Yoga for preservation and regeneration of Black life.
We offer classes open to all identities, as well as Black and BIPOC affinity space classes.
Founder and Lead Instructor Stephanie Hicks at one of our in-person classes.
Our Methodology
Yoga That Supports
In response to the continuous state-sanctioned violence that Black people across the United States experience, Yoga for Black Lives was created in 2016 to support resistance to this kind of violence by giving people the opportunity to take part in a life-affirming and life-sustaining practice. All our classes are offered by donation, and 100% of our proceeds go directly to abolitionist non-profit organizations and collectives that center Black life.
Discover a practice that embraces
ABOLITION · RESTORATION · REGENERATION
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Receive expert guidance
Lead By Black and POC Yoga Teachers
Each of our yoga teachers has gone through certified training programs, specializing in a variety of different practices including Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Yin.
Take Classes With Us
Virtual On-Demand Sessions
Browse our offerings of recorded classes that you can take on your own time. From Slow Flow Vinyasa to Power Yoga to Hatha Restorative and more, there is something for everyone on our on-demand portal.
Live & In-Person Sessions
We offer both live virtual classes and in-person classes through our national Yoga Teacher Network. To be notified about upcoming in-person classes, sign up for our newsletter or connect with us on Instagram.
Private Events & Workshops
We offer a number of private classes by request, including single classes or series taught by YBL teachers for a specified person or group. We will work with you to set days, times, and locations.
Take Time To Reflect
Grieve & Honor Black Lives Lost To Police Violence
Our classes pay respects to lives that have been lost to white supremacist violence, allowing for space to mourn and reflect away from sensationalized news coverage. Visit our In Memoriam page for a collection of names of those lost, and celebrations of their lives.
