Black Girl Walking club studio
A space to be held.
Black Girl Walking Club Studio is a wellness space created with Black women in mind—a place to move, rest, connect, and simply be held. Located in the heart of Newark, our studio offers Pilates and Sculpt, yoga, Zumba, Afrobeats dance fitness, sound healing, meditation, and massage services. More than a fitness studio, BGWC Studio is a community rooted in sisterhood, joy, healing, and whole-person wellness.
Choose How You’ll Be Held
foundation
$99 / month
4 Classes per Month
Member Pricing on Workshops & Events
Early Access to Retreats & Signature Experiences
Discounts on BGWC Merch
Birthday Month Perks
Member Only Community
evolve
$129 / month
*Includes Everything In Foundation, Plus:
8 Classes per Month
15% off Massage Services
2 Guest Passes Per Month
Priority Class Booking
Elevate
$149 / month
*Includes Everything in Evolve, Plus:
Unlimited Classes per Month
30% off Massage Services
4 Guest Passes Per Month
Priority Class Booking
Massage offerings
Prenatal & Postpartum Massage
Designed to support mothers before and after birth-tension, targeted pain, and emotional fatigue. Gentle restorative techniques help bring the body back into balance.
Lymphatic Drainage
A treatment that encourages detoxification, reduces water retention, and promotes immune support while leaving the body feeling lighter and refreshed.
Relaxation Massage
Foot reflexology involves applying pressure to different points on the foot. These points correspond to different areas of the body and are believed to have multiple benefits, including reducing stress, aiding digestion, and promoting sound sleep.
Restore Massage
The restorative massage service includes an integration of modalities including deep tissue, myofascial release and stretching. great for chronic pain, muscular tension, limited ROM and an overall reset for the body.
About Us
BGWC Studio is the physical home of Black Girl Walking Club—a wellness community rooted in movement, sisterhood, and collective care. What began with Black women walking together has grown into a space where we can move, rest, connect, and simply be.
A deep love for Black women is at the core of everything we do. From our classes and wellness experiences to the way our space feels, BGWC Studio was intentionally created with Black women’s joy, peace, healing, and wholeness in mind. Here, you do not have to perform, explain, or carry it all—you are invited to come as you are and be held.
Founded by Dr. Arcia M. Stokes, a Black woman and proud Newark native, BGWC Studio is deeply rooted in the city and community that shaped her. The studio expands the mission of Black Girl Walking Club beyond the walking path while keeping our walks at the heart of who we are. One community. One mission. More ways to be held.