The Way Of Mind and Body (WOMB)

Family-friendly Reggae Jam

WOMB — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:32:43 +0000

Local reggae band Rhodes Street Rudeboys rocked The WOMB on Saturday June 16th with a family-friendly reggae jam. Teen rockers Shaded League also blessed the stage. Check back for info about upcoming Saturday evening music events at The WOMB, including jazz and hip hop performances.

Community Garden

WOMB — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:45:35 +0000

Last summer, The WOMB started a community garden in East Akron that helped adults, children, and families from the community to grow their own food and move toward self-sufficiency. We had a great harvest, and we want to expand this year. Please join us as a gardener for the summer 2012 gardening season! To get involved with the garden, email Jamila at jokantah@kent.edu

Tagged: community garden, food, garden, Let's Grow Akron, summer, urban agriculture

Yoga

WOMB — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:01:15 +0000

The WOMB will offer yoga classes beginning Saturday May 5, 2012! Classes will be held every Saturday from 11am-12noon and will be taught by local reggae diva and longtime yoga practitioner Tracey Nguma. Each session is only $5, so come down to the WOMB to experience the many benefits of this ancient practice. This class is appropriate for all levels, so it doesn’t matter if you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years. Email info@wayofmindandbody.org or download the Yoga Flyer for more information.

Tagged: health, healthy-living, womb, yoga, yoga classes, yoga practitioner

Metu Neter Study Group

WOMB — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:04:06 +0000

The Akron-area Metu Neter study group hosts weekly sessions examining ancient African history, culture, and spirituality. You can learn more about ancient Kemetic views on religion and spirituality by joining them Wednesdays 12:00noon-2:00pm and Sundays 11:00am-1:00pm.

Tagged: African, Auset, book study, discussion, egyptian, history, kemetic, metu neter, religion

Talent Show

WOMB — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:39:23 +0000

The WOMB helped to shine light on some future stars with a community talent show held Saturday February 4th. The grand prize of $25 was awarded to up-and-coming poet Talia while Jennifer Kline and Lacey took 2nd and 3rd place. Thank you to all the gifted poets, MCs, and musicians who came out to share their skills with the Akron community!

Tagged: creative, music, poetry, talent show

Holistic Sex Workshop with Dr. Melanie Stevenson

adreyanmartin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:54:03 +0000

How can we keep male-female relationships solid in the Black community when there are so many communication, trust, and sex issues that we have to face? Dr. Melanie Stevenson presented some practical tips during her Holistic Sex Workshop on Sunday February 5th. This intimate gathering was full of thought-provoking questions, great advice, and even some role plays! Be sure to check out upcoming holistic wellness weekends at The WOMB…

Tagged: Dr. Steveson, holistic health, relationships, sex

Nutrition Talk with Dr. Llaila Afrika

adreyanmartin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:47:17 +0000

The WOMB hosted a Nutrition Talk with respected holistic health consultant Dr. Llaila Afrika and his wife Dr. Melanie Stevenson on Saturday February 4, 2012. Dr. Afrika broke down some common myths about how our bodies process food and the type of diet that will really keep our community strong. Make sure to join us for our future health and wellness workshops, always open to the entire community.

Tagged: community, Dr. Afrika, holistic health, nutrition

Kwanzaa at the WOMB!

WOMB — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:32:21 +0000

The WOMB hosted two nights of the city-wide Kwanzaa celebration this year.

Monday December 26th (Umoja – Unity) and Saturday December 31st (Kuumba- Creativity) took place at the WOMB from 6:00-8:00pm. These free, family friendly events included the traditional candle-lighting ceremony as well as music, guest performers, and discussion about each night’s featured principle.

On Saturday 12/31, a free TOY GIVEAWAY for children under age 12 took place beginning at 3pm. Children also experienced our special planetarium exhibit highlighting the constellations which inspired the pyramids at Giza. The 6pm Kwanzaa celebration was followed by The WOMB’s weekly Expression Lounge, an open mic session for local poets, musicians, and comedians.

Tagged: creativity, Expression Lounge, Kwanzaa, unity

Where Black Creatives Meet

WOMB — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:44:57 +0000

Sunday, December 11th launched the first meeting of Akron Black Creatives, a group for people of African descent with a creative flavor – writers, visual artists, crafters, musicians, poets, fashion designers, and any one with an open mind and an expressive soul. Members come for inspiration, guided exercises, help with creative blocks, feedback on works in progress, new connections, collaboration, commiseration, and whatever else they need to keep their creative spark burning. You can learn more about the group and future meetings here.

Tagged: Black artists, creativity, meetup, musicians, networking, visual artists, writers

Expression Lounge

WOMB — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:59:14 +0000

The WOMB hosts the Expression Lounge on Saturday nights, 9pm until 12midnight, for those creative souls desiring to share their poetry, music, comedy, or other talents with the larger community. Come bless our open mic with your expressive genius, and don’t forget the $5 love donation at the door!