yoga

Nama-Slay: For Black, Southern Women, Practicing Mindfulness Offers Escape

Jessamyn Stanley, a Black yogi with short, natural black hair, does yoga outside. She wears a crop top and leggings and the sun is soft behind her.
by Khalisa Rae
March 2, 2020 at 11:09am
What happens when you turn to spaces that are supposed to be built for healing, only to find yourself an outsider?
The silhouette of a person with their legs crossed in a yoga pose in a sunny tropical location

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The Privilege of “Wellness”

by Bitch HQ
January 14, 2019 at 3:00am
Who is “wellness” really for? Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Tumblr Banning All NSFW Content

by Bitch HQ
December 4, 2018 at 3:00am
Tumblr’s CEO Jeff D’Onofrio released a statement yesterday confirming that the site will use automated tools to filter out “adult content.” Read more »

Power Pose: Talking with Fat-Positive Yoga Activist Jessamyn Stanley

by Sarah Mirk
September 9, 2016 at 11:21am
Ever since she started writing and posting photos of her practice, Stanley has been challenging mainstream yoga culture in the United States to be more inclusive and building a clear image of what it means to be body positive. Read more »

The Science of Using Yoga to Heal from Trauma

by Mika Doyle
August 9, 2016 at 11:40am
I was skeptical that yoga would help me deal with past trauma. But what I learned changed my life.  Read more »

In Yoga, Carving Out Safe Spaces for Women of Color

by Sarah Mirk
February 17, 2016 at 5:18pm
The founder of online magazine “Black Girl in Om” talks about the intersection of race and yoga. Read more »