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Dianne Bondy Yoga
Dianne Bondy – Author, Motivator, Risk Taker, Educator, Yoga Teacher, and Leading Voice in the Diversity in Yoga and Yoga of Inclusion Movement.
She is passionate about creating a more diverse playing field in the yoga community and is a highly recognized voice in the Diversity in Yoga and Yoga of Inclusion movements – where all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds are recognized and embraced both on and off the mat.
Please visit Dianne's website and take her online classes for an accessible, fun, and renewing yoga experience.
Meditation
African Americans experience a disproportionate rate of stress-related health conditions compared to European Americans. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be effective for managing stress and various stress-related health conditions. The Cultural Relevance of Mindfulness Meditation as a Health Intervention for African Americans, Cheryl L Woods-Giscombé and Susan A Gaylord
The book by Oludara Adeeyo, Meditations for Black Women, is a collection of 75 mindful reflections tailored uniquely to the experiences of Black women. These reflections are designed to inspire, support, and ground Black women, helping them navigate their unique everyday challenges. Each meditation is accompanied by a powerful quote from an influential Black woman, adding an extra layer of inspiration and contemplation.
HERBS
There are a number of delicious foods you can eat for the sake of your health -- but still, all too often, we hear complaints that healthful food just doesn't taste good.
Enter herbs and spices. The aromatic flavorings can transform a dish without adding calories or fat (for the most part). But many of the roots and seeds and leaves and flowers pack surprising additional health benefits of their own. From promoting longevity to fighting pain and more spices have surprising benefits.
People have used spices for thousands of years to support health and well-being.
A large and growing body of research demonstrates that spices deliver taste, flavor, and diet quality benefits – filling important nutrition gaps.