BlackYogaMagic strives to become a top resource for connecting Black Yoga teachers to students and fellow instructors around the world. In order to achieve this goal, we need the participation of remarkable Black Yoga educators. After all, there is no directory without you!

Becoming a Member

The BlackYogaMagic directory is free for subscribers and supported by the teachers through a one-time $50 payment (via $CashApp). To begin the joining process, complete the membership form below in full. Your submission will be reviewed, and you will be contacted with more information on registering your membership and getting your listing added to the directory.

Please note that upon approval, you will need to submit two images of your Self plus a copy of your Yoga training certificate(s) if applicable.

READ ALL QUESTIONS THOROUGHLY!
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS AS INSTRUCTED!

The information that you provide on your application is used to create your directory profile! You may want to type your answers in a separate document and paste them into the application to prevent loss of information. Allow up to 30 days for your application to be reviewed, approved, and added to the directory.

Membership Form

Basic Information

Full First and Last Name (to be used in your directory listing)(required)

Your Gender Pronouns (ex. she/her, he/him, they/them, etc.)(required)

Email Address (double check your spelling)(required)

How did you hear about BlackYogaMagic? If referred by a directory member or an Associate Ambassador, give their name here.(required)

Physical & Virtual Locations

Name of your Yoga brand/business (if applicable)

In what location(s) around the world are you based? Give the full city, state, country, etc. If you are in multiple locations, please list them all and specify which is your PRIMARY location.(required)

What is your teaching availability for students/clients? Choose all that apply.(required)

Local studio(s) (give name below) Private in-person sessions Private virtual sessions Via a virtual channel/app (give details below) Other (explain below)

If you have additional details about your teaching availability, add them here. If you checked "other," give those teaching details here.

Please list the EXACT WEBSITE LINKS for your webpages and social media accounts for students to get in touch with you online. (Ex. http://www.Instagram.com/MyAccount)(required)

Yoga Background

What was your Yoga teacher training school? Please name the LEAD TEACHER of the school and the YEAR you received your certification. (You will need to provide a copy of your YTT certificates for verification.) If Self-taught and not certified, please THOROUGHLY explain your education process and how you acquired Yoga teaching expertise. (required)

What are your Yoga asana teaching specialties, methods, and/or style? (Ex. Kemetic, Curvy, Kundalini, Restorative, etc.) If you do not teach asana, please explain your Yoga teaching focus.(required)

If you teach/offer other wellness modalities or services, please list them here. (Ex. energy cleansing, meditation, sound healing, massage therapy, etc.)

Are you registered with Yoga Alliance or any other Yoga teacher registry? If so, give the organization name, your membership number, and your designation (ex. RYT-500). Directories will be checked for verification.

Tell us about your Yoga experience. What does Yoga mean to you as a teacher? As a student and practitioner? Please be detailed!(required)

Write an official bio to be used for your directory listing. Please use the 1st person perspective (I/me/my). Some questions to consider: How long have you been teaching? What brought you into Yoga? Who is your target audience (ex. women, mothers, LGBTQ, kids, etc.)? Why do you continue to teach? Please be detailed! (Note that your bio may be slightly edited by BlackYogaMagic using other information you've provided.)(required)

If there is any additional information you'd like to share that wasn't covered, please add it here.

Additional Listings

If you are also a Black Yoga studio owner, please provide detailed information about your studio(s). Be sure to include studio NAME, ADDRESS, and any studio websites or social media links.

If you offer Yoga Teacher Training, tell us the focus and number of hours of your program. Be sure to include the name of your YTT program as well as the website link find more information.

Membership Agreement

The following are the terms for inclusion in the BlackYogaMagic directory. Read each section carefully and check each box to show that you understand and agree to these terms.

I understand that the BlackYogaMagic directory is exclusively for listing Black-identified Yoga and wellness teachers around the world. "Black-identified" is defined as personally and socially living as a Black descendant of the worldwide African diaspora, with at least ONE parent of direct Black diaspora lineage.(required)

I understand that BlackYogaMagic directory applicants must be able to provide visual proof of their completed Yoga teacher certification. Current Yoga teacher trainees must successfully complete their training before applying. Self-taught Yoga teachers without certifications are considered based on experience and expertise. (required)

I understand that membership includes being listed on the directory with my image, bio, and all relevant contact information, being promoted and featured on BlackYogaMagic social media pages, and the ability to share professional promotions in the BlackYogaMagic newsletter. I understand that membership includes BlackYogaMagic graphics such as badges, custom-made flyers, etc. to be used as Teacher Feature promotions, and that the copyright to these graphics remains with BlackYogaMagic.(required)

I understand that while all intentions are to do so, BlackYogaMagic can make no absolute guarantees to teachers regarding an increase in students, clients, followers, viewers, etc. by being listed in the directory. All efforts will be made to promote listed teachers and to increase the number of directory visitors and users. Teachers listed on the directory are highly encouraged to promote the site and the #BlackYogaMagic hashtag on their individual social media pages in order to help spread the presence of this worldwide network of Black Yoga teachers.(required)

I understand that all membership payments are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. There is no refund of the monthly membership fee, the one-time lifetime membership fee, or the annual renewal fee. Membership fees go toward labor compensation for directory creation and promotion, website maintenance, teacher listing updates, social media management, newsletter production, and other energy and financial expenditures. (required)

I understand that I can cancel my membership at any time. If I cancel my monthly membership or discontinue payment of the lifetime membership annual renewal fee, I understand that I will no longer have access to member's only website content, be able to request profile updates, or submit my business promotions for distribution on BlackYogaMagic outlets, and I will no longer be actively promoted on directory social media pages. (required)

I understand that BlackYogaMagic is a resource that is inclusive of ALL Black identities, regardless of religious affiliation, body type, gender identity, sexual orientation, dietary lifestyle, etc. BlackYogaMagic is queer-affirming, trans-inclusive, and body positive. Any teacher featured on BlackYogaMagic found to be participating in any form of hate speech or discriminatory action toward other members of the Black community may be removed from the directory at the discretion of BlackYogaMagic.(required)

I understand that any listed teacher found in violation of these terms shall have their membership cancelled and will be removed from the directory. BlackYogaMagic reserves the right to deny applications and remove teachers from the directory at its discretion for any reason, such as but not limited to: false representation of identity, certification, or expertise; unethical actions as a Yoga teacher and wellness professional; and combative and/or duplicitous behavior toward other Black Yoga professionals that undermines the BlackYogaMagic community mission.(required)