The Power of Yoga🧘🏽♂️
The Power of Yoga:
A Path to Healing for Black Men
Written by Trent Orange
In a world where Black men often carry the weight of societal pressures, generational trauma, and daily stress, finding accessible pathways to healing is essential. The article What Will It Take to Get More Black Men Into Yoga? written by Tevin Stinson explores the barriers keeping Black men from embracing yoga and highlights the power of movement, breathwork, and mindfulness in restoring mental and physical wellbeing. Yoga is more than just stretching—it’s a tool for emotional regulation, stress relief, and self-empowerment. For many Black men, engaging in yoga could mean reclaiming peace in a world that often demands resilience without offering rest.
Mental health within the Black community has long been stigmatized, and traditional therapy isn’t always the first or most accessible option. Yoga offers an alternative—a space to process emotions, release tension, and build a deeper connection between mind and body. As the article suggests, representation and culturally relevant spaces are key to making this practice more inviting. By supporting initiatives that bring yoga into Black communities and normalizing mindfulness practices, we take a critical step toward improving mental health outcomes. This is exactly why our work matters—whether through mentoring, advocacy, or providing young Black boys with spaces to breathe, reflect, and grow. If we truly want to uplift our community, we must embrace healing in all its forms.
Meet the Author
About Trent Orange
Trent Orange grew up in Brooklyn’s NYCHA housing with his mother and siblings. He was introduced to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at age 13 while participating in programming from Barry Cooper. Trent has been a paraprofessional in the New York City public school system and is currently a CBT Facilitator and Program Director at The B.R.O. Experience Foundation, where he helps young men of color rethink their narratives, recognize their potential, and take control of their futures. Trent recently completed his BA at The City College of New York and will be pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) to further his impact in the field!