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...

USA Basketball is coming to Miami Lakes. The teams that were chosen to represent the U.S. in the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup will train four days at Shula's Athletic Club starting Monday. The tournament is Friday through Sunday at Bayfront Park in Miami. Representing the U.S. men this week will be Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox, Trey Bardsley and Charlie Brown Jr. The U.S. women's roster includes Blake Dietrick, Cierra Burdick, Brionna...

   The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes held its 2021 Member Invitational Tournament in October, and this year’s theme was the 1980s television series, “Miami Vice.”  Winners Dave Peterson and Robby Meador received trophies with replicas of Ferrari automobiles.     Flight champions Eddy Luis and Jordan Lopez; Jorge Marzoa and Rick Raspall; Gaston Redondo and Rick...

     The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative hosted its 10th Annual B-Fore-Pink Breast Cancer Golf Tournament Oct. 1 at The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Dedicated to reaching women before they become ill (“b-fore they turn pink”) the Miami Lakes organization promotes awareness, prevention and early detection of the disease.       WBHI Founder and...

     Dade Christian student Jason Smith, 12, competed in the throwing events at the 2021 USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships this past summer at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Jason was 42nd in the shot put among 58 finishers in the age 11-12 group and 47th out of 61 finishers in the javelin. Jason, shown above with his parents Shenika Smith and Jason Smith Sr., had personal-best throws...