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Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life: Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

By Marlaina Donato — 2017

Renowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee, of New York City, has maintained an inspired yoga practice for 37 years while juggling career obligations, fame and family life.

Read on www.naturalawakenings.com

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Black Masculinity and Mental Health: How to Move Past Outdated Roles and Encourage Better Care

Expectations surrounding Black masculinity, such as the requirement to be strong and stoic, have often prevented Black men from seeking mental health care. But it's possible to overcome this reluctance and make mental wellness a priority.

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Maia Niguel Hoskin
2021
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Yoga and Black Men: Why Brothers Should Make the Stretch

Yoga is challenging (I struggle with the breathing), but it is a great option for Black men. We encounter daily obstacles including racism, physical and mental health challenges that require an outlet.

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Larry J. Walker
2019
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Is It Self-Care, or Is It Capitalism?

So many of the little rituals I have each day—like my makeup or skincare routine—do help soothe and/or rejuvenate me. For me, any type of solo practiced routine is good. But I’ve learned that self-care does not, and cannot, sustain me. And I believe that this may be the case for many of you.

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Ijeoma Oluo
2021
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An Interview with Stephanie Rose Bird

Stephanie's passions include keeping the ancient traditions alive and updating them so that they evolve with us, suiting our current environment and lifestyles.

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Llewellyn
2008
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The Story Behind Rosa Parks and Yoga

How Georgia State University professor Dr. Stephanie Evans uncovered pictures of the iconic Civil Rights activist practicing asana.

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Monica Cadena
2020
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Confessing Jesus' Name Means Confessing Revolutionary Love

I must confess that I am an African-American woman, a Christian woman, a woman who believes there is more than one path to God.

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Jacqui Lewis
2016
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Yoga as a Peace Practice: A Curriculum for Our Times

Yoga As A Peace Practice teaches ancient contemplative practices of yoga to help individuals impacted by violence improve their wellbeing and move toward self-love and wholeness

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Jana Long
2017
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Black Yoga Teacher's Alliance (BYTA): Jana Long on the Yoga as a Peace Practice Program

Yoga U contributing writer Lacey Gibson Ramirez speaks with Jana Long on her yoga journey and her leadership of Black Yoga Teachers Alliance.

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Lacey Gibson
2020
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