One of my absolute favorite yoga postures is Hanumanasana AKA Monkey Pose AKA The Splits. This deep stretch is great for opening the hips, stretches the hamstrings and the quadriceps. While this is a very bold and freeing pose, it can take time to master. I remember attempting it and only being able to hover my…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word reflect? Is it the action of going inward and reflecting on yourself or a sequence of events? Or do you think about the act of reflecting via your actions? When I think of what this word means to me, my mind…
Hi B&B friends! I started Yoga Teacher Training this year and the experience has been nothing short of life-changing. In addition to learning about the different ways to teach and enhance my personal practice of this beautiful act of meditation in motion, I’ve also learned to look deeper within. One of my biggest struggles over the…
Here are my thoughts on MustaeV beauty makeup and skin care products. MustaeV 10 Shade Lip Cream Pro Palette I absolutely fell in love with this lip palette! It contains 10 gorgeous, highly-pigmented shades that can really be used on all occasions. I took this plaette with me on a weekend getaway and it was…
I love when I discover a beauty tool that becomes a game-changer and mainstay in my beauty arsenal, and that’s exactly what the Kiss Professional InstaWave. I had seen many reviews hair curlers with automatic spin technology, but didn’t know how much of a difference this technology made in saving time and creating gorgeous…
This post is sponsored by Century21. All opinions are my own. Valentine’s Day is almost here and I can’t wait to dress up all pretty and hang out with my boyfriend. I usually buy a black dress for the special occasion, but this year, I’m thinking about switching things up. It’s always nice to have a…
Little black dress… how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. You are always on point; hugging my curves and showing off my shape. You make me stand tall and walk with confidence on dates. You make me feel whimsical when me and my girls get together to escape. Little black dress,…
I share a lot of info about the importance of self-care and fitness on this blog, and while I’m absolutely dedicated to continuing to inspire you to reach your spiritual and physical wellness goals by focusing on these things, I also want to encourage you to be smart about the foods that you put…
I’m making a public vow (so you guys can hold me accountable) to make 2017 the year that I focus on letting my light shine. Not only am I consciously making decision to boss up to fear like never before, but I’m also digging deep to be a more giving person who is genuinely dedicated…
Congratulations on taking the dive to start practicing yoga! Welcome to the Nama-slay family! I’m so happy you’re taking the necessary steps to invest in your wellbeing by starting yoga. While this is sure to be a fulfilling experience, it can be challenging not knowing if you have everything you need to get started….