The aim of this project is to reduce mental health inequalities by introducing Muslim and ME women to breathwork and somatic (body based) practices that lower stress and anxiety and increase emotional regulation, better sleep and overall wellbeing.
Voices from our Community
“That was amazing. I was nervous. But I enjoy and now feel better and relax.”
“There are so many women in my community that need this. We have a lot of pressure and we need time like this to teach us how to relax and let go of stress.”
I’ve never done anything like this before but I really enjoyed it. I’ll definitely be back.”
Thank you
This project is funded Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action’s (DVVA) Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHWF).
Airlie Primary School
We recently delivered a 4-week wellbeing programme in Airlie Primary School, Angus - supporting pupils to build simple, practical tools for emotional regulation and self-awareness
Through a blend of somatic (body-based) exercises, breathing practices, sound, and creative activities, children were introduced to age-appropriate ways of connecting with their bodies and managing their energy and emotions - in a playful, inclusive, and accessible format.
Voices from our Community
“The instruments made my body feel calm.”
“This made me feel happy.”
“We want more things like this”
“I used the counting breaths to calm down and go to sleep.”
Thank you
To the pupils, staff and parent council of Airlie Primary School for inviting us to design and deliver this innovative wellbeing programme.
This project was composed of a series of three immersive events in February/March 2026 which explored plants, personal wellbeing, and climate connection through herbal wisdom, breathwork and sound.
Local community members came together to reconnect with nature and local plants, restore their nervous systems and learn about herbal medicine, plant support, and ecology.
This was facilitated in partnership with herbalist Wendy Dooner and the project supported local green spaces by donating 100% of ticket sales to community gardens in Dundee, and breaking down barriers to holistic experiences by offering 50% fully funded places to community members.
Voices from our Community
“It was really well structured, a good mix of learning then it flowed into the breathwork and relaxation.”
“I feel like Nettle had a lot of messages for me.”
“This has been a big step on my journey with plants, I feel really inspired and motivated.”
“Enough of the esoteric but not so much if you haven’t done it before - a perfect balance. I miss having ritual in my life.”
“I felt like I learnt a lot. I am excited to drink the tea at home and explore some more.”
Thank you
This project was funded and supported by Changemakers Climate Action Hub.
We partner with Dundee International Women’s Centre to run accessible wellbeing sessions tailored for women, particularly those from an asylum seeker and refugee background.
These sessions provide a supportive space to relax, connect, and explore practical wellbeing tools.
Voices from our Community
“I am worried about my family [in Iran] but this helps me.”
“I am learning to be with my emotions more.”
“This project is exactly what I needed in my life just now. It is helping me to connect to my body again when I have had so many years of disconnecting from trauma. I am learning so much.”
“This project helps me to feel safe in my body.”
Thank you
This project is funded by DVVA, The Alexander Moncur Trust, and DIWC.
Our 6-week Red Thread course offers a safe, inclusive space for women to learn about menstrual cycle charting while making reusable menstrual pads.
Cycle charting is a powerful tool for supporting emotional and physical health.
These sessions encourage peer-to-peer learning, build personal connections, and deepen understanding of our bodies and menstrual wellbeing.
Voices from our Community
“I became more aware of what’s happening in my body.”
“No matter what form you turn up in, you’re accepted.”
“I felt safe to chat and open up.”
“I think being in a space with women, talking and singing and sewing… it felt like something we were doing centuries ago. So natural and enriching.”
“This was kind of like it, ancestral.”
Thank you
The pilot was funded by Changemakers Climate Action Hub and the Scottish Government, and held at ScrapAntics Community Space.
G, Dundee Breathwork Circle
“I feel the experience could be transformational in helping me to move forward”
"I've honestly never experienced anything like that in my life."
L, Dundee Breathwork Circle
N, Dundee Breathwork Circle
"I wasn't sure what to expect but it was amazing to be part of such a spiritual, uplifting experience."