Infusing Black Music in Breathwork and Meditation

Authors

LaCriscia Fowlkes, Independent Scholar/Researcher

Abstract

Our breath serves as our lifeline to consciousness and unconsciousness. In many circles, practices such as meditation, yoga, breathwork, and sound healing were seen as a “White” thing. The challenges of 2020 helped increasing numbers of Black people realize that what had been appropriated as a “White” thing was our thing. During the pandemics of Covid-19 and anti-Black violence, I created healing spaces and breathwork sessions designed for BIPOC communities. This paper is a reflection on my experiences, with advice for holistic practitioners seeking to offer connection and resonance with Black and Brown audiences, particularly through sharing music during healing sessions.

Recommended Citation

Fowlkes, LaCriscia (2022) "Infusing Black Music in Breathwork and Meditation," Journal of Contemplative Inquiry: Vol. 9: No. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://digscholarship.unco.edu/joci/vol9/iss1/6