Practicing yoga has many benefits. These include but are not limited to stress relief, increased flexibility, improved mental and physical health. In this post we review several categories of products from black owned brands. These include online classes, yoga pants and mats among other accessories and tools from black owned brands. See the company and product links below for details.
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There are many opportunities to learn and practice yoga virtually.
- Black Mat Yoga offers a variety of online classes several days a week.
- JoAnna Bradley offers a range of virtual classes on Moxie.
- Afro Flow Yoga offers a weekly virtual class.
- Che Yoga offers a package of online lessons.
- Yoga Green Book provides several resources for virtual yoga. These include:
- A list of 20 black yoga teachers with online classes;
- Five yoga teachers with online classes; and
- A list of diverse yoga online classes.
Yoga pants are noted for having thick waistbands, being looser fitting, sufficiently flexible for ease of posing, and thicker than traditional leggings. The standard yoga mat is 1/8 of an inch thick and made of materials that stick to the ground and maintain stability as you carry out various poses.
- Afro Guys And A Gal (advertisement) offers a selection of Ankara print high waisted yoga shorts. Many have matching teeshirts and sport’s bras.
- Aleeyah Marie (advertisement) offers a selection of 24″ wide x 70″ long x 1/4″ thick yoga mats that have a carrying strap. Yoga towels that correspond to the patterns and size of yoga mats are also available.
- By Brije (advertisement) offers a selection of 24″ wide x 70″ long x 1/4″ thick yoga mats that have a carrying strap. Yoga towels that correspond to the patterns and size of yoga mats are also available.
- Cookies Creati By Lakia (advertisement) offers a selection of “Betty Boop” yoga sets.
- Femme Yogipreneur (advertisement) offers a selection of yoga wear that includes pants, sets, and one piece jumpers.
- Iconi (advertisement) offers a selection of thick waistband leggings with a high waist. Constructed of moisture wicking fabric, this brand has the distinction of being one of the black owned businesses on Oprah’s list of favorite things for 2020. Leggings are available in several colors.
- Jennifer Nikcole Pope (advertisement) offers 24″ wide x 70″ long x 1/4″ thick yoga mats that have a carrying strap. Yoga towels that correspond to the patterns and size of yoga mats are also available.
- Morgan Harper Nichols (advertisement) offers a selection of 24″ wide x 70″ long x 1/4″ thick yoga mats that have a carrying strap. Yoga towels that correspond to the patterns and size of yoga mats are also available.
- Nevice (advertisement) offers a selection of African print yoga mat bags (100% cotton).
- rē•spin by Halle Berry (advertisement) offers a selection of yoga products that includes yoga blocks, a yoga wheel, and a yoga ball.
- Sunstar Athletic Wear (advertisement) offers a selection of yoga pants in an ultra soft and stretchy fabric. A variety of designs are available.
- The Pairabirds (advertisement) offers a selection of 24″ wide x 70″ long x 1/4″ thick yoga mats that have a carrying strap. Yoga towels that correspond to the patterns and size of yoga mats are also available.
- Thomcat23 (advertisement) offers a selection of 24″ wide x 70″ long x 1/4″ thick yoga mats that have a carrying strap. A corresponding yoga towel is also available.
- The Trini Gee (advertisement) offers a selection of yoga apparel and accessories that include mats, shirts, duffel bags, and more.
- Tiare Smith Designs (advertisement) offers a selection of 24″ wide x 70″ long x 1/4″ thick yoga mats that have a carrying strap. Yoga towels that correspond to the patterns and size of yoga mats are also available.
- Tree Tribe (advertisement) offers a diverse selection of yoga shorts made from up-cycled polyester.
- Trendi Fashions Boutique (advertisement) offers a yoga set consisting of a top and pants.
- Veer Active (advertisement) offers a selection of long and short yoga pants in several colors. Use the code leslie for a 20% discount.
- XOJailynn (advertisement) offers a 24″ wide x 70″ long x 1/4″ thick botanical line drawing yoga mat that has a carrying strap. A corresponding yoga towel is available.
- Soul Shop offer a variety of tools for yoga. These include several yoga mats (e.g., slip resistant and rubber), yoga bags, and resistance bands.
- The Cosmic Yoga offers a selection of yoga mats and props with mats, yoga blocks, and more.
- Toned By BaggedEM offers a selection of culturally themed yoga mats.
In reviewing these yoga products I hope you find one or more that work for you.
Happy Shopping!
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References
- Boldt, Andrea. “Yoga mat versus yoga towel.” 15 November, 2018. https://www.livestrong.com/article/464567-yoga-mat-vs-yoga-towel/
- Link, Rachael. MS. RD. “13 benefits of yoga that are supported by science.” 30 August, 2017. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/13-benefits-of-yoga
- Yoga Own. “Difference between yoga pants and leggings.” 2 July, 2019. https://yogaown.com/difference-between-yoga-pants-and-leggings/
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I have a question: What type of yoga mat will be best for martial arts workouts? Do you thin more padding yoga mat should be used or more thickness?
Hi Sharjeel, I do not practice martial arts so I cannot help you with this. Sorry.