AJ Calloway's Stress Relief Tips At ABFF [VIDEO]

AJ Calloway (Extra) hosted American Black Film Festival's (ABFF) HBO Short Film Competition on June 20, 2013 at the Colony Theatre in Miami, Florida.  ABFF is a five day retreat dedicated to strengthening the Black filmmaking community.

AJ has a busy schedule and a new wife with a baby on the way.  In addition to checking out the nervous competitors' films, I had the opportunity to ask AJ how he manages stress. He shares his tips for what he does for stress relief and his experience with Yoga in the video below.

View Youtube Episode -  AJ Calloway: ABFF / HBO Red Carpet With Yoga Flava

HBO's prestigious award has been part of the ABFF's competitive film program since it was established in 1998 to honor the writing and directing talents of emerging Black filmmakers. A special screening will showcase the five films selected for the final round of competition: The Adventures of Edson Jean, written/directed by Edson Jean; Black Girl in Paris, written/directed by Kiandra Parks; A Different Tree, directed by Steven Caple, Jr.; Stone Cars, written/directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and Sweet Honey Child, directed by Talibah Newman, co-written by Newman and Amanda Brennan. The grand prize winner, who will be awarded $10,000, will be announced during the ABFF's Awards presentation on closing night, on Sunday, June 23, 2013.

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INVITATION - Sunday, June 23rd. 7pm - 10pm | SUMMER SOLSTICE SUPER MOON SOIREE

Penthouse Pot Luck to witness the "Super Moon" - the closest and largest full moon of the year, it also represents the moon's closest encounter with earth in a long time.


At this point space is limited to six people. Due to the limited capacity, please commit if you sign up - there is no "Maybe."

Just observing the moon and chillin' with friends and healthy snacks :-) Not a Yoga session in the all out physical way - more about mindfulness of the moon - as we evolve the summer solstice...

Coordinate with me for your healthy dish contribution.

Yoga Flava Penthouse Sanctuary, 235 W. 102nd Street. (Between Bway and West End Avenue) 

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The solstice that marks the onset of summer, at the time of the longest day, this year it will be on Friday, June 21st. 

Check out this episode of Yoga Flava TV : Mind Over Madness Yoga Flava Refection On Times Square Event 2011

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Not just YOGA also the FLAVA of life!
PRIVATE SESSIONS AVAILABLE IN-PERSON FOR WOMEN AND VIA SKYPE FOR ALL!

EMAIL: robin@yogaflava.com

Yoga Retreat For Women of Color 2013 | Maya Breuer | Yoga Flava

I totally enjoyed this year's Yoga Retreat For Women of Color 2013, hosted by Maya Breuer. I was honored to be a presenter and receive all the positive feedback and love from the attendees.

The event was held on May 17 - 19, 2013
The locations was Kripalu Center For Yoga Health in Lenox, Massachusetts.

The presenters included:
Mayer Breuer  - Founder / Director
Robin Downes - Joy of Sensual Healing (Yoga Flava)
Dr. Gail Parker - Play As A Spiritual Practice (Taking Yoga Off Your Mat)
Althea Hughes Wills - Change Your Eating, Change Your Life (The Vegan Mocha Angel)
Betty Singletary - Assistant
Rose Weaver - Assistant

Quote from the retreat:
Sighing and clapping and ...


Check out this Yoga Flava TV Episode: Which features  sit down interview with Robin Downes and Maya Breuer included from never before seen footage from 2011 interview. The interview is  about the importance of exposing yoga to people of color.  The interview was edited with footage from the 2013 Yoga Retreat For Women of Color.

I will be attending the first morning session to bring in the Summer Solstice in Times Square. Space is filling up fast, let me know if you can join me: http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/solstice-in-times-square/index.aspx

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Yoga For Weight Loss | Fat Ass Accountability | Yoga Flava In The Park [VIDEO]

Robin Downes kicks off the Yoga Flava Spring Into Summer program - Yoga Flava in the park 2013.  Yoga Flava Plava, Patricia Symonds Powell, sets the tone with her comment in this week's episode of Yoga Flava TV - "Robin is going to make me accountable for my fat ass... I need to stop being lazy and get in shape."

Also read: Self Care Morning Routine: Wake - Weight? - Hydrate - Meditate - Create

Join the event and learn how to practice Yoga for weight loss, get all the tips to help you slim down as you spring into summer.

Also read: Morning Nutrition Extraction For Breakfast.

  

Check out this week's episode of Yoga Flava TV:  Yoga For Weight Loss | Fat Ass Accountability | Yoga Flava In The Park

 

I will be attending the first morning session to bring in the Summer Solstice in Times Square. Space is filling up fast, let me know if you can join me: http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/solstice-in-times-square/index.aspx

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Yoga Flava In The Park NYC, Spring Into Summer Series 2013

Forgiveness, Prayer, Meditation | Shaliek THE PAST

Living From The Heart | Go Red For Women

 

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Check out my recommendations : Wellness Products

Please "LIKE" the Yoga Flava Facebook page! 

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Yoga Flava TV - Free Online Classes - http://www.youtube.com/yogaflava

Not just YOGA also the FLAVA of life!
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Enjoy the journey!

Namaste!

Sending positive vibes... Robin Downes 

Morning Nutrition Extraction For Breakfast.

Morning nutrition helps me to feel better when I start my day with a great breakfast!  I believe that each of us have our own chemistry and need to understand what recipe our personal body type needs.

 

Also Read:  Self Care Morning Routine: Wake - Weight? - Hydrate - Meditate - Create

My current morning choice, as I Spring Into Summer focusing on weight loss, is nutrient extraction for easily absorbed superfoods to achieve optimal health.  In our busy world, we often don't take time to eat healthfully or properly chew what we eat.  

I enjoy the Nutribullet Superfood Nutrition Extractor And Blender (Google Affiliate Ad), for the nutrient extraction feature and the fact that it is a small machine that fits in my small kitchen.

Your body needs energy to perform.  So fuel up and go for it!

Check out my favorite stomach slim down routine from Yoga Flava TV: Core Control

I will be attending the first morning session to bring in the Summer Solstice in Times Square. Space is filling up fast, let me know if you can join me: http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/solstice-in-times-square/index.aspx

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Yoga Flava In The Park NYC, Spring Into Summer Series 2013

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Living From The Heart | Go Red For Women

Yogini, Dana Fikes, Remembers Michael Clarke Duncan

Stroke Survivor Heals With Prayer | Heart Health Awarnes Month | Feel Rich Goes Red

Continue your home study practice: Click Here For The Link To Your Yoga Flava Home Study Products  

Check out my recommendations : Wellness Products

Please "LIKE" the Yoga Flava Facebook page! 

Sign up for the FREE NEWSLETTER - http://www.YogaFlava.com/ 

Yoga Flava TV - Free Online Classes - http://www.youtube.com/yogaflava

Not just YOGA also the FLAVA of life!
http://www.YogaFlava.com/ 

Enjoy the journey!
Namaste!
Sending positive vibes... Robin Downes

Self Care Morning Routine: Wake - Weight? - Hydrate - Meditate - Create

For my Spring Into Summer Slim Down program - Schedule time in the morning for your self care morning routine.  First thing to do when you wake up is to weigh in.  I sincerely feel that getting into to the habit of weighing yourself daily when you are focusing on losing weight is important.  I love utilizing the weight tracker at http://www.everydayhealth.com/profile/YogaFlava

Then hydrate with water.  Stay hydrated by drinking water at least 30 minutes before you begin an intense physical portion of your yoga practice. This gives your body time to absorb the water and properly hydrate and cleanse your body.

This is a great time to do some slow stretches and meditate to then create your intentions for the day.  Visualize the body you want to create. Let me know what works for your self care in the morning.

Check out Yoga Flava TV: Meditation Minute:

I will be attending the first morning session to bring in the Summer Solstice in Times Square. Space is filling up fast, let me know if you can join me: http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/solstice-in-times-square/index.aspx

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Yoga Flava In The Park NYC, Spring Into Summer Series 2013

Forgiveness, Prayer, Meditation | Shaliek THE PAST

Living From The Heart | Go Red For Women

Yogini, Dana Fikes, Remembers Michael Clarke Duncan

Stroke Survivor Heals With Prayer | Heart Health Awarnes Month | Feel Rich Goes Red

Continue your home study practice: Click Here For The Link To Your Yoga Flava Home Study Products  

Check out my recommendations : Wellness Products

Please "LIKE" the Yoga Flava Facebook page! 

Sign up for the FREE NEWSLETTER - http://www.YogaFlava.com/ 

Yoga Flava TV - Free Online Classes - http://www.youtube.com/yogaflava

Enjoy the journey!
Not just YOGA also the FLAVA of life!
http://www.YogaFlava.com/

Yoga Flava In The Park NYC, Spring Into Summer Series 2013

 
Yoga Flava in the Park NYC: On Saturdays
Countdown to the Summer Solstice 2013.
Let's get ready for summer together!
Saturday Series in the Park and Penthouse After Glow Mixer

I have space for exactly 6 people to join me for a group session in Riverside Park. If it rains we can do meditation and pranayama in the Penthouse. The group will gather in the lobby of 235 W. 102nd Street (Between B'way and West End Ave.) in time for departure to the park at exactly 11:00am. We will enjoy Yoga in the Park from 11:15am - 12:15pm

Penthouse After Glow: 12:30pm - 1:30pm After the Yoga Flava session in the park, join me at the Penthouse to reflect and refresh. Once again only space for 6 people at a time and your name with be at the front desk for security. Bring your own Water, Juice, Healthy Snack. There is a juice bar that I usually stop at after the park (Otherwise, we can coordinate Pot Luck)

June 1st
June 8th
June 15th

Please click here that you want to "join" this event. Make the investment in yourself with one of the recession buster prices. Email me so that I can send you your invoice to process the payment to: robin@yogaflava.com

$30.00 for the full series up front (3 sessions for $10.00 each)
 

$15.00 per drop in session.

Private sessions available (in person or via skype) for $100.00 for series of 4.

Single private session (in person or via skype) $30.00

For details: https://www.facebook.com/events/269423793201081/

I will be attending the first morning session to bring in the Summer Solstice in Times Square. Space is filling up fast, let me know if you can join me: http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/solstice-in-times-square/index.aspx

Enjoy the journey!
Not just YOGA also the FLAVA of life!
http://www.YogaFlava.com/


In the NYC area for Memorial Day Weekend?  Come DANCE with me!
Check out this video invitation to the "Hands To The Sky" on May 25th 2013:

 
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Namaste

Sending positive vibes...Robin Downes