Health & Fitness: Afrikan Yoga

The Theory of Afrikan Yoga - 

A seekers guide to the wisdom and power of ancient Afrikan Science

On your journey to self you may have arrived at Afrikan yoga and found it to be wonderful and transformative and you want to know more, or you may have queried on the meaning of it and how it relates to you of African descent. Or you may have tried Afrikan Yoga and found it to be so different than any other yoga you have tried or experienced before and questioned. Why is this so?

Pablo Imani shares a simple, straightforward overview that shows what Afrikan Yoga is, where it came from, and where it can take you. Pablo will provide the ancient Afrikan perspective of yogic philosophy, idioms and spiritual sciences that will act as friends and guides along the path.

This short course is a powerful resource for novices who want a broader understanding of the practice and the way its various elements, the richness of the Nile Valley sciences and ancient wisdom slots together.

Afrikan Yogic Philosophy – Theory of Afrikan Yoga

Starting 13th January 2016 Wednesday 7:30pm-8:30pm – Six Weeks Course

Cost: 6 sessions £64

This course is for those interested in understanding the practices and nuances of an African Healing system.

Classes must be booked in advance. Spaces are limited

http://afrikanyoga.com/

To book Pablo's class email info@afrikanyoga.com /call 07481 965 165

Life: What's on- V&A Museum London

Shoes: Pleasure and Pain

Sat 13 June 2015 –Sun 31 January 2016

"Explore the transformative power of footwear from around the world as we present over 200 pairs of the most extreme shoes from the last 2000 years.

This exhibition highlights the euphoria and obsession shoes can inspire and brings together exceptional footwear for men and women from key designers, famous wearers and collectors alongside the latest innovations and a dazzling range of historic shoes, many displayed for the first time.

Sponsored by Clarks

Supported by Agent Provocateur; with additional thanks to The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers

Image: ‘InvisibleNakedVersion’ Andreia Chaves, 2011, 6 Photo by Andrew Bradley"

http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/5150/shoes-pleasure-and-pain-696789408/

The Fabric of India

Sat 3 October 2015 –Sun 10 January 2016

"The highlight of the V&A India Festival, this is the first major exhibition to explore the dynamic and multifaceted world of handmade textiles from India.

The exhibition showcases over 200 objects from the 3rd to the 21st century, including Tipu Sultan's spectacular 18th-century tent, a stunning range of historic costume, highly prized textiles for international trade and cutting-edge fashion by celebrated Indian designers. The Fabric of India brings together the best of the V&A's world-renowned collection alongside renowned masterworks displayed for the first time.

Supported by Goodearth

With additional thanks to Experion and Nirav Modi

Part of the V&A India Festival"

http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/5957/the-fabric-of-india-1611992049/

Food: Jacket Sweet Potato

I have always loved a good jacket potato but since I cut down on eating white foods a few years, it really never occurred to me to try my favourite jacket potato recipes with sweet potato!

So...why sweet potato?

Well, not only does it taste great however you cook it but it's just as versatile as the humble spud and is said to be really good for you!

Simple baking instructions.

*Wash 

*Stab with a fork all over

*Wrap in foil

Bake for 30-45mins (depending on how hard or soft you want your sweet potato)

Add your choice of filling.

Enjoy x

@MsShaydivine

#Petite & Curvy-Dress Hunt

Curvy Fun-sized

Over the festive season I had a number of events to attend. 

A few of these were quite formal and I found it really hard to find a dress to suit my shape & height which didn't age me, thot me or drown me.

As always the petite ranges in my go to stores & website really let me down. They are definitely not suited to the curvy fun-sized lady.

For some reason most of these places feel petite means small in width and height....WRONG!!! 

Some of us fun-sized divas have curves, breasts and booty...Go figure!

Anyway, in total I bought 9 dresses and only two of those made the final cut. 

I was surprised at the final two stores as I usually would have usually walked past them for no particular reason other than I was so used to my go to stores, I was adamant they would have something for me. 

#provenwrong!

After ordering, trying on and burning some serious calories in changing rooms (why do they never have air-con) I ended up in Debenhams and found both my final cut dresses!

Runner Up!

Wallis- BLACK SEQUIN CAPE SLEEVE TUNIC DRESS-£40.00 (sale)

It really doesn't look like much on the model but on me...with the curves and all. It was really nice!

The only reason I didn't choose this one was, it was a little clingy on the booty area and I wanted bigger size which wasn't available.

  (Me in the changing rooms)

***Winner***

Dorothy Perkins-  Black Twisted Front Shift Dress £22 (Sale)

I chose this dress as it had the right length, fit and balance of sexy and formal all in one.

I was comfortable all night and I felt elegant and classy.

I was having so much fun I forgot to get a picture of me in the dress but you can imagine lol 

@MsShayDivine

Health: Top 3 Detox drinks

***My Top 3 Detox Drinks***

It's that time again...the new year, new me...right?

WRONG!

Of course every year is a chance to start anew but so is everyday...

Personally, I need a detox from all the luscious sweets and treats of the festivities. I went to town at every dinner, lunch and party and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Now, I am back to being healthier and getting fitter.

To do this I have revisited some of my favourite tried and tested detox drinks to help cleanse my body of all the naughty food and drinks I have consumed over the past month or so.

Drink 1: How Water and Lemon

Drink 2: Lemon, Cucumber and Mint Water

Drink 3: Green tea (Various flavours)

Enjoy & a Happy & Blessed 2016 x

@MsShayDivine