10 Black Songs For Your Next Yoga Practice

One of the great things about yoga is how customizable it is. That includes the music persons can listen to while doing their favorite poses.

If you’re looking for a way to spice up your yoga soundtrack, you’ll be happy to know that there more than enough songs from Black artists that can meet your needs. These are just ten of them. 

Sunshine – Floetry

This soothing song about self-love has an encouraging message that you can easily move and vibe to.

The beat is slow enough for you to go through your movements at a nice pace. 

Sweet Love – Anita Baker

‘Sweet Love’ is an oldie for sure but it still has the power to lull you into a nice flow if you’re doing a few faster-paced movements. This song would work well for those yoga poses that require pulses as well. 

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Tyrone – Erykah Badu

This one might not come as a surprise because it’s such a mellow sound.

With its slow groove, you can use this song for warm-up, cool down, or slow poses. Whichever one you choose, the story will also have you smiling, which is a nice addition to any yoga practice. 

No Ordinary Love – Sade

Not only does this song have a nice beat, but it also gives you one of the most soothing voices to ever graced the airwaves. This song will work better for movements that go at a faster pace or if you’re doing some yoga freestyle.

Send It On – D’Angelo

A lot of this song has a definite Motown vibe that will definitely make you want to move. ‘Send it on’ can be a good song to listen to as you’re building up from your warm-up to more moderate movements. 

Pretty Little Fears – 6Lack Ft. J. Cole

‘Pretty Little Fears’ is a song you can move to or keep perfectly still while gearing up for something else. You can use this one for your warm-up movements or for the slower poses. 

CPR – Summer Walker

This slow jam is so smooth you’ll likely get lost in it. That’s what makes ‘CPR’ so great for the cool down or meditation part of your yoga practice. It gives you the space to concentrate on your breathing and thoughts without being in complete silence. 

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Ascension – Maxwell 

Maxwell shouldn’t be a stranger but this is one of his mellow songs with a beat. While listening to his smooth voice, feel free to move into your moderate or advanced poses. Matching the beat with your timed movements works well too. 

Stars – Kindred The Family Soul

Another song with a nice beat you can move along to, ‘Stars’ will fit well into your yoga practice.

Consider using it while you’re warming up to the faster part of your routine or in the areas where your poses have a nice, timed flow. 

Out Of My Mind, Just In Time – Erykah Badu

This offering from Erykah Badu focuses on her voice with input from some light instrumental. That makes it perfect for your cool down. As you get used to her sound during the varying 10-minute long song, it may even work for a meditative exercise. 

The best thing about these options is that you can arrange the songs according to your yoga flow. Since some of these artists generally have soothing music, it’s also a good opportunity to find out if any of their other songs work for you. Have a relaxing practice!