Journaling is one of my favorite forms of self-care, in fact it has played an essential part of my wellbeing since childhood. There’s something so therapeutic about being able to spill my heart onto the pages of my journal. Whether I’m writing a prayer or just venting, it’s absolutely therapeutic. According to this New York…
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Wild Thing Yoga Pose Step-By-Step Tutorial
The Wild Thing Yoga Pose is one of my favorite heart-opening yoga poses. I feel strong, free and empowered to reach for my goals while simultaneously surrendering myself to God’s will! In addition to making me feel amazing, this pose has some pretty aweseome benefits like: Opens hips and heart ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Improves spinal flexibility ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…
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Tips For Overcoming Mom Guilt + Free Self-Love Checklist
Happy New Year, B&B Friends! 2019 was filled with more blessings and lessons than I could count, and I’m thankful for it all. 2020 is officially here and I’m making it a goal to be more intentional about checking in with myself. Mom Guilt is real–and while I don’t regret any time spent with my…
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Beauty Review: 5 Reasons I Love Conscious Coconut Oil
We already know that coconut oil is life, so I’m not here to sell you on its various benefits, but I was recently gifted some Conscious Coconut Oil (AKA CoCo) and I’m loving it, y’all! Not only is this a line of quality products that yield exceptional results, but they are rooted in charity that…
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Toe Stand Yoga Tutorial (Step-By-Step)
I absolutely love sharing yoga tutorials with my omies and this time around I’m breaking down how to do toe stand. Toe stand is an advanced yoga pose that requires balance, concentration, stability and flexibility in the lower body and hips. Benefits of toe stand include increased flexibility in the feet, hips and lower body;…
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La Colombe Hard Cold Brew Tasting + Yoga Event
I’m so excited to share a recap of an amazing La Colombe tasting event that I led an all-levels power yoga class for at Armature Works in Tampa. First we do the yoga, then we drink the La Colombe Hard Cold Brew Coffee! I had an amazing time leading guests through a full-body flow to…
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3 Ways to Get Out Of a Creative Funk
As a busy mama working full-time and building my @blackyogamom brand, I definitely find myself getting into a creative funk at least a couple of times per month. Luckily, I’ve been able to test and learn ways to overcome those overwhelming hazy days of feeling uninspired and I’m excited to share them with you. Here…
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11 Yoga Poses For Back Pain
When I’m not practicing yoga or engaging in some kind of physical activity, I spend a huge chunk of my day sitting at a desk and looking at a computer screen. This absolutely take its toll on my posture, so back pain often rears its ugly face. Yoga is one of the best ways to…
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Yoga Tutorial: Booty Blasting Yoga Flow
Have you ever wanted a yoga-inspired booty workout that target your glutes? Look no further because I’ve got you covered! You’ll love this booty blasting yoga flow! Believe it, or not, yoga is a great way to strengthen your glutes! There are several poses that actively engage your lower body and many of them entail…
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My Favorite Tampa Bay Yoga Studios
Photo by Imani Lee This is for my Tampa baes who want to find the best Tampa Bay yoga studios! When I moved here, I had no clue where to start when it came to finding a great yoga studio because there are so many options and I didn’t know many yoga practitioners to survey…