I got my first amber at Detroit’s African World Festival many years ago. It was a string of raw amber beads from Mali that I had made into a wonderful wrap bracelet that I wear when I need to have my energy grounded. Needless to say, these beads are one of my favorite wellness tools! [...]
A snippet in time from our 1st Yoga Brunch of the year with yoga instructor Randi Ran. It was a beautiful sunny morning with gentle breezes, singing birds, beautiful energy and people. Looking forward to our next session set for... August 8th at 9:30am!!! Detroit: Join Sankofa Mind + Body and yoga instructor Randi July [...]
After some traumatic life experiences three years ago that affected my mental and emotional well-being, I turned to yoga to help refocus and heal myself. Since beginning my practice, I have been pushing and challenging my abilities and limits to see how far I could go. I have been happy and amazed with my growth! [...]
On Saturday, June 27th, 2010, I hosted the Twilight Sound Bath Meditation after a crazy day of clouds and rainstorms. Just before we started, the weather cleared up and it turned out to be a beautiful evening with soft breezes and plenty of sun before it set upon our outdoor session. I met expectant mother, [...]
Detroit: Join Sankofa Mind + Body and yoga instructor Randi July 11, 2020 at 930am for the Yoga Brunch; a monthly summer 420 friendly chill yoga & sound meditation experience centered on self care, clearing the chakras to balance, restore, detox stress, emotional trauma, and anxiety. Agenda: - 930/945 Fire Circle / Intros - 950/1050 Vinyasa [...]
Detroit: Join me Saturday, June 20 at 630pm EST for Sankofa Mind + Body’s Twilight Sound Bath Meditation. This sound bath meditation is being hosted in a private garden and will include a combination of voice to guide you, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, natural sounds, and more to create a tapestry of vivid healing sounds [...]
Detroit: Join me Saturday, June 20 at 630pm EST for Sankofa Mind + Body’s Twilight Sound Bath Meditation. This sound bath meditation is being hosted in a private garden and will include a combination of voice to guide you, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, natural sounds, and more to create a tapestry of vivid healing sounds [...]
My Happy Place: A beach. Hot sand. Gentle warm breezes. The smell of the ocean. The sounds of palm fronds rustling the wind & waves crashing. This is where I want to be! When I meditate, this scene is where I am. Safe. Happy. Warm. Black. Unbothered. Healing from with. This week, my meditation practice [...]
This 30-minute meditation set to ocean sounds recorded at Akuma Village in Accra, Ghana is intended to restore internal peace and calm. Take a moment to breathe and let go of all that does not serve you. Take a moment to reflect what’s important for you to maintain and achieve your best self. Take a [...]
Just quick chakra tweak from the neck up and some sage smoke to give us all some clarity and to clear the air space around us! Throat Chakra or Vishuddha: Governs the thyroid, metabolism and immune system. It is the center of our ability to speak our truth, express ourselves and communicate with the world [...]