Black Yoga Teachers Alliance

09/01/2026

If you missed us at the conference, you don't have to miss supporting BYTA with a recurring donation!
A contribution of $5 monthly from you can help support more yoga teachers deepen and expand their yoga knowledge to bring the much needed info to the masses.
Support via PayPal or Zelle at [email protected].
We are hopeful that 1400 supporters will contribute monthly towards BYTA's mission!

08/11/2026

Ten years and still rising!

Register today for the 10th annual Black Yoga Teachers Alliance conference, and be sure to attend Kiesha's session on meditation!

August 20-23, 2026
Merriweather Lakefront
Columbia, Maryland

Visit https://blackyogateachersalliance.org/byta-conference-2026/ to learn more and register






Kiesha Battles
Black Yoga Teachers Alliance

07/12/2026

The yoga profession is evolving. Is your business evolving with it?

Join Ava Taylor and Pamela Stokes Eggleston for "The Modern Yoga Entrepreneur" and learn practical strategies to increase revenue, build community partnerships, refine your pricing, and confidently grow your yoga or yoga therapy business.
o Build smarter.
o Lead with purpose.
o Thrive through change.

BYTA 2026 Conference • 10 Years, Still Rising!
https://lnkd.in/ep7zPn6q

07/11/2026

Meet the Presenter

For over 20 years, Denise A. Alston, PhD, RYT-500, YACEP, has helped yoga practitioners realize that the deepest transformation starts from within.

Rooted in the Sri Vidya tradition and trained at Kripalu, Dr. Alston offers wisdom, scholarship, and heartfelt teaching in every class. Her approach, steeped in philosophy, encourages practitioners to go beyond postures and develop a lifelong connection to yoga as a spiritual journey.

At the BYTA 2026 Conference, she is set to present: “Divinely Connected and Empowered: How Your Practice Changes the World.”

Come discover how your personal practice becomes a force for healing, leadership, and positive change within the communities you serve.

Join us for BYTA's 10th Anniversary Conference—10 Years, Still Rising!
https://blackyogateachersalliance.org/byta-conference-2026/

07/10/2026

Evidence Is Power

Research is more than data. It is a pathway to justice.

What happens when Black yoga professionals become fluent in research and evidence-based practice? We gain the tools to advocate for our communities, challenge one-size-fits-all healthcare models, and shape the future of wellness on our own terms.

Join us for "The Research Revolution: Reclaiming Data and Evidence-Based Practice for the Black Yoga Professional," a powerful workshop that transforms research literacy into community empowerment.

Learn from an extraordinary faculty:

✨ Daheia J. Barr-Anderson, PhD, MSPH, RYT-250

✨ Charlene Marie Muhammad, Licensed Dietitian, Yoga Therapist & Traditional Healing Practitioner

✨ Jennifer B. Webb, PhD, RYT-200, C-PYT

Together, they'll explore how research can become an accessible, practical tool that strengthens your teaching, your practice, and your impact.

Join us at the BYTA 2026 Conference: 10 Years, Still Rising.
https://blackyogateachersalliance.org/byta-conference-2026/

07/08/2026

For the Healer
Yoga Therapy
If you're passionate about healing, caring for, and supporting the whole person, this track might be right for you. The Yoga Therapy track explores approaches that support physical, emotional, and collective wellbeing while honoring the complexity of how we move through the world.

For the Teacher + Entrepreneur
Business of Yoga
Teaching is one thing. Sustaining the work is another. The Business of Yoga track was created for teachers and leaders thinking about how to grow, evolve, and create sustainable practices.

For Reflection + Practice
Dharma Talks, Meditation, Embodiment Practices & Teaching Methodology
Some of the most powerful shifts happen when we slow down. These experiences invite participants to reflect, inquire, move, and engage in embodied learning.

There’s no wrong way to experience BYTA! Tracks are meant to guide your journey, not restrict it.

Come ready to practice, connect, and experience.
https://blackyogateachersalliance.org/byta-conference-2026/

06/27/2026

06/27/2026

Join the celebration! We hope to see you!
https://blackyogateachersalliance.org/byta-conference-2026/

05/07/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for the BYTA 2026 Conference: 10 Years, Still Rising!

Join us in celebrating a decade of community, growth, leadership, and impact as we confidently step into a new chapter of how we gather, learn, and rise together.

This year’s conference theme is Rooted in Community. Grounded in Care.

Over four inspiring days, participants will engage in thoughtfully curated programming exploring: Yoga Therapy, Teaching Methodology & Embodiment, Meditation & Dharma, and the Business of Yoga.

Led by Black yoga teachers, practitioners, and wellness leaders, the BYTA 2026 Conference provides space for continuing education, professional growth, connection, reflection, and renewal.

Come celebrate 10 years of BYTA with us! We are still rising!



https://blackyogateachersalliance.org/byta-conference-2026/