The seated forward bend, aka Paschimottanasana. Benefits of this stretch include lengthening the spine and hamstring muscles and reducing stress. 1. Begin by sitting on the floor and rooting your sit bone toward the earth with your legs stretched in front of you. Keep your knees face up, heels firmly on the ground, flex your feet and spread your toes.2. Lengthen your spine, and maintain a strong core by tightening your abdominal...

The library is offering virtual programming, including some events sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board. Activities will be presented via Zoom. Space is limited and you must sign up in advance. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email, 24 hours before a class begins. For more information go to: https://www.mdpls.org/eventsThe benefits of journaling, creative writing, and expressive writing in overall...

Miami Lakes Deputy Town Manager Tony Lopez has received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association, the town said. Lopez is one of over 1,300 municipal government managers to earn the credential. “This status demonstrates Tony’s achievements in his professional as well as his educational pursuits,” Town Manager Edward Pidermann said in an email to employees and elected officials....

Mater Lakes Academy High School girls basketball guard Kaylee Llanos scored her 1,000th career point on Dec. 3, when the Bears defeated Southwest Miami Senior High School, 56 - 15. Llanos, 18, achieved the feat at the Bears first home game in the school’s new gymnasium. The senior was given the 1,000th point ball to take home. According to Mater Lakes, Llanos’ season average was 20.3 points per game 5.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds...

Mater Lakes Academy High School’s boys cross country team outran the competition on its way to winning its first ever district championship in December. The Bears placed 4th in the regionals and finished in 15th place among 35 schools competing for the state championship at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. In a photo provided by the school are, left to right: Coach Kevin Drennan, Sebastian Conyedo, Kevin Gonzalez , Carlos Molina, Marc...