NICOLE BLACK

TEACHING STYLE: My teaching style is fiery, strong, and flowing. I love cultivating deep inner core strength, especially for handstands and inversions. Rather than sinking passively into stretches, I invite students to activate their bodies—building strength, stability, and awareness within each pose.

INSPIRED BY: I’m endlessly inspired by the present moment. By staying tuned into the NOW, I can slow down time, create more presence, and uncover beauty in the smallest synchronicities.

FAVORITE POSE: Standing splits is my favorite pose. It’s one of those poses that feels like flight.

A RECURRING THOUGHT: “How can I use this moment wisely?” I like to fill my days with inspiration and purposeful action. That way, when I lay down at night, I feel fulfilled and at peace, knowing I honored my time and energy well.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. Ask for what you really want. Don’t go back to sleep. People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two worlds touch. The door is round and open. Don’t go back to sleep.” -Rumi

A NON-NEGOTIABLE: My non-negotiable is that it has to be a full-body hell yes. I trust my gut as my first guide and let it lead me with clarity and confidence.

MOUNTAINS OR BEACH: That’s a nearly impossible choice—because both live in me. The mountains root me; the ocean renews me. I need both.