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Yoga Poses for Relaxation

I've been doing these poses lately, especially after a long day of work. They help relax my thigh and leg muscles in general. These are all beginner level poses and don't forget to use blocks for assistance when needed Disclaimer: Am no expert, just a student striving to improve daily 1. Viparita Karani (Legs Up The Wall) 2.Toe Squat For the toe squat , My thighs should be completely horizontal with my butt slightly grazing the heel but I was too tight to achieve that pose. 3.Hero Pose 4. Supine Bound Angle

5 New Artists in my summer 2016 workout Playlist

I got tired of listening to my playlists. They were no longer providing the motivation needed to get over my running "humps".  So I asked  a friend to make me one based on the songs in his collection. While I know that many music apps exist like Pandora and 8 tracks, I still prefer having  ♫  files for those days when I find myself in a dead zone  with no reception. Listening to your friend's playlists  is a great way to be introduced to new songs, artists or genre of music.  Here are the songs/artists I've recently discovered through this exchange. 1.  Naëlle , A french artist and her song Kontrole' 2. Salif Kieta from Mali and his song Iniagige 3. Haifa Wehbe from  Lebanon and her song Yabn El Halal 4. Oxmo Puccino , a Hip Hop artist from Mali. I like Peur Noir and many of his other songs 5. Coco Argentee from Cameroon and her song Fallait Pas  is nostalgic because it reminds me of the time we liv...

Fitbit Local : Outdoor Bootcamp

I plan to attend the  FREE  outdoor boot camp led by  Fit bit  on Sunday, July 24th.  Here is an old post I did about their local yoga event back in April Let me know if you'll be joining me on twitter  @mapetiteniche 

HUSK Restaurant - Charleston, South Carolina

76 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401 I wonder how the owners derived the name for this  quaint restaurant on queen's street. Of course , Husk, being synonymous to Tusks  reminded me of  Elephants  🐘   Ambiance I loved everything about the restaurant. From the decor, to the staff's blue jeans shirts,  it oozed of southern charm. Because we had a large party, we where invited to the upstairs rooms. The only negative was the sitting arrangement. Even though our reservations was booked with specific requirements which we were reassured could be accommodated, that didn't happen. Do Drink Barrel aged Manhattan. ( We gave it time to do what it does. Our take on the Manhattan with Whiskey, Vermouth and bitters. Barrel rested for 30 days )  At a price point of $16, it might sound expensive but trust me it was worth it! It will be the only drink you need. Not only was it well blended but it was STRONG....

Copa America Centenario Finale 2016

 Argentina vs Chile I was in Atlanta during the Copa finale and you already know.... the ONE.....the ONLY... the BEST... place to watch soccer games in the city is Fado's Irish Pub.  Atlanta has 2 locations but I went to the 273 Buckhead Ave location with some college mates New Friends were made Drinks where drank Chants where screamed out loud by both fans I was rooting for whoever was buying me shots for the night And by the end of the night as you already know it... Chi! Chi! Chi! Le! Le! Le! won (Picture Credit:  TotalSportek ) _____________________________ The next day was operations recovery brunch at Corner Bakery Cafe on Peach tree street by Lennox Mall before catching my flight back to Boston. The best part of the cafe was my server Yvonne who is well known for giving out free hugs and sending you off with a blessing to have a wonderful day. So if you're ever in need...

Taking Stock at the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

Feeling Excited & Nervous about the goals  planned for the reminder of the year. 6 months to go! Thinking How to be a better person Knowing   My value and cherry picking those I invite into a friendship or partnership Making Tough decisions. Business over pleasure. Eating Mangoes this summer. I've been daydreaming of our homes in Maroua, Cameroon a lot recently. We lived next to mango farms and My friends and I spent a lot of time stealing  mangoes from them. Cooking Trying to cook more vegetables and less carbs  Drinking Margaritas! 💃 💃 💃 Reading I'm about to start reading When Breath Becomes Air . Waiting for it from my local library Playing Summer league Soccer! Futbol!  Did you guys catch the Copa Finale? Chi! chi! chi! Le! Le! Le! Procrastinating On studying for my exams. Like seriously I need a whooping for that one Wasting Time On insignificant people with their time wa...