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Ayorinde is a Brooklyn-based writer, barre and yoga instructor, and Nike NYC Trainer.

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8 Books to Get Your Mind Right For Summer

June 02, 2018 in Read + Listen

Be like Chano this summer and live your best life, starting with these eight books.

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7 Ways to Release Toxic Energy

May 27, 2018 in Self Care + Wellness

Face toxic energy head on, and then learn to release it. Here’s 7 ways to rid it from your system.

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22 Years of Joy Walks In

May 22, 2018 in Lifestyle

“After all, my name, Ayorinde, means “joy walks in,” and it’s a constant reminder of who I truly am inside, no matter what the circumstance.”

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3 R&B Inspired Ways to Spend Your Weekend

April 20, 2018 in Self Care + Wellness

Need a little weekend inspo? I got you covered.

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5 Lists To Lift Your Mood

April 07, 2018 in Self Care + Wellness

Five lists to get your mind right when you're feeling less than stellar.

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4 Reasons Why Yoga Empowers You to Love Your Body

March 19, 2018 in Love Your Body

Yoga aligns the body with the mind, making them one again. Here's why. 

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