We recently had the chance to connect with Sakina Williams and have shared our conversation below.
Sakina, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Yes. Completing and preparing to publish my first book of poetry has been a very proud moment for me. It represents years of writing, reflecting, and refining my voice. Right now, I’m waiting for the proofs, which makes the accomplishment feel even more real. I’m on the edge of holding the finished book in my hands.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Sakina Williams, the heart behind BK Buddha, a traveling wellness hub and apothecary where community, creativity, and healing meet. My journey weaves together many threads: I’m a certified Yoga Therapist and sound practitioner, an adjunct professor, and an active presence in recovery spaces, where I use movement, sound, and art to support healing.
But my work doesn’t stop in the classroom or studio, I’m also deeply connected to the cycling community. As part of the Newark-to-DC HBCU Scholarship Ride, I serve in the SAG (Support and Gear) role, caring for riders along the way, and I’m building community wellness programs that make yoga and recovery practices more accessible to athletes and everyday movers alike.
At home, you’ll often find me with my hands in the soil or at the stove, crafting small-batch herbal products from plants I grow myself, like sore-muscle oil, ginger and cinnamon tinctures, and elderberry syrup. These creations are more than remedies; they’re part of how I share wellness in a way that’s intimate, tangible, and rooted in tradition.
Right now, one of the projects closest to my heart is my first book of poetry, ebb & flow. It’s a reflection of the different seasons of my life, love, family, travel, wellness, and loss and I’m preparing to release it soon. For me, this book is both a creative milestone and an offering: a way to connect with others through story, rhythm, and honesty.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Becoming a mother changed everything for me. The first time I held my daughter, my entire perspective shifted and I suddenly understood love and responsibility on a level I had never known before. She’s been my greatest teacher, showing me what resilience, patience, and unconditional love truly look like. Motherhood pushed me to grow not just for myself, but for her. It shifted my perspective from focusing only on my own path to thinking about legacy, community, and the world I want to help create for the next generation.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self: You don’t have to carry it all on your own. Trust that your voice, your creativity, and your love for community will guide you exactly where you’re meant to be. The challenges you face now will one day become the foundation for the healing you’ll offer others. Keep writing, keep creating, keep planting seeds, whether in journals, gardens, or people’s hearts, they will grow into something beautiful.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. How do you differentiate between fads and real foundational shifts?
For me, it’s simple, anything that compromises the mind, body, or spirit is not for me. Wellness isn’t about chasing trends; it’s about practices and choices that create balance, healing, and longevity. Foundational shifts feel sustainable and aligned, they deepen connection to self and community. Fads, on the other hand, often feel quick-fix or surface-level, and they rarely honor the wholeness of a person. I trust my intuition, my training, and my lived experience to know the difference.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Absolutely. Serving without expectation is how I was raised. For me, giving my best has never been about applause, it’s about integrity, intention, and showing up fully in whatever I do. Whether it’s supporting patients in recovery, caring for cyclists on the road, or tending to my garden and turning those plants into wellness remedies, I know the impact doesn’t always need to be seen to be real. The reward is in the act of service itself and in knowing that I’ve honored my values.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bkbuddha.com
- Instagram: @therealsakina
Image Credits
2 Group yoga photos by @mymounaink
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