KUALA LUMPUR - The yoga mats were barely rolled out before the energy inside IWK Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam began to build. By the time the drum sticks came out for Poundfit, the hall had transformed into something far greater than a Sunday morning workout.
Rise & Revive, a health and wellness community event organised by Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Prahara Studio, was many things at once - a fitness morning, a live music showcase, a community marketplace. But running quietly beneath all of it was a deeper intention: to move with purpose.
The event was held in support of Sahabat Istimewa IWK, IWK Care's corporate social responsibility initiative dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) and fostering inclusivity in everyday community life. Members and beneficiaries from Persatuan Kebajikan Ahsana Kuala Lumpur (PKAKL) and the Malaysia Federation of the Deaf (MFD) were among those who turned up, joining the general public for the morning's activities.
When it was announced that RM8,330 raised through ticket sales would be donated in full to both organisations, cheers rang out across the hall.
IWK Corporate Communications head Wan Esuriyanti Wan Ahmad said the event is is more than a wellness gathering.
"This is about building a more inclusive and engaged community through meaningful experiences while giving back to society. It truly embodies the spirit of 'moving for a cause'," she said.
Three coaches led the morning’s programme, each bringing their own energy to the floor.
Singer and wellness advocate Atilia Haron opened with a grounding yoga session before Mimifly took over with her high-octane Flyjam and Hanis brought the drums out for an invigorating Poundfit session.
Well-known in the entertainment, health and fitness scene, the trio of coaches shared IWK’s vision of inclusivity, with their presence adding warmth that went beyond the workout.
For Atilia, Rise & Revive was the realisation of something she had long envisioned.
"It was rooted in a simple intention, creating a space where wellness meets purpose. Wellness can extend beyond ourselves and positively impact the community," she said.
Mimifly, who has long woven sign language-inspired gestures into her choreography said her involvement felt like a natural extension of values she already holds.
"I've always tried to make my performances more inclusive in my own way. When we move with awareness of one another, we move forward together," she said.
Between sessions, participants wandered through a vibrant marketplace where local vendors offered artisanal goods, wellness products and lifestyle items, a reminder that community-building can happen just as easily over a handcrafted candle as on a yoga mat.
The morning closed on a high with live performances by Mimifly and Atilia, sending participants home with the kind of quiet satisfaction that comes not just from a good workout, but from having been part of something that mattered.