The Prayer Twist, aka Parivrtta Parsvakonasana      In Sanskrit, the word parivrtta means to turn around and twist.        The word is usually placed before the name of the pose, either standing or seated.          Prayer Twist is a relatively challenging standing pose.       It provides a strong twist for the whole torso, while strengthening the lower...

      The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is joining with Zonta International to say ‘No’ to violence against women and girls.        Its awareness campaign, called 16 Days of Activism, will run from Nov. 25 - Dec. 10.       The local chapter is inviting anyone interested in learning about the charitable organization, which supports the education of women and girls and...

      The Lake Katharine neighborhood and the waterway in Miami Lakes are named for Katharine Meyer Graham, the late publisher of the Washington Post.       Graham, who died in 2001, is being recognized this month by the United States Postal Service with a stamp that features her portrait.        Graham is 17th in the Distinguished Americans series of stamps for her accomplishments,...

     The Town of Miami Lakes has many fun activities coming up this holiday season that you’ll want to put on your calendar. Community Bike Ride By the Neighborhood Improvement Committee Sat., Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m. Start and finish location:  Town of Miami Lakes Youth Center 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Info: Pastoraa@MiamiLakes-fl.gov Concert on the...

     As part of their Hispanic Heritage Month studies of the history of Latin music, students in chorus and piano teacher Shenita Hunt’s class at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School enjoyed performances by singer Melina Almodovar and musician Tito Puente, Jr. on Oct. 25.      Puente, Jr. is a son of the late Tito Puente, aka the “King of the Timbales,” who contributed to the development of...