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On August 8th, we are releasing a powerful new resource on Yoga and Black Healing.&nbsp; "To be Black is to be both outcast and mystic—a living tapestry of embodiment, breath, and sacred memory."In this new resource, meditation teacher Danny Angelo Fluker Jr. reclaims yoga as a practice of liberation, offering ancient wisdom through a Black lens for modern healing.This is a people's yoga training in one book—all the roots of traditional training, none of the gatekeeping. Part spiritual testimony, part embodied guide, this crash course in liberation invites you into:<ul><li>Black yogic traditions that span continents and centuries</li><li>Practices that honor both our trauma and our transcendence</li><li>Sacred rest as resistance and ancestral remembrance as power</li><li>The revolutionary act of coming home to your own body</li><li>Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or teaching for years, this book meets you exactly where you are—and reminds you of the sacred ground you've always been standing on.</li></ul><figure id="figure-zycxo815ljrme0f8z86"><img id="zycxo815ljrme0f8z86" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1asLm2vglS4TrILPUJOmmZiyaT8lYq1zats2y41YLbIXeJULupsASbMaK5SFwlgo.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1asLm2vglS4TrILPUJOmmZiyaT8lYq1zats2y41YLbIXeJULupsASbMaK5SFwlgo.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> Portion of resource unrevealed cover. This is yoga wisdom for the people: portable, powerful, and your invitation home. Join our<a data-mce-href="https://mailchi.mp/4e4ea695bd50/black-boys-om-support" href="https://mailchi.mp/4e4ea695bd50/black-boys-om-support"> mailing list</a> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: calc(16px * var(--body-fontSize, 1)); font-style: var(--body-fontStyle, normal); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" data-mce-style="font-family: inherit; font-size: calc(16px * var(--body-fontSize, 1)); font-style: var(--body-fontStyle, normal); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">to be notified when the resource becomes available.&nbsp;

Yoga and Black Healing

Black Boys OM was born out of necessity. The problem was clear: Black boys and men were being systemically shut out of spaces for mind-body health. Barriers—some historical, some deeply entrenched in the present—made it difficult for Black men to access the tools and practices that could support their emotional, mental, and physical well-being.Representation was lacking. Access was limited. And in a world where Blackness is too often pathologized, the idea of Black men embracing stillness, softness, and self-care was rarely nurtured. We saw a gap. We stepped in.Since our inception in 2018, Black Boys OM has been dedicated to shifting this landscape. What started as a grassroots initiative has since grown into a global movement. By 2020, we established ourselves as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and by late 2024, we transitioned into a School of Yoga—an evolution that reflects our deepest commitment to education, healing, and embodied living.To date, we have cultivated a network of over 400 certified Black Male Wellness practitioners who hold space for Black boys and men worldwide. Through equanimity practice, rest, and self-discovery, we have facilitated over 2,300 spaces for healing. Our work is a testament to the power of collective transformation and the undeniable impact of Black men reclaiming their well-being. <figure id="figure-pz29rwp1ftm6vfvmz5"><img id="pz29rwp1ftm6vfvmz5" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/32JppRFOzuH7Bl763P6fkuxrkQRYSe3t1c04mMpNCVs5A9axYUKz99YHPQelL9HR.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/32JppRFOzuH7Bl763P6fkuxrkQRYSe3t1c04mMpNCVs5A9axYUKz99YHPQelL9HR.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: calc(16px * var(--body-fontSize, 1)); font-style: var(--body-fontStyle, normal); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" data-mce-style="font-family: inherit; font-size: calc(16px * var(--body-fontSize, 1)); font-style: var(--body-fontStyle, normal); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Black Male Healing is the convergence of multiple touchpoints of intersecting energies: the energy of masculinity, the energy of Blackness, and the energy of rediscovering and embodying innate wholeness—what many call healing and well-being. Masculinity emerges as a concept of nurture, provision, leadership, strength, integrity, vision, and protection. It holds strength and softness in equal measure, existing in harmony rather than in opposition. It embodies complementarity while embracing qualities often attributed to femininity—compassion, intuition, fluidity, and care.Blackness is both ancestral and infinite, an uncontainable creative force that shapes culture, history, and the very fabric of existence. It is vast, it is rich, and it carries within it the imprints of our ancestors—their wisdom, their resilience, their dreams for something more. It is not simply an identity but an embodied legacy.Healing is the process of remembering, of reclaiming, of moving in the world with the fullness of mind, body, and spirit as one. It is the radical act of being whole in a world that has worked tirelessly to keep us fragmented. It is the understanding that our wellness is a birthright, not a privilege.These forces, when woven together, create something entirely new. Like healing waters moving through the earth, they merge and amplify one another, forming a current of transformation that is undeniable.There is no singular definition for Black Male Healing. It is vast, fluid, and deeply personal. Yet every Black man who has felt it—whether in solitude or in the embrace of community—knows it as truth. It is a frequency that cannot be denied.May this work continue. Without permission. Without limitation. Without end. written by <a data-mce-href="https://dannyspeakspeace.com/" href="https://dannyspeakspeace.com/">Danny Angelo Fluker Jr.&nbsp;</a>Become a Yoga Teacher with us. <a data-mce-href="https://blackboysom.org/blackboysomyogateachertraining" href="https://blackboysom.org/blackboysomyogateachertraining" title="Self Paced Yoga Teacher Training " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more here</a>Donate to our School of Yoga Scholarship Fund : <a data-mce-href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/blackboysom" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/blackboysom">Give Securely Here</a>Photo by &nbsp;Bradford Singley : Esalen Workshop : Healing, Rest, and Embodied Liberation for Men of Color -January 2025

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Sanskrit Mantra: Ugram viram maha-vishnum Jvalantam sarvato mukham Nrisimham bhishanam bhadram Mrityur mrityum namamy aham Word-by-word Meaning: Ugram (उग्रम्) – Fierce, intense, terrifying in powerViram (वीरम्) – Heroic, valiant, mighty warriorMaha-Vishnum (महाविष्णुम्) – The great and supreme VishnuJvalantam (ज्वलन्तम्) – Blazing, shining like fireSarvato mukham (सर्वतो मुखम्) – Facing in all directions, omnipresentNrisimham (नृसिंहम्) – Narasimha (the half-lion, half-man form of Vishnu)Bhishanam (भीषणम्) – Fearsome, terrifying to enemiesBhadram (भद्रम्) – Auspicious, protective, benevolentMrityur mrityum (मृत्योर् मृत्युम्) – The death of death itself, the one who overcomes mortalityNamamy aham (नमाम्यहम्) – I bow down, I surrender Full Meaning:"I bow to the fierce and valiant Maha-Vishnu, the blazing one who faces all directions. Narasimha, the fearsome yet auspicious protector, the destroyer of death itself—I surrender to You."This mantra is a powerful invocation of divine protection, fearlessness, and triumph over all forms of destruction, including death itself. It calls upon Narasimha as the ultimate force against darkness and oppression, ensuring strength and courage for the one who chants it. Modern Re-Imagining&nbsp;"Fierce and mighty, boundless presence,Radiating fire in all directions,The fearless protector, the guardian of truth,I bow to the conqueror of death itself." "Unshakable power, unstoppable force,Blazing light in every direction,The fearless protector, the fierce liberator,I honor the one who triumphs over death." Creating Your Own Mantra: A Living Expression of Power and Presence The Sacred Tradition of MantraFor centuries, mantras have been passed from Guru to student, not merely as words but as living vibrations—embodied expressions of Divine energy. Each mantra carries a specific resonance, invoking strength, protection, healing, or expansion. These sacred sounds were revered as direct channels to higher consciousness, shaping the reality of the one who chants them. Modern Mantra Creation: Reclaiming Your PowerTraditional mantras, like the one dedicated to Vishnu above, have served as powerful tools for spiritual connection. However, the essence of mantra is not limited to any single language or tradition. The invitation here is to create your own mantra—one that speaks directly to the energy you need in this moment. This is not about simply making affirmations. A mantra is a call to energy—a vibration you invoke with devotion, presence, and deep inner knowing. The Process of Creating Your Personal MantraSit with Your Present Energy Needs Find a quiet space. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Ask yourself: What power, energy, or healing do I need right now?What inner force needs to be awakened?What do I want to call into my life? Feel It in Your Body Instead of thinking intellectually, allow yourself to feel the energy. Notice where it arises—your heart, your solar plexus, your throat? Let the vibration of the words come from your body's wisdom, not just your mind. Inquire in Stillness As you sit with this presence, let the words come naturally. This might be a phrase, a short sentence, or even a single powerful word. Examples:“I am strength. I am light. I am boundless.”“Peace surrounds me, power moves through me.”“I call in fire to burn away everything that does not serve me and to ignite everything that does. I move in grace.” Write Your Mantra with Intention Once the words come, write them down with devotion. Treat them as sacred. Your mantra is now a living force—a vibrational key to unlock your desired energy. Chant, Embody, and Activate Spend at least 15 minutes chanting your mantra, either silently or aloud. Feel its resonance in your body. Let it shape your being with each repetition.You may chant it in devotion (as a sacred prayer).You may chant it in peace (as a grounding practice).You may chant it in strength (as an activation of power). The more you repeat it, the more it becomes you. Final Thought:Your mantra is not just something you say; it is something you become. It is your declaration to the universe and to yourself. Trust what arises. Speak your power. Embody your mantra. This teaching from the Black Boys OM School of Yoga 200HR Yoga Teacher Training, written by <a data-mce-href="https://dannyspeakspeace.com/" href="https://dannyspeakspeace.com/">Danny Angelo Fluker Jr.</a>&nbsp;Become a Yoga Teacher with us. Learn more<a data-mce-href="https://blackboysom.org/blackboysomyogateachertraining" href="https://blackboysom.org/blackboysomyogateachertraining"> here</a>

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