BDIPS hosts Flow Fridays Yoga Series at Northpointe Apartments for Mental Health Awareness Month
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, BDIPS launched a weekly yoga series called “Flow Fridays” at Northpointe Apartments for the month of May.
The first session started on May 8 and will continue until May 29. Each Friday at 5 p.m., participants ages 16 and older are welcome to join a 45-minute yoga session led by Therapeutic Yoga Practitioner, Otesha “OT” Mosley-Bremond. Each session has a different theme such as Trap Yoga, Chair Yoga and Power Flow.
“Bringing yoga to Northpointe adults is important because it creates an accessible space for people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and prioritize their well-being in a world that often feels stressful and overwhelming,” Mosley-Bremond said. “Yoga supports both mental and physical health by helping reduce stress, anxiety, and tension while also improving strength, flexibility, balance, and overall mobility.”
During the Trap Yoga session on May 15, Mosley-Bremond guided participants into different movements as she encouraged them to inhale, exhale and feel the stretches. Mosley-Bremond shared that while yoga has physical benefits, it also encourages mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.
“What makes programs like Trap Yoga especially impactful is that they make wellness feel approachable, culturally relevant, and fun. It allows people who may not have seen themselves reflected in traditional yoga spaces to feel welcomed, energized, and empowered to take care of their mental and physical health,” Mosley-Bremond said.
Among the participants were Northpointe staff members Shaquan Lewis and Renato Cabagna who laid out alongside community members.
“I love the yoga class. OT does a great job at constructing everyone into the different poses, she plays great music, [and] the sessions are always a good vibe with good energy, [and] a great contribution to the Northpoint community,” Lewis said.
This year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is highlighting the theme, “Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community” — a theme that aligns with the mission and goals of BDIPS, and what the “Flow Fridays” series hopes to embody.
“It’s been powerful to see residents show up, connect, and become more comfortable in the space—not just with the movement, but with each other,” Mosley-Bremond shared. “I’ve also loved seeing the energy after class. People leave feeling uplifted, empowered, and excited to share the experience with others. That kind of organic enthusiasm tells me the class is creating more than just a workout—it’s building connection, wellness, and community.”
Check out some scenes from the Trap Yoga session:
