Mind & Body

20Sep By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

Tips for Proper Alignment & Proper Posture – Kim Vopni

Kim Vopni, who is described as a leading authority in health & fitness coaching for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, and has helped thousands of women learn how to do pelvic floor exercises, ditch the incontinence pads, eliminate their prolapse symptoms and get back to living life to the fullest, shares posture and alignment exercises. Click thumbnails below to dive in. Neutral Pelvis in Standing https://youtu.be/nqzhWZ1odDA Diastasis Recti - What is it? What does it look like? https://youtu.be/Qu2FHXAAebg How to stretch your calf muscles https://youtu.be/w18vC2Wnz9I Best Hamstring stretch https://youtu.be/0DUX7_tjhqI How to release the psoas muscles https://youtu.be/pPK7YkjD0cU Why high heels are bad for you https://youtu.be/Aa...

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19Sep By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

7-Day Stretching challenge With Diana Mamedova

Are you yet to get the stellar body you desire? Have you considered adding stretching to your workout routine. Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. Stellar Woman Magazine teamed up with Diana Mamedova, a fitness trainer on this 7-day challenge. After 7 days come back and share your progress. Stretching challenge - Day One https://youtu.be/VTOWUL_R7zM Stretching Challenge-Day Two https://youtu.be/C4aZxVEnhPY Stretching Challenge - Day Three https://youtu.be/V2qhv1ce-KA Stretching Challenge - Day four https://youtu...

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18Sep By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

Losing Yourself to Discover Your Authentic Self – Nicky Hassaballa

Losing yourself is not a spontaneous act or something that is done on a whim.  It is a choice that you consciously make because you feel that you are living your life behind a mask.  Like many of us nearing the mid-point of our lives, I began having thoughts of inadequacy, longing for more love and inner fulfillment, and asking, ‘have I come this far to only come this far?’  The paradox of embarking on the journey of losing myself, was actually to find my true self.  You could also say that it was a forced hand by the Divine to get me out of my comfort zone to fully realize and live my truth and purpose.  I had reached a point where my habits and routines were no longer helping me to grow and expand materially, mentally, or spiritually.  I was stuck as opposed to moving forward by not l...

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18Sep By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

Power Women: Oke Maduewesi, Founder/CEO of Zaron Group of Companies

Oke Maduewesi has been working in the cosmetics industry for a little more than a decade, and through the years, she has been very focused on delivering sleek premium quality products at affordable prices to enhance the lifestyle needs of African women. Backed with her knowledge and skills as a former Zenith Bank Manager, and an MBA holder from the University of Leeds, Oke Maduewesi built a contemporary innovative cosmetics brand that has grown to have over 25 franchise outlets and 800+ distributors in Nigeria and other African countries, whilst also contributing to the socio-economic development of Nigeria through job creation, enterprise development, strong corporate social responsibility and a business ethos anchored on reputation and trust. Today, she is currently the Founder/Chief ...

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17Sep By Stellar Woman Magazine6 Comments

Mind & Body

Rewire the Brain. Reset the Mind – By Dr. Catherine Jackson

For many of us when we think of brain health and care we think of fancy equipment, high priced services and often expensive supplements. However, taking care of and protecting the brain does not have to cost a fortune or require lots of gadgets. In fact, there are several simple and free ways to care for and love your brain.  One no cost, easy to do way of rewiring the brain and resetting the mind that’s accessible to everyone is something most of us do or have done at some point in our lives, expressing gratitude. This is a simple practice that can go a long way in changing how we feel and think and also to aid in healthy brain functioning.  Dr. Catherine Jackson Gratitude Defined The Webster Dictionary defines gratitude as “an emotion of the heart, excited by a favo...

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17Sep By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

Run Well, Stay Strong, Avoid Pain – Christina Neal

Enjoy the many health benefits of running – including a more positive mindset – while reducing your injury risk. Running has numerous health benefits. It’s great for improving heart health, keeping your weight down, and reducing your risk of diabetes and certain cancers. I personally love the idea of keeping my heart healthy through regular running and you don’t have to be super fit or fast to reap the benefits. Running strengthens your heart by decreasing your resting heart rate and improving the size and strength of the heart itself. Experts believe that, from the very first running session (regardless of your speed) you’ll have made a positive change to your heart muscle. However, to keep improving heart health and maintain the benefits, you’ll need to run regularly, ideally ...

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2Jun By Martin KagweriNo Comments

Mind & Body

Welcome to Issue 5

Feeling like we’re now fully back to normal with so much excitement about life after the experience we went through during the pandemic. This has revealed that human beings are resilient, have love for life and that we’re greater than the situations that occur in the world. It is with great pleasure that issue 5 comes with those vibes. The vibes that electrify the beauty and impact of stories and knowledge of the powerful women. https://youtu.be/wrHRb5pu-k8 These women have revealed that women are indeed a force for good and that knowledge is a key catalyst in transformation. At Stellar Woman magazine, we’re excited to be joining in the celebration of Her Majesty the Queen of England’s Platinum Jubilee. The Queen is so STELLAR!! I have always loved and admired Her Majesty. I have...

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2Jun By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Cover Story, Mind & Body

Is It True That Your Thoughts Determine Your Life Experience?

What are you thinking right now? If we’re here to live fully and our thoughts are said to be key in determining our life experiences, then we can say that we are fully responsible for what we experience in life. Do you agree? If this is so, what can we do to empower ourselves to have a great life experience? Stella Olivia Kikoyo ‘ Cogito Ergo Sum’ – ‘I think, therefore I AM.’Rene Descartes.  We start this by agreeing to the fact that we’re the thinking entity. We think, therefore we exist. Who thinks? You and I. Can you sperate the thinker from the thinking? Yes you can. Click and watch the video clip below to learn more https://youtu.be/0A6UKoMcE10 Our understanding of thought and the thought process could be key in helping  us to change our life trajectory. Are you e...

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2Jun By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Beauty, Mind & Body, Wellness

The weather is improving and “SUMMER’’ is here! – Farah Zaidi

It is time to start changing the way we treat our skin. As we emerge into summer, our skin is exposed less to cold/dry air, more to higher moisture levels, more sunshine and warmer temperatures. This is a great time to change and update our skincare routine. To start off with, my favourite, SUNSCREEN! As the sun shines down on us, we need to increase the SPF rating in our skin care. Ideally, a minimum of SPF30 if going about our daily routines. Obviously if you plan to travel and go to warmer climates near the equator you should be opting for higher SPF and trying to avoid the sun at its peak between 11am - 3pm. Try and stay in the shade or at least use light clothing as cover up. I would also recommend to look for a ‘physical sunscreen’ which contains titanium or zinc oxide - the...

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1Jun By Hassan SsentongoNo Comments

Mind & Body

Why You Need A Strategy For Your Running – Christina Neal

Do you want to start running or are you already doing it and want to get fitter? Christina Neal explains how to map out a clear strategy that will help you make progress. Whether you’re about to start running or you regularly pound the pavements, having a clear strategy for your running is a great way to stay motivated and avoid injuries. Yes, you could just go out and run and not think about anything other than putting one foot in front of the other. Many people like to shut their minds off and run to enjoy the mental health benefits without worrying about a training plan. But if you want to get fitter and reduce your risk of injury, having a structured training plan or at least a weekly routine for your running will stand you in good stead. Depending on your goals, there are so...

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1Jun By Hassan SsentongoNo Comments

Mind & Body, Wellness

These Pelvic Floor Exercises Will Get You Back to Living Your Best Life (Literally) – Kim Vopni

https://youtu.be/GZqkluxUDIg Meet Kim Vopni. Described as a leading authority in health & fitness coaching for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, she has helped thousands of women learn how to do pelvic floor exercises, ditch the incontinence pads,  eliminate their prolapse symptoms and get back to living life to the fullest! Just for you, our stellar women, Vopni is sharing pelvic floor workout routines that are fun and thrilling. These routines will not only help eliminate prolapse symptoms, they'll give you the life you've always desired. https://youtu.be/9DoIevKk908 https://youtu.be/4akZ_0FWvMI https://youtu.be/i59odRK_vQk TO ALL STELLAR WOMAN SUBSCRIBERSGET THIS GREAT OFFER TODAYA full 50% off the app offer.Click the link bel...

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1Jun By Hassan Ssentongo3 Comments

Mind & Body, Wellness

Diana Mamedova Shares Simple At-home Stretching Workout Routines

The idea of a home workout isn’t always the most exciting. However, if executed right, it might be the best life decision. After what we experienced during lockdown, we learned that there’s so much more we can do ourselves and on our own. Diana Mamedova, a fitness enthusiast, shares easy workout routines you can easily take on. Nowadays stretching is one of the most popular among women, they want to get slim body, be flexible,  do any types of splits. My classes help people to relax after hard working day, to breathe deeply, to be slim and be young as long as possible.  People who do any sport are healthier, they feel better and they look much younger ! My name is Diana. I'm 29 years old.  I've been doing sports for 17 years, I did ballet then I went to dance school and then I go...

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8Feb By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

Kate Hancock On Setting Goals and The Reward of Consistency

Kate Hancock built four highly successful businesses in less than ten years with revenues that ranged from six to eight figures. She started these businesses from the ground up with no funding, in various industries. Her first venture was an e-commerce business that started with only $20. Within a year she grew this business to over a million dollars in revenue and over 15 million in online sales. (more…)

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8Feb By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

Why Your Intimate Fitness is Just as Important

Based on a technique that has been used by women all around the world for more than 25 years, this body-awakening technique is now available in the United States, brought here by Nadiya Williams. The technique offers (more…)

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8Feb By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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Welcome to Issue 4 of Stellar Woman Magazine

The New Year is here and we’re all blessed to be here and to get a fresh start. No matter where you’re today or where you left off with 2021, you can now draw a new line and set new goals, intentions, word of the year and resolutions or challenges to build you to the person you would like to become and have what you desire and thrive. Whatever it is that you focus your mind on, it is important that it makes meaning to you, that it inspires you and creates a drive to achieve, grow, serve and thrive. https://youtu.be/u4o_Y0236Lo Stellar Woman magazine is here to ensure that all women thrive by spreading thriving women’s stories, knowledge and experiences across the globe so that other women can be inspired, take action and thrive. We cover mind and body, money and business, fashion a...

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6Feb By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

10 Stellar Women on How They Deal With Procrastination

Procrastination is a trap that many of us fall into. In fact, While it may be comforting to know that you're not alone, it can be sobering to realize just how much it can (more…)

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6Feb By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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The 3 Simple Whys’ of Storytelling That Captivate And Convince – Divya Parekh

A story can be defined as a sequence of events that form a sequence of ideas. In other words, a story is a series of (more…)

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6Feb By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

Set Yourself a Winter Running Challenge – Christina Neal

Don’t let the cold winter months stop you from keeping fit and pounding the pavements. Having a running challenge this winter will give you something to celebrate when you accomplish your goals. Words: Christina Neal Last year, when we were about to go into a winter lockdown, I decided to (more…)

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5Feb By Hassan SsentongoNo Comments

Mind & Body

How Mindfulness Practice Enhances The Ability to Achieve Goals

Understanding the power of mindfulness meditation in liberating you so that you can become the master of your life and achieve your goals Mindfulness meditation is a journey and not a one-off practice! Understanding this is important. The benefits achieved through practice allow you to (more…)

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1Dec By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

Neferteri Plessy On Being a Stellar Woman, Winning and Bringing Others Along

Who is Neferteri Plessy?  (more…)

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29Nov By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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Why celebrations are important for the brain

Did you know that your brain values celebrations? Celebrations are a form of reward........ (more…)

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28Nov By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

Happy Holidays!!

I am so excited about this Issue especially at this time of the Year. I am in a celebratory mode! Who isn’t? Looking at what we have all been through, it is paramount that we celebrate - the special gift of life! Stellar Woman magazine has been on its journey with you and this is our first Christmas! Oh Yes, it is!  All worth the celebration.  Join us as we commemorate this landmark. We argue you to celebrate all your life, the life of those around you, your environment and all your victories. The word celebrate comes from the Latin word celeber, which means frequented or honoured. It is about honouring the person or the day, season or moment. There’s so much to celebrate especially in view of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that w...

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23Nov By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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Celebrating the Small Victories Can Be Very Beneficial -Ann Justi

How often are you congratulated, or do you congratulate yourself? Do you leave celebrations for those annual big dates like birthdays or anniversaries? Can you only see ......... (more…)

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14Aug By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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Welcome to Issue 2

"Try to live your life in a way that you will not regret years of useless virtue, inertia, timidity." - Maya Angelou Upon launching Issue 1 of Stellar Woman Magazine, I experienced a great thrill that my dream and vision was out in the world and no longer in my head or on paper. It still brings a smile during my high and low points – in this cycle of life!  However, it didn’t take long before I started to contemplate how Issue 2 would be; the theme, who I will be interviewing and who would be on the cover page.  I also needed some inspiration to get going! Then came the Olympics! What a great way to be inspired by these thriving sports women and men. I hope you were inspired as well. https://youtu.be/Xi5zsgLJetk The World is an oyster for those who decide to see it tha...

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10Aug By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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10 Stellar Woman on What Lifts Their Spirit

Have you lost your mojo? Do you have many things on your To-Do list but have no motivation to do any of them? Your spirits are low. We all get there. We quizzed 10 stellar women on what lifts their spirit. See what they had to offer. Jen Young - Music & love Amber Auger - Laughter & Jesus Christ Patricia G Guerra (California) - The smile on my son's face Sheila Putney (Lowa, USA) - Music & Nature Yewande Bright (UK) - Listening to gospel music and knowing that the Lord is with me always. Sumi Houston (New Mexico) - Music & Nature Diana Gotcher - Gratitude, it works every time Carine Linsen (Brussels) - Walking in nature Vanessa Mazzi - Exercise, any sort of expressive arts such as music or creating some arts and craft...

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10Aug By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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What is That one Book That Has Had an Impact on Your Life and Why?

We asked 20 Stellar Women to share one book that has had an impact on their life. The result was a potential book club that we all need to be a part of. Browse through their choices, your next 'best read ever' is definitely right here. Katey Croner - Unlimited Power Marina Cabrera - Bible. It's like a sword that frees you from false teachings, people and a mirror that keeps you in check so you don't become part of that. Maria N. Angelova - You Can Heal Your Life Orly Wills - The biology of belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton. That book, when I read it in 2012, it really opened my eyes. Cindy Castaneda - The Seat of the Soul for personal growth because it helped me to realize that there is a blessing in my life and we are all important. Magda Gőrgényi - Boo...

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9Aug By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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Intimate Fitness is Good for everybody. You just Need to Understand Your anatomy – Nadia Williams

Who is Nadia and why got you into the space of female intimacy health? My name is Nadia Williams. I am an intimate fitness instructor, and sex educator. I help women with their intimate health and wellbeing for pleasure and health benefit.  My background is that I used to live in Paris for 20 years and in 2009 I moved to New York because of low confidence and I was searching for something to help me. I had breast cancer and I had been given antidepressant pills which after a while I decided not to take. Then I started searching for several programmes and for several techniques that could help me first with my pelvic floor issues.  Due to the treatment for breast cancer, I somehow felt my muscles become a little bit weak.  I had started to have urinary incontinences....

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7Aug By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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5 Signs That You Might Have Hormonal Imbalance – Dr Dunni Atalabi

Have you ever had a boss or a colleague who was quite irritable and possibly people made comments like, ‘I think it is that time of the month’? While this is an offensive comment, it is rather common and I have heard it so many times. Occasionally women are looked upon as being quite emotional at some times of the month and sometimes that is quite persistent. This could be related to an imbalance in their hormones. While speaking with ladies, I discovered that so many do not seem to recognise the subtle signs that their body is telling them about a possible problem with their hormones. The human body is so harmoniously connected by nerves and chemicals called hormones in an intelligent system called the neuroendocrine system. This system not only receives information but also gives info...

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7Aug By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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Am I Living My Life or Someone Else’s?

If you look at all aspects of your life, are you living by your definitions, desires, values, and identification?  How often do you choose to behave, dress, purchase, or do (or not do) something because someone else wants that for you or to fit in? What do you give up in yourself to do that?  If you lived your life in a way that truly represents you, how would it look? We all conform to laws and various societal constraints to maintain a safe, sane, and consensual world.  We can examine where we can express and live our lives within that framework so as to better express who we truly wish to be. Some things to consider: Do you know what you want?Do your preferences conform to the expectations of your friends, family, or partner instead of your own?Can you make a ch...

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7Aug By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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How Mindful Eating Can Change Your Life – By Patricia Merlin

The question is not what we eat but how we eat and how our eating habits  impact the way we live. Being aware of this simple fact is the starting point for change, leading to a more fulfilled life. This article asks questions but to find the answers we must look within ourselves.  There is a saying that I have found to be very true: “The way we do one thing is the way we do everything”. In whatever situation I find myself, I repeat the same patterns of behaviour over and over again. There’s always stuff we’re unhappy with, and we think if only we could change them we would live better, but first we have to address our habits, starting with one habit. Only one at a time. First, I’d like to suggest that you read this article slowly. Yes, slowly. It will take less than five mi...

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