NJM Offerings
Did you know Rosa Parks did yoga?
Black women BEEN doing yoga!
My yoga practice began some years ago, but I did not truly discover how relevant it was to Black women until Stephanie Evans published Black Women's Yoga History: Memoirs of Inner Peace. This book exposed me to stories from Black women, known and unknown, about yoga's impact on their lives. For the first time, I felt seen!
Black women may not always feel welcome in yoga studios. Still, a large community of us provides spaces and opportunities to practice yoga in culturally-tailored and loving ways.
If you're looking for:
Improved mental, physical, and spiritual health outcomes;
Heightened self-awareness;
A resistance practice;
An easily accessible self-care practice; or
Overall increased wellness
Yoga may be for you!
Start Your Year with Me!
More Life More Yoga is a 2-hour foundations yoga class designed by a Black woman for Black women. In addition to experiencing a body-inclusive class featuring music by Black women, participants will learn yoga fundamentals and the benefits of yoga for Black women.
Meet Your Instructor
Natalie Malone, MS 200RYT
Natalie (she/her) is a Black queer woman scholar, yoga instructor and therapist who disrupts western colonized wellness by centering Black feminisms and liberatory principles. Natalie is a fourth-year counseling psychology doctoral student at the University of Kentucky studying Black women's sexual, spiritual, and holistic wellness. Natalie integrates holistic healing and wellness interventions into her research and clinic work.
What to Expect
A Sneak Peak at the Schedule
Discover the benefits of yoga for Black women
Learn foundational elements of yoga
Receive encouragement and affirmations designed for your practice
Ask Natalie questions about yoga during Q&A
Part 1: Learn Yoga
Experience a 50-minute class in community with other Black women. Class will include:
Asana (poses)
Meditation
10-minute savasana (total relaxation)
Part 2: Do Yoga
Support Black Women's Wellness!
NJM Offerings Yoga Sponsorship Opportunity
Individuals and businesses have the opportunity to support Black women's wellness by sponsoring women's attendance at the Yoga Foundations Class. Each sponsorship costs $50.00 and allows a Black woman to attend for free.
You or your business will receive a special highlight. Please send your questions to natalie@njmofferings.com
Frequently Asked Questions
No Question Is Too Small. If you have a question unaddressed here, please send your inquiry to natalie@njmofferings.com
Is the foundations class online or in-person?
Th foundations class is online using Zoom, so you will need a Zoom account. We hope to offer the class in person in the future!
Will the foundations class be recorded?
No. The foundations class is designed to be an embraced space for Black women to be curious and learn together. We will not record the class for this reason.
Who is the foundations class for?
This workshop is for anyone who identifies as a Black woman. Black womanhood is an umbrella term that can include transwomen and non-binary folks. All Black women are welcome!
I'm a bit confused about how to sign up - help me out?
Use the buttons on this page to access the Zoom registration link. Be sure to click the date (January 2 or January 3) that matches your schedule.
Do you accept any forms of payment outside of PayPal?
Purchases made through the website are PayPal only.
Can I buy additional access for a loved one?
Absolutely! When you complete the Zoom registration, please provide the name and email address of the person the access is for.
What should I bring to the foundations class?
Bring the following items:
Materials for notes
Yoga mat
Comfortable clothing
An open heart and mind
A spirit ready to receive