Rooted in heritage and guided by conviction, Ganiyat Salami is redefining clean beauty through her brand, Èyí Dára, which means “this is good” in Yoruba. Her journey is one of purpose, shaped by deep faith, cultural pride, and a belief that beauty should nourish both body and soul. As a child, Salami watched skincare treated Continue Reading
Who says you need an expensive getaway to enjoy the luxury of a spa? With a few simple, budget-friendly tweaks, you can turn your bathroom into a serene sanctuary and indulge in the ultimate at-home DIY spa experience. Transforming your bathroom into an oasis of relaxation doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With a Continue Reading
While it may seem like women are the most privileged gender, we usually get the short end of the stick when it comes to responsibilities. In the corporate world, we work harder than men but are paid less. In society, we are easily judged by appearance, marital status and sexuality, and reproductive choices. Even in Continue Reading
With May bringing Mental Health Awareness to the forefront, we took the time to speak with Holistic Mental Health Therapist and Author, Brandi Jackson, about the valuable work she does and the ways in which we can nurture our mental and emotional well-being. AFIYA: Please share more about your background as a Holistic Mental Health Continue Reading
Enhance Your Surroundings. Relieve Your Stress. Stress can be exhausting. It can consume our entire world if we let it. No one likes to be stressed out. Sometimes its inevitable; however, there are things we can do to ease our minds by making our environment beautiful. Check out some of these tips on how to Continue Reading
Inhale deeply. Exhale deeply. This terminology is often heard during a yoga class, yet they are actions which are ideal for us to repeat throughout our daily lives. Deep breathing is a valuable skill with stress placing such a burden on most people. In fact, studies have shown that about 60% of illnesses and diseases Continue Reading
In the beginning of March, AFIYA Magazine, had the pleasure of being a part of the Back-to-Life Natural Healing Retreat. The retreat was hosted by Kassandra Kernisan of Studio Alkemy and Sylvia Desroses of AfrikOlistiK and Se Yoga. Held on the beautiful island of Guadeloupe from March 2nd-8th, 2018, the retreat had eight attendees in Continue Reading
Just a couple weeks ago I broke a container and glass shattered and went everywhere, resulting in me spending a lot of already limited time cleaning up the area to ensure that no one got hurt by the jagged edges or fell over the mess that I had made. Life is like that sometimes. Sometimes Continue Reading
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Let’s Create A Greater Vision For Mind, Body & Spiritual Wholeness in 2017 & Beyond By Kayla Moses-David “Our Womb is the gateway to life. Women’s wombs are a reflection of the conditions of the world. The conditions of our wombs directly reflects the conditions of our minds, spirits and hearts. Women, heal our wombs Continue Reading
