Kiesha Battles
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Kiesha (she/her) has a respected and well-deserved reputation in the national yoga community. She serves as codirector of the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color™ as a member of the You Call This Yoga (YCTY) Board of Directors, and as YCTY development coordinator. A full-time yoga teacher and trainer, Kiesha joined CorePower Yoga (CPY) in 2016 as one of the original teachers that opened the Charlotte market. Kiesha continues to grow with CPY in her role as studio coordinator, online YTT-200 coach, and most recently as YTT-300 lead instructor. In addition to teaching with CPY, Kiesha owns her own business, I Am Yoga, which employs several certified yoga instructors to lead a variety of virtual yoga classes. I Am Yoga is a Yoga Alliance-certified Yoga Training School and Continuing Education Provider, offering both 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher training programs and numerous impactful workshops. Kiesha has been featured in the book YES! Yoga Has Curves, and in articles in Yoga Journal. With a graduate degree in Asian studies, Kiesha brings to her offerings knowledge of Asian philosophy, religion, and language, as well as Eastern philosophy including Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Kiesha is a wife and mother who enjoys reading, meditating, and breathing.
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Finding My Seat in the Circle at the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color
The diversity Kiesha Battles experienced in school and the workforce seemed to disappear when she entered yoga spaces. At her yoga teacher training, she was one of two people of color in the room.
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10 Black Yoga and Meditation Teachers Who Are Changing the World
We kick off Black History Month today by recognizing 10 Black yoga and meditation teachers who are making an impact in their communities and beyond, and inspiring other teachers with their voices and their work.
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