Step onto the mat with us, not just to practice but to belong. ’Black on the Mat’ brings a fresh lens, emphasizing the often overlooked journey of black yogis. Through candid conversations and enriching content, Danielle and Saisha, two certified yoga teachers, bridge the gap between ancient practice and contemporary experiences. Our mission? To let folks know that we’re here and that there’s space for you to come through!
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Step onto the mat with us, not just to practice but to belong. ’Black on the Mat’ brings a fresh lens, emphasizing the often overlooked journey of black yogis. Through candid conversations and enriching content, Danielle and Saisha, two certified yoga teachers, bridge the gap between ancient practice and contemporary experiences. Our mission? To let folks know that we’re here and that there’s space for you to come through!
Finding Your Voice on the Mat: From Student to Yoga Teacher
Black on the Mat
25 minutes 9 seconds
1 year ago
Finding Your Voice on the Mat: From Student to Yoga Teacher
We sat down with Kat, a new yoga teacher, to discuss her journey from student to teacher. Kat shares how she initially started practicing yoga to spend time with friends but eventually found a deep love for the practice. She opens up about her experiences feeling unseen in yoga spaces and how she was inspired to become a teacher. Kat reflects on a shocking moment from her first class and yoga’s impact on her personal growth. Join the hosts as we discuss the rewarding, challenging, and transformative aspects of being a yoga teacher.
Kat Lee's Bio
Kat Lee is a passionate Bay Area yoga instructor and entrepreneur. Certified by Yoga to the People and Lotusland Yoga SF, she views yoga as a love letter to the body, emphasizing inclusivity. As a plus-size Black autistic woman, Kat advocates for underrepresented communities and creates welcoming spaces for all. She specializes in gentle flow vinyasa, yin yoga, and playful classes. Kat is launching LightofMine, a business focused on creative expression through play, mindfulness, and movement for youth and those young of heart.
IG: @kathleezzzy and @lightofmineyoga
https://bio.site/kathleezzzy
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Black on the Mat
Step onto the mat with us, not just to practice but to belong. ’Black on the Mat’ brings a fresh lens, emphasizing the often overlooked journey of black yogis. Through candid conversations and enriching content, Danielle and Saisha, two certified yoga teachers, bridge the gap between ancient practice and contemporary experiences. Our mission? To let folks know that we’re here and that there’s space for you to come through!
