Relax & Release
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Recently I participated in a restorative yoga class. Initially, I hesitated to participate simply because I don’t consider myself a yogi nor super fit.
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Wellness Women of Color You Should Follow
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I love learning about wellness and consider myself to be a wellness junkie. I’ll admit that I’m not an expert at self-care and fall off the wellness wagon here and there. But, at least I’m being fully honest about it. When I’m feeling a bit lazy and tired, I turn to social media and browse through my self-care pro’s pages. I guess that also counts as practicing self-care. Right? Yes!
Read MoreTo Sick Day or Not To Sick Day
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Take a moment and think about the last time you took a “sick day” at work. How long ago was it? Hopefully not too often and also not too long ago. I know you may be wondering where I’m going with this, so let me explain.
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: Good Reads
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March is here and so is the beautiful weather that’s slowly creeping into the Bay area. March also brings in another important time, Women’s History month.
Read MoreIdentity & Self-Care
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Identity can be defined and explained in so many different ways. It can bring up various emotions and feelings when folks take the time to allow themselves to become vulnerable and dig deep into their identities. That’s exactly what I asked the participants in my first workshop at Community Well to do.
Read MoreLGBTQ Support Group
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Our parents, or the people who raised us, mold our beliefs, teach us about rules to follow, show us how we should act and what roles we play. For example, at a young age we are nice to people or we have to deal with consequences such as time-out or a call home can follow. Parents play an important role in how their children will treat others. According to Kids in the House, "Knowing information early can help prevent so many of the self-esteem damaging experiences that LGBTQ and Trans individuals face.”
Read MoreHelping to Heal Our Children
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The number of children who observe violence at home is estimated to be 3 million every year. These statistics are alarming. Verbal and physical abuse can be equally harming. This can leave an impact on future generations and backtrack society as a whole.
Read MoreBreastfeeding Tips
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It is essential for a mother to breastfeed in order to provide their baby with enough nutrients. These nutrients protect their baby from diseases, infections and help digestion. There are certain foods mothers should have in their diets to breastfeed their baby healthily.
Read MoreEssential Oils Can Make A Difference
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A natural plant-based oil is composed of biologically volatile compounds that run through your brain in areas of emotion and memory. By simply applying essential oils to your pulse points (where your blood is closer to your skin) and then inhaling you can have the best results.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Infant Massage
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An infant massage not only ensures quality time between the parent and the infant, but it improves the well being of the baby as well. Massages control hormones, which lead to controls of stress, improve sleep and minimize crying...
Read MoreSelf-esteem: Development & Growth of Children
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Self-esteem is important for the development and growth of children. Children who have low self-esteem, have negative thoughts about themselves, give up easily and feel like they do not belong at school or in groups/sports...
Read MoreRenewal and Rebalancing
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After a long day of work and still many tasks to go, we create busy routines in our lives. It's hard to notice we didn't take care of ourselves the way we should and this creates a build up of stress...
Read MoreWhy are childbirth classes important?
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Childbirth classes are a safe space to openly ask any questions, clarify any hospital procedure or acquire knowledge about pain relief. By preparing for delivery, you are making this beautiful time in your life the most comfortable as possible.
Read MorePrenatal Yoga
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Pregnancy is a beautiful and stressful journey. Many women deal with bleeding, nausea, vomiting, headaches, abdominal pain and finally hard labor. In a study by the Department of Obstetric Gynecological Nursing and Midwifery, two groups were followed. One group did not attend yoga classes and the other did other six 1-hour yoga classes every two weeks...
Read MoreHealing Trauma
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Events such as the death of a family member, natural disasters or emotional and physical abuse can leave a negative mark in our life. According to Psychology Today, "Trauma feelings cannot be repressed or forgotten". This will lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Read MoreClaiming Prosperity
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Everyone wishes for prosperity. What distinguishes people from getting it is hard work and the right mindset. Positive thoughts lead to positive actions. If you believe you ARE successful, abundant, and lucky it will happen.
Read MoreINNA TRIBE ART: Luis Marroquin
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“When we heal ourselves, we heal our ancestors before us, our community besides us and our future ahead.” - Luis Marroquin
Read MoreParents of LGBT Children
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According to an article by Planned Parenthood, " Many parents find it difficult to accept the sexual orientation or gender identity of their children". Parenting LGBT children is a learning process.
Read MoreNurture Yourself: Women's Cricles
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Joining a women's circle is a great way to nurture yourself. Women circles provide a safe atmosphere for women to share, receive support and strengthen bonds with other women. The collective wisdom of a circle can be very powerful for breakthroughs and healing.
Read MoreSpiritual Cleansing: Limpias
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Maestra Tereza Iñiguez-Flores states that a traditional Limpia is a spiritual cleansing and balancing of the body, mind, and spirit. Limpias promote a sense of good health and positive mental attitude.
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