02/27/2026
Words from Taquice Campbell
Black History Month invites us into reflection rather than declaration. My relationship to yoga is not about visibility alone, but about belonging—belonging in my body, in my breath, and in a practice that asks for honesty and presence. Yoga has offered me a space to listen inwardly in a world that often moves quickly past nuance, complexity, and care. In this practice, I have learned that strength can be quiet, discipline can be compassionate, and rest can be a form of resistance.
Black history lives not only in stories of survival, but in wisdom passed through the body—through rhythm, intuition, resilience, and deep listening. When I teach, I carry this understanding with me. I am not trying to prove anything; I am practicing remembering. Remembering that we deserve softness and structure, freedom and grounding. That our presence on the mat does not need to be justified. Yoga, for me, becomes a space to reclaim agency, to slow time, and to honor the fullness of who we are—individually and collectively.
Mindful Practice
Take a moment to arrive in a comfortable seat or standing position. Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly. Inhale slowly through the nose, feeling the breath expand beneath your hands. Exhale fully, allowing the body to settle. With each breath, silently offer yourself this reminder: I am allowed to take up space. I am allowed to rest. I am allowed to be present. Stay here for several cycles of breath, letting steadiness—not urgency—guide your awareness.
Join Taq for BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Yin Flow For Rest & Remembrance 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM EST this Sunday at Sonic.
✨ All proceeds will be donated to the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), supporting racial justice, truth-telling, and restorative justice in the United States.
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