The Child Pose, aka Balasana      The Child pose, aka Balasana, is a resting pose.       It is usually performed between sequences of yoga poses to rest the body and calm the mind, as well as reduce anxiety and fatigue. It also relieves tension in the lower back, chest, hamstring muscles and shoulders. 1.  While on all fours on a mat, bring your toes together and open your knees...

      Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus and its variants.

      What kind of mask do you wear? To show off your style, send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

       Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

    Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church will host its 47th Annual Spring Festival fundraising event on school grounds from March 3 - 6.      The tradition of family fun features rides, amusements, a food court and entertainment.     There will be more than 20 carnival rides and attractions and for toddlers, a special kiddie ride section.      Festival-goers can view Miami Lakes from...

     It will be up to residents of seven communities on the west side of Miami Lakes if they will install license plate readers at the entrance to their neighborhoods.       The town council wants the board of Neighborhood Service District 1, which includes The Anchorage; Regatta Pointe; Lake Carol; Lake Cynthia; Lake Elizabeth; Lake Glenn-Ellen and Lake Sandra communities, to vote about whether to...

      Paula Liu, 71, is an independent Medicare specialist who sells medical insurance.       At sunrise, Liu also puts her yoga students through their poses at Miami Lakes Athletic Club, a teaching job she’s held since 2004.       And on many nights when the Miami Heat play, this former competitive ballroom dancer performs hip-hop moves before thousands of people with the NBA...