African American Yoga Teachers
Within my 27+ years of yoga practice, I have yet to attended nor teach a yoga class where there were more than 3 African American yoga students or BIPOC in attendance. Therefore, I would like to lessen the disconnect between people of color and the worldwide yoga community.
“While there is no single live national database that tracks the exact real-time percentage of Black yoga students by region, current industry research and academic studies provide a clear picture of the demographic trends and regional concentrations.
The most recent data (2025–2026) indicates that while yoga participation among Black adults has grown significantly from its 2.5% baseline in 2012, it still faces regional disparities linked to studio accessibility and socioeconomic factors.”
National Demographic Overview
| Metric | Participation Rate (Estimated) |
|---|---|
| Total Black Participation | ~5.6% – 8% (up from 2.5% in 2012) |
| Average Studio Attendance | < 10% in high-density Black neighborhoods |
| Boutique/Heated Yoga | ~2% of students identify as Black/African American |
National Demographics (2022–2024)
“According to the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), yoga participation has increased significantly across all groups.”
| Demographic Group | Percentage Practicing Yoga (National) |
|---|---|
| Total U.S. Adults | 16.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 22.5% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 12.6% |
| Hispanic | 10.5% |
- The following Afro American Yoga Teachers & Wellness Practitioners are posted on ynottony.com as a public service to the worldwide yoga community.
- For detailed class description, yoga class schedule changes, or detailed yoga teacher biography, please contact each individual directly.
Yoga Teachers of Color – BIPOC:
Yoga for Afro American Issues:
- Five Black Women
- Black Yoga Teachers Reaching Out to the Community
- San Francisco Bay View
- Ananda Leeke – Author & Yoga Teacher
- Anasa Yoga
- Afro American Yoga Teacher, Bobbe Norisse
- Black Yoga Teacher’s Alliance
- Yoga for Athletes
- Black Enterprise
- Afro Yoga Mentee Directory
- Kemetic Yoga
- Become a Kripalu Certified Yoga Teacher
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