Wisdom & Wellness is BYTA’s continuing education program for yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and community leaders. Through online trainings and conversations with educators, caregivers, therapists, and thought leaders, the program explores culturally relevant approaches to whole-person wellness, contemplative practice, and yoga’s role in supporting individuals and communities across the lifespan. Grounded in care, lived experience, and collective wisdom, Wisdom & Wellness creates space for meaningful learning and connection.
Janina Edwards
Dr. Marilyn Peppers Citizen
Grace in the Shadow of Dementia: A Dialogue on Stewardship, Heritage, and Brain Health
This inaugural online session featured special guest Janina Edwards, who shared insights from her personal caregiving journey and explored how yogic wisdom reframed care as an act of stewardship. The conversation was hosted by Dr. Marilyn Peppers Citizen, whose leadership continues to shape meaningful dialogue across the BYTA community.
You can watch the video of this session to see and hear the message and advice Janina shares on a subject many among us may be experiencing or have experienced.
BOOKS & BRUNCH with BYTA
Join us for a nourishing blend of conversation, community, and connection at Books & Brunch wtih BYTA! This signature event brings together thought provoking authors and dynamic hosts for engaging discussions that inspire personal growth and collective transformation. Enjoy meaningful dialogue over delicious food in a welcoming space that celebrates learning, culture, and the power of storytelling. Whether you’re a longtime BYTA member or new to our community, this is your invitation to connect, share, and leave uplifted. Don’t miss this opportunity to feed your mind, body, and soul!
BOOKS & BRUNCH with BYTA
Our Recently Featured Authors
Dr. Charryse Johnson ‘‘Expired Mindsets: Releasing Patterns That No Longer Serve You Well”
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Pamela Stokes Eggleston, ‘‘You Are The Pendulum: Poems & Practices for An Unsettling World”
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Donna Noble, ‘‘Teaching Body Positive Yoga: A Guide to Inclusivity, Language and Props’’
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Michelle C. Johnson, ‘‘We Heal Together: Rituals and Practices for Building Community and Connection’’
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Phyllis Jeffers-Coly, ‘‘We Got Soul, We Can Heal: Overcoming Racial Trauma Through Leadership, Community and Resilience’’ [ Video Replay ]
Octavia Raheem, ‘‘Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change’’
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Pamela Ayo Yetunde, ‘‘Black & Buddhist: What Buddhism Can Teach Us About Race, Resilience, Transformation, & Freedom’’
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Saeeda Hafiz, ‘‘The Healing: One Woman’s Journey from Poverty to Inner Peace’’ [ Video Replay ]
The Black History Yoga Challenge is an engaging, community-centered experience created by the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance. The game combines Black history with yoga terminology and practices, encouraging participants to learn about important Black leaders, artists, activists, thinkers, and milestones that have influenced American life and culture. Throughout the game, players explore yoga vocabulary, identify postures in Sanskrit, and deepen their understanding of yogic language, making the experience both culturally meaningful and educationally engaging.
Part learning experience, part reflection, and part community gathering, the BHYC sparks curiosity, deepens understanding, and strengthens connections, honoring history while demonstrating its relevance today.