Jana Long

Co-founder & Executive Director

Jana Long is a visionary leader, yoga therapist, and community advocate who connects wellness, representation, and healing across generations.

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Jana Long Bio

Jana Long is a visionary leader, yoga therapist, and community advocate who connects wellness, representation, and healing across generations. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance (BYTA) and founder of Power of One Yoga, she has committed her career to creating accessible, culturally rooted yoga spaces that empower both teachers and practitioners. Through BYTA, Jana has developed a national platform that offers continuing education, scholarships, and signature programs like Yoga As A Peace Practice, which addresses trauma, resilience, and social justice. With Power of One Yoga, she concentrates on older adults, designing therapeutic classes that improve joint mobility, balance, breath, and brain health—promoting strength and vitality at every stage of life. Rooted in over 50 years of experience and a background in media and nonprofit leadership, Jana combines strategy with compassion, demonstrating that yoga is more than just movement—it's a powerful tool for connection, community, and transformation.

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