Ebony

Ebony is an accomplished ERYT 500-hour Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) facilitator, and creative writer, currently pursuing a master’s degree in Ayurveda and Integrative Health. Her yoga journey began in 2010 after an autoimmune disease left her disabled. Under the mentorship of Scott Page and Donna Schnoor at Ignite Yoga Studios, she completed 200 and 300-hour training programs, dedicating over a decade to teaching, studying, and writing about ancient practices for holistic healing.

Ebony’s personal experience with chronic illness inspired her to make yoga and MBSR accessible to diverse communities, especially those with chronic conditions. In 2020, after a hiatus due to the loss of her mother, she noticed a gap in grief and trauma support within her classes. This led her to obtain specialized certifications and start bi-monthly grief and trauma-informed sessions, providing safe spaces for those navigating these challenges.

Recognizing the lack of diversity in wellness spaces, Ebony created classes focused on the BIPOC community to foster inclusivity. In 2022, she founded The Ebony Yogi Foundation, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inclusive yoga and meditation. The foundation collaborated with a local comfort center to support domestic violence survivors, expanding its mission to serve marginalized communities with compassion and expertise.