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Let’s be real. A lot of us grew up thinking yoga was for wealthy people with fancy yoga clothes, boutique yoga studios and extreme flexibility, or the handstands, lord the handstands . If I had a dollar for everyone who asked me if i can do a handstand or split after finding out i practice yoga... lol. Meanwhile, we’ve been out here practicing the heart of yoga without a mat, a Sanskrit word, or fancy two piece sets. Our mamas and grandmothers raised healers. Our communitie

I’ve been guiding my students through the theme of space and resistance  in all of my classes lately. It’s something that’s been really resonating in the room — through the poses, showing up in bodies, in breath, and in the mind. This theme has inspired reflection beyond the mat, which is why I felt called to write this. What we experience in practice isn’t separate from life — it’s a mirror. Natural Space and Natural Resistance There’s a difference between the space and resi

Yoga isn’t just what happens on the mat. It’s how we breathe through the messy parts, how we meet ourselves when no one’s watching. I’m Ebony Wheeler, founder of Brown Eyed Girl Yoga, and this space is where I share the teachings, stories, and daily practices that shape how I live yoga off the mat. Real talk. Honest reflection.