Branden Lovelace

As an HBCU product, Branden was accustomed to seeing “black excellence” daily. How everybody looked alike and connected as one.

Branden noticed how black males were underrepresented in yoga and aimed to change the narrative. He earned his RYT 200 HR Yoga Teacher Certification with Grace McDonald
(Vinyasa lineage) of the Y Flow Teacher Training in 2020. His vision is to introduce yoga to help bring the best out of people mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Throughout his Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) experience, he learned to use yoga as a healing technique. He learned patience. How to accept and embrace the body, and to be unique in every way. Outside of the physical practice, yoga has many psychological and spiritual benefits. Yoga offers an opportunity for growth. To "elevate your mind, and maximize your grind." Once you learn to connect the breath (prana), alignment (tula), and focus (drishti). You start to appreciate the simple things, you find yourself smiling more, and slowly begin to subdue your fears. During a class with Branden, you can expect a subtle push as he guides you to connect with your inner being. His gracious, non judgmental, and inclusive style is well suited to leading students of all levels. Challenge yourself today. Step out of your comfort zone and always
elevate!