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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Earth Day should be everyday!  The following tips will keep you inspired to go green through out the entire year. Tip #1: Turn Off Water When Not In Use – This means, no need to run the water while brushing those pearly whites. And when doing dishes, consider running a full dishwasher full, or if […]

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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 […]

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‘Real Men Support Pink’ celeb golf tourney and Pink Diamond Ball on April 8 and 9 in Plantation, FL. 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 […]

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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 […]

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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 [Photos] Recently, the ladies of Sistah Talk TV featured their hot topic on TV One’s Cathy Hughes […]

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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 […]

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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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It seems like our favorite shows and channels have painted a scary picture of black women that America is liking…Loud, Confrontational and Dramatic.  Are we?  And why when there’s 2 or more of us, its a big mess?  Why is that?

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VIA: HealthyWomen.Org As a single, busy woman living in New York City, sick wasn’t a part of my vocabulary when I entered the last year of my 20s. Nonetheless, it soon found its way into my life. It began with a swollen toe joint, which I easily dismissed as a yoga injury. But when the […]