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What if you could enroll in an online mindful course for free? Although I am sure that you want to leave your home, you will not need to step a foot outside ...

If you need some good news in your life, this post is for you! Today, I am sharing about a blessing that came to my family amid this coronavirus chaos. I int...

I work in a medical school. With the spread of the coronavirus, it is almost impossible to finish a day in the office without hearing the name of this infect...

I lie to my students. Whenever I receive a new Capoeira student, I tell them, “It will get easier, just keep coming.” The reality is that dedicating yourself...

Do you stay woke? I’m not talking about having an awareness of yourself, history, or current injustices. That form of staying woke is important. I am asking ...

She started with, “I like your aura.” “Thank you. It’s nice to meet you,” came my response. We then began to talk about a video I posted on Facebook to adver...

A Capoeirista is someone who trains Capoeira. They represent learning and growing in the music, rituals, self-defense, acrobatics, dance, and philosophical e...

Last Friday, I appeared on a local radio show. The host, Janis Hough, invited me to the show to discuss an introductory Capoeira workshop I will hold tomorrow...

Twelve showed up on Monday. On the first Capoeira club meeting for the semester at the university, twelve people came to participate. My more seasoned studen...

I know that when many people see me training, they think I am crazy. Sure, some are impressed. However, I would argue that a significant number of people in ...

It's going on two weeks without a cell phone, and it remains a blessing! For this weekend's blog post, I am re-sharing my article that appeared in my column ...

Have you ever had a rough morning where you wake up on the “wrong side of the bed?" You know, a day that begins with bad news or an unp

Last night, my family and I attended a birthday party for a classmate of my middle child. The party was hosted at a Burger King...

In about one hour, I have decided that I will do something to turn back the clock on my life. I am going to create an opportunity for my bod

I workout because of the love I have for myself, family, and capoeira.

I need more sleep.

Jogging can alleviate stress...

Where were you this morning at 5:30 am? Were you sleeping? Were you at work? Were you on your way home from a late night? I was...