Podcasts about black girl pilates

Pilates may be marketed as a path to wellness and elegance—but who is it really for? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson explores the complicated racial and cultural history of Pilates, from its roots in an internment camp to its modern-day status as the go-to fitness trend for affluent white women. Kavitha traces the hidden contributions of Black pioneers like Kathy Grant and the rise of inclusive movements like Black Girl Pilates. What does it mean when an exercise promising strength and balance becomes a symbol of exclusion? And how can we reclaim it for everyone?  Tune in for a deep dive into the aesthetics of wellness, the myth of the “Pilates body,” and how women of color are reshaping the future of fitness. Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Saadia Khan I Associate Producer: Andreea Coscais I Content Writers: Nicholas Black & Kavitha A. Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Suhasini Patni I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com. Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast channel for insightful podcasts.  Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content. You can reach the host, Kavitha, at kavitha@immigrantlypod.com Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly IG @immigrantlypods Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am speaking to Sonja Price- Herbert about racism in the fitness industry. Sonja shares what ignited her to specialize in anti-racism in fitness industry and how racism has personally impacted her. Sonja discusses the importance of having diverse voices from the Black community to speak on this topic and the need to create safety for Black people in fitness/wellness spaces. Sonja also delves into what we mean when we say ” Black people are not a monolith”,  and her thoughts on blending fitness and mental healthcare for her clients in the future. Sonja is offering an Antiracism Refresher Course for All Fitness Professionals Saturday, September 25th 3-5pm EST Sonja is a Classical Pilates instructor, antiracism educator/consultant, competitive powerlifters and the founder/creator of Black Girl Pilates which is a platform highlighting/supporting Black/Afro Latina Pilates instructors and Black Girl Fit & Well – a platform designed to curate health/wellness events, workshops, conferences representative of Black women. In 2020, she co-founded Melanin Brothers of Pilates with 7 Black male identifying Pilates instructors to highlight Black men who teach or take Pilates. Sonja is committed to Black Female representation within fitness and improving the health/wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health/wellness events for Black women.   Connect with Sonja on Instagram Follow Sonja's Black Girl Pilates  Follow Melanin Brothers of Pilates  

Joining me this week is, Sonja Price Herbert, a classical Pilates Rebel empowering black representation within the fitness industry for over a decade. This led her to found; Black Girl Pilates, Black Girl Fit & Well, Melanin Brothers of Pilates, and platforms alleviating and supporting black afro-latino pilates instructors. She increases black visibility through writing, speaking, and anti-racism training.   In this episode, I share:  [3:23] Racism in the pilates industry [4:50] Who started pilates [5:44] Pilates caters to the wealthy communities [8:03] White supremacy linked to fitness [9:39] Feeling unsafe in a class [10:01] ‘Mash-Up’ (Dance + Pilates) [10:51] A Ballet Dancer [11:24] Pilates is for Everyone [13:08] Violating space [16:11] Real-world of Pilates [16:49] Sonja shares how she started teaching anti-racism [18:53] Sonja’s experience with racism [19:38] Level of bullying on social media is high [20:40] “ The Caged Lion” by John Steele [23:22] Division of Pilates into different camps [24:18] Health and wellness should be for everyone [25:10] Pilates is not for weight loss [26:10] PMA( Pilates Method Alliance) Certification & how they are not inclusive [28:57] Gifted instructors are not given the opportunity [29:36] PMA’s New Board still not addressing racism [30:47] Black Girls Pilates are working to make changes [32:43] Sonya shares some of her Anti-Racism Seminar Part 1 Introduction [35:34] Part 2 Elitism, Legacy, and Racism and how they intersect [35:56] Part 3 White Washing of Certification [36:18] How to Develop an Anti-Racism Plan for Studios & Gyms Workshop [36:24] Listen, Learn, and Act Workshop [36:35] Acknowledging you are part of the problem [37:52] The black community does more than racism awareness [41:10] My thoughts on white supremacy   Resources From This Episode: The Virtual Symposium ‘Return To You’ → Get your tickets HERE Wednesday, January 27, 1pm - 4pm CST ~ Join me, Somatic Practitioner Anna Gieselman, Applied Neurologist Elisabeth Kristof, Liberation Coach Miriam Rachael Freed, and Astrologist & Womb Activator Melody Joy for a 3-hour virtual mastermind class.   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   McIntosh, Peggy. White Privilege and Male Privilege: A Personal Account of Coming To See Correspondences Through Work In Women’s Studies Steele, John. The Caged Lion Saad, Layla. Me & White Supremacy   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Sonya Website @commandofitnesscollective @blackgirlpilates @melaninbrothersofpilates

Tune in for the second half of my conversation with Sonja R. Price Herbert about all things Pilates. She shares her perspective on classical Pilates, Joe's legacy, what makes a good Pilates teacher, and what she wishes she knew when she started her Pilates journey more than 13 years ago. Be sure to listen to the first part of our conversation over on Pilates Teachers' Manual here: *http://bit.ly/PTMs4e1*   I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*  Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Show Notes: About Sonja: For nearly a decade, after shifting from a solid career in social work to a deep professional commitment to fitness training, Sonja has devoted herself to teaching classical Pilates and integrating it with her clients' fitness and athletic goals. Holding a variety of Pilates certifications, including the comprehensive classical intensive training completed in 2008, Sonja also is certified in TRX and Kettlebell instruction. She is also the founder/creator of Black Girl Pilates which is a platform highlighting/supporting Black/Afro Latina Pilates instructors and Black Girl Fit & Well - a platform designed to curate health/wellness events, workshops, conferences  representative of Black women and in 2020 co-founded Melanin Brothers of Pilates with seven Black male identifying Pilates instructors to highlight Black men who teach or take Pilates. Sonja is committed to Black Female representation within fitness and improving the health/wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health/wellness events for Black women. She is also a very proud mom two adult children who are both competing athletes. Find her on Instagram, sign up for her anti-racism newsletter, and check out her webinars and other offerings. Support the podcast:    Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKoFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/GizmoTrack: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldEFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgoodSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oliviapodcasts)

Sonja R. Price Herbert joins me to share her Pilates journey, what makes a great Pilates teacher, and the ways she is disrupting racism and white supremacy in the Pilates and fitness industry. Our conversation continues on Pilates Students' Manual here: *http://bit.ly/PSMs3e1*   I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.   Show Notes: About Sonja: For nearly a decade, after shifting from a solid career in social work to a deep professional commitment to fitness training, Sonja has devoted herself to teaching classical Pilates and integrating it with her clients' fitness and athletic goals. Holding a variety of Pilates certifications, including the comprehensive classical intensive training completed in 2008, Sonja also is certified in TRX and Kettlebell instruction. She is also the founder/creator of Black Girl Pilates which is a platform highlighting/supporting Black/Afro Latina Pilates instructors and Black Girl Fit & Well - a platform designed to curate health/wellness events, workshops, conferences  representative of Black women and in 2020 co-founded Melanin Brothers of Pilates with seven Black male identifying Pilates instructors to highlight Black men who teach or take Pilates. Sonja is committed to Black Female representation within fitness and improving the health/wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health/wellness events for Black women. She is also a very proud mom two adult children who are both competing athletes. Find her on Instagram, sign up for her anti-racism newsletter, and check out her webinars and other offerings. Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Tobu - Good Times [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/YHSH9k9ooZYFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/goodtimesTrack: Tobu & Itro - Sunburst [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/4lXBHD5C8doSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oliviapodcasts)

In today's episode, Kayla chops it up with Sonja Price Herbert! Sonja lives in New York where she is a pilates instructor, writer, speaker, competitive powerlifter and a former social worker. She is the founder of Commando Fitness Collective and the Black Girl Pilates community on Instagram and Facebook. Sonja is committed to Black female representation in fitness, as well as improving the health and wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health and wellness events for Black women. She is comprehensively certified in Pilates, and also holds TRX Level 1 and Kettlebell Concepts Level 1 certifications. We chat about: Sonja’s work as a racial activator. What Sonja means when she talks about ‘fitness redlining.’ How ‘fitness redlining’ impacts black and brown neighborhoods. The state of accessibility within the fitness space. Privilege within virtual fitness. The importance of deciphering between conversations and actions as anti-racism work. This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Sonja's website Black Girl Pilates website Black Girl Pilates Instructor Only Facebook Group Black Girl Pilates Community Group Sonja's article for the Washington Post Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Sonja Herbert - @commandofitnesscollective Black Girl Pilates - @blackgirlpilates Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Jeannie Mai sits down with writer, anti-racist consultant, and founder of Black Girl Pilates, Sonja R. Price to break down how she got involved in the fitness community and why it's her mission to raise awareness around the lack of Black female women represented in that community. Sonja discusses the webinars she teaches - everything from creating anti-racist environments in fitness classes to decolonizing pilates to shed light on the Black history connected to the practice. Plus, Sonja and Jeannie discuss fitness redlining and why it's making it harder for the Black community to gain access to gyms and fitness centers. Follow Sonja on Instagram Read Sonja's Washington Post Article - https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/im-a-black-pilates-teacher-heres-how-the-fitness-industry-can-move-toward-anti-racism/2020/07/23/433e5b14-cc2e-11ea-b0e3-d55bda07d66a_story.html Go to AnastasiaBeverlyHills.com today, and use promo code HUNNAY to get fifteen percent off your first order. Use code jeannie80 to get $80 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Go to GreenChef.com/jeannie80 to redeem and for more details Visit Audible.com/Hunnay or text hunnay to 500-500 Make sure to check out the new podcast, Wild Wild Tech, available wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/WildWildTech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a replay of #43, where we talk with Sonja Herbert about her experience changing the game when it comes to fitness with her focus on black women, as well as her own pregnancy and birth experiences. Find out what she's got going on, and what is next for this changemaker! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References: instagram.com/commandofitnesscollective instagram.com/blackgirlpilates facebook.com/Black-Girl-Fit-Well-142417209794731/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackGirlPilates/ Time Stamps: 2:38 – Who is Sonja Herbert? Why she does what she does, and what she is trying to create in the fitness industry. 14:51 – Black Girl Pilates, the community 23:38 – Sonja's OWN experiences with pregnancy. 42:00 – Victim blaming that occurs towards black women from health professionals. 53:27 – Sonja's Black Girl Fit and Well panels 57:45 – The Black Girl in Fitness Mentoring Project – what is it? 60:14 – Where you can find Sonja online!

Today’s episode is a replay of #43, where we talk with Sonja Herbert about her experience changing the game when it comes to fitness with her focus on black women, as well as her own pregnancy and birth experiences. Find out what she’s got going on, and what is next for this changemaker! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References: instagram.com/commandofitnesscollective instagram.com/blackgirlpilates facebook.com/Black-Girl-Fit-Well-142417209794731/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackGirlPilates/ Time Stamps: 2:38 – Who is Sonja Herbert? Why she does what she does, and what she is trying to create in the fitness industry. 14:51 – Black Girl Pilates, the community 23:38 – Sonja’s OWN experiences with pregnancy. 42:00 – Victim blaming that occurs towards black women from health professionals. 53:27 – Sonja’s Black Girl Fit and Well panels 57:45 – The Black Girl in Fitness Mentoring Project – what is it? 60:14 – Where you can find Sonja online!

Sis, this week we are talking about how Pilates can correct structural imbalances in your body that you developed over time or are the result of trauma (i.e. due to car accidents or surgeries), and strengthen your core, which leads to better posture and a supported spine. Tune in to this episode to discover the reasons why Pilates is a full-body workout that you can do anywhere, the ways in which it supports mind-body connection, and resources that you can utilize to do Pilates at home. In this show I will go into the history and proven benefits of Pilates, and later will speak to Sonja Herbert, a Pilates instructor, founder of Black Girl Pilates, and co-founder of Melanin Brothers of Pilates.  Put on your favorite workout outfit, grab your water bottle, and learn:The key benefits of Pilates that make it a great complimentary exerciseHow Pilates improves your posture and helps achieve optimal health The differences between mat exercises  and Pilates equipment The types of Pilates: classical vs contemporary Where to begin if you are new to PilatesHow often you  can do PilatesResources to utilize so you can do Pilates at homeCheck out Sonja’s blog: https://www.commandofitnesscollective.com/Find Sonja on Instagram: @commandofitnesscollectiveAnd check out her other pages on Instagram: @blackgirlpilates and @melaninbrothersofpilates

So far we've focused our discussion on dance/movement psychotherapy, but there are a plethora of other bodyful modalities that encourage health, wellness, and vitality. We discuss one of them in this episode with our very first guest, Sonja Herbert. Sonja is the founder of Black Girl Pilates and she's here to discuss...you guessed it, PILATES! In this episode, Sonja defines Pilates and discusses how she stays connected to her body despite the racism that is often present in wellness spaces. You can find more information about Sonja and Black Girl Pilates on Facebook and Instagram @blackgirlpilates. If you like what you hear, feel free to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @bodyfulhealing. For additional show notes an information about Bodyful Healing, check out our website: https://thebodyfulhealingproject.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodyful-black-girl/message

Intro On today's episode, Anita explains how processing and debriefing around your birth experience will help your postpartum recovery! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Anita's free guide: 3 Tips to Help Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without Doing 100s of Kegels a Day Past To Birth & Beyond Podcast birth story episodes: Episode 69: Moving forward after stillbirth with Dorie Episode 58: Birth Stories with Terrell Baldock Episode 54: Anita's Second Baby's Birth Story Episode 43: Birth, Black Girl Pilates and Maternal Healthcare with Sonja Herbert Episode 25: Jessie's Debrief following her planned caesarean birth Cesarean scar massage video   Time Stamps 1:59 - Introduction to what we are talking about today 3:04 - What gets missed when we say: Healthy baby, healthy mom, that's all that matters! 4:45 - Assumptions and feelings around birth. 5:10 - To professionals: how to help your postpartum clients process their birth experience. 6:52 - If you are postpartum and want to process your birth story with someone else… 8:15 - Why it's helpful to debrief around your previous birth(s) if you are pregnant again! 9:12 - How the physical, mental and emotional experiences from birth can impact the physical side of postpartum healing. 12:15 - Common physical symptom related to mental or emotional stress from birth: poor pelvic floor function. 13:57 - Common physical symptom #2 related to mental or emotional stress from birth: cesarean scarring. 17:00 - If you are pregnant for the first time, this next part is for you! 18:45 - Who you can debrief with and what to keep in mind regarding others' views! 19:50 - If you or someone you love has experienced a still birth… 20:35 - Episode wrap up: YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS!

Intro On today’s episode, Anita explains how processing and debriefing around your birth experience will help your postpartum recovery! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Anita’s Free Prenatal Pelvic Floor EBook:3 Common Misconceptions When Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth (and what to do instead) Past To Birth & Beyond Podcast birth story episodes: Episode 69: Moving forward after stillbirth with Dorie Episode 58: Birth Stories with Terrell Baldock Episode 54: Anita’s Second Baby’s Birth Story Episode 43: Birth, Black Girl Pilates and Maternal Healthcare with Sonja Herbert Episode 25: Jessie’s Debrief following her planned caesarean birth Cesarean scar massage video   Time Stamps 1:59 - Introduction to what we are talking about today 3:04 - What gets missed when we say: Healthy baby, healthy mom, that’s all that matters! 4:45 - Assumptions and feelings around birth. 5:10 - To professionals: how to help your postpartum clients process their birth experience. 6:52 - If you are postpartum and want to process your birth story with someone else… 8:15 - Why it’s helpful to debrief around your previous birth(s) if you are pregnant again! 9:12 - How the physical, mental and emotional experiences from birth can impact the physical side of postpartum healing. 12:15 - Common physical symptom related to mental or emotional stress from birth: poor pelvic floor function. 13:57 - Common physical symptom #2 related to mental or emotional stress from birth: cesarean scarring. 17:00 - If you are pregnant for the first time, this next part is for you! 18:45 - Who you can debrief with and what to keep in mind regarding others’ views! 19:50 - If you or someone you love has experienced a still birth… 20:35 - Episode wrap up: YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS!

Join Dalijah and guest Sonja Herbert, founder of Black Girl Pilates, NYC Pilates instructor, Power Lifter, Writer and Speaker as they dive into the ins and outs of starting a fitness movement specifically for Black women! Sonja discusses the challenges she faced as well as the international growth of Black Girl Pilates! Email: blackgirlfitfiles@gmail.com www.blackgirlspole.com IG: @blackgirlpilates IG: @commandofitnesscollective IG: @blackgirlfitfilespodcast IG: @dalijahamelia

Today we’re joined by Sonja Herbert. Sonja lives in New York where she is a Pilates instructor, writer, speaker, competitive powerlifter and a former social worker. She is the founder of Commando Fitness Collective and the Black Girl Pilates community on Instagram and Facebook. Sonja is committed to Black female representation in fitness, as well as improving the health and wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health and wellness events for Black women. She is comprehensively certified in Pilates, and also holds TRX Level 1 and Kettlebell Concepts Level 1 certifications. In this episode, we talk about… The importance of Black female representation in fitness. Speaking out against racism in the fitness space. Diversifying the Pilates space. Creating safe spaces for Black women in fitness. RESOURCES: Follow Sonja on Instagram: @commandofitnesscollective Follow Black Girl Pilates on Instagram: @blackgirlpilates Black Girl Pilates Instructor Only Facebook Group  Black Girl Pilates Community Facebook Group   Sonja for Girls Gone Strong: Black Girl Pilates - My Catalyst for Strength  Sonja for Self Magazine: No, My Black Girl Pilates Group Isn’t Racist - It’s an Essential Way to Feel Represented in the Community  If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook. PS: If you really want to take your new year to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

Our special guest today is creating a movement by increasing black female representation in the fitness world. Sonja R. Price Herbert is a writer, speaker, Pilates instructor and the founder of Black Girl Pilates, and she shares the unique challenges she's faced as well as how she's changing the conversation around representation. Sonja is also starting to compete in powerlifting (as she turns 50!) and she discusses how she was able to find her true inner “bad ass” and evolve in the last few years. This woman is so inspiring, and we hope you enjoy what she talks about in this episode as much as we did! Do you want 2019 to be a year of tremendous growth, support, and miracles for you and your business? Are you an established entrepreneur who identifies as female with a track-record of consistent customers, clear offerings, and consistent revenue? We're excited to announce that Kate has created a high-level paid mastermind that you could be the perfect fit for! For more details and how to apply visit https://origincollective.com/incubator/. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let's talk! You can email mike@mikejwatts.com regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast. 

On this episode, we talk with Sonja Herbert about her experience changing the game when it comes to fitness with her focus on black women, as well as her own pregnancy and birth experiences. Find out what she's got going on, and what is next for this changemaker!

On this episode, we talk with Sonja Herbert about her experience changing the game when it comes to fitness with her focus on black women, as well as her own pregnancy and birth experiences. Find out what she’s got going on, and what is next for this changemaker!

Sonja and I get into how her experience as a social worker influences her values as fitness instructor, how she came to be a Pilates instructor, how she processes grief, and the evolution of Black Girl Pilates (@blackgirlpilates). OH! And, you won’t want to miss Sonja talking about the formation of her brand, Commando Fitness Collective (@commandofitnesscollective).

Fitness, like every industry, has it's issues with race. Joining Kristin is Sonja Herbert for a candid discussion on racism, white supremacy, and anti-blackness in the fitness industry and how it affects fitness professionals of color, customers of color, and why we need to start talking race in fitness! Sonja lives in New York where she is a pilates, fitness, and lifestyle coach and a former social worker. She is the founder of Commando Fitness Collective and the Black Girl Pilates community on Instagram and Facebook. Sonja is committed to Black female representation in fitness, as well as improving the health and wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health and wellness events for Black women. She is comprehensively certified in Pilates, and also holds TRX Level 1 and Kettlebell Concepts Level 1 certifications. Connect with Sonja at: https://www.commandofitnesscollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/commandofitnesscollective/ https://www.facebook.com/ComFitColl/ Facebook & Instagram: @BlackGirlPilates Get your free Create Your Future Vision workbook & video guide at www.kristiniris.com/vision Video version and show notes for this episode at: www.kristiniris.com/podcast006

It's time to talk about black female representation in fitness with Sonja R Herbert, founder of Black Girl Pilates...and why the fitness industry needs all do better when it comes to supporting and giving women of color a seat at the table.

This week Jenna shares about the launch of her new online course, Teach Happy Virtual Classroom.  Her guest is Sonja Herbert of Commando Core Fitness and Black Girl Pilates. This conversation gets to the root definition of "unfiltered" with a candid and honest talk about racism as well as the lack of representation of Pilates Teachers of color in the industry today.  We shout out to Amanda Kindschy in Mignon, WI and Jenna shares her workout of the week on Pilates Anytime: Class #3122 with Trent McEntire!    References:Teach Happy Virtual Classroom, Black Girl Pilates, Catrice Jackson, 13th, The Color Purple   Thank you to our generous sponsors: Pilates Anytime, Alexia Hammond and Pilates LIVE, Lesley Logan Pilates, Pilates Education Institute