Wild Mingo is a bold, Melbourne-based brand on a mission to disrupt the fitness industry with gear that’s better for your workout and the planet.

We create washable workout mats, resistance bands, and movement accessories made from recycled materials and designed in collaboration with female artists.

Every piece is built to bring colour, function, and joy to your movement practice - whether that’s in the studio, at home, or on the go.

We’re proud to be women-led, values-driven, and here to make sustainable, feel-good movement gear that stands out from the sea of sameness.

Candice Lester is a Pilates instructor, registered psychologist, and the founder of Wild Mingo- a bold, joy-fuelled brand re-defining what movement props can be.

The idea was born during lockdown in 2020, when Candice grew tired of the same old blue yoga mat and its impact on the planet. Determined to bring more fun (and less landfill) to her Pilates and yoga practice, she created Wild Mingo to prove that props can be high-performance, long-lasting, and bursting with personality.

Blending her expertise in psychology with her love of movement, Candice is passionate about the power of colour to shift energy and mood. At Wild Mingo, that means every design is intentional - crafted not just to look good, but to be better for
your workout and make you feel good too. Her mission is simple: to inspire movement that’s playful, expressive, and better for the planet.

• Prevention Australia Fitness Awards Winner 2025 - Best Yoga Block; Best Yoga Mat; Best Reformer Mat; Best resistance bands; Best Yoga Bolster
• Prevention Australia 2024 Health and Fitness Awards Winner Best Reformer Mat; Best Resistance Bands
• Prevention Australia 2023 health and Fitness Awards Winner Best Yoga Block; Best Mood Boosting Mat
• Lady Start Ups x Decjuba Find your Amazing Winner 2021
• L’Oreal x Refinery29 - Sustainable business Idea Winner 2022
• BCSI accreditation (manufacturing)