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How Does Yoga Compliment My Religion? [VIDEO]

From the perspective of black yogis, I wanted to focus on the complimentary benefits of Yoga’s spirituality to those with firm religious view points. Some people have experienced conflict with their religious beliefs and the inaccurate perception of Yoga in modern society. Yoga allows the body to relax and be of greater clarity to be more in alignment with our purpose to serve. When we meditate and pray we get in

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Jul 14, 2011 at 1:45 pm

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3 Hot Tub Tips For Hydrotherapy Health [VIDEO]

Hydrotherapy has been used for thousands of years. The Greeks and Romans treated an array of conditions with it.

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Jul 5, 2011 at 1:30 am

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Restore By The Shore: 8 Top Health Benefits

I love to encourage people to restore by the shore for health benefits. The Yoga pose in the picture is “Seated Bird Of Paradise”, check out the video below for a demonstration and highlights from my recent retreat. Besides a fun filled day at the beach, consciously allow yourself to cultivate an overall sense of healthy well-being.

Water generates negative ions, which has the following 8 health benefits:

1. – enhance

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Jun 21, 2011 at 6:45 am

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Summer Solstice Yoga Times Square: Watch Live Streaming [VIDEO]

Greeting, I’m up early to greet the Sun as I celebrate the Summer Solstice with other Yogis that will be gathering today in Times Square. I just found out that the Times Square event will be streaming video live. Check out the video box below:

Happy Summer Solstice! Discover The Ancient Egyptian Connection

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May 19, 2011 at 10:00 am

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Top 5 Super Fruits To Enhance Your Sex Drive

A healthy sex drive enhances your quality of life. Check out these top 5 super fruits to enhance your sex drive.

A healthy sex life is just as important as other aspects of your life. In our pursuit of living balanced lives too often sex is not factored into the equation. We have a tendency to focus on careers, business, finances, and the daily To-Do lists. With

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May 10, 2011 at 8:15 am

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Join Spiritually Fly, Faith Hunter, At The NYC Yoga Journal Conference

Yoga instructor, Faith Hunter has been called “Spiritually Fly & Hip” because of her dynamic transformational spirit and soulful modern approach to the practice of yoga. Join her at the upcoming Yoga Journal Conference taking place in New York City, May 12th – 16th.

Join The NYC Yoga Journal Conference
Black Yoga Instructors You Should Know
Russell Simmons “Super Rich” Book Review.
Check out Faith Hunter in this

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May 3, 2011 at 3:08 pm

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Join The Yoga Journal NYC Conference

I am so excited about the upcoming Yoga Journal Conference that will be taking place in New York City from May 12th – 16th 2011. Maya Breuer will be a featured instructor at the event.

I told Maya that I wanted to introduce and / or remind people of her. Additionally, I asked Ms. Beuer how she would you like to be described. She responded that she liked the way she was described in the Yoga Journal Magazine

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Apr 27, 2011 at 7:35 am

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Michelle Obama Suggests “Do Some Yoga” For “Get Up And Go” Initiative

On the 25th of April, the First Family hosted a record number of people on the South Lawn in their backyard for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll. 30,000 people from around the country embraced this year’s theme “Get Up Go!” — a part of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative to raise a healthier generation of kids. Highlighted by blue skies, amazing performances, healthy activities such as Yoga and eating — the event was a

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Apr 22, 2011 at 1:30 am

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6 Top Tips To Honor The Earth Every Day! [VIDEO]

Earth Day should be everyday! The following tips will keep you inspired to go green through out the entire year.

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Mar 28, 2011 at 3:44 pm

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Yoga Flava TV: Learn How To Meditate [VIDEO]

Recently, I did a book review of Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons’ book Super Rich where he explains how Meditation provides him with profound mental moments of stillness as a byproduct of the physical benefits of Yoga. It has cured him of headaches and has calmed his nerves.

Meditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, “thinking” mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. There are many

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Mar 25, 2011 at 10:49 am

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Real Men Support Pink

On April 8th and 9th in Plantation Florida, the Woman2Woman Breast Cancer Foundation will host its 2nd Annual “Real Men Support Pink” Celebrity Golf Tournament and Pink Diamond Ball. Actor Hill Harper will host the Pink Diamond Ball and silent auction and Grammy Award winning artist, Yolanda Adams is set to perform.

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Mar 7, 2011 at 9:41 am

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Yoga Flava TV: Eye Exercises For The Windows of Your Soul [VIDEO]

Here are some eye exercises. Ever thought about Yoga for the eyes? The eyes are the windows to your soul. The eyes provide the sense of sight. The eyes need to be stretched for your sensual healing. Most of us do not exercise our eye muscles at all, but yet, we work them all the time, causing them to be under constant strain. The only time the eyes rest for more than a split second, is when we

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Feb 28, 2011 at 10:13 am

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Sistah Talk TV Show: “Media Mogul Cathy Hughes Is Our She-ro!” [VIDEO]

The lack of Oscar nominees for people of color, at the recent Academy awards, continues to spark the discussion about the portrayal of Black people in media.

Related Article From NewsOne : Past Black Oscar Nominees And Winners

Recently, the ladies of Sistah Talk TV featured their hot topic on TV One’s Cathy Hughes as an advocate for the positive portrayal of Black people in media.

Related Article From Hello Beautiful: TV One’s Cathy Hughes On Negative Portrayal of Black

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Feb 23, 2011 at 5:00 pm

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Yoga Began In Africa (Ancient Egypt) [VIDEO]

Origins of Yoga

It is a little-known fact that Yoga first began in Africa, specifically Kemet (ancient Egypt). Yoga, which means union, is for everybody. I would like to see people of African descent reclaim this ancient holistic practice for themselves and incorporate it into their modern lives.

The young Egyptians (Kamites) of Northeastern Africa were educated in a system of higher knowledge called the “Mystery System” by Egyptologists. They had to acquire a high level of

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Feb 23, 2011 at 3:00 pm

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Oprah Gives Iylana The Stage…Again

I Love Oprah! There’s so many words that can describe who and what she represents. I’ll share one, Regal. You can see the elevation of her mission and vision through all that she does. She never ceases to amazes me with her selfless acts of love and empowerment.

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