• Black Zen delivers evidence-based meditation programs led by BIPOC instructors

    We help workplaces, campuses and communities create a space for people to reduce stress and increase focus by building an inclusive culture of wellbeing. Our programs are built for organizations, rooted in equity, and designed for real people. We provide more than an app; we curate a live experience.

  • OUR FOUNDERS & APPROACH

    Black Zen was created by sisters, Stacey & Jasmine Johnson, who each had extensive meditation experiences but rarely saw themselves reflected in mainstream wellness spaces. They set out to curate content, gather resources and build a wellness hub for people who have felt underrepresented in meditation and mindfulness practices.

    Today, our instructors design and deliver programs that balance evidence-based techniques with humor, cultural references and real-life context. Sessions are designed to feel welcoming, grounded and practical - something you can take back into your workday and home life.

    WHAT GUIDES OUR WORK

    • Accessibility over perfection: In person and virtual guided sessions are for real schedules, not idealistic routines.
    • Relevance and representation: BIPOC-led programming and modern, culturally relevant examples creates inclusivity.
    • Evidence-based practices: Sessions are grounded in research, not trends.
    • Community impact: Every paid program helps fund no-cost community offerings.

  • Community Impact Study: Minnesota

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    Black Zen Program Reach in Minnesota

    Guided meditations were offered at eleven workplaces. These organizations serve more than 218,000 individuals in Minnesota each year.

  • Black Zen is the flagship program of Be Meditation Group, a 501(c)(3) that operates at the nexus of race, health equity and wellness

    As a nonprofit program, Black Zen relies on donations and partnerships to expand access to meditation in workplaces and communities. Contributions help us offer low-cost or no-cost sessions to organizations who might not otherwise have access.

  • DONATE TODAY TO SUPPORT OUR WORK!

    Contributions are eligible for tax deduction

    A special thank you to our recent donors

  • WELLNESS RESOURCES CURATED TO SUPPORT WELL-BEING


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