head shot of Alli Simon meditation teacher of BIPOC retreat

Alli Simon

Alli Simon (she/her) is a 5th generation Angeleno and a dedicated advocate for social justice, healing, and wellbeing. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Black Being, a certified yoga instructor (500 RYT Yoga Alliance), and a meditation facilitator (InsightLA and IMTA). With over a decade of personal practice and teaching experience, Alli centers her work on increasing access to self-care practices, particularly for historically marginalized communities and those working in social justice spaces. Her work integrates meditation, yoga, and healing justice to address the mental, emotional, and physical toll of caretaking and systemic inequities. Collaborating with national and global brands, Alli’s teachings reflect her belief in creating a more compassionate and heart-centered world. When not leading classes or retreats, she enjoys long meditation retreats, traveling, and spending time with her family and her rescue dog, Squirrel.

Upcoming Programs by Alli Simon

BIPOC Community Retreat

Also With Devin Berry and Hakim Tafari

September 2 - 6, 2026

A silent meditation retreat for people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person-of-Color. Both beginning and experienced practitioners are welcome. Registration closes on August 19, 2026. If joining after this date, please contact us. Coming together as a BIPOC community, we create a space of ease and support to meditate and cultivate inner […]