The Afro Yoga Podcast

The Afro Yoga Podcast

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The Afro Yoga Podcast episodes

  • Black + Well Abroad: Canada
    In this episode we speak with @vibrantlifecollectivebyval who shared with us some beautiful insight and wisdom on the Chakra system and how we can use it as a blueprint to align with our Highest Self.
    Val also shares her journey from running ragged in her 9-5 to becoming a yoga teacher and how her decision changed her life.
    Bonus: Tips on choosing the right yoga teacher training, how a commitment to therapy has been transformational for Angie and how to live from a place of love.
    We hope you enjoy this joy filled episode.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Black + Well Abroad: Bequia
    From her immigrant upbringing, to growing up in the hustle and bustle of New York City to yoga becoming a huge catalyst for following her dreams — in this episode Alexa shares with us a rich story of her journey to finding herself.
    We talked about the cutthroat wellness studio culture in NYC, the cultural divides in the islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and how it all plays a role for accessibility and participation in yoga.
    1 hr
  • Black + Well Abroad: Dakar, Senegal
    From being born and raised in Dakar to college at Spelman to the impact she’s having in her community back home, Rugi gave us some amazing insight into her wellness journey as an African Black woman.
    We spoke about yoga as self-improvement practice on and off the mat, where it intersects with Islam, the embodiment of yoga in its African origins and the power of that representation.
    It was an honor to speak with Rugi as we shared our passion and love for the practice of yoga.
    Find Rugi on IG @rugiyatujournal
    53 min
  • Black + Well Abroad: Cuba
    In this episode of our live podcast Kaylaa shares with us a very intimate journey to finding herself after moving 2,000 miles away from home to pursue a career as a doctor.
    From her experience of being a Black woman in Cuba to being open to new ways of healing in the midst of so much change, she highlights the importance of meeting yourself where YOU are. Find Kaylaa on IG: @thepeoplesmd
    1 hr 8 min
  • Black + Well Abroad: Abu Dhabi
    In this episode with Melody Sylvain, yoga instructor, behavioral health expert and mental health advocate, we talk about the importance or normalizing the discussion of addressing mental well-being while seeking wellness. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.
    53 min
  • Black + Well Abroad: Glasgow, Scotland
    In this episode Sade Bruce brings such humility, power and grace to a conversation about redefining success, choosing happiness and handling adversity as a Black woman in a white centered wellness industry and country.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Black + Well Abroad: Stockholm, Sweden
    In this episode we talk to Ruthie Zerai about her journey to knowing herself after a serious burnout and deciding to take a year sabbatical. Her experience of burnout, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation got her curious about mental health and led her to lean into wellness. She also speaks about finding her individual identity as a child of Eritrean immigrant parents. This was an INCREDIBLE conversation y’all, find her at @ruthiezerai on Instagram.
    1 hr
  • Black + Well Abroad: London

    Today we kick off Season II of The Afro Yoga Podcast with @chloesm16 coming to us live from London.⁠

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    The goal of this series is to highlight the state of Black wellness while celebrating our unique and varied experiences around the world as Black people.⁠ In this episode, Chloe shares with us some of her experiences working at a meditation studio in London and her views on the missing representation and participation in wellness.⁠

    1 hr
  • PART 4: YOGA TEACHER TO WELLNESS ENTREPRENEUR

    Our final part of this special series wraps up with Caroline Collins of @solfloyoga. We talked about the importance of representation in wellness spaces, carving our own lanes, merging our passions to serve our communities and generational healing. I even shed a few tears at the end realizing the impact this work has on US, our families and our communities. Enjoy the listen.

    1 hr
  • PART 3: YOGA TEACHER TO WELLNESS ENTREPRENEUR

    Megan from @wellwithnoel joins us in this episode to talk about her journey into yoga from a flight attendant who experienced a lot of anxiety traveling. She speaks on her black led yoga teacher training in Oakland and how the Decolonize Your Teaching mentorship program gave her the business tools and skills necessary to build her business. She now sells wellness products and serves her community through online yoga classes and more. We hope you enjoy part 3 of the series.

    59 min

About The Afro Yoga Podcast

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An honest, down to earth, fun and relatable podcast. This is a home for all things yoga, self-care, mental wellness, entrepreneurship and much more. Each week we record live sessions engaging with our community (via Instagram live) and touching on topics that can help guide us to cultivate our higher selves.