Yogi-designer Mia Ghogho discusses all things hair, from why she loves herbal tea rinses to how her grandmother’s circa-'70s Afro inspires her.
Yogi-Artist Mia Ghogho On Finding Confidence In Perceived “Flaws” and the Herbal Tea Rinse That Keeps Her Hair Healthy
“For definition I wear my twists for a few days & love it because it fits into my humongous garden hat!”
Photo: Courtesy of Lamiah GholarTexture Diaries is a space for Black people across industries to reflect on their journeys to self-love, and how accepting their hair, in all its glory, played a pivotal role in this process. Each week, they share their favorite hair rituals, products, and the biggest lessons they’ve learned when it comes to affirming their beauty and owning their unique hair texture.
For Mia Ghogho, yoga holds a deeper meaning that goes beyond just a personal wellness practice. It was in high school, a few years after initially discovering her passion for the practice at nature camp, that the Florence-raised, Chicago-based yoga instructor, artist, and designer recognized what a vital tool it could be spiritually, emotionally, and physically—especially within her community. “Black communities of all classes suffer from diseases and health disparities at drastically different numbers than other demographics,” she tells Vogue. “Knowing that holistic healing is needed in the communities I am a part of has been the catalyst in my interest in teaching yoga.” In one of Ghogho's restorative classes, you can expect a focus on Kemetic yoga, a form of the practice originating in ancient Egypt, along with an emphasis on self-empowerment and using movement and mindfulness to recover from trauma.
This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Akili King
