Ghylian Bell

Founder/CEO, Urban Yoga Foundation & Host for the "One of Twelve" Podcast

Ghylian Bell is the Founder and Director of The Urban Yoga Foundation. She has a unique
vision to provide culturally competent programs that specifically target the needs of all students,
teaching from an historic lens for 20 plus years.

UYF has provided communities with the tools, language, yoga, breathing and mindfulness techniques to incorporate this sacred practice in their everyday lives. UYF also provides a unique teacher training program that reclaims indigenous presence to practice. Creating a curriculum that supports unity, sustainable health practices, personal growth, character development, and creative self-expression.

Ghylian is a community activist, corporate wellness facilitator, international mindfulness
educator, keynote speaker and celebrity wellness coach. Her passion is with her community in
need teaching and volunteering ready to serve. Private clientele included actress Cicely Tyson,
Grammy Award winning musician James Mtume, America Jazz Drummer Tootie Heath, Film
Executive Alana Mayo, Former Radio Executive Barry Mayo, Film Director/Producer Tasha and
Sidra Smith as well as many others have shared her practice.