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AFROBEATS BOOTCAMP

R&B YOGA

AND MORE!

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Health • Education • Representation
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Fitness

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Mentorship

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Workshops

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Trauma-Informed Yoga

Saraijah Barnes is a 200-hour certified yoga and pilates instructor, behavioral health professional, and founder of Brown Sugar N’ Coffee Inc. Saraijah bridges traditional mental health support with accessible, community-centered wellness practices.

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Through trauma-informed yoga and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Previously working with San Bernardino County's STAY program, Casa Paseo (Adult Short Term Residential Facility, Val Verde Unified School District, Saraijah has created inclusive spaces where youth can develop emotional regulation, self-awareness, resilience, and healthy coping strategies. Her approach integrates mindful movement, breathwork, and culturally responsive practices to nurture the mind-body connection and support sustainable socio-emotional wellness.

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Malaysia Davis

The Wellness Market in Riverside California

Jojo's Handmade Candles

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Jodie Stuberg

The Wellness Market in Riverside California

Sav'n Grace Juice

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Christina Drew

The Wellness Market in Riverside California

Perfectly Refined

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Angela Riley

The Wellness Market in Riverside California

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Personal • Social • Environmental • Cultural

Our Framework

Adopted by Bill Hettler's Theory of Triadic Influence Ecological systems

Our wellness program integrates Bill Hettler’s Theory of Triadic Ecological Influence by supporting students' personal, social, and environmental well-being. We provide access to educators, culturally attuned fitness, and wellness workshops that nurture personal growth. Socially, we create a sense of belonging by ensuring students feel seen and supported. Environmentally, we address systemic barriers by connecting students to healthcare, business resources, and advocacy opportunities. Through this approach, we empower students to build resilience, knowledge, and community connections that support their overall well-being.

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Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s deeply rooted in culture, history, and lived experience. For too long, mainstream wellness has overlooked the traditions, rituals, and healing practices of Black and Brown communities, but we know that true well-being is about honoring where we come from while creating space to heal and thrive. Whether it’s through ancestral herbal remedies, movement practices like bomba or folklórico, or simply gathering over coffee or La Abuelita to share stories, wellness is about connection—to ourselves, our people, and the generations before and after us. At Brown Sugar N’ Coffee, we make space for culturally relevant healing that acknowledges systemic barriers, empowers communities, and centers our voices—because wellness isn’t just about self-care, it’s about collective care.

2024 -2025 School Year

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