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When I was in college during the 1990s, there were more Black men in prison than in college. The ratio of incarcerated Black people to

The Essential Role of Anatomy in Yoga as told to K. Anoa Monsho Arturo Peal K. Anoa Monsho In the world of yoga, we often

Healing is most effective when it emerges from within the communities most impacted by systemic oppression. Gabrielle Blue, California Program Manager for the Prison Yoga

Janina M. Edwards In 2017, I was flying to Chicago every month to support my parents. My father had been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus,

When I think about rest, my memories are filled with childhood naps underneath quilts and blankets made by my late grandmother’s hands. I remember how

I was first introduced to yoga in 2014 when I was training for a half marathon. In addition to the many health benefits that yoga

A holistic cooking class helped this author understand the difference between the good life and a meaningful life.  Mom’s African-American mantra for me was, “Get

“My arms are too short,” a frustrated Kalumba tells me as she tries to lift her torso off the ground in Elephant pose. “My boobs

I’m close to my parents, but in the “before times,” I probably talked with them twice a week. Over the last 14 months, however, what

As yoga teachers, we understand that there are many energetic levels beyond our physical, mental and emotional planes of existence. Consider the Chakras. Chakras or

Scene 1:In the case to prosecute the police officer who murdered George Floyd, the defense attorney said Floyd’s heart was enlarged. That’s why he could

My yoga journey began close to forty years ago. My mother was and is a professional ballet dancer so we, her children, were raised with