Written by Desirae Guzman As many of us are aware, thousands of Americans continue to experience mental health difficulties as we enter the second year of the pandemic. The fear and the isolation associated with the pandemic alone are responsible for a surge of anxiety and depression within the last year. Unfortunately, the facts and […]
5 Morning Meditations to Have the Best Days of Your Life
Written by Erica, Founder & CEO, Heart and Mind Center of Elizabeth Becoming a morning person was probably the biggest shift toward happiness that I’ve ever done in my life. Before it would take an early flight, a steaming cup of coffee, or internal dialogue listing the steps I needed to take to physically get […]
Life Can Get Hectic – Tips to Cope with Stress
Written by Jennifer Leon I’ve recently found myself under a huge amount of stress. I had deadlines, clients that needed press coverage, I had to do laundry, clean my apartment, text back my friends and family, food shop, work out and the list goes on. I was so stressed that instead of getting anything done […]
Gratitude is The Love Frequency: Guided Meditation and Journaling Workshop
About this Event When we shift our focus to being Grateful and Appreciative throughout more of our day, it’s a game-changer. Gratitude resides within the Love Frequency–you cannot be stressed, anxious, angry, fearful or doubtful when you exercise and practice Gratitude. It is a way to open our hearts to what is working in our lives and […]
Best Health and Wellness Apps to Download this Year, according to our readers
Written by Kashish Makker With polls done on Instagram (got to love technology!), we asked everyone for their favorite health apps they swear on. From HIIT apps to sleep trackers to meditation apps, everyone gave us some fantastic ideas that for sure made me run to the App Store to download. Activity Trackers: Nike Run […]
Local fitness instructors to follow
Written by Kashish Makker Almost everyone I know made a resolution this year to work on somebody goals: whether to get toner, build muscle, or simply just add some physical movement in their daily routine, we all know this is the year for change. Luckily, in the Jersey City/ Hudson County area, there are so […]
Set Your Intention for 2021: Vision Board & Guided Meditation Workshop
Set Intention, gain Relief Relax Refuel and BALANCE your energy in preparation for 2021. “Guided Meditation is SAGE for Your Mind…” –Jacquie Bird, Spiritual Wellness Vision boards are fun ways to gain clarity and set your intention for what you wish to see in your life. Whether you’ve never made one or are a beast […]
(Pole) Dancing Queen: Caprice Burrell
“What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” Girl, you might! ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯ Thanks to JLo’s 2019 Hustlers and Cardi B, many people have dipped into the world of pole dancing. While it may look easy and alluring to do, you soon find out how much strength and precision it takes […]
World’s Most Exotic Wellness Retreats
If you’re in need of an exotic vacation paired with full mind and body rejuvenation, then a luxurious wellness retreat just might be what you’re looking for! Though international travel is only just starting to heat up again, you’ll want to make note of your favorite retreats to add to your bucket list. Here are […]
18 women-owned beauty and wellness businesses in Jersey City
For National Women’s Small Business Month, we’re highlighting some local women-owned businesses. Support beauty, fashion, fitness, and wellness businesses in the area owned and operated by women! This is by no means a comprehensive list of the many women-owned businesses in the area. We just wanted to highlight some of our favorites in Jersey City! […]
6 Black-owned skincare businesses in Jersey City
Take care of your skin while supporting local businesses! Here are some great Black-owned businesses for all your skin care needs, from masks and facials to body butters and oils. Pholk Beauty View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pholk Beauty (@pholkbeauty) Pholk Beauty offers vegan and affordable skincare products including their Teatox […]
5 local businesses to support – weekly business spotlight
Every week, we are highlighting 5 local businesses you can support during this time! Check them out, share with a friend. Catch up check our previous small business highlights: April 14 | April 20 If you are a local business that would like to be included, please email editor@chicpeajc.com. Ready Strong Meals View this post […]
Guided Meditation for The Quarantined & Stressed! Online!
We’re ALL so very deeply affected by this Global event, this Global crisis known as the corona virus. There is so much fear, pain, death, misinformation, noise and uncertainty. That is why It is so necessary now, more than ever, to connect to our Inner Selves, our Inner Beings to the Peace that lies below […]
Dance The Quarantine Blues Away! Online Jazz Dance Class for Beginners
Let’s have some fun with a jazzdance class with Jacquie Bird!! About this Event Heyyyyyyy come join me for a one hour beginner’s Mixed Bag Jazz online dance class!! Shake off the Quarantine Blues in this fun jazz dance session geared to beginners & all levels are welcome! We’ll do a standing warmup followed by […]
5 Local Businesses to Support – a weekly highlight
Every week we are highlighting 5 Local Businesses you can support during this time! Check them out! Share with a friend. To catch up check out last week’s 5 businesses that were featured! If you are a local business that would like to be included please email Editor@chicpeajc.com Jam Cakery Bio + how to support: […]
5 Ways To Create Intimacy In The Time of Covid
Written by Ceallaigh Pender of Salvation Wellness This evening at 7pm, my husband and I went to our roof and we clapped for our nurses and doctors who are putting themselves on the frontlines everyday. In fact, we do this every evening at 7pm. It is a much desired anchor in our very fluid days, […]
10 podcasts to keep you entertained at home
If you’re looking for new podcasts to listen to, whether you’re in the mood for comedy or want to help calm your anxiety, we’ve got you covered! Following last year’s podcast post, here are some old and new favorites to check out. Office Ladies Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, stars of The Office, rewatch the […]
Online Fitness Classes To Keep You Active At Home
Staying at home doesn’t mean you can’t be active! Try these at-home workouts in a live class or at your own time. HipFit Dance Fitness View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura Miller (@laurahipfit) HipFit Dance Fitness with Laura is currently offering classes via Zoom! You can join a class livestream for […]
6 ways to prioritize self-care
Amy Rutledge is a certified Meditation Instructor from the Nalanda Institute of Contemplative Sciences in NYC. She teaches in the corporate setting at various companies, virtual group classes, private 1:1 virtual sessions, children’s meditation, and In-person classes and workshops. She teaches a variety of meditation types including Mindfulness, Loving-kindness, Creative Visualization, Sound Meditation using Tibetan […]
Support local businesses, buy a gift card
Many local businesses made the difficult decision to close their doors during the pandemic. In order to continue supporting these businesses while they wait for everything to get better, consider buying a gift card to enjoy their services once this is all over. You can get gift cards from most businesses, and many of them […]
