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Today! We have decided to call out for teachers and dancers who would love to come to Uganda. Join me to spread the knowledge of #lindyhop and #swingdance at @beyondthebeatfilm in Kitgum district, Northern Uganda this coming December. So now if you are interested in joining up, just DM me or Swing Dance Uganda. You should be able to hold workshops or give the history of Lindyhop and Swing Dance to young generation of Uganda. We know that it's really so short notice but let's go with it like that, has #BeyondTheBeat will take place on 16th December 2022. Call for Lindyhop and Swing Dance teachers to come to Uganda 🇺🇬 to share out their knowledge and experience towards the love of the dance to keep it moving generation to generation. @blacklindyhf @bluemarbleday @womankingmovie @littlebigswingcamp @pacificswingdance @frankiemanningfoundation @collectivevoicesforchange @swingin.in.the.rennes @charlestonlin @marieswingjazzdance @bad_ass_jazz_festival @gnirre @sunnysideswingstudio @leelapetronio @gustavandlaia #lindyhopperslife #lindyhopper #swingdancelife #swingdancers #swingdancer #swingdancelessons #solojazz #solojazzpower #solojazzdance #solotraveler #lindy #frannkiemanning #BLHF #dancelife #SwingDanceUganda (at Kampala, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckxsacar5x5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It was of great honour for me and my brother @vascoandrewate to share our dance career and the cultural background we come from. Talking about my projects in Uganda 🇺🇬 to the fellow dancers was lovely as many of them now have picked up interest of coming to Uganda so that they can experience that slum village life. I also got opportunity to share a documentary which I featured in called "#Love is a Journey" filmed by @bluemarbleday then talking about the recent documentary coming out soon has people at the camp watched the trailer of #BeyondTheBeat documentary with my two other friends that's @messageg and @totem_mc featured in also done by @bluemarbleday, just stay tuned for the release of the full documentary soon. Let me thank @herrangdancecamp for giving us opportunity to have a library talk with fellow dancers to so that we can inspire, motivate and encourage each other on the path of dance. Don't miss out our performance at #Cabaret tonight as we are joined by few friends on the afro swing. Excited to bring #Swing #Mozambican and #Ugandan dance together. #herrangdancecamp #swingdancers #mozambique #uganda🇺🇬 #swing #lindyhoplife #swingdancing #charlestonlife #tapdance #tapdancefestival #SoloJazz #solojazzmoves #solocharleston #traveling #traveldancer #traveltheworld #swingaroundtheworld #lindy26 #shagdance #BLHF #blhfoundation #frannkiemanning #SwingDanceUganda #OkurutGeorge (at Herrang Lindy Hop Dance Camp) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgjbE47L967/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Life before Awakening Looking back on my life before that eventful day in 1993 , I see my spiritual path had been predestined. My mother once told me that, as a child, I had no interest in material things, that I didn't care for balloons, whistles, or other toys as other children did. Remaining quiet, understanding, content, and happy, I would simply hold my mother's finger and walk quietly with her. I wondered if this was a carryover from a previous life or a new behavior. While in college, I was honored by being named captain of the computer team. Maybe I should have experienced some special pride at wearing the medal proclaiming me captain, but I did not. Always an excellent student as well as a good athlete, I enjoyed extracurricular activities. Yet I never took the pleasure in my accomplishments that it seemed I should have. In any gathering, I found myself alone, even though my skills as dancer and computer expert should have given me recognition and companionship. Always preferring solitude, sitting alone, and thinking, I would coax and cajole myself into treading the unfrequented ways. Not that I did not like the company of people; I simply needed regular time for introspection and the search for meaning in my life. I used to feel a sort of constructive dissatisfaction with regard to material objects and worldly relation. I will be sharing more stories now this is the beginning now of my life journal, yesterday people are busy celebrating and I was meditating and thanking God and the universe for the gift of life with the encourage of working with the communities. New shirts of #beyondthebeat is out now and drop your orders now and support us through it. Follow me on Instagram and facebook for my next post. #meditationspace #meditation #yogatribe #yogalife #yogateacher #yogastudio #yogatransformation #yogaboy #communityyoga #yogalifestyle #traveltlife #nutrition #healthylifestyle #peacein #peaceout #peaceofmind #travelwithyoga #motivation #kidsyoga #slumyoga #yogafordiabetes #yogabeginners #yogachallenge #yogastrength #yogabody #yogateachertraining #yogaasana #yogaforeveryone (at Kampala, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6xbEicBDPw/?igshid=128rhx9xarvap

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Relaxing in #acroyoga jamming after the event #beyondthebeat which was so amazing, now ready to rock Gulu and share some love with the community there. Let's dance has we share together, it has been awhile when I didn't focus so much on telling the universe how things are going now but the event is over and let's get back to the business of sharing and learning from each other with the communities. My flyer @Marion #acroyogatransformation #acroyogalife #acroyogacommunity #acroyogafun #acroyogalove #acroyogakids #acroyogis #acrodance #acroyoga #acroyogabeginners #acroyogamontreal #travelwithacroyoga #sharing #learning #meditation #nutritions (at Gulu, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6F_gRKBbex/?igshid=1nf9gp45tbyh3

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Taking just a few moments each day to practice some deep breathing exercises can decrease stress, relax your mind, body and can help you sleep better. Breathing correctly is important for your overall well being. While its benefits are uncountable, here are some important ones that will motivate you to deep breathe. Natural painkiller When you deep breathe, the body releases endorphins, which are the feel good hormones and a natural pain killer created by the body itself. Improves blood flow When we take deep breaths, the upward and downward movement of the diaphragm helps remove the toxins from the body promoting better blood flow. Increases energy level Due to increased blood flow, we get more oxygen into our blood. Increased oxygen results in increased energy levels. These are some of the breathing techniques benefits in our daily lives and everyone should try out and practice, am so happy share with young generations of kitgum during the #beyondthebeat workshop today and keep following me on my Instagram and Facebook page for more details. #pranayama #breathings #yoga #yogatribe #yogalife #yogastudio #yogafordiabetes #yogastrength #yogateacher #travelwithyoga #meditation #yogatransformation #slumyoga #youthyoga #kidsyoga #beyondthebeat #inspiremeafricainitiative (at Kitgum District) https://www.instagram.com/p/B57t1tLh-Pt/?igshid=cueqv8kkw8ns

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Getting Into Warrior I Pose:  Begin in High Lunge with your right leg forward. If you are in correct stance, your right knee should be directly over your right ankle. Your right toes should point straight ahead and your left toes should be pointed 45-60 degrees away from your body. Make sure your right heel is in line with your left heel, then engage your legs by pressing through your feet. Bring your hands to your hips, squaring your hips and shoulders straight ahead. Then, relax your shoulders down your back and gently draw them together. Inhale and lift your arms straight up over your head, palms facing each other. If possible, bring your palms together. Now, reach up strongly through your arms. Avoid puffing out your sides; rather lift through your sternum so you can feel a nice stretch in your entire torso and spine. Keep your shoulders relaxed and chest lifted. To deepen the stretch, keep your palms together and gently arch your back, gazing up towards the ceiling. Remember, your body is a temple capable of miraculous things. Feel strength and stability in your stance. Breathe deep and steady for several breaths. To release, come back into high lunge, straighten the right leg, pivot your body 90 degress to the left, and point your toes in the same direction. Extend your arms out to your sides and you will be in Utthita Hasta Padasana (Extended Hands and Feet Pose). Take a few breaths of relaxation and repeat the exercise with your left foot forward.  Benefits of Warrior I Pose:  Strengthens your shoulders, arms, legs, ankles and back Opens yours hips, chest and lungs Improves focus, balance and stability Encourages good circulation and respiration Stretches your arms, legs, shoulders, neck, belly, groins and ankles Energizes the entire body I was so happy to share my first class with my team in kitgum has they are getting ready for #beyondthebeat coming up this December on 13th, follow me on my Instagram and Facebook, Twitter has I will be sharing more information about #yoga and why it's important for us to do it. #travelphotography #traveling #yogastudio #yogafordiabetes #yogateacher #yogastrength #yogakids #yogachallenge #yogabeginners (at Kitgum_Town) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5cihqghGWg/?igshid=1jt40f4qsx7fz

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It's has been so long time without being home when I reached this place called #Pajule in Pader district where everything started from like my life journal through understanding myself. We are now moving spreading the word of #beyondthebeat with #yoga has #yoga and #swing will be launched in #Kitgum and other districts like #Pader and #Lira so follow me has I will be writing about my traveling. Today I met a lot of young generations who I started with my training of #dance and #yoga many got surprised how life has changed me. I am with my travel mate @messageg #Yoga #yogastudio #travelwithyoga #travelphotography #yogafordiabetes #yogateacher #yogaposes #yogastrength #yogabeginners #yogaboy #yogabody #yogateachertraining #yogachallenge #traveller #meditation #bluemarble #beyondthebeat #inspiremeafricainitiative # (at Pajule, Pader, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5cGjGqhhXL/?igshid=8gvl293jztix

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The journey to Beyond the Beat Hip-Hop Gala is on the way now just get prepared to have more coming for you and the weather is more hot so you need light clothes and drink more water 😂😂😉😁😂😉😉😂 traveling no rest yet from India to Gulu and now Kitgum. A lot will be shared with us and the team from USA and Germany coming up. #yoga #yogalife #beyondthebeat #communityyoga #kidsyoga #dance #traveling #sharing #peace #meditation #yogateacher #yogastrength #yogatransformation #nutritions #yogabeginners #yogabody #yogafordiabetes #yogachallenge #yogastudents #yogaasana #yogaknowledge #yogauniversity #yogapractice (at Kitgum District) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5YZ3w5BCun/?igshid=jdwled8zbhfs