"That's for Us Too!"| I Choose Health Episode 19: Tamara Nelson

🧠 Struggling with mental health or seeking community-centered healing?Try therapy with BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month:👉 https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthIn this powerful episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, host Stefan Lessie sits down with Tamara Nelson—yoga teacher and licensed mental health counselor—to explore racial equity in the yoga world, representation in wellness spaces, and the healing power of yoga for Black and Brown communities.Tamara shares her experience navigating predominantly white yoga environments and speaks candidly about the emotional impact of underrepresentation, cultural appropriation, and exclusion. Together, they unpack how yoga—when reclaimed and re-centered—can serve as a tool for spiritual healing, mental health support, and empowerment in BIPOC spaces.If you're passionate about inclusive wellness, racial justice, or reclaiming ancient practices with integrity, this episode offers heartfelt insight and real solutions.🧘‍♀️ Key Topics in This Episode:Racial equity and inclusion in yogaAccess to wellness for Black and Brown communitiesThe intersection of yoga, spirituality, and identityMental health benefits of culturally conscious yogaBuilding safe, empowering spaces for BIPOC individualsReclaiming yoga as a spiritual, cultural, and healing practice⏱️ Episode Chapters:00:00 – The Need for True Equity in Yoga04:50 – Tamara’s Personal Experience in Yoga Spaces10:15 – Barriers to Access and Representation14:27 – Examining Whiteness in the Yoga Industry19:20 – Building Community Through Yoga22:27 – Shifting Views on Yoga in Black Communities28:32 – Yoga’s Spiritual Roots and Modern Practice35:42 – Reclaiming Yoga with Cultural Respect43:24 – A Vision for Equity in Wellness🌐 Connect with Tamara Nelson:• Website: https://www.tammyyogaflow.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.yoga📲 Follow I Choose Health & MindCore Fitness for More Inclusive Wellness Content:• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindcorefitness🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP🛍️ Shop MindCore Merch: https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0📢 Like, Comment & Subscribe to support equity-driven wellness conversations that center healing, community, and empowerment.#EquityInYoga #InclusiveYoga #BlackYogaMatters #RepresentationInWellness #BIPOCHealing #AccessibleWellness #ReclaimYoga #YogaAndSpirituality #TamaraNelson #MentalHealthAwareness #CulturallyResponsiveHealing #YogaForEveryone #WellnessForAll #MindCoreFitness #IChooseHealthPodcast #StefanLessie #YogaTherapy #DiversityInYoga #YogaAndMentalHealth #YogaCommunity