NJM Offerings
Not the Only Black Yogi in the Room
An Instagram Live conversation series celebrating the stories, wisdom, and lived experiences of Black yogis of all genders, sexualities, and backgrounds.
Join the Conversation soon in 2026!
New episodes every other Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET
Live on Instagram (@dr.natmalone)
Episodes are recorded and shared afterward so you can watch anytime.
NTOBY
Walking into a yoga studio and noticing you're the only Black person there is a familiar experience for many, including Dr. Natalie. Although yoga has positively impacted many Black lives, our stories, viewpoints, and leadership are often underrepresented in mainstream wellness environments. Not the Only Black Yogi in the Room is an ongoing, accessible conversation series created to change this imbalance.
Through intimate conversations with Black yogis, this series explores how yoga found us, how it has shaped our lives, and what it means to practice, teach, and cultivate wellness as we navigate the intersections of intersectional identity and culture.
Together, we're creating a living archive of alchemy, healing, wisdom, and positive embodiment, one conversation at a time.
What to Expect
Every conversation is unique!
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How yoga first found us
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Navigating predominantly white wellness spaces and industry
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Identity, belonging, and representation
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Mental health and emotional well-being
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Embodiment and healing
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Black joy, pleasure, and liberation
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Teaching yoga as a Black practitioner
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Building community through movement
Interested in Being a Guest?
Whether you've been practicing for two months or twenty years, teach full time or practice for yourself, your story belongs here. My dissertation exploring the lived experiences of Black womxn yoga practitioners deepened my belief that our stories are valuable and carry wisdom. While we may share common threads, there is no singular Black yoga experience. Every conversation offers pathways of understanding.
Interested in a feature? Click here to complete the interest form, and Dr. Natalie will be in touch. Season 1 is dedicated to amplifying 23 unique stories
At NJMO, we use the word yogi expansively. Whether yoga is your profession, spiritual practice, movement practice, or simply one of the ways you've learned to care for yourself, your story belongs here. You don't need to teach yoga or identify as an expert to be part of this conversation.