Yoga for
Justice.™
"The point of yoga is to get us free. If that is true, then we must do justice."
A 200-hour teacher training rooted in Kemetic and Indian yoga lineages, Black prophetic theology, and a liberation framework — for teachers, healers, activists, and community leaders ready to lead from embodied conviction.
hours
per cohort
available
begins
Yoga as a technology of liberation.
Yoga Sutra 4.34 offers an interpretation of the ultimate aim of yoga: the freedom of consciousness — a return to one's truest self, unobstructed by conditioning, fear, or separation. We read that as a political statement.
A disembodied people cannot be free. When we are disconnected from our bodies — through stress, trauma, oppression, or the simple overwhelm of daily survival — we lose access to the clarity and power that liberation requires. The practice of yoga restores that connection. And once we know something about ourselves, we begin to know something about our neighbor — and to want to change the conditions in which we all live.
This teacher training is built on that premise. We are not training teachers to lead a fitness class. We are training teachers to lead people toward freedom — and that work requires depth, lineage, and justice at its center.
"If the point of yoga is to get us free, then we must do justice — to ensure no neighbor is without a place to lay their head, that bellies go unfilled, minds unstimulated."
Yoga for Justice is not a slogan. It is the name of a curriculum, a lineage, and a commitment. Every hour of this training is grounded in the question: how does this practice make us more able to love, to heal, and to act?
We are not registered
with Yoga Alliance.
That is intentional.
Yoga Alliance was built to standardize a practice that resists standardization. It emerged from a predominantly white wellness industry and operates as a gatekeeping mechanism — one that has historically centered certain lineages, certain bodies, and certain aesthetics at the expense of others. We chose to step outside that system deliberately.
- Standardized curriculum requirements designed by committee, not community
- Annual membership fees paid to a third-party organization to use the RYT designation
- Rooted primarily in Western postural yoga — limited engagement with Kemetic, African, or other global lineages
- Accreditation that signals compliance, not depth
- A system designed to protect a market, not a practice
- Teachers trained to teach yoga as exercise
- Curriculum designed by practitioners, healers, and justice workers who live the work
- No gatekeeping fees — your certification comes from the depth of your formation, not a registry
- Rooted in Kemetic yoga, Indian yoga lineages, and Black prophetic theology — a genuinely plural lineage
- Training that asks you to know why you teach, not just how
- A program designed to produce healers who belong to a living community
- Teachers trained to lead people toward embodiment, liberation, and justice
The Yoga for Justice™ designation carries its own meaning — and the landscape has shifted. Many studios and wellness employers no longer require Yoga Alliance registration specifically; they look for a certificate from a recognized school and a teacher with real formation. That is what this program produces. Where some larger studio chains or corporate wellness clients still use the RYT designation as a filter, we will tell you that honestly. But the teaching opportunities that matter most — community spaces, wellness programs, mission-aligned studios — are open to certified teachers from accredited programs. Graduates of this training carry a credential rooted in lineage, depth, and community accountability.
The Consortium
of Healers.
The Yoga for Justice Teacher Training is one expression of a larger project: the Consortium of Healers, a network of Black wellness practitioners, yoga teachers, somatic facilitators, breathwork guides, and community healers built through the Black Folx Wellness Collective.
The Consortium is not a brand. It is a mutual network — practitioners who resource each other, refer to each other, train together, and hold each other accountable to the communities they serve. Graduates of Yoga for Justice enter this network on the day they complete their training.
That means your credential is not just a piece of paper. It is an introduction to a living community of healers who will know your name, your practice, and your work — and who will open doors that no registry can.
- Access to the Consortium of Healers network upon graduation
- Priority placement for teaching at FlowWell and Yoga Beyond the Studio events
- Eligibility for BFWC Continuing Education Grants for advanced training
- Community of practice — ongoing connection with cohort alumni
- Pathway to leading future Yoga for Justice cohorts as a faculty member
Led by teachers who
live what they teach.
Lorraine leads the asana and physical practice curriculum — guiding trainees through the body of the practice itself. Her teaching integrates Kemetic yoga lineages with a deep commitment to accessibility, precision, and care for every body in the room. [Bio to be updated with Lorraine's full background and credentials.]
Reggie leads the social justice and humanities curriculum — the theological and philosophical formation at the heart of what makes this training distinct. His work connects the embodied practice to the broader project of liberation, drawing on Black prophetic theology and the wisdom of the healing traditions. [Bio to be updated.]
200 hours. Five modules.
One formation.
The training is built across five interconnected modules. No module stands alone — they are meant to be held together.
Completed before the first in-person weekend. Covers the musculoskeletal system, breath mechanics, nervous system regulation, and the physiology of yoga practice. Available from November 2026, at your own pace before January.
The body of the practice — sequencing, cueing, alignment, assists, and the art of building a class that serves every body. Led by Lorraine Hinds. Integrates Kemetic and Indian yoga lineages.
Black prophetic theology, liberation frameworks, the history of yoga in the African diaspora, and the practice of teaching from conviction. Led by Reggie Hubbard. The formation that makes this training distinct.
You learn to teach by teaching. Peer cohort practice, supervised community sessions, and faculty feedback at every step. The practicum places you in real teaching situations before you graduate.
Your training includes a full FlowWell membership. You are expected to take 50 classes across all four training functions — Strength, Flow, Endurance, and Recover — as a student. The practice has to live in your body.
Yoga for Justice™ 200-Hour Certification · Consortium of Healers membership · FlowWell teaching network access · Alumni community · Priority placement for FlowWell teaching opportunities
How the training
actually runs.
Program orientation, cohort introductions, and the anatomy module. Completed independently before the first in-person weekend. Approximately 30 hours, completed by January 2027.
Two days per week on Zoom plus monthly in-person weekend intensives at The Sanctuary. Runs January through spring/summer 2027.
Supervised teaching practice, community practicum sessions, and your 50 FlowWell classes. Culminates in a final teaching demonstration and cohort celebration.
Six-hour in-person session. Asana practice, sequencing labs, philosophy, and teaching methodology. Deep work — arrive prepared.
Four-hour in-pereson session. Social justice curriculum, humanities seminar, cohort practice, and reflection. Discussion-based and participatory.
Total hours: Anatomy (~30) + Asana & physical practice (~70) + Social justice & humanities (~40) + Practicum (~30) + 50 FlowWell classes (~30) = 200 hours total. Monthly in-person weekends at The Sanctuary, 620 Howard Road SE — exact dates confirmed at orientation.
Everything you need
is in the tuition.
Cost should never be
the reason you say no.
We built three scholarship tracks into this cohort because we mean it. If full tuition is a barrier, apply for a scholarship before you decide this isn't for you.
- Full 200-hour program
- FlowWell membership included
- All materials + practicum
- Consortium of Healers membership
- Payment plan available ($500 deposit)
- Full 200-hour program — same experience
- FlowWell membership included
- All materials + practicum
- Consortium of Healers membership
- Application-based · BFWC priority
- Full 200-hour program — no cost
- FlowWell membership included
- All materials + practicum
- Consortium of Healers membership
- Priority: Black practitioners doing community healing work
Payment plans available for full tuition. A $500 deposit holds your seat, with the remaining balance payable in monthly installments before January 2027. Contact hello@flowwellyoga.com to set up a plan. Scholarship applications open September 2026 — apply early.
This training
is for you.
15 seats. 5 scholarships. Join the waitlist and we'll reach out with enrollment information, scholarship applications, and everything you need to decide if this is where you belong.
Joining the waitlist doesn't commit you to enrollment. No spam — just the information you need to make a decision.
Scholarship applicants: Select your scholarship interest above and we'll send you the BFWC Scholarship Application directly. Priority is given to Black practitioners already doing community healing work for whom cost is a genuine barrier. No prior teaching experience required.
What people ask
before they apply.
Do I need prior yoga experience to enroll?
No. We welcome practitioners at every level — including those who are new to yoga but deeply called to the work. What we look for is genuine commitment to the practice and to the values of justice, embodiment, and community care.
Will I be able to teach at studios after graduating?
Yes. The landscape has shifted — many studios no longer require Yoga Alliance's RYT designation specifically. They look for a certificate from a recognized school and a teacher with demonstrated training. The Yoga for Justice™ certification satisfies that. Where some larger chains still use RYT as a filter, we'll tell you that upfront.
Do I have to be in Washington D.C.?
For the most part, yes. The in-person weekends at The Sanctuary are required. The anatomy module and virtual sessions can be completed from anywhere, but in-person intensives and your 50 FlowWell classes require physical presence in D.C.
What is the time commitment per week?
During the core training phase, plan for Saturday 1–7 PM and Sunday 1–5 PM on Zoom, plus readings, practice, and your 50 FlowWell classes. Monthly in-person weekends at The Sanctuary. This is a serious formation program — it asks for serious time.
Who is the scholarship for?
The BFWC scholarships prioritize Black practitioners already doing community healing work — formally or informally — for whom full tuition is a genuine financial barrier. Prior teaching experience is not required. Calling, commitment, and community rootedness are what matter.
When will enrollment open?
The waitlist is open now. Formal enrollment and scholarship applications open September 2026. Program orientation begins November 2026. Joining the waitlist ensures you receive everything first.
What happens if I miss a session?
Virtual sessions are recorded and available for a limited window. In-person sessions may have makeup options depending on circumstances. Full participation is the expectation — communicate early if something comes up.
What does Consortium of Healers membership actually mean?
A living network of practitioners built through BFWC — not a mailing list, but an actual professional and community home. People know your name, your work, your practice. Referrals, collaboration, continued formation, and belonging to something built for you.