Noir Yoga

☀️ SUMMER FUN ALERT! ☀️

Calling all little yogis! Join us at for our special Summer Stretch & Shine: Yoga for Kids workshop.

🗓️ Thursday, July 10th
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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July at Noir Yoga is all about tapping into your summer glow ☀️

J—Joyful moments on the mat, soaking in summer light

U—Uniting breath and movement, morning to night

L—Letting go, finding peace in every flow

Y—You, shining brighter with each pose you know

Whether it’s your first time on the mat or your hundredth sun salutation, this month we invite you to breathe deeper, stretch longer, and move with intention. Come flow with us 💛

Happy International Day of Yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️ 🧘🏾🧘🏿‍♂️

Today, we join the global community in honoring the ancient practice of yoga—its power to heal, to unite, and to transform from the inside out.

At Noir Yoga, we hold space for movement, mindfulness, and meaning. Rooted in the rich cultural traditions of yoga and grounded in community, we celebrate every breath, every body, and every moment on the mat as sacred.

Whether you're flowing in strength, finding stillness, or simply learning to pause—we see you. We celebrate you. And we thank you for being a part of this journey with us.

Let us continue to honor the roots of this practice while reimagining what wellness looks and feels like in our community. This is yoga. This is joy. This is liberation.

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Noir Yoga! 🌈

At Noir Yoga, we believe that every body deserves a space to breathe, move, and belong — exactly as they are. This month, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with deep love, fierce pride, and unwavering commitment to creating a world (and a mat) where authenticity is always welcome.

Whether you’re flowing through poses or simply finding stillness, we honor your journey and the vibrant spectrum of identities that make our community so powerful. 🏳️‍🌈

This Pride Month — and every month — we move with purpose, we love without limits, and we rise together. 💛

Welcome June with Intention

At Noir Yoga, each month is a chance to deepen your practice and align with purpose. This June, we invite you to move through the month with this mantra:

✨ J – Journey inward
Take time to turn inward. Whether on your mat or in stillness, let June be a reminder to reflect, breathe, and listen to your inner wisdom.

✨ U – Unite your breath and body
Flow with presence. Let each inhale and exhale guide your movement. This month, prioritize syncing breath with intention — in class, in rest, and in everyday life.

✨ N – Nourish your soul
What fills you up? Make space for rest, joy, and community. Whether it's a deep stretch, a soulful playlist, or your favorite class at Noir Yoga — choose what heals.

✨ E – Expand your practice
Try something new. Come to the mat with curiosity. Explore a new class, a different teacher, or a new pose. Growth begins where comfort ends.

Let’s move into June with grounding, connection, and purpose.

Honoring Memorial Day at Noir Yoga 🇺🇸

Today, we pause in remembrance and gratitude. 🕊️

At Noir Yoga, we recognize that our ability to move, breathe, gather, and heal in community is made possible by the ultimate sacrifices of those who served in the U.S. military. The freedom to practice yoga openly—to stretch into stillness, to reclaim peace, to express ourselves fully—is not a given in all parts of the world. We honor those who gave their lives to protect these freedoms.

This Memorial Day, may we move with mindfulness, breathe with gratitude, and hold space for those we’ve lost. Whether you spend today in reflection, rest, or movement, may your practice be a quiet tribute to courage, service, and the enduring pursuit of peace.

We remember. We honor. We flow.

Yeah, we said it... We’re D.T.F. 🧘🏿‍♂️🧘🏾‍♀️🧘🏾

Down To Flow.

Whether it’s your first time on the mat or your hundredth, there’s always space for you to move, breathe, and reset with us. Come get grounded, sweaty, stretched, and supported—right here in Bed-Stuy.

🧘🏾‍♂️ Noir Flow
🔥 Noir Yoga L.A.B.
🌙 Noir Yin
🎶 Noir Beginnings
🧘🏾‍♀️ Noir Community Flow

Tag your flow crew and let’s get DTF this week.

6 Simple Ways to Use Yoga for Mental Well-Being

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are small, powerful ways to bring yoga into your day to support your mind:

1️⃣ Start Your Day with Breathwork
3–5 minutes of deep breathing (like box breathing or alternate nostril) can calm anxiety and boost focus.

2️⃣ Practice One Grounding Pose
Try Child’s Pose, Legs Up the Wall, or Mountain Pose anytime you feel overwhelmed.

3️⃣ Pair Movement with Journaling
After class or home practice, write down one thing your body or mind is trying to tell you.

4️⃣ Do a Gentle Flow in Nature
Take your mat outside—even just 10 minutes in the park can regulate your nervous system.

5️⃣ Use Yoga as a Screen Break
Between meetings or errands, pause for 3 sun breaths or a standing forward fold.

6️⃣ Join a Class and Be in Community
Connection is healing. Come breathe, move, and be held in a space that welcomes all of you.

Yoga is more than movement—it’s a path toward inner peace, clarity, and connection. May is a reminder: you don’t have to do it alone. 🖤

MAY at Noir Yoga is all about blooming from the inside out.

Move with purpose.
Awaken your breath, body, and spirit.
Yield to growth and the natural rhythm of renewal.

Let this season be a reminder to stretch, breathe, and blossom—just like spring.

Join us on the mat this month and move mindfully into May.

We're excited to announce that we’ll be speaking at The Be Well Experience on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at BRIC Art Media in Brooklyn.

So honored to join a powerful lineup of Black and Brown leaders who are shaping the future of wellness, culture, and community.

🎟️ Learn more about this holistic wellness summit and grab your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-be-well-experience-2025-wellness-summit-tickets-1094838022999?aff=DrMason

What to Expect:
🧘🏿‍♂️20+ engaging workshops, demos, and panel discussions
🧘🏿‍♂️Invigorating sound bath & meditation sessions
🧘🏿‍♂️Complimentary Breakfast and lunch
🧘🏿‍♂️Complimentary acupuncture & massage sessions
🧘🏿‍♂️Live music sets
🧘🏿‍♂️Community, connection, resources, and more!

✨ About The B.E. Well Experience
The B.E. Well Experience is an annual community wellness summit designed for us, by us. With over 40 Black and Brown presenters, the event brings together a full day of wellness workshops, movement sessions, panels, activations, and intentional connection. It’s a celebration of who we are—and a powerful reminder that our well-being deserves to be prioritized, nurtured, and protected.

Hello April 🌸

Awaken your body with mindful movement.
Pause to breathe, embracing stillness and flow.
Renew your energy with each stretch and pose.
Inspire growth through balance and presence.
Let go, lean in, and find your inner peace.

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