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MISSION
Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can cultivate self-awareness, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being. We aim to break down barriers and challenge stereotypes by promoting the benefits of these practices and encouraging their integration into daily life. Through our programs and community outreach, we strive to uplift and support black individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals, fostering a culture of positivity, growth, and self-love. 

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VISION
At The Black Male Yoga Initiative, Inc., we envision a world where Black individuals have access to the resources and support they need to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. We strive to be at the forefront of this movement, providing innovative programs and services that empower individuals to live their best lives. Our vision is to create a community that is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect, where black men and women feel supported, valued, and celebrated for their unique contributions to society. Through our work, we aim to inspire positive change, promote healing, and cultivate a culture of wellness and mindfulness that extends beyond our organization and into the wider world. 


OUR WORK
 

TOUR

Our Partners and Sponsors

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EDUCATE, ENGAGE AND EMPOWER.

ABOUT
+ EDUCATE

YOGA IS FOR EVERYBODY.
OUR COMMUNITY IS ONLINE
WE MAKE MOVEMENT,
MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION 
ACCESSIBLE WORLDWIDE.

Changa Bell speaking at Bme Conference 2015
2022 Santodanta Cohort
+ EMPOWER

YOGA TEACHER
TRAINING PROGRAM
THROUGH OUR PARTNER YOGA PROGRAM, SANTODANTA YOGA, WE TRAIN STUDENTS TO BE +200 RYT - with inclusivity and cultural representation.

+ ENGAGE

TO TRANSFORM LIVES.
GO "LIVE" WITH
US ON ZOOM OR YOUTUBE

 

Lamman Rucker and BMYI Cohort

 

YOU CAN’T JUST TALK ABOUT FILLING OPPORTUNITY GAPS...

WITHOUT ALSO TALKING ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING,

ESPECIALLY OF [THE] MOST VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR PARENTS, AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE.

 

OPPORTUNITY IMPACTS HEALTH AND HEALTH IMPACTS OPPORTUNITY.

-- Broderick Johnson

Former Assistant to the President & White House Cabinet Secretary for President Barack Obama

Chair of the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force

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