Black Folx Wellness Collective is building a world where Black Folxs can be well.
Our Story
In February 2023, after nearly twelve months of freedom dreaming and planning, founder Stephon Bradberry sent a text to co-founder Royce Sarpy about an idea to start a yoga collective for, by, and centered on Black folxs. Coincidentally, the day this conversation began, Royce had just ended his job as an elementary school teacher. Since then, these two embarked on a journey to create space for Black Folxs to Be Well.
Soon after, they began talking with teachers in the DMV area to see if they would be interested in joining this new thing. Admittedly, the co-founders were just trying to get folxs free yoga, but soon realized yoga wasn’t going to get everyone. And so, they changed the name to the Black Folxs Wellness Collective right before launching the Summer Wellness Renaissance Program in collaboration with Be Great DC, a DC non-profit focusing on health & wellness, youth & education, and community engagement initiatives for the DC area.
Since our founding, BFWC has practiced with over 2,000 folxs in various yoga studios, community spaces, virtually and even at The Kennedy Center. Led by a team of visionaries, BFWC officially became a non-profit organization in 2024.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create space for Black folxs to be well to nurture and fortify the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our ever-growing community.
We envision a world where there are no barriers to wellness and well-being. In this world there is a steadfast commitment to reducing harm, empowering communities, and expanding possibilities for all people in all places, at all times. This world provides access and resources for individuals to take care of their wellness and communities able to provide for well-being. This world there is little to no reliance on the tools of power, control, and domination; instead grace, mercy, and justice prevail.
What we do:
Train
Training justice-oriented yoga teachers, wellness workers, and community facilitators to guide individuals on their respective wellness journeys.
Resource
Resourcing our communities by building an expansive ecosystem of community partners to provide access and opportunity for individual wellness and collective well-being.
Empower
Empowering our members with free to low-cost programming to strengthen fortitude, build community, and pull us closer to freedom.
Offerings.
From community yoga classes and book clubs; accredited yoga teacher trainings and special events, BFWC is constantly growing with our community. Click the photos below to sign up or learn more!
Want to make a difference?
Support the BFWC Provides fund and help us expand our community impact by providing vital resources like wellness programs, a clothing closet, and a food pantry. Every donation, whether one-time or monthly, empowers us to foster well-being and connection for all. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Where practice and community meet.
Sunday Soul Flow
Sunday Soul flow is a signature BFWC program. You can expect a soulful, accessible, and community-centered flow! Set to specially curated playlist, our teachers guide you through an empowering flow adding their own unique style. Expect community-time post class!
