Still Rising: Reflections from the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance Conference
After gathering with Black yoga teachers, scholars, healers, and community builders at the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance Conference, I returned home with a renewed sense of clarity about the future of Noir Yoga. More than any single session, it was the people, shared wisdom, and power of community that stayed with me—a reminder that yoga is not only a personal practice, but a practice of relationship, service, connection, and collective growth.
Decolonizing, Demystifying, and Deconstructing Yoga
“Decolonizing, Demystifying, and Deconstructing Yoga” explores how yoga can return to its cultural roots while becoming more accessible, inclusive, and liberatory for every body—especially Black and brown communities. At Noir Yoga, we reframe yoga beyond physical poses, honoring its lineage, dispelling myths, and rebuilding the practice through truth, cultural integrity, and collective healing. This blog offers a transformative perspective for anyone seeking a more authentic, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded approach to yoga.
Reflections on the "Yoga for Black Men" Workshop
I had the privilege of facilitating Noir Yoga’s first "Yoga for Black Men" workshop, an experience that reminded me why I opened this space in the first place.