Peaceful Yoga Session Disrupted By White Woman’s Unnecessary Interrogation Of Black Instructor

A Black somatics instructor practicing yoga in a public park encountered an unexpected moment when a white woman approached her, mistakenly presuming she was homeless. This Texas yoga teacher shared the incident on TikTok, where the video quickly gained traction. In her post, she recounted how, while exercising in the park—also her venue for yoga classes—the woman inquired, "Do you have a place to stay? Are you on the streets?" After receiving an "No" from the instructor, the woman followed up, only to realize her erroneous assumptions upon noticing the yoga mat. Perplexed, the woman pivoted to small talk. Despite the awkward exchange, the instructor pointed out another man nearby, suggesting the woman direct her concerns toward him. The incident sparked extensive discussions on microaggressions within the community, revealing underlying biases and the assumptions often made about individuals, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. The video accumulated over 600,000 views, igniting conversations on social media.