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The Complete Guide to Waist Beads

The Complete Guide to Waist Beads

January 4, 2023Alisiana Chanise Marshall

Everything you need to know to feel comfortable and informed is in this complete guide to waist beads!

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The Complete Guide to Waist Beads

Everything you need to know to feel comfortable and informed is in this complete guide to waist beads!

January 4, 2023

ByAlisiana Chanise Marshall

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The Journey to Better Body Image

The Journey to Better Body Image

December 14, 2022Alisiana Chanise Marshall

Periods of deep self-reflection can bring body insecurities to the forefront of the mind. It is important that you root out where these beliefs come from and reaffirm yourself and your...

The Journey to Better Body Image

Periods of deep self-reflection can bring body insecurities to the forefront of the mind. It is important that you root out where these beliefs come from and reaffirm yourself and your...

December 14, 2022

ByAlisiana Chanise Marshall

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The History of Umutsha in Zulu Culture

The History of Umutsha in Zulu Culture

November 17, 2022Brianna Penermon

The Zulu are known for their beaded waist belts, called “umutsha”. They are used for decoration and adornment, and different patterns and colors often have symbolic meaning that is unique...

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The History of Umutsha in Zulu Culture

The Zulu are known for their beaded waist belts, called “umutsha”. They are used for decoration and adornment, and different patterns and colors often have symbolic meaning that is unique...

November 17, 2022

ByBrianna Penermon

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SaTar’Ra Moore Troutman - Movement as Inner Child Work & Reclaiming Wellness

SaTar’Ra Moore Troutman - Movement as Inner Chi...

July 11, 2022Brianna Penermon

Guest Blog by: SaTar’Ra Moore Troutman IG: @iamsatarra   I am often enthralled watching children exist in their bodies. Children without the guidance of elders have no concern whatsoever for polite movement....

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SaTar’Ra Moore Troutman - Movement as Inner Chi...

Guest Blog by: SaTar’Ra Moore Troutman IG: @iamsatarra   I am often enthralled watching children exist in their bodies. Children without the guidance of elders have no concern whatsoever for polite movement....

July 11, 2022

ByBrianna Penermon

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The meaning of Waist Beads in the Hausa Culture

The meaning of Waist Beads in the Hausa Culture

June 28, 2022Brianna Penermon

In traditional Hausa societies, waist beads, called Jigida in the local language, are quite common and are equally worn by both young and old women. It is not in anyway...

The meaning of Waist Beads in the Hausa Culture

In traditional Hausa societies, waist beads, called Jigida in the local language, are quite common and are equally worn by both young and old women. It is not in anyway...

June 28, 2022

ByBrianna Penermon

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Nneka Gigi - Adorn the Crown, Adorn the Body, Charge the Spirit

Nneka Gigi - Adorn the Crown, Adorn the Body, C...

June 7, 2022Brianna Penermon

Guest Blog by: Nneka Gigi IG: @nnekagigi Peace Tribe,  I am relearning how to love my body and I know you might be in this lifelong learning circle as well. It...

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Nneka Gigi - Adorn the Crown, Adorn the Body, C...

Guest Blog by: Nneka Gigi IG: @nnekagigi Peace Tribe,  I am relearning how to love my body and I know you might be in this lifelong learning circle as well. It...

June 7, 2022

ByBrianna Penermon

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