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Tracy Chapman
On March 30, 1964, singer and songwriter Tracy Chapman, was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
Move of the Week
The ladies tend to love it but the fellas need it too. This exercise is bomb because proper form requires that you squeeze your abs hella tight to protect your lower back while squeezing to lift your butt (and leg).
Berries, Mangos, and Bananas, OH MY!
When we say BM we ain’t talkin’ baby mommas, big mad, or bowel movements, we talkin’ BERRIES & MANGOS that are all up in our fav spring smoothie.
Alien Mintz
Markus takes you on a journey today! Tap in to see what kind of adventure this week’s strain took him on.
Loc Formation: Comb Coil Locs
Don’t get it twisted, this week’s style will have you wrapped around it’s lil’ finger (or comb).
Tropical Walnut or Almond Smoothie
Do you know which veggie has more protein per calorie than a steak? Tap that link to let Z fill you in.
Move of the Week
Although chair pose is challenging AF, we appreciate it because it gets our heart rate up, tones our thighs, and strengthens our entire core. Work on your chair pose on your own or in Yogiana’s #VIBINflow class on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Barrington Irving
On March 23, 2007, Barrington Irving set off in Miami, Florida to become the first African American and youngest person (at the time) to fly solo around the world.
Loc Formation: Braid and Kick Back - Plaits Locs
In the 4th installment of Yogiana's loc series, she chats about plaits. Hit that link to read more.
Loc Formation: Life's Better in Twos - Two Strand Twist Locs
Last week we let our hair do it’s thing. This week, we’re providing a bit of guidance with two-strand twists.
Freedom's Journal
On March 16, 1827, Freedom's Journal was published. Freedom's Journal was the first black-owned and operated newspaper in the United States. It was established in New York City in the same year that New York abolished slavery.
Move of the Week
Most exercises are performed up to down, out to in, or forward to backward. We add Lateral Lunges to the mix because it diversifies our movement and increases functional lower body strength. Click below to learn the proper form for your Lateral Lunges.
Loc Formation: Be Free - Free Form Locs
Locs come in many forms and creating your style is personal. Yogaina puts us on to one of the types of locs you could consider when starting your loc journey.
Cannalope Haze
Whether you spell it Cannalope or Cantaloupe, this hybrid leans towards its Sativa side, making it great for jump-starting your morning. Click through to see what Markus has to say about the other effects.
Let’s Pretend it’s Summer Smoothie
If you're still stuck inside, whip up this smoothie for a quick dose of sunshine. Read more to see the benefits of this smoothie & some fun facts about dates from our resident plant-based nutritionist Z.
Clifton Reginald Wharton Sr.
On March 9, 1961, Clifton Wharton was sworn in as the first black ambassador to Norway.