Hey, you! Yea, you! The woman that is interested in yoga but has no idea where to start. This episode is just for you! It's literally an intro to yoga teaching you the basics of yoga and its origins in the Hindu religion. There's also a lot of joking and laughter. :) Today I talk to my homegirl, Zikea McCurdie, yogi, health coach, and all-around wellness guru about the benefits of yoga, especially for Black people.

7 benefits (7:42):

1. Improved balance
2. Better breathing
3. Better sleep
4. Reduced stress
5. Increased flexibility
6. Strengthened mind/body connection
7. Improved cardiovascular health

Zikea dives into the 4 types of yoga (12:54):

1. Hatha
2. Vinyasa
3. Yin
4. Restorative

She teaches us about the chakras (18:32):

1. Root - red
2. Sacral - orange
3. Solar plexus - yellow
4. Heart - green
5. Throat - blue
6. Third-eye - indigo
7. Crown - purple
8. Hands and feet

And, she talks about yoga extending beyond the mat (25:29):

• Yoga Sutras
• Dharma
• Karma

Zikea shares a bunch of great resources and advice to get you started on your journey. For example, she tells beginners to think about what works for you and start small. Don't commit to doing yoga everyday for 2-hours a day and then wonder why you can't keep up. Commit to one class. You can even commit to a free class on youtube or other social media. Start small and take it from there.

We also talk about the most important thing: your breath! Do not forget to breathe!

So I hope you are ready to take notes, because this episode is just the jolt you need!

Check out Zikea on Instagram @doseofvitamin.z

Episode references:

Warrior Goddess Fitness, Elmwood Park, NJ

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, book by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

Khepera Wellness Yoga Studio

Avatar: The Last Airbender, S2 E19 - The Guru

Avatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action)

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Bhagavad Gita, book by Ved Vyas

Jenna Warriner - Marketing Coach

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