Mark Barry - Trustee

Mark’s relationship with The Secret Space began back in 2023, when he attended his first ever yoga class there. Originally taking up yoga on the advice of his physiotherapist (as a way of addressing the injuries gained through stubbornly continuing to participate in rugby and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu well into his 40s), Mark quickly came to fall in love with both yoga and The Secret Space. As such, when the opportunity arose to help support The Secret Space as a trustee Mark leapt at the chance.

Mark’s professional background is media sales and business development. Across a career in media spanning over 25 years Mark has worked for a host of well-known publications and newsbrands, including The Times and Sunday Times, The Sunday Express and TV Times.

In recent years Mark has become increasingly interested in mental wellbeing, training as a workplace Mental Health First Aider and StRaW (Strength and Resilience at Work) Practitioner. Mark is also a keen advocate of mindfulness meditation.

In his spare time Mark enjoys attending painting courses, helping run a local Scout Group, yoga, Pilates, anything science fiction (books, TV, films), going to music gigs and festivals and spending time with his family.