Tag: wellness
Celebrate World Tai Chi and Quigong Day in Harlem
Join Dr. Robert J. Woodbine of San Bao Holistic Care for World Tai Chi & Qigong Day as Harlem joins millions around the globe to promote peace on World Tai Chi and Quigong Day! Come learn the basics of Qigong and Tai Chi. According to the latest Harvard Tai Chi Research Report:
Free Yoga Classes in Harlem
Ta Yoga offers FREE yoga classes every Wednesday in Harlem as part of the Shape Up New York program sponsored by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. The classes are held at the following location: P.S. 154 250 West 127th Street (between 7th & 8th) Phone: 212-864-2400 Sessions 4:00pm – 5:15pm 5:30pm [...]
The Red Pump Project — Raising Awareness About National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
AroundHarlem.com and Around-NYC.com are participating in The Red Pump Project. The Project is a collection of women bloggers (75 at last count) who are committed to educating their readers about the HIV/AIDS virus. A Red Pump was chosen to represent the strength and courage of women fighting HIV/AIDS or those affected by the disease both [...]
Free Health Screenings For Women at Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Medical Center calls all New York Women to get screened for heart health. As part of the national Go Red for Women Campaign, Mount Sinai will offer free heart health screenings for women. Women will be tested for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes and receive nutrition and diet advice on how they [...]
Events of the Heart at Abyssinian Baptist Church
Events of the Heart kicks off the American Heart Association’s National Heart Health Month with a heart-inspired performance on GO RED Sunday, February 1st, 2009 at Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church. Continuing its outreach, Events of the Heart shares the vital message of women’s #1 Health Risk-Heart Disease-with this vibrant community. This collaborative performance of Events [...]
Harlem Yoga
You’ve probably heard that yoga is good for you. Maybe you have even tried yoga and discovered that it makes you feel better. But what are the specific health benefits can you expect to enjoy from doing yoga regularly? Physical Benefits Flexibility: Stretching your tight body in new ways will help it to become more [...]
Shaping Up in Harlem with Shape Up New York
Shape Up New York is a FREE fitness program for the whole family held at local schools and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Centers around the city. The program offers various classes and activities to choose from. No pre-registration is required. All classes are one hour in length. Classes run until June [...]
