I initially wrote this article for the Conscious Coconut blog but absolutely wanted to share here. As Black woman working in the wellness and beauty sectors, the past few weeks have been filled with pain, sadness, anger, fear and hope. I cling to power of hope because I know that despite there being so much…
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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
Y’all know heart-openers hold a special place in my practice. Not only do they take me to a place of gratitude and peace, but they just feel oh-so-good to my body! That’s why Wheel Pose is one of my absolute faorite heart-opening yoga poses. Here are 3 Ways to Prep For Wheel Pose. 1. Puppy…
I’m writing this blog post because it has been heavy on my heart to step outside of my comfort zone and get more personal with my followers. I’m a very private person, but I know that if I truly want to impact others, I have to dig beneath the surface and share more of myself…
I recently stumbled upon an article that, in summary, said self-care is a hoax for helping busy moms cope with the stress that comes with raising children because bubble baths and face masks aren’t what they need…they need a strong support system. While I agree that it does take a village to raise a child,…
As a yoga teacher and student, I’m always looking for ways to share my learnings from my practice with you. Lately heart-openers have been a major focus in my personal practice and Camel Pose (Ustrasana) has been a work in progress for me for years. When I took these pictures a couple of weeks ago,…