Try this sequence of neck and shoulder stretches that are demonstrated by Robin Downes of Yoga Flava during a recent appearance on Sistah Talk TV. These gentle exercises can help relieve muscle fatigue. You should do these every 1-2 hours. Excerpts from Sistah Talk Tv Show Original Air Date 1.8. 2011 and Robin Downes of […]
The winter chill keeps your shoulders up by your ears. Shoveling snow can strain your back. Take time to melt the unconscious Winter tension and stiffness that builds up in the shoulders, neck and back. Feel better with these two healing yoga moves; Forward Fold and Shoulder Rolls. To see how it’s done, join me […]
I am delighted to bring you some of the highlights from Vanessa Williams being honored with one of the the 2010 Muse Awards, from New York Women In Film And Television, which took place on December 8th at the New York Hilton. The gala luncheon is the highlight of the holiday season in the entertainment […]
Via: elev8.com Religion has always been a major aspect of African-American life. Religion instills morals, discipline and optimism in its practitioners. We often credit our faith in God with our ability to overcome major life issues.
Relaxing can sometimes be a tedious and difficult task, here is a much more simple and straight forward way to get the job done. Take in a deep breath. As you breath in your diaphragm expands and massages all the internal organs in the abdominal area aiding your digestion. Now breath in through your nose […]
The Omega Institute was founded in 1977 by Stephan Rechtschaffen, M.D., and Elizabeth Lesser. They envisioned a dynamic “university of life” designed to foster personal growth and social change. The name “Omega” came from the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a renowned 20th-century philosopher, who used the term “Omega Point” to describe the peak […]
We all have stressful lives full of anger, anxiety and commotion. It is important to find a significant amount of time to relax and breath. Yet, it is the unfortunate reality that most of us do not have the luxury of meditating for an hour every day, or spending time to do yoga.
Any person who has come close to encountering their spiritual selves knows that sooner or later, fear becomes a wall that is seemingly impossible to break through.
The affects that food has on our physical health are widely known, what is less known is the affect food can have on our mood, memory, and mind. Food filled with sugar and carbohydrates can result in not only weight gain, but also memory loss and depression. Nevertheless, food with the right amount of protein […]
Research shows that community service can improve health and decrease stress. The New York Times conducted a study where Cami Walker, a woman with multiple sclerosis, did a good deed a day for 29 days. This of course did not cure her, but gave her a newfound ability to cope with her disease. She is […]
