Mindful Moments
Your go-to space for practical wellness tips and inspiration, brought to you by The Villij.
How to Build a Consistent Movement Routine: 5 Essential Tips
Discover how to build a consistent movement routine with these five essential tips, shared from personal experience and community wisdom.
Living In Harmony With Mother Earth
I found deep and true healing when I turned to Mother Nature. These are the three practices that helped me live in more harmony with her.
4 Books for Cultivating Self-Love by BIPOC Authors
So, what’s self-love? Books are a great place to start on this journey. We’ve compiled a list of 4 books by Black, Indigenous and People Of Colour authors we are reading to foster self love. From a collection of personal essays and affirmations to experiences of grief and rest as an act of care, this list is a reminder of the self-love you deserve.
Self-care during the Holidays
How do you want to feel this Holiday season? At The Villij, we acknowledge that the holidays look different for everyone. And, one thing is for sure: Everyone needs care this season.
Here are a few self-care reminders during the holiday season.
Four Tips for Prioritizing Health and Wellness as a Black Entrepreneur
As Black entrepreneurs who are committed to creating accessible and affordable spaces for women of colour to nurture their well-being, we’re sharing a few tips that have allowed us to prioritize our health while simultaneously running our business, The Villij.
5 Wellness and Lifestyle Books by Black Women That You Need to Read
As I continue to navigate my inner landscape and do the work required to heal from old wounds, patterns, and triggers, I have found so much knowledge and wisdom in books.
Seven Journal Prompts to Understand and Change Negative Core Beliefs
It can feel really daunting to challenge something we believe as fact or truth, but there is great strength in allowing ourselves to see when something no longer serves us and choose to let that go.
We Can't Get Enough of Barre and Here’s Why You’ll Love It Too
You have probably heard of barre by now - there are tons of studios popping up that specialize in barre, or you might have discovered a few barre classes added to the schedule at your yoga / Pilates studio.
Finding Peace Through Meditation
Taking a few minutes for conscious breath and quiet introspection can be a valuable addition to our self-care as women of colour. Here are a four tips for your practice.
Seeking Therapy When It’s Not Covered By Your Workplace
Finding the right therapist is only half the battle, and most people are having to contend with barriers that prevent access to the help they need. Read on for more accessible therapy options and tips.
How to Take a Naturopathic Approach to Your Skincare
Fact: Taking good care of our skin and our bodies are all part of aging gracefully. Here's what naturopathic doctor Olivia Rose says you can start doing today.
Four Foods to Boost Your Immunity
Here are 4 amazing immune-boosting ingredients to add to your everyday.
How to Cope with Anxiety
In a conversation with qualifying psychotherapist Chantée Dardaine, we discover that the key is not to get over our anxiety but to manage it.
Three Questions to Ask Your Potential Therapist
Meeting a therapist for the first time? Here are three questions to help you feel comfortable and get to know your therapist.
How to Treat Your PMS Symptoms Naturally
What causes bloating? Why do you have a headache or low energy? Dr. Steffe D’Ornellas shares how we can get to know our bodies, our PMS symptoms, and how to treat them naturally.
Four Steps to Create Healthy Eating Habits
We all want to create new habits—but where do you even start? With a little planning and getting clear on your why, creating new eating habits can become routine.
Finding Peace Through Meditation
Taking a few minutes for conscious breath and quiet introspection can be a valuable addition to our self-care as women of colour. Here are a four tips for your practice.
Five Questions For Your Self-Care Inventory
Have you ever done an inventory on your self-care items? Identifying the tools we have will help us understand how we are supporting our needs and improving our well-being.
How to Begin Healing Through Food
Holistic Nutritionist, Sadé Thomasos, offers some guidance on how we can begin our journey of healing through food.
Budgeting Made Simple: Advice from a Financial Coach
Thinking about your financial wellness? Octavia Ramirez, Founder and CEO of Paper & Coin, shares her tips for budgeting and taking control of your money.