Omọ Labaké ọmọ oloofa

A mini self-portrait series on the complexities of navigating my Yoruba womanhood outside the white gaze.

Earth Day Wellness and Yoga Practice

We join with the Earth and with each other.

To recreate the human community

To promote justice and peace

To remember our children

The Magic of Conscious Deep Breathing

Conscious deep breathing has a direct effect on our physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual body.

Reconnecting with our breath and getting familiar with what goes on inside our body.

Conscious Resting and health benefits of Child Pose

Child pose also known as Balasana in Sanskrit is the most famous resting pose in the yoga practice.

In this video, we learn how to consciously relax and how to get safely into the pose.

Dancing Warrior Yoga Flow

Transformation begins from the inside out and this week we are channeling our inner warrior and reconnection with the universe.

This is a combination of the warrior pose, to form a beautiful soothing dance to reconnect.

How to get into Bow Pose : Backbends for Beginner (Dhanurasana) Pt 1

I bend so I do not break. You are as young as the flexibility of your spine.

We sit daily in postures that round our back, press our spine and shorten our hip joints.Bow pose or Dhanurasa is one of the most energetically relaxing, challenging and torso opening yoga pose.

Bow pose or Dhanurasa is one of the most challenging and advanced backbends poses.

In this video, I am breaking in down for someone who has never done yoga before.

Let me know if you any question regarding the pose you will like an answer.

Dhanurasana (bow pose) Pt 2 : One yoga pose for flat belly, Abs and strong back.

This is the breaking down of dhanurasana (bow pose).

Dhanurasana is a mix of heart opener, backbend and balance yoga pose.

This pose is great for losing belly fat, strengthen the back muscles and relieving chronic lower back pain.

DISCLAIMER! 

If you have back pains,  and generally before conducting any exercise please consult with your doctor.

I am a certified yoga teacher, personal trainer and former professional runner but remember EVERYBODY is different.

Listen to your body.

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Review

When I picked up Homegoing, I knew it was a book I always wanted to read.

Here is my review of the life-changing book and I hope you pick it up and enjoy it.

Moving Beyond Self-Care to Community Care.