Description: This is an accessible and enjoyable read for anyone who has ever wondered about meditation, wanted to begin a practice, or just needed the motivation to start. The writers provide practical guidance on how to meditate, and lead you through a 6-week personal and customizable training program to help you stay consistent in your meditation practice.
Brief description: Jasmine Johnson is the Co-founder of Black Zen and has been an active meditator for almost a decade. With training from UCLA's Meditation and Research Center, along with years of practical application and independent study, she facilitates live guided meditation events, manages Black Zen's community partnerships and leads Black Zen's Level Up Meditation Program.
Review Quotes:
"Black Zen touches upon issues that plague women of color, while at the same time, adding bits of humor to dispel the idea that meditation is a serious, somber activity."
- Fast Company
"Stacey Johnson, Jasmine Johnson (yes, they're sisters)... are the co-founders of Black Zen, an online movement designed to help millennials incorporate guided meditation to reduce stress and promote happiness in their lives."
- HerAgenda
"The absence of 'the time and the means' to pursue wellness practices, says Johnson, doesn't have to be a barrier for communities of color. They're trying to show that through representation. 'You have to let people who are from the community speak to the community, ' she says."
- OZY Magazine