Episode 138: Oneika Mays: Bringing Presence to Prisons

On this episode, Laura speaks with author, yoga instructor, and meditation teacher Oneika Mays. They are talking about her new book, Sit with Me: A No-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation . Oneika spent nearly 15 years teaching meditation in yoga studios, hospitals, and correctional facilities, including at Rikers Island. As a queer Black teacher, she emphasizes that meditation isn't just for those who have it all figured out—it's for all of us: the anxious, the heartbroken, the angry, the lost, and those who have been marginalized or overlooked. Pull up a cushion and settle in for this candid conversation on meditation, identity, and showing up as you are. Learn more about Oneika at oneikamays.com .

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Episode 138: Oneika Mays: Bringing Presence to Prisons is an episode from Sacred Stream Radio by Cody Humston.

This episode is 44:38 long.

This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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