Inhale deeply. Exhale deeply. This terminology is often heard during a yoga class, yet they are actions which are ideal for us to repeat throughout our daily lives. Deep breathing is a valuable skill with stress placing such a burden on most people. In fact, studies have shown that about 60% of illnesses and diseases Continue Reading
Summertime is one of the best times to get together with family and friends and encourage one another to stay active. Partner or group workouts don’t always have to be complicated or full of crazy moves. Even performing the same movement with your partner and adding small variations to common exercises can be enough to Continue Reading
Jackie and Janae Madison Glamour Girl Fitness Meet Jackie and Janae Madison of Glamour Girl and Mommy & Me Fitness! Glamour Girl Fitness got started after Jackie Madison gave birth to her daughter Janae at the fabulous age of 43. Having been fit prior to giving birth, and being able to quickly return Continue Reading
It can not be stressed enough how important a strong midsection is for our physical health. Making sure to work your core provides benefits such as: Working the core can also be a great benefit to aspiring mothers, as it can help pregnant mother better deal with the physical changes brought on by pregnancy. Often Continue Reading
TRANSITIONING TO A MORE HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE By Kayla Moses-David There is a way of living that promotes health & wellness naturally, we call this way ‘holistic living’. According to an article by ‘Vitality Link’, holistic living recognizes what is needed for healthy, vital expression of the body, mind and spirit. There are 7 principles that Continue Reading
Ride Into Fitness By Rashida A. Marshall Indoor cycling has gained popularity over the years due to the energetic nature of the classes and the results they bring. Designed to give students a full-on fitness experience, indoor cycling classes, such as Spinning, consist of students riding stationary bikes while an instructor leads the commands moving Continue Reading
Leaira of SouLight Dance Yoga Using Self-Expression to Help Others By Rashida A. Marshall Finding ways to express yourself through movement can be a beautiful feeling. It can also be especially liberating when you are able to help others improve their lives at the same time. Leaira SouLight, the owner SouLight Dance Yoga is doing Continue Reading
Can Yoga Help With Depression? By Sherrell Moore-Tucker Have you ever felt depressed? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States.Additionally, women are more prone to depression versus men. Depression is clinically defined as “a Continue Reading
Yoga For Expecting Mothers Mental, Emotional, and Physical Conditioning for your New Journey Anything in that we set our mind towards in life requires preparation. Whether it be mental, emotional, or physical preparation, most milestones in our lives are met through much conditioning and preparation. Before running a race, training is required. Before going to Continue Reading
Having a strong core is beneficial for a variety of reasons. It helps to improve your posture, prevent back issues, enhance your performance during routine exercise, improves balance and stability, and much more. Check out our May/June issue where we share different moves that can help to strengthen your core! AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks Continue Reading
