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September 2020 Garden Update

This year I decided to start my first raised bed garden. I had a late start and an unexpected storm that destroyed my garden! 😤

Setting up my raised bed was fun and my Daughter assisted me with filling it up and mixing the soil..

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Quarantine Blues.. 😔

2020 so far has been the year of isolation and a series of Unfortunate events!

Covid-19 has taken over our way of life and has birth a new way of life that’s been a struggle for all of Us!

Depression, Addiction and Mental health has been the No. 1 cause of the rise in Mental Health issues spreading the World..

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  Today I Salute the Sun!

Sun Salute..

Sun Salute!!

Are you a Beginner to Sun Salutation? You would be curious to know all about Sun Salutation – how to do it right, when to practice it or how many rounds at one time. When we start any yoga posture practice, it is natural to be motivated in the beginning. Yet it is important to do Sun Salutation right and know important facts to get the best results. Here’s a list of some of the ‘must-knows’ for Sun Salutation beginners.

#1 Why do Sun Salutation? This is probably the first question that comes to most of us. Sun Salutation is important for two reasons. One, it can be a great workout for the whole body – stretching, flexing and toning the muscles, an excellent exercise for weight loss. It also offers numerous health benefits beyond the physical level, relaxing the mind, leading it to meditation. Two, Sun Salutation gives us an opportunity to express gratitude to the sun, without which life on earth would be impossible!

#2 Best time to do Sun Salutation? It is a good idea to do Surya Namaskar early morning at sunrise, on an empty stomach.

#3 Can I do Sun Salutation in the evening? Yes. You can practice Sun Salutation at sunrise and sunset. When the moon is visible, you can practice Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar) which has one additional yoga posture in the Sun Salutation sequence.

#4 Where should I do Surya Namaskar? Although there is no restriction to the place of practice, you might enjoy your stretches more outdoors or a well-ventilated room, overlooking nature.

#5 Respect your body limit; do not overstretch. As a beginner, you might be tempted to imitate your yoga teacher or fellow practitioner. But remember, each body has a different capacity and different flexibility. The idea is not to compete with anyone. Do only as much as you can or your body can take.

#6 What is the ideal number of Surya Namaskars? It is a good idea to do at least 12 rounds of Surya Namaskars daily (one set consists of two rounds – six with the right leg, six with the other). However, as a beginner to this yoga practice, you could start with two to four rounds and then gradually go up to as many as you can comfortably do (even up to 108 if you can!)

Ideally, the practice is done in sets. This will ensure that both sides of the body are equally used.

#7 Sun Salutation alone is not sufficient; combine it with other yoga postures Although Sun Salutation is a complete body workout, it is good to top it up with other more intense yoga postures for a complete fitness experience. Consult your Sri Sri Yoga teacher to find the best yoga poses that should follow Surya Namaskar.

#8 What speed should I follow for Sun Salutation? Practicing Sun Salutation at different speeds (slow, medium or fast) can have different effects. If done at a slow pace, it can help strengthen and tone body muscles. Use the breath as an effective tool in slow movements to bring the body, mind and breath in harmony and enjoy a complete meditative experience. A few rounds of quick Sun Salutations can be a great cardiac workout. If you are doing Surya Namaskar as a warm-up exercise, do it at a fast pace. But if Sun Salutation is included in the entire yoga posture package, you can do it at slow to medium pace.

#9 Learn Sun Salutation under supervision. Like any other yoga posture practice, it is important to learn Sun Salutation under the guidance of a trained and experienced yoga teacher.

#10 Consult a doctor if you have a back problem. If you are suffering from persistent back pain, any other pain in the body or some chronic physical problem, it is advisable to consult a doctor before beginning the practice.

#11 Be regular and committed to your yoga practice. To achieve best results, ensure that you practice Sun Salutation regularly. Only then would you be able to experience its benefits.

To quote Krishan Verma, Senior Sri Sri Yoga Teacher, “It is better to practice daily for 20 minutes than to practice for an hour occasionally.”

The Best Teacher you will ever have is the one Singing and Dancing in your Heart ❤️ #mantraoftheday

It’s Beautiful Outside ☀️ the weather is shifting and so is the World 🌎

#prayforpeace #lovehealseverything

Love Heals Today I Salute the Sun! Are you a Beginner to Sun Salutation? You would be curious to know all about Sun Salutation – how to do it right, when to practice it or how many rounds at one time.

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Picking my ingredients for Lunch!

 This Summer My Gardening has been so rewarding to Me last Summer was the first time that I first started experimenting with Gardening reading everything about Gardening, Volunteered at Greensgrow Farms so I can learn from some of the Best Urban Gardeners and I’m so Blessed to have neighbors that are from Haiti and I call her Grandma She was a Farmer in Haiti! How Awesome is that? Since the Spring we been planting and sharing of course there is a language barrier but her daughter translates and some things are just universal language so trust Me I understand..

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Im already prepping for Fall Gardening I went to my local Greensgrow Farms,  Gaspers Landscaping, Lowes and Home Depot to pick up a few things on Clearance this is the best time to stock up soil, seeds, yard decor and even plants!

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Greengrow Farms

I had the oppurtunity to Volunteer at Greensgrow Farms and I had a Life changing Experience and I’m definitely going to Volunteer Again!

Check out Greengrow.org for Calendar of Events, Get Involved, Volunteer!!

See you at the next Event!!!

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About Greensgrow Farms..

Farming Ideas Since 1997 Greensgrow engages our neighborhoods in cultivating social entrepreneurship, urban agriculture, and community greening. Greensgrow is a nationally recognized leader in urban farming and is open to the public year round. Green roof on a composting toilet, honey bee hives atop tool shed, Milkshake the pig, an abandoned house turned office space, an unused church kitchen turned small food business incubator and a deck made from old pallets and water bottles. A laundry list of crazy ideas? Yes. And a day in the life of Greensgrow.

Greensgrow is an Idea Farm that has given birth to our CSA, the Community Kitchen, Greensgrow West and other projects resulting in permanent jobs and sustainable income. One thing that is for certain. There is no typical day at Greensgrow. We have never accepted the idea that “that’s just the way things are”. Instead we believe that’s there’s a way things could be and that we can make them happen if we’re willing to work hard enough, laugh loud enough and be open enough to learn from our mistakes.

We borrow ideas, make them uniquely our own and happily share them with you. Rethinking land, abandoned space, ideas, oil barrels, PVC, tools and trash is what we do. Veggie waste composts into fertilizer, a shipping container grew into a garden shop and rain gutters find a life as a farm. Many things we own, from our 6000 square foot greenhouse to our mobile market trucks, have come from a previous owner. Because we don’t over capitalized on equipment we have been free to change things up. Everything we buy goes through a stringent cost benefit analysis to prove that it can be used at an optimal level. Some people call this cheap, we call it smart.

Everything is recyclable, by someone.

Urban Garden

  Beginner Gardner Picking my ingredients for Lunch!  This Summer My Gardening has been so rewarding to Me last Summer was the first time that I first started experimenting with Gardening reading everything about Gardening, Volunteered at Greensgrow Farms so I can learn from some of the Best Urban Gardeners and I'm so Blessed to have neighbors that are from Haiti and I call her Grandma She was a Farmer in Haiti!

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Chic "Not" Salad Recipe..

Chic “Not” Salad Recipe..

Chic “Not” Salad I’m so Not Ready to say Goodbye Summer but We do still have more Sunny days to come and of course our garden has blossomed Beautiful plenty of fresh herbs, fruits and veggies Growing everywhere! I took a quick break from my garden for Lunch and decided to share with you one of My Favorite Veganized Recipes.. Chic “Not” Salad Recipe!! Tofurky Slow Roasted Chick’N 3c Just Mayo 1/2c…

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Time to Get Ready for Fall!!

Time to Get Ready for Fall!!

In my last post I talked about how this Summer went by like a Breeze and it’s time to get ready for the Fall Season which means Back to School, Back to Germs and most of All Flu Season.. I been reading a lot about Probiotics and Fermented foods that help boost immune system and so much more! Our Ancestors actually fermented everything for storing what was harvested throughout the season I also…

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This Summer went by like a Breeze! It’s hard to believe that it’s August already OMG everywhere I go I see Back to School supplies and Autumn decor.. I’m not ready for Fall but I have to get Ready for the Season change, this time of year is like how most people get ready for The New Year but for Me September is a new cycle, a shift this is why I been working so hard getting ready for this new cycle which is Autumn/Fall Season. My Garden has blossomed and I have learned so much this Summer about Organic Gardening, Herbs that Heal and edible herbs that where growing Wild in my yard..

With the help of Brigitte Mars Youtube Videos and of course I had to download her App I can identify various weeds and plants that are Edible, Delicious and most of All filled with nutrients that Heal and Alkaline your Body!

Checkout Brigitte Mars 

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Download Brigitte Mars iPlant App on iTunes!!

It’s August Already! This Summer went by like a Breeze! It's hard to believe that it's August already OMG everywhere I go I see Back to School supplies and Autumn decor..

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My Family & I took a Road Trip this July and it is Hotter then July in July the temperature was at the least 95 degrees but once We got inside The Museum it was definitely worth it! On our way to Cheseapeake Maryland we stopped in DC to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and I’m so Grateful for the experience if you have not been yet then this is a MUST SEE for everyone.

We went on a weekday and it was still crowded but the tour was flowing, everyone was friendly and We met different people from all walks of Life it was Amazing!

What I learned from this trip is something I knew so well is that We Are ONE there should be No Seperatism, Hate or Discrimination against each other!

We are All in this Together!

UNITY!!!!

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For More Info Check out NMAAH Museum Website

 https://nmaahc.si.edu

Road Trip to DC.. My Family & I took a Road Trip this July and it is Hotter then July in July the temperature was at the least 95 degrees but once We got inside The Museum it was definitely worth it! 

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Updates!!

I’m finally Updating my blog and its July 27, 2017 so much has changed in so many ways but I still Remain Me! Getting the most out of the rest of this Summer, abosorbing all the natural Vitamin D that I can soak up, but today I’m stuck on my computer and a Positive and Productive way by Updating my Blog, Organizing Events, checking emails, designing flyers and promotional items and editing…

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Join My New Page Please Join my Facebook page Detox your Mind, Body and Soul! Join My 21 Day Come Up!!

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3 Day Detox Challenge

3 Day Detox Challenge

Join My 21 Day Come Up!! 3 Day Raw Food Vegan Challenge Would you like to take this 3 Day Raw Food Challenge with Me and Detox for the Weekend and Release those Toxins that not only Causes Disease in The Body but also the Mind!! Yes.. What you Eat does have an Effect on your Mood also!! For 3 Days you will Eat Raw Foods, Natural Juices, Raw Vegan Snacks and Fresh Cilantro Detox Tea that will Help…

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Lock Cultivation THE HISTORY OF DREADLOCKS The very name, “Dreadlock” is attached to a vile and storied history. The name is traced back to days when enslaved people were being carted across the ocean.

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