Black Family Yoga: SonJoria Sydnor Represents

Have you ever not seen yourself in the yoga community? Wondered where were others like you? SonJoria Sydnor's story begins with not being able to find black kids doing yoga as an example to her family. She set out to change that. The resulting book Our Family's Doing Yoga and Social Media presence @BlackKidsDoYoga represents black families practicing yoga. Its real, its genuine, and your are going to LOVE it.Highlights1:04 Meet SonJoria Sydnor6:35 Benefits of family yoga8:21 Challenges to a family yoga practice12:45 Remembering your individual yoga practice15:16 Hopes and dreams for family yoga16:04 Tips for teaching family yoga classes19:46 The importance of representing Black families21:42 How yoga can foster wellness for all27:13 Addressing inequalities and inviting diversity in yoga community31:52 Connect with SonJoriaConnect with SonJoriaFacebook Instagram Youtube Website Podcast Connect with Donna/Yoga In My SchoolWeb Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest Suggestions for the show - email donna@yogainmyschool.comSUBSCRIBE to Yoga In My School podcastfind us on your fave podcast provider - subscribe, rate, comment and shareSupport the show

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Empowering you to explore mindfulness and movement with youth. What began in 2009 as a way to connect with other leaders in the kids yoga community has grown into the longest running kids yoga podcast. Donna Freeman is passionate about all things yoga. She covers a wide variety of topics aimed at highlighting amazing work being done and providing tools and tips for immediate use in your life, classes and work. She is the founder of Yoga In My School and the author of 'Once Upon a Pose: A Guide to Yoga Adventure Stories for Children.' She can be found on Instagram @DonnaKFreeman. Become a supporter of our show with a donation https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405