Black Folx
Wellness Collective.
A D.C.-based national organization committed to reducing barriers to wellness and building a world where Black people are free, healed, and whole — through free programming, teacher training, and community-centered healing.
Red Line
served
always
It started on
the Red Line.
One day while riding the Red Line, Stephon reached out to Royce wondering if he'd be interested in starting an organization to bring yoga to Black folks. Since then, they've connected hundreds of people across identity to life-affirming wellness practices — from yoga to reading groups.
Together, they're committed to building a world where Black folx are well. Not eventually. Now.
"Individual healing is a collective act of liberation."
Three ways we show up
for our community.
We build an expansive ecosystem of partners that provides access and opportunity for individual wellness and collective well-being.
- Consortium of Healers
- Mutual Aid / Community Small Grants
- Partner Network
We train justice-oriented yoga teachers, wellness workers, and community facilitators to guide individuals on their wellness journeys.
- Yoga for Justice 200-Hour Teacher Training
- Continuing Education Grants
- Facilitator Development
We empower our members through free and low-cost programming that strengthens fortitude, builds community, and moves us closer to freedom.
- Sunday Soul Flow (weekly)
- Yoga for Black Women
- Black Men's Yoga
- Black Wellness Symposium
- Book Club + Writers Group
Sunday Soul Flow.
Every week.
Sunday Soul Flow is BFWC's signature weekly class — a heart-centered, community-first yoga session that holds space for everyone. Music, movement, intention. The most community-rich class on the schedule.
This class is specifically designed for Black folx and their guests — a space that feels like us, sounds like us, and moves like us.
A world with no barriers
to wellness.
We envision a world where there are no barriers to wellness and well-being. In this world there is a steadfast commitment to reducing harm, empowering communities, and expanding possibilities for all people in all places, at all times.
This world provides access and resources for individuals to take care of their wellness and communities able to provide for well-being. In this world there is little to no reliance on the tools of power, control, and domination — instead grace, mercy, and justice prevail.
"Together, we're committed to building a world where Black folx are well."
Behind everything we do
is people who care.
BFWC is run by people who believe in this work — from the executive team and board of directors to teachers, facilitators, and volunteers. If you're called to this, we want to hear from you.
- Executive Team
- Board of Directors
- Teachers + Facilitators
- Program Coordinators
- Community Volunteers
- Consortium of Healers members
Express Your Interest
Applications open on a rolling basis. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch.