10 Inspirational #blackyogis to Follow On Instagram

Black History Month highlights all the contributions and progress black people are making in American history. Since we’re all about that yoga love, we want to focus on contributions that black influencers are making in the world of yoga and mindfulness.

So, in celebration of #blackyogis everywhere, here are just some of the influencers inspiring all of us.
 
 

Here Are 10 Black Yogis to Follow and Support In the Yoga Community:

1. Jessamyn Stanley

 
Jessamyn is a badass, no-nonsense, body positive yogi based in North Carolina. She encourages her students to break through their physical and mental barriers with high energy vinyasa flow classes.
 
Follow her on Instagram: @mynameisjessamyn
 
We got to sit down with Jessamyn and talk real sh*t. Watch the interview here!
 
 

2. Brandon Copeland

 
Brandon is a Washington, D.C. based yoga instructor who founded Khephera Wellness Group. He started his yoga journey while he was in college as a way to decrease stress, and noticed a lack of black and brown faces. His response to this observation is his specialized Trap Yoga class that blends trap music with Vinyasa Yoga.
 
Follow him on Instagram: @brandoflows
 
 

3. Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts

 
Atlanta-based Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts has a Ph.D. from the Division of Educational Studies at Emory University. She researches the experiences of black teen yogis and works primarily with marginalized communities. In 2013, she created a Yoga, Literature, and Art camp for teen girls.
 
Follow her on Instagram: @chelsealovesyoga
 
 

4. Mario Austin

 
Mario started his yoga journey on a search for more flexibility, but stuck around and became an Ashtanga style instructor. He aims to inspire everyone on their yoga journey with fun and challenging led to unexpected playlists.
 
Follow him on Instagram: @mrmarioaustin
 
 

5. Faith Hunter

 
Faith is based in New York City, but she teaches yoga and meditation internationally. She teaches to all levels, and aims to inspire others to commit to the transformative healing potential of mindfulness practices. Her self-proclaimed free-spirited teaching style is influenced by Vinyasa, Kundalini, Ashtanga, and meditation.
 
Follow her on Instagram: @spirituallyfly
 

6. Tyrone Beverly

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Tyrone founded the non-profit organization Im’Unique in 2013 to promote healthy living and community. Through his organization he teaches free classes twice a week in Denver, Colorado, in unusual spots (think: The Denver Zoo), where he attracts hundreds of attendees from all walks of life.
 
Follow Im’Unique on Instagram: @imuniqueunited
 
 

7. Koya Webb

 
Koya wears many hats: she’s a celebrity yoga instructor, personal trainer, holistic health and wellness coach, author, motivational speaker, and professional fitness model. She has 500 hours of teacher training under her belt, and is dedicated to having a positive impact on the world.
 
Follow her on Instagram: @koyawebb
 
 

8. Andrew Sealy

 
Andrew describes himself as a yoga artist and movement creator. He leads an informative, progressive yoga class that empowers his students to embrace the power of yoga. Andrew strongly believes in the nature of humankind to be kind to one another, and this belief shines through in his teaching.
 
Follow him on Instagram: @andrew7sealy
 

9. Racheal Weathers

 
Racheal is a Southern California-based yogi who came to the practice looking for a positive mindset and purpose. She hopes to encourage others to be more body positive and grounded – she wants everyone to know that they are enough.
 
Follow her on Instagram: @racheal_speaks
 
 

10. Ace Hood

 
Ace and his girlfriend, Shelah Marie, often practice yoga and meditation together, and share their journey on social media. To come full circle, Ace and Shelah take regular private yoga classes with their instructor Racheal Weathers.
 
Follow him on Instagram: @acehood
 
 

Gratitude to These Inspiring Yogis

These are just some of the many inspiring black yogis in the community. Keep doing what you do, ladies and gents, and we’re excited to see what you do next!