allow me to introduce myself
My name is Angie Franklin and I’m the Founder, CEO and visionary of Afro Yoga — a wellness movement that is revolutionizing the industry.
I’m a certified Vinyasa, Kemetic and Yin Yoga teacher, wellness entrepreneur and self-taught graphic and web designer. I have a knack for bringing people together and am a natural community builder.
For me, people come before profits and relationships come before transactions. I’m passionate about helping people and using my access to lift others up. I have no interest in winning alone!
In case you’re wondering what my sign is, I’m an Aquarius and as such, I love to break down old structures and rebuild them with visionary prowess. I’m not afraid to take risks, be the first one to do something or speak my mind. I value honesty, loyalty, love and spirituality.
My work intersects where wellness and social justice meet. I lead trainings on the business of yoga, racial equity and community building for yoga studios and companies like lululemon, and have worked with a number of universities, non-profit organizations and individuals to advance this work.
I’m proud to say I’m self-made — from day 1 I’ve been creating and marketing my own services. Looking forward, I’m excited to build an economic ecosystem that allows us to employ wellness professionals for their services, including our coming fitness app, corporate client opportunities and co-leading yoga retreats.
2020 | KEMETIC YOGA SKILLS
200HR KEMETIC YOGA
2019 | ASHA YOGA
60HR YIN TRAINING
2016 | SOLFIRE YOGA
200HR POWER VINYASA
certifications and experience,
yoga instructor
JULY 2017 - PRESENT | YOGA INSTRUCTOR
AFRO YOGA
Designed customized yoga and meditation classes specific to individual needs and made adjustments upon evaluation.
Educated clients on basics of proper alignment to create a solid foundation for them to build their practice.
Provided support and feedback for clients to evaluate effectiveness of the practice based on needs.
Created and maintained a website and blog as a resource for client use and development of yoga practice.
Developed strong relationships with clients through respect, understanding and special attention to needs.
JAN 2016 - 2018 | GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
THE WELL, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
Taught vinyasa flow and yin classes to all-level students, staff and faculty.
Designed a series of specific sequences to gradually build the practice of participants.
Accommodated poses through modifications to suit each skill level and ensure accessibility to all students.
JUNE - AUG 2016 | YOGA INSTRUCTOR
WAVESENSATIONS SURF SCHOOL, SAGRES, PORTUGAL
Led group and individual vinyasa and yin yoga classes for up to 25 students of all fitness levels.
Set foundational knowledge for proper alignment throughout the practice providing assists as necessary.
Accommodated and modified yoga practice to student energy levels and physical fatigue from surfing.
Developed great relationships based in mentorship, education and support of student needs.