Chile, Take a Well-Deserved Break With These 11 Black Yoga Instructors
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If you're reading this, thank yourself for at least being curious in the ways in which you can take some time to take care of yourself. When it comes to learning a new method of self-care (like yoga and breathwork), being able to see yourself in your teacher can be the thing that opens a door to a new experience you may have never tried before. That ideology applies to trying out yoga too. While this is a sampling of who is out there, know that Black yoga instructors exist and the ones on this list have uploaded their offerings on YouTube so that you can find a teacher that speaks to your needs and can meet you wherever you have an internet connection.
Keep reading to browse through some grounding, energetic, and meditative videos from 11 Black yoga instructors. Tip: take a break whenever you want one, not when you think you deserve one.
15-Minute Restorative Yoga For Stress and Anxiety
Using a yoga mat and two blocks, take 15 minutes to destress with Arianna Elizabeth.
30-Minute Yoga For Neck and Shoulders
For some, stress can cause shoulder pain. Gently move with yoga educator Abiola Akanni to alleviate some of that tension.
15-Minute Yoga Flow and Guided Meditation
Salute the sun, then ground to the earth with yoga teacher Mel Douglas.
35-Minute Yoga For Anxiety and Stress Relief
Yoga instructor Koya Webb has us breathing deep throughout this moving meditation of a yoga flow.
15-Minute Restorative Yoga
A personal favorite, Jessamyn Stanley's flow with Lane Bryant is not only restorative, but it offers options for a variety of body shapes along the way.
Belly-Breathing Tutorial
Especially if you are low on time, take four minutes to learn to breathe deep with Nico Marie.
30-Minute Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a personal favorite of mine as it requires a slower approach when moving in and out of postures as well as longer holds within each posture. Take some time to slow things down during Shaunneka's yin yoga class.
25-Minute Guided Meditation For Self-Love
Taking time for yourself doesn't have to include a lot of movement. Find a comfortable seat or lie down as Erica Rascon guides you through a self-love meditation.
15-Minute Yin Yoga Class Without Props
Usually a yin yoga class involves props like yoga blocks or bolsters, but not everyone has a prop available. Ashley Limehouse has you covered with a prop-free class. This 15-minute tutorial is a great class, but if you want some more time on your mat, you can take the full 40-minute class here.
50-Minute Power Vinyasa "Feel Good" Flow Class
If your version of self-care involves more high-energy movement, give Om Green Wellness creator Beth's class a try.
20-Minute Kemetic Yoga Flow
Virtually transport yourself to a serene dessert as you move with Sarah Wes through this 20-minute flow.