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Yoga is more than a practice—it’s a way of being that invites us to recognize suffering, both our own and that of others, and to walk the path of healing. This journey requires dedication, patience, and love. Through yoga, we learn to meet ourselves and the world with awareness, acceptance, and a commitment to growth.
February is Black History Month in the U.S., a time to honor the invaluable contributions of Black Americans while acknowledging the injustices that persist in our social, economic, educational, and political systems. Yoga teaches us that awareness is the first step toward transformation. Just as we cultivate mindfulness on the mat, we can bring that same presence to the world around us—learning to sit with discomfort, examine harmful patterns, and take compassionate action toward justice, equity, and collective liberation.
As a yoga community in DC, let’s turn our awareness into action:
🖤 Support Black-owned wellness businesses and spaces.
📚 Engage with the works of Black authors on yoga, mindfulness, and social justice. Check out two books ⬆️ that you can find in our in studio Mini Yoga Library.
💰 Contribute to organizations dedicated to racial equity.
🧘🏾♂️ Reflect: How can we align our words, choices, and actions with justice and healing?
Yoga calls us to move beyond understanding and into action.
Let’s move together, on and off the mat, toward a more just and compassionate world.
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