Community Hour and Decolonized Pilates

Solidarity in everyday ways is how we spread love, peace, and equity in our communities.

This February, in celebration of Black History Month, I wanted to share about just a handful of Black yoga teachers that inspire, uplift, honor, and educate all of us.

It’s about liberation right? If you believe, as I do, that a rising tide lifts all boats, here are two invitations:

Join me in following events:
🖤🤎 Community Hour: Being Black in Wellness & Pilates, conversation, Sonja & Tejal
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Mon, Feb 20 3p pt / 6p et

🖤🤎 Decolonized Pilates Practice with Sonja

Reserve here
Mon, Feb 27 3p pt / 6p et

🖤🤎 BIPOC Centered Restorative Yoga with Tejal & Pam, Theme: Black History & Rest
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Wed, Feb 22 3:30p pt / 6p et

Continue to learn from these amazing teachers:

Pictured above:

• Shanna (she/her) @shannasmallofficial

  I explore the intersection of social justice and yoga through education, teaching accessible & trauma informed yoga, and empowering BIPOC yoga teachers to heal themselves and their communities through yoga.

• Shawn (he/him) @shawnj_moore

  I create sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help BIPOC & queer change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. I hold space through meditation, sound healing, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga.

• Sonja (she/her) @thesonjarpriceherbert

  I am committed to Black representation within fitness and improving the health/wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and advocacy.

• Oneika Mays (she/her) @oneikamays

  Through contemplative practices I compassionately hold space so folks can liberate themselves by embracing the wholeness of their existence.

• Tiger (they/he) @liveyourown.life

  I work to offer teaching to apply yogic philosophy to create more confidence in and spaciousness for authentic living for queer, trans, and BIPOC communities.

• Linda (she/her) @mslindalopes

  I teach yoga to center and create space for the BIPOC community to be together, feel seen and heard, affirm each other in our experiences, practice with a sense of agency, and connect to the wisdom that we are.

• Retreat to Spirit with Co-Founders Pamela (she/her) & Amina (she/her) @retreattospirit

  We focus on the subtle, energetic, and soul-inspired aspects of yoga, connection, leadership, and wellness. via spiritual evolution and awakening, social justice, and Mother Earth.

  Pamela is @yoga2sleep and Amina is @poshyoga

• Michelle (she/her) @skillinaction

  I invite people to remember their interconnectedness and shared responsibility for creating a just world where everyone can thrive and be free.

  Follow their practices on IG to connect and learn!