MBUBE Institute

01/19/2026

“Sawubona: I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into existence.”

An honor to facilitate a space where powerful men chose presence over performance. 🐦‍⬛
This weekend’s retreat was a journey through deep activations; from the Sawubona hibiscus tea ritual to drum making () and rhythmic regulation (). We hiked through the winter air to pay homage to our ancestors and utilized fire to release what we no longer need to carry.
Proper healing requires proper fuel (); we closed the loop by building Power Bowls designed specifically for men’s physiological wellness, prioritizing circulation, prostate health, and sustained energy.
Healing happens when we create space for the soul to speak and the body to be nourished. Deep gratitude to the brothers who showed up fully.

12/21/2025

An incredible evening of restoration at the Replenish Yoga Carriage House. Huge gratitude to the MBUBE Institute for curating such a powerful Winter Solstice experience. Take time for fasting on Dec. 21st. 🌑✨
The sound bath experience created a frequency of pure peace that felt like a deep exhale for the soul. The addition of the djembe was transformative—the rhythmic heartbeat of the drum grounded the ethereal sounds, reminding us of our shared connection and strength as we head into the winter months.
Topping off the night with Willowbeez SoulVeg’s Tuscan Love Soup was the ultimate nourishment. Every spoonful of that plant-based goodness felt like a warm hug. Thank you to the replenish Yoga Carriage family for holding space for the community to reset, reflect, and refuel. Looking forward to the next one in spring! 🥣🙏🏾

12/14/2025

WINTER SOUND BATH

6:00-7:15 PM Saturday, December 20

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at replenish
124 S. Washington Ave.

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Your restoration guides:willoughby (bowls+)
(percussion)
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(winter soup)

$35 to register beginning 12/14/25 at www.replenishwith.us (link in bio)

09/17/2025

Come see me… 9 AM, Saturday, September 20


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Our Final Double Header of the BoxPark Season for WELLNESS OUTSIDE THE BOX!

Join us this Saturday, September 20th, for another double dose of wellness at MPACC BoxPark!

🧘🏾‍♂️ Yoga Outside the Box

9–10 AM w/ Malik Willoughby ( .willoughby )

Kickstart your morning with grounding movement and breath.

🏋🏾‍♂️ Fitness Outside the Box

10–11 AM w/ Dr. Terron Banner ( .terronb )

We’re closing out the season with love + movement!

📍 925 Mt. Vernon Ave. | Free + Open to the Public

Rain = Canceled

Let’s move, breathe, and build together.

As always Free and open to the public! In the event of rain, dates will automatically be canceled.

06/21/2025

Sunset Yoga. Juneteenth 2025. Picture Pages. 📸 📸 🪘 🧘🏾‍♂️ .willoughby

06/03/2025

SUNSET YOGA

7:30 PM EVERY Thursdays June 5 to August 28

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MPACC BoxPark 925 Mt. Vernon Ave.

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This free summer sunset yoga series guided by Malik of MBUBE Institute accompanied by different sound therapy each week, including (Eddie Bayard on sax, BJazz on keys, Rob Riley on drums).
Trista on harp.
Ayinde West on djembe.
BHB on tables.
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This series follows the

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🗣 .willoughby

03/22/2025

SPRING SOUND BATH

6:00-7:15 PM Saturday, March 29

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at replenish
124 S. Washington Ave.

🌼🧘🏿🧘🏾‍♂️ 🌼 🧘🏿🧘🏾‍♂️ 🌼 🧘🏿🧘🏾‍♂️ 🌼

Your restoration guides:willoughby (bowls+)
(percussion)
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(spring soup)

$22 to register at www.replenishwith.us (link in bio)

12/17/2024

WINTER SOUND BATH

7:00 -8:15 PM Saturday, December 21

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at replenish
124 S. Washington Ave.

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Your restoration guides:willoughby (bowls+)
(percussion)
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(warm soup)

$22 to register at www.replenishwith.us (link in bio)

11/03/2024

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A compliment to our weekly life classes collection, the Sunday ritual is a rotation of both new and signature offerings to add value to your regular practice schedule and begin dropping in a little deeper with your investment for care.
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BROTHERHOOD
An invitation to be held in intentional and communal care. Curated by Malik, each month we will move our bodies powerfully to move energy then drop into a restorative, meditative dialogue to deepen connection and reflection 🧘🏿
Curated monthly by Malik W

Choose an offering to add value to your weekly practice schedule. Registration is required. Link in bio 🌅

08/31/2024

https://gofund.me/8be9c8e7

PeaceLove! I wanted to share an important cause that's close to my heart: Ernest Levert Jr. (our beloved brother) is on a tough healing journey after suffering a severe brain aneurysm. Each donation supports his beautiful family and makes a huge difference in covering his medical needs and home care, so please consider clicking the link below to donate or share. Thank you so much!

On April 3rd, 2024 my biggest nightmare occurred. At 35 weeks pregnant with ou… Ivory Levert needs your support for Support Ernest Levert Jr's Healing Journey

05/27/2024

SUNSET YOGA

7:30 PM EVERY Thursdays June 6 to August 29

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MPACC BoxPark 925 Mt. Vernon Ave.

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This free summer sunset yoga series guided by Malik of MBUBE Institute accompanied by incredible sound therapy of Eddie Bayard on sax, BJazz on keys, Rob Riley on drums.
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will collide subtle after savasana with light cool refreshments aka fresh Nice Cream.

sponsored by and supported by

This series follows the

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🗣 .willoughby

05/15/2024

FLEX & STRETCH
Join me for free fitness at HCC!
7-8 PM Wednesdays!
1600 E. Long St.
Healthy Community Center

The Flex and Stretch is a fitness training class comprised of body weight training to maximize strength and stretching exercises designed to improve flexibility and assist with recovery. This is not a yoga class.

Register onsite.