Ms. Twisted Yogi
Photo: KeKe in the beautiful rainforest of Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. Photo Cred: Zindzi Y. Reed
Personal Philosophy
I believe that yoga is a path to self-discovery and self-love, a tool for healing generational trauma, and a way to reclaim joy and freedom in every aspect of life.
What Sets Me Apart
My intention on inclusivity, creating safe spaces for marginalized communities, particularly Black, Queer, and non-binary individuals.
I blend traditional yoga practices with modern-day healing techniques like twerking, journaling, meditation, and somatic healing
Why I Teach
Teaching yoga allows me to guide others in reclaiming their bodies, releasing stored trauma, and rediscovering their inner strength and joy. These are all things I did on my own since there were no true spaces for people who looked like me when I first got started.
Personal Touch
When I am not teaching you can find me reading a fiction book in my hammock, dancing with my daughter, running around with my sons, cuddling with my wife or chilling with my dog Milo and cats Dream and Shadow.
KeKe (she/her) is a Black, Queer, body-affirming, trauma-sensitive yoga teacher who honors her existence by sharing a unique approach to yoga. Through embodiment practices, mindfulness, breathwork, and yoga, KeKe creates space for all bodies, with a special focus on Black bodies, to release negative energies from the body and mind, fostering true liberation and freedom.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington.
After years of working in the nonprofit sector as a Program Director, KeKe experienced severe burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression. Through her own healing journey, overcoming both childhood and adult trauma, she turned her pain into power through yoga, meditation, journaling, and dreaming.
KeKe openly shares her story of how yoga transformed her life and helped her heal from physical and mental ailments.
