What’s the most traumatic thing you’ve ever experienced? I don’t actually expect you to answer here (unless you want to) - but just think about how that experience made you feel, both when it happened (or happens) and in the present
Every few years we seem to make our way back to a conversation that many are afforded the privilege of not having to think about daily. Race is here. Never mind that race is always here, but it is now happening in a way that we can’t ignore. In
I’m really drawn to the dynamic of a powerful physical practice, arm balances, and inversions and want to bring that dynamic and diversity to anyone that seeks it. Through my work as a personal trainer and yoga instructor over the past 3 years,
I’m Briana (or Bri) - an Atlanta native, personal trainer, and registered yoga instructor. My yoga journey started after a tragic death as I was looking for ways to grieve. Someone suggested I try yoga. I wasn’t really aware of any aspect
Instead of looking at differences from a place of hate or fear, we have to look at them from a place of love. Limitless love is the only way we can know peace, freedom, and liberation🖤 I have so much love for the beautiful @randallbriana and am so
Skin color cannot be viewed as a weapon or determine the value placed on a human life. In order for “all lives” to matter, black lives have to matter. No exceptions. No exclusions. No excuses. Just love🖤 Photo @rossyoga #yogacaron #yog
Today is #LovingDay and I’m so grateful. Grateful for Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving for their courage to fight for the freedom to love. Grateful for the belief (and proof) that things can change. Grateful for the reminder that love has to be
#amplifymelanatedvoices I’ll never forget the day I first walked into @atlyogini’s class. I had just completely uprooted my life, moved to Atlanta in hopes of finding a way to teach yoga full-time, and was looking for my new yoga home. T
#amplifymelanatedvoices Artists to know (or follow 🖤): • @rossoscarknight - Ross is the most creative and talented visionary I’ve ever known, and it’s truly special to travel the world through his eyes and images • @khalilahbir
#amplifymelanatedvoices Healers and meditation leaders to know (or follow 🖤): • @ladydork - Dr. Sanaa Jaman is one of the most empowering women I know. Having the opportunity to get to know her over the last several years and see her step into
#amplifymelanatedvoices Ultimate #yogagoals + #yogainspiration BIPOC you should know (or follow 🖤): • @randallbriana - seriously so #blessed to know and be inspired by this beautiful human irl • @andrew7sealy • @larugayoga Who do yo
#amplifymelanatedvoices Beautiful yogis + missions you should know (or follow 🖤): • @chelsealovesyoga & @redclayyoga - sharing yoga and education, focused primarily on youth, marginalized communities and their allies • @rachelleknowle
#amplifymelanatedvoices @cleowade, @iambrillyant and @kuteblackson are two constant sources of inspo for me (you may recognize a lot of their work from end of class readings) + @andrearanaej, @yasminecheyenne and @ohhappydani are newer finds for me
#blackouttuesday
I understand your anger, your outrage, and your frustration. I understand that you are grieving. I understand that hatred, racism, and abuse of power cannot be tolerated or ignored. That the value of human lives cannot be compared to the value of pos
Peace is radical ✌️ While my heart continues to break over the injustice and craziness that’s happening in this country, I’m reminded of Dr. King’s six principles of nonviolence based on his first book “The Stride Toward Freed
In case anyone else needs to hear this today - it’s ok to not know how to feel. It’s ok to feel overwhelmed and not have the answers, but to still try to move forward. It’s ok to feel disheartened and demoralized by the news, but to
Fear has the ability to ignite change, and I sincerely hope that the horrible fear #georgefloyd experienced in the last moments of his life were not in vain and will inspire the change this country so desperately needs. All human beings are equal, wo