Empowering Black Men

Transforming lives through yoga, healing trauma, and fostering community among black male instructors nationwide.

Empowering Black Men Through Yoga

The Black Man Yoga Instructor Scholarship Program is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of Black male instructors in the yoga community. By providing scholarships to an estimated 5,004 Black men annually over the next two decades, we hope to empower individuals to pursue their passion for yoga and become certified instructors. This represents an ambitious goal of offering scholarships to 0.5% of the Black male population in the United States, fostering diversity and inclusivity within the industry. Through this program, we aim to create a supportive environment that encourages Black men to share their unique experiences and cultural perspectives, enriching the yoga practice for everyone. Ultimately, our mission is to uplift and inspire a new generation of yoga instructors who can lead by example and impact their communities positively.

A person is in a yoga pose, showcasing their back and arm muscles. They are wearing a brown top and black pants. A tattoo is visible on their upper arm.
A person is in a yoga pose, showcasing their back and arm muscles. They are wearing a brown top and black pants. A tattoo is visible on their upper arm.

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Empowering Instructors

Certifying black men to teach yoga across the United States.

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A person in a vibrant green yoga outfit performs a yoga pose, reaching one arm upward and holding a foot with the other. Next to them is a decorative vase with large white flowers and green leaves, set against a stark black background.
Black Man Yoga Instruction Initiative

We provide scholarships to train black men to become 200 hour certified yoga instructors as defined by the Yoga Alliance.

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A person is engaged in a yoga or stretching pose, focusing on their back muscles. The intricate design of the straps on their clothing contrasts with the smooth skin. The image is in black and white, providing a dramatic and intimate atmosphere.
Healing Through Yoga

Addressing systemic trauma and fostering mind-body connection.

A person is practicing yoga in a downward-facing position on a black mat. Nearby, there are small stacked objects that appear to be yoga blocks. The setting includes a black leather sofa and a modern black tiled cube, suggesting an indoor space with a calm atmosphere.
A person is practicing yoga in a downward-facing position on a black mat. Nearby, there are small stacked objects that appear to be yoga blocks. The setting includes a black leather sofa and a modern black tiled cube, suggesting an indoor space with a calm atmosphere.
A sign with the word 'YOGA' in brown letters is affixed to a metal frame. A bicycle handlebar with brown grips is in the foreground, partially blocking the sign. In the background, there are blurred details of a street with construction barriers and trees.
A sign with the word 'YOGA' in brown letters is affixed to a metal frame. A bicycle handlebar with brown grips is in the foreground, partially blocking the sign. In the background, there are blurred details of a street with construction barriers and trees.
Community Outreach

Expanding access to yoga for marginalized populations everywhere.

Trauma Informed

Supporting mental health through yoga for systemic healing.

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Black Men Teach Yoga

A Well New World initiative building a community of black male yogis.

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