Wednesday, November 28, 2012

MYSTICAL EGG MEET UP & MINI CLASS in Los Angeles, CA






To find out more about the Cosmic Yoni Egg please check "Egg Basics"  and "Every Woman Should have a Relationship with the Cosmic Yoni Egg".

At the "Mystical Egg Meet Up" I will have all of the eggs that I currently have in stock with me at the moment there for purchase.  We can have an in depth discussion about the eggs and usually I lead everyone through 15-20mins of Eggcercises, however at this meet up I will offer a 60min mini class instead. Thus for the first 90 minutes we will have an open and general convo about the eggs and in the last 90mins I will be teaching you a variety of beginner's exercises with the eggs.

Men are also welcome at these gatherings so that they may learn more for the women in their life. The humble and dedicated support of Men is welcome and needed.  The exercises taught will be very basic. In my "Sensual Strength Training" Class I get into more exercises and deeper teachings. To find out more about my "Sensual Strength Training" Class please Click Here...

When: Saturday, Feb 16th from 4pm-7pm
From 4pm-5:30pm is a general meet up and from 5:30-7pm will be a mini 60min cosmic egg class and 30min follow up discussion.

Location: West Hollywood - Exact Location TBA

Donation for the Mystical Egg Meet up in Los Angeles:

Meet Up only is $10   (4pm-5:30pm)
If Participating in Mini 60min Cosmic Egg Class the total cost is $25  (4pm-7pm)

To Register Payments can be sent to me via Paypal to: MVoletta@TheBodyScientist.com
When sending payment pleas note what the payment is for.

Thank You!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

PUSSY LOVE & Healing Vaginal Shame



As recent as last year I could not stand the word "Pussy" and I did not use it. I would always use the word "Vagina"or "Yoni"; however people always told me that "Vagina" sounded too clinical and I quickly got bored with the word "Yoni".  "Yoni" is cool but it doesn't quite evoke any feelings in me. And I must admit that after hearing so many empowered and sexually confident women use the word "Pussy" I have grown to love it. And that word in particular definitely makes my insides twitch so I can say that, yes, this word does evoke feelings within me. The word "Pussy" evokes the feelings of deep sexual vulnerability. The kind that makes you melt in surrender while feeling so damn good.  I also think "Pussy" is such a beautiful word phonetically that just flows out of the mouth perfectly. Like Pussy Cats, "Pussy" it is a warm, fuzzy and sensual word and place.

Anyhow, most of you are familiar with the work I do around the Cosmic Yoni Egg that I believe all women should be working with to really tap into her Inner G in more ways than one.  I have been teaching a class called "Sensual Strength Training" for the past five years in which I focus on general fitness and and cultivating a deeper relationship with our body from the inside out and that includes our sexuality. As a fitness trainer for the past 11 years I have become sadly aware of all of the body image issues that it seems like almost all of us suffer from and struggle with.  However, one thing I do know for SURE is that it is vitally important for us to accept and love ourselves. All of ourselves. Everything we were blessed with and given from birth. And of course we must also constantly work on improving ourselves and maintaining our health in order for us to remain balanced throughout this lifetime. And we come into this world because our parents genitals united and produced life.  Our genitals is where that powerful Kundalini FIRE is activated and should never be ignored. Sexual Energy is Powerful and our Powerful Pussies are the origin of it all.  It saddens me that cosmetic surgery is on the rise in general but cosmetic surgery on the genitals is especially alarming and disturbing. Thus, I find that now, more than ever it is time for women to take out mirrors and look at our beautiful yoni's, vagina's, pussy's, punany's, cunt's...whatever you want to call her. Whatever word feels good and right to you.  Love her. Pet her. It is time to massage your clitoris and observe all of the uniqueness about your look, scent, taste...love it all.

Perhaps if more women saw more images of other women's pussies/yoni's then we would realize that each one of us is unique. Like precious flowers, no two are exactly the same.  I have a private facebook group for women who are working with the cosmic yoni egg and there seemed to be a wave pussy posting empowerment  photos that developed from somewhere. Women felt inspired to share photos of their precious flowers and so many women began to discover how different we really are. And then, I heard through the grapevyne about a group of women who were in the group who were some place else speaking very negatively about the photos that were being posted. They even went so far as to call them "ugly." But yet, the few men who were privlidged enough to see the photos kept assuring every woman that her flower was gorgeous and that they had never seen an "ugly" one.  I found this interesting because it was a clear cut example of one of the many times that women can actually be more discouraging to each other than men. Sometimes, men can be more empowering than our fellow "sisters." This is one reason why I think as we women awaken our Inner G (Goddess) that we do not close out all of the men. The ignorant, ridiculous restrictive patriarchal men...YES. But there are men who truly understand and worship the Goddess. Men who will worship at your altar and further assist in you blossoming into the Goddess you were from birth.  There is much to be learned and in the video below I speak about this in more depth.  If you like the video please share it with your friends and leave a comment on the video or this blog.  Thanks for listening.

Much Love to you all!



Monday, November 12, 2012

NIPPLE POWER!


So, I have always wanted to pierce my nipples. There is something about nipple jewelry that I always found very arousing and candy for the eyes.  However, due to the fierce sensitivity of my nipples I knew if I attempted to pierce my nipples I would pass out in pain. No Joke. I have a high tolerance for pain, although I don't like pain, but a needle through my nipple would make my heart stop. In fact, when I have asked my friends with pierced nipples if they have sensitive nipples they always tell me "no".  On this journey to discover a way to adorn my nipples without piercing them I was put on to Nipple Shields.  Initially I was interested in them soley for aesthetic reasons. I was not aware of the intensely arousing sensations I would get from them which brought my consciousness to my nipples, heart, vaginal walls and clit.  Many people are aware of the Cosmic Egg work that I teach and the bootie (womb) dancing that I believe in, so I am already very connected to my root and stimulating sexual energy.  However, the Nipple Shields start a whole other fire that burned from the tip of my heart chakra down to the tip of the chakra surrounding my clit and then back up to my third eye to the point where I was having beautiful visions.  Also, the nipple shields help to increase blood flow to the nipples as well which also adds to the slight swelling, increased sensitivity and pleasure.

Many women are very self conscious about their breasts and their nipples. Some women think they are way too big, some think they are way to small, or way to flat. Whatever type of breast and nipple you have as a woman it is important to love it all. It is important for you to send love to your breasts and nipples, massage them and activate them. It is also important to connect them with your root and sacral (womb) chakra.

Most people these days have heard of chakras which are basically vortexes of energy at various point on along the spine. They are spinning wheels of energy that hold information and also effect our meridians and aura.  However, according to East Indian traditions there are 7 Main Chakras and Native Americans say there are 10 Main Chakras but no matter what the number, every indigenous group of people recognizes that there are Chakras.  However, what is often overlooked are the minor chakras located on various parts of our body like the palms of our hands, under our feet, our clit and Nipple. Yes, we have Nipple Chakras and breast feeding causes the nipple chakra to enlarge and become more active which in turn makes her nipples more sensitive. An overactive nipple chakra may also be the issue of women with super sensitive nipples in general.  It is believed that the Nipple Chakra charges the Breast Milk with lots of Mana (also known as Chi or Life Force Energy).  There is a direct connection between the breasts and the uterus and this is why nipple stiumlation can cause uterine contractions thus helping to induce labor and shrink the uterus after childbirth.  Nipple stimulation triggers a response in the posterior pituitary gland which influences Oxytocin to be released. Oxytocin is then pumped all around our body by our heart and which causes some effects the brain chemistry of both Women and Men.   Sexual thoughts also increases our levels of Oxytocin and Oxytocin stimulates the release of all the other sex hormones.  Oxytocin also peaks at orgasm.  Oxytocin is known as the "Bonding Hormone" because it is responsible for helping a Mother to feel more connected to her baby through Breastfeeding.  It also can evoke feelings of love, compassion and closeness when nipple stimulation is involved in Sexual Play.

Resentment is stored in the Heart and Breasts since our Heart Chakra is located underneath our breasts.  And Resentment is stagnant energy that prevents us from flowing easily through life.  Resentment is another form of fear. Fear is the negative emotion of the (Yin) Kidney's and the corresponding (Yang) organs are the Ovaries, Uterus and Bladder, thus holding resentment in our heart can directly effect our womb.  The Kidneys is where we store our Sexual Energy, in both Men and Women and it is associated with the Water Element. The positive emotions associated with the kidneys are gentleness, personal power, creativity, and stillness. The Kidneys are yin and receptive. Thus, as women the more we hold on to trauma, negativity and allow people to take away our personal power the more it effects our breasts and women in a negative way.

Thus, beautiful Nipple Shields are not just beautiful jewelry but they can be used as Protection and Kundalini Stimulators.  Nipple Shields can also help with our self confidence.  Mrs. Julie Banks Mims, the brilliant creator of the nipple shields that I love so much is a certified Nipple Scientist. She has it down, it doesn't matter if your nipples are pierced, big, flat, inverted...whatever it is she can make it work for you.  In arousing and awakening our Kundalini Snakes it is very important to connect our hearts with our yoni's and our Sexual Center.  Just like working with the Cosmic Yoni Egg helps to increase our awareness of our vaginal muscles and womb space, the Nipple Shields help to bring our consciousness to our luscious and nourishing breasts.  I also highly recommend massaging and shaking your breasts everyday. Shaking the body helps to reset our energy fields and shake off negativity. Remember to use intention with all that you do because at the end of the day our bodies follow the orders of our mind and so does mana, prana, and chi.


For more on the Importance of Breast Massage please check my Youtube video below.


For More info on Ordering Custom Made Copper or Silver Nipple Shields please contact the lovely Julie Banks Mims at: jbmims@ymail.com



Much Love from Makeda Voletta aka The Body Scientist

Friday, November 9, 2012

SENSUAL STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN -- OAKLAND





SENSUAL STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Increase your orgasmic potential & grow stronger!!!

AFRO ROOTS DANCE TRAINING FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT


AROUSE YOUR COSMIC SERPENTS WITH RHYTHYM & PRECISION. LEARN TO CONNECT TO YOUR PARTNER(S), INCREASE YOUR ORGASMIC POTENTIAL & GROW STRONGER!
AIM TO REACH YOUR PEAK!!!

WOMEN LEARN:

*Exercises to Strengthen and get better control over the muscles that support the sexual organs

*Breast Massage, Ovarian Breathing and the Upward Orgasmic Draw

*About the various energy feilds and how to strengthen them

*How to use sexual energy for healing and making magic!

*Proper Free Weight Technique

*To Control Your Hips w/ Hip, Leg & Glute Power

*How to let the rhythm originate & generate in your hips and spread throughout the rest of your body & energy fields

*Breathing Techniques for Various Situations



STRENGTHEN:

*Muscles that support the sexual organs

*All of your "core" muscles

*Glutes, Back, Abs, Thighs, Arms and Chest

*Your Mind Body Connection

* All of the Diaphragms in your body

Here is a short video interview about my Sensual Strength Training class and technique:

http://vimeo.com/11717394

It is important for every person to be able to control the small inner muscles of their core as well as the large outer muscles. Many people have heard the term "core training" and perhaps even teach this to their clients and students. The core muscles are the muscles that act upon the hip joint. This includes all of the abdominal muscles, lower back and spinal muscles, quads, glutes and hamstrings. In order to have precise control over the rhythmic movement of your hips you must be able to control all of the muscles that interact with and help stabilize the hip joint.

What is not included in any "core" training program I have come across is the strengthening of the muscles that strengthen and control our sexual organs, urogenital and pelvic diaphragms. Athletes who train with heavy weight and Olympic lifts often work those muscles in order to stabilize their spine and maintain their technique. However, this training is minimal and does not include focused training in which one learns to really control that area. The more one mentally focuses on a physical movement while doing it, the more nerves the central nervous system provides to innervate those muscles. The more nerves that innervate a muscle the greater the control one has over that muscle. Thus, we need to constantly be focused on our physical movements during our training process.

The root chakra is located in and around the sexual organs. It is a channel for the primordial vibrational energies of our Great Mother Earth. The root chakra begins at the base of the spine and moves to the front of the body, vibrating over the pelvis and sexual organs. The root chakra carries the life force up the body while grounding you into the Earth at the same time.

In the book "Energy Medicine" by Donna Eden she makes mention that

"The more "civilized" a culture, the more muddled the root chakra energy of its members tends to be. A direct way to cultivate this energy, and to feel more sexual and sexier, is to take up a form of dance where the primary impulse of the movement comes from your pelvis. The root chakra resonates with the Earth's primordial life force. I love free-form African dance done to a primal beat. To dance from your root chakra is to dance with the Earth."

The root chakra can carry wisdom from past lives as well as horrible suffering. Modern science has confirmed that the trauma of our ancestors is stored in our DNA. Any trauma we may have sustained in our life can also make genetic changes to our genetic makeup during our lifetime. Sometimes, the traumas of our ancestors are not coded in our DNA but they may be affecting our body's energy patterns. All of these changes can also be passed on to our offspring.

Thus, one of the major components of this class for the women is the use of the jade egg. The jade egg is a stone egg (made of jade) that descends from ancient china. It was used thousands of years ago by secret societies of women who knew about the importance of cultivating and circulating the regenerating life force energy (also known as chi) along with strengthening the sexual organs. This knowledge is not unique to china but the Chinese have done the most documentation on their training methods. Many people know about Kegel exercises, but they cannot compare to the level of strength and control gained from using a jade egg. Combining the use of a jade egg and dance moves at the same time will prove to be super challenging but I can guarantee you will be radiating new shades of light energy at the end of the program.

All of us can be healed, opened up and guided by spirit to higher levels of consciousness within our own reality. Men and women alike should not be ashamed of their bodies and sexuality. It is time to MOVE! To move, energy blocks and get your blood moving! Energy needs to flow and circulate in order to invigorate your soul and entire being from the inside out. Women, please understand that childbirth does not have to tear your body a part and fibroid tumors are NOT normal at any age. Women, please be wise to the fact that our moon cycles are powerful but excruciating pain and discomfort is not an
inevitable part of the whole experience. Women, we are off balance just like our GREAT MOTHER EARTH. Our physical state is a reflection of her physical state. We know she is sick and so it is manifesting inside of us in various ways. We must do work to fight against imbalance. It is time to align yourself with the cosmic, sensual, sexual, spiritual, strong, rhythms of our Great Mother and thus get yourself centered. Let's grow stronger and keep thriving for higher levels of mental and physical fitness. This takes strengthening all of the muscles in your body along with your mind. Moving multiple parts of your body at once to complex polyrhythms is a good mind body training stimulus.

All women who participate in this class should purchase a Jade Egg prior to the start of the class. Please contact me for more info. before ordering.

CLASS 411:

This class will combine many different dance techniques from throughout the African Diaspora. This includes, samba, salsa, meringue, dancehall/reggae, hip hop & r&b, New Orleans second line to name a few. The workouts will be a mix on intense dance moves and strength training with body weight and resistance. This is open to women and men on all levels, the atmosphere will be welcoming and supportive of every woman and man who decides to join. The emphasis will be to focus on your own improvement instead of comparing yourself to other participants. The dance moves are estrogen building and the strength training is testosterone building. Both hormones are important for our total well being. These workouts will work your entire body, tighten the muscle and help to mobilize fat stores.


OAKLAND DATES: Sat and Sun, Feb. 22nd and 23rd
Time: 10am-3pm on both days


COST:
Early Bird Rate - Pay in Full by 1/10 = $195
After 1/10  = $225

You can either pay in FULL or...

Payment Plan Available:
Make a Deposit of $100 ASAP and pay the balance of $125 by Feb. 22nd

**Payments can be submitted via paypal to: Sekhmet@QueenLionesss.com

**ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! AND PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER EARLY!

**DISCOUNT OF $30 FOR REPEAT STUDENTS

LOCATIONS:
Oakland, CA - The Malonga Center

TO REGISTER PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: Sekhmet@QueenLionesss.com

SENSUAL STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN -- MIAMI, FL




SENSUAL STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Increase your orgasmic potential & grow stronger!!!

AFRO ROOTS DANCE TRAINING FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT


AROUSE YOUR COSMIC SERPENTS WITH RHYTHYM & PERCISSION. LEARN TO CONNECT TO YOUR PARTNER(S), INCREASE YOUR ORGASMIC POTENTIAL & GROW STRONGER!
AIM TO REACH YOUR PEAK!!!

WOMEN LEARN:

*Exercises to Strengthen and get better control over the muscles that support the sexual organs

*Breast Massage, Ovarian Breathing and the Upward Orgasmic Draw

*About the various energy feilds and how to strengthen them

*How to use sexual energy for healing and making magic!

*Proper Free Weight Technique

*To Control Your Hips w/ Hip, Leg & Glute Power

*How to let the rhythm originate & generate in your hips and spread throughout the rest of your body & energy fields

*Breathing Techniques for Various Situations



STRENGTHEN:

*Muscles that support the sexual organs

*All of your "core" muscles

*Glutes, Back, Abs, Thighs, Arms and Chest

*Your Mind Body Connection

* All of the Diaphragms in your body

Here is a short video interview about my Sensual Strength Training class and technique:

http://vimeo.com/11717394

It is important for every person to be able to control the small inner muscles of their core as well as the large outer muscles. Many people have heard the term "core training" and perhaps even teach this to their clients and students. The core muscles are the muscles that act upon the hip joint. This includes all of the abdominal muscles, lower back and spinal muscles, quads, glutes and hamstrings. In order to have precise control over the rhythmic movement of your hips you must be able to control all of the muscles that interact with and help stabilize the hip joint.

What is not included in any "core" training program I have come across is the strengthening of the muscles that strengthen and control our sexual organs, urogenital and pelvic diaphragms. Athletes who train with heavy weight and Olympic lifts often work those muscles in order to stabilize their spine and maintain their technique. However, this training is minimal and does not include focused training in which one learns to really control that area. The more one mentally focuses on a physical movement while doing it, the more nerves the central nervous system provides to innervate those muscles. The more nerves that innervate a muscle the greater the control one has over that muscle. Thus, we need to constantly be focused on our physical movements during our training process.

The root chakra is located in and around the sexual organs. It is a channel for the primordial vibrational energies of our Great Mother Earth. The root chakra begins at the base of the spine and moves to the front of the body, vibrating over the pelvis and sexual organs. The root chakra carries the life force up the body while grounding you into the Earth at the same time.

In the book "Energy Medicine" by Donna Eden she makes mention that

"The more "civilized" a culture, the more muddled the root chakra energy of its members tends to be. A direct way to cultivate this energy, and to feel more sexual and sexier, is to take up a form of dance where the primary impulse of the movement comes from your pelvis. The root chakra resonates with the Earth's primordial life force. I love free-form African dance done to a primal beat. To dance from your root chakra is to dance with the Earth."

The root chakra can carry wisdom from past lives as well as horrible suffering. Modern science has confirmed that the trauma of our ancestors is stored in our DNA. Any trauma we may have sustained in our life can also make genetic changes to our genetic makeup during our lifetime. Sometimes, the traumas of our ancestors are not coded in our DNA but they may be affecting our body's energy patterns. All of these changes can also be passed on to our offspring.

Thus, one of the major components of this class for the women is the use of the jade egg. The jade egg is a stone egg (made of jade) that descends from ancient china. It was used thousands of years ago by secret societies of women who knew about the importance of cultivating and circulating the regenerating life force energy (also known as chi) along with strengthening the sexual organs. This knowledge is not unique to china but the Chinese have done the most documentation on their training methods. Many people know about Kegel exercises, but they cannot compare to the level of strength and control gained from using a jade egg. Combining the use of a jade egg and dance moves at the same time will prove to be super challenging but I can guarantee you will be radiating new shades of light energy at the end of the program.

All of us can be healed, opened up and guided by spirit to higher levels of consciousness within our own reality. Men and women alike should not be ashamed of their bodies and sexuality. It is time to MOVE! To move, energy blocks and get your blood moving! Energy needs to flow and circulate in order to invigorate your soul and entire being from the inside out. Women, please understand that childbirth does not have to tear your body a part and fibroid tumors are NOT normal at any age. Women, please be wise to the fact that our moon cycles are powerful but excruciating pain and discomfort is not an
inevitable part of the whole experience. Women, we are off balance just like our GREAT MOTHER EARTH. Our physical state is a reflection of her physical state. We know she is sick and so it is manifesting inside of us in various ways. We must do work to fight against imbalance. It is time to align yourself with the cosmic, sensual, sexual, spiritual, strong, rhythms of our Great Mother and thus get yourself centered. Let's grow stronger and keep thriving for higher levels of mental and physical fitness. This takes strengthening all of the muscles in your body along with your mind. Moving multiple parts of your body at once to complex polyrhythms is a good mind body training stimulus.

All women who participate in this class should purchase a Jade Egg prior to the start of the class. Please contact me for more info. before ordering.

CLASS 411:

This class will combine many different dance techniques from throughout the African Diaspora. This includes, samba, salsa, meringue, dancehall/reggae, hip hop & r&b, New Orleans second line to name a few. The workouts will be a mix on intense dance moves and strength training with body weight and resistance. This is open to women and men on all levels, the atmosphere will be welcoming and supportive of every woman and man who decides to join. The emphasis will be to focus on your own improvement instead of comparing yourself to other participants. The dance moves are estrogen building and the strength training is testosterone building. Both hormones are important for our total well being. These workouts will work your entire body, tighten the muscle and help to mobilize fat stores.

DATES: Sat and Sun. Feb 2nd and 3rd
Time: 10am-2pm on both days

COST:
Early Bird Rate - Pay in Full by 1/1 = $165
After 1/1 = $185

You can either pay in FULL or...
Payment Plan Available:
Make a Deposit of $100 pay the balance of $85 by Feb. 2nd

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! AND PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER EARLY!

LOCATION: North Beach, Miami -- An undisclosed location to yet to be determined

THIS CLASS WILL FEATURE LIVE DRUMMING

TO REGISTER PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: Sekhmet@QueenLionesss.com

Thursday, October 25, 2012

SENSUAL STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN - NYC -- 4 WK INTENSIVE


SENSUAL STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Increase your orgasmic potential & grow stronger!!!

AFRO ROOTS DANCE TRAINING FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT



AROUSE YOUR COSMIC SERPENTS WITH RHYTHYM & PERCISSION. LEARN TO CONNECT TO YOUR PARTNER(S), INCREASE YOUR ORGASMIC POTENTIAL & GROW STRONGER!
AIM TO REACH YOUR PEAK!!!

WOMEN LEARN:

*Exercises to Strengthen and get better control over the muscles that support the sexual organs

*Breast Massage, Ovarian Breathing and the Upward Orgasmic Draw

*About the various energy feilds and how to strengthen them

*How to use sexual energy for healing and making magic!

*Proper Free Weight Technique

*To Control Your Hips w/ Hip, Leg & Glute Power

*How to let the rhythm originate & generate in your hips and spread throughout the rest of your body & energy fields

*Breathing Techniques for Various Situations



STRENGTHEN:

*Muscles that support the sexual organs

*All of your "core" muscles

*Glutes, Back, Abs, Thighs, Arms and Chest

*Your Mind Body Connection

* All of the Diaphragms in your body

Here is a short video interview about my Sensual Strength Training class and technique:

http://vimeo.com/11717394

It is important for every person to be able to control the small inner muscles of their core as well as the large outer muscles. Many people have heard the term "core training" and perhaps even teach this to their clients and students. The core muscles are the muscles that act upon the hip joint. This includes all of the abdominal muscles, lower back and spinal muscles, quads, glutes and hamstrings. In order to have precise control over the rhythmic movement of your hips you must be able to control all of the muscles that interact with and help stabilize the hip joint.

What is not included in any "core" training program I have come across is the strengthening of the muscles that strengthen and control our sexual organs, urogenital and pelvic diaphragms. Athletes who train with heavy weight and Olympic lifts often work those muscles in order to stabilize their spine and maintain their technique. However, this training is minimal and does not include focused training in which one learns to really control that area. The more one mentally focuses on a physical movement while doing it, the more nerves the central nervous system provides to innervate those muscles. The more nerves that innervate a muscle the greater the control one has over that muscle. Thus, we need to constantly be focused on our physical movements during our training process.

The root chakra is located in and around the sexual organs. It is a channel for the primordial vibrational energies of our Great Mother Earth. The root chakra begins at the base of the spine and moves to the front of the body, vibrating over the pelvis and sexual organs. The root chakra carries the life force up the body while grounding you into the Earth at the same time.

In the book "Energy Medicine" by Donna Eden she makes mention that

"The more "civilized" a culture, the more muddled the root chakra energy of its members tends to be. A direct way to cultivate this energy, and to feel more sexual and sexier, is to take up a form of dance where the primary impulse of the movement comes from your pelvis. The root chakra resonates with the Earth's primordial life force. I love free-form African dance done to a primal beat. To dance from your root chakra is to dance with the Earth."

The root chakra can carry wisdom from past lives as well as horrible suffering. Modern science has confirmed that the trauma of our ancestors is stored in our DNA. Any trauma we may have sustained in our life can also make genetic changes to our genetic makeup during our lifetime. Sometimes, the traumas of our ancestors are not coded in our DNA but they may be affecting our body's energy patterns. All of these changes can also be passed on to our offspring.

Thus, one of the major components of this class for the women is the use of the jade egg. The jade egg is a stone egg (made of jade) that descends from ancient china. It was used thousands of years ago by secret societies of women who knew about the importance of cultivating and circulating the regenerating life force energy (also known as chi) along with strengthening the sexual organs. This knowledge is not unique to china but the Chinese have done the most documentation on their training methods. Many people know about Kegel exercises, but they cannot compare to the level of strength and control gained from using a jade egg. Combining the use of a jade egg and dance moves at the same time will prove to be super challenging but I can guarantee you will be radiating new shades of light energy at the end of the program.

All of us can be healed, opened up and guided by spirit to higher levels of consciousness within our own reality. Men and women alike should not be ashamed of their bodies and sexuality. It is time to MOVE! To move, energy blocks and get your blood moving! Energy needs to flow and circulate in order to invigorate your soul and entire being from the inside out. Women, please understand that childbirth does not have to tear your body a part and fibroid tumors are NOT normal at any age. Women, please be wise to the fact that our moon cycles are powerful but excruciating pain and discomfort is not an
inevitable part of the whole experience. Women, we are off balance just like our GREAT MOTHER EARTH. Our physical state is a reflection of her physical state. We know she is sick and so it is manifesting inside of us in various ways. We must do work to fight against imbalance. It is time to align yourself with the cosmic, sensual, sexual, spiritual, strong, rhythms of our Great Mother and thus get yourself centered. Let's grow stronger and keep thriving for higher levels of mental and physical fitness. This takes strengthening all of the muscles in your body along with your mind. Moving multiple parts of your body at once to complex polyrhythms is a good mind body training stimulus.

All women who participate in this class should purchase a Jade Egg prior to the start of the class. Please contact me for more info. before ordering.

CLASS 411:

This class will combine many different dance techniques from throughout the African Diaspora. This includes, samba, salsa, meringue, dancehall/reggae, hip hop & r&b, New Orleans second line to name a few. The workouts will be a mix on intense dance moves and strength training with body weight and resistance. This is open to women and men on all levels, the atmosphere will be welcoming and supportive of every woman and man who decides to join. The emphasis will be to focus on your own improvement instead of comparing yourself to other participants. The dance moves are estrogen building and the strength training is testosterone building. Both hormones are important for our total well being. These workouts will work your entire body, tighten the muscle and help to mobilize fat stores.


DATES: Class meets every TUES & THURS beginning on Thursday, November 8th and ending on Thursday, Dec. 11th
Time: 6:30pm - 8pm

Please Note that there is a TOTAL of 8 classes.


COST:
Early Bird Rate - Pay in Full by 10/10 = $200
After 10/10 = $235

You can either pay in FULL or...
Payment Plan Available:
Make a Deposit of $100 by October 15th and pay $50 by November 15th and the balance of $85 by Nov. 30th.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! AND PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER EARLY!

LOCATION: Ripley Grier Studios, Midtown, Manhattan

TO REGISTER PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: Sekhmet@QueenLionesss.com

http://vimeo.com/11717394
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5bELe4n3qE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aGA026VVOs&feature=relmfu
http://www.spiritsyrup.com/?p=5485
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgyKI-5dG6k&feature=related
http://thebodyscientist.blogspot.com/2012/07/what-is-sacred-sexuality.html

SENSUAL STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN -- WASHINGTON, DC




SENSUAL STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Increase your orgasmic potential & grow stronger!!!

AFRO ROOTS DANCE TRAINING FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT


AROUSE YOUR COSMIC SERPENTS WITH RHYTHYM & PERCISSION. LEARN TO CONNECT TO YOUR PARTNER(S), INCREASE YOUR ORGASMIC POTENTIAL & GROW STRONGER!
AIM TO REACH YOUR PEAK!!!

WOMEN LEARN:

*Exercises to Strengthen and get better control over the muscles that support the sexual organs

*Breast Massage, Ovarian Breathing and the Upward Orgasmic Draw

*About the various energy feilds and how to strengthen them

*How to use sexual energy for healing and making magic!

*Proper Free Weight Technique

*To Control Your Hips w/ Hip, Leg & Glute Power

*How to let the rhythm originate & generate in your hips and spread throughout the rest of your body & energy fields

*Breathing Techniques for Various Situations



STRENGTHEN:

*Muscles that support the sexual organs

*All of your "core" muscles

*Glutes, Back, Abs, Thighs, Arms and Chest

*Your Mind Body Connection

* All of the Diaphragms in your body

Here is a short video interview about my Sensual Strength Training class and technique:

http://vimeo.com/11717394

It is important for every person to be able to control the small inner muscles of their core as well as the large outer muscles. Many people have heard the term "core training" and perhaps even teach this to their clients and students. The core muscles are the muscles that act upon the hip joint. This includes all of the abdominal muscles, lower back and spinal muscles, quads, glutes and hamstrings. In order to have precise control over the rhythmic movement of your hips you must be able to control all of the muscles that interact with and help stabilize the hip joint.

What is not included in any "core" training program I have come across is the strengthening of the muscles that strengthen and control our sexual organs, urogenital and pelvic diaphragms. Athletes who train with heavy weight and Olympic lifts often work those muscles in order to stabilize their spine and maintain their technique. However, this training is minimal and does not include focused training in which one learns to really control that area. The more one mentally focuses on a physical movement while doing it, the more nerves the central nervous system provides to innervate those muscles. The more nerves that innervate a muscle the greater the control one has over that muscle. Thus, we need to constantly be focused on our physical movements during our training process.

The root chakra is located in and around the sexual organs. It is a channel for the primordial vibrational energies of our Great Mother Earth. The root chakra begins at the base of the spine and moves to the front of the body, vibrating over the pelvis and sexual organs. The root chakra carries the life force up the body while grounding you into the Earth at the same time.

In the book "Energy Medicine" by Donna Eden she makes mention that

"The more "civilized" a culture, the more muddled the root chakra energy of its members tends to be. A direct way to cultivate this energy, and to feel more sexual and sexier, is to take up a form of dance where the primary impulse of the movement comes from your pelvis. The root chakra resonates with the Earth's primordial life force. I love free-form African dance done to a primal beat. To dance from your root chakra is to dance with the Earth."

The root chakra can carry wisdom from past lives as well as horrible suffering. Modern science has confirmed that the trauma of our ancestors is stored in our DNA. Any trauma we may have sustained in our life can also make genetic changes to our genetic makeup during our lifetime. Sometimes, the traumas of our ancestors are not coded in our DNA but they may be affecting our body's energy patterns. All of these changes can also be passed on to our offspring.

Thus, one of the major components of this class for the women is the use of the jade egg. The jade egg is a stone egg (made of jade) that descends from ancient china. It was used thousands of years ago by secret societies of women who knew about the importance of cultivating and circulating the regenerating life force energy (also known as chi) along with strengthening the sexual organs. This knowledge is not unique to china but the Chinese have done the most documentation on their training methods. Many people know about Kegel exercises, but they cannot compare to the level of strength and control gained from using a jade egg. Combining the use of a jade egg and dance moves at the same time will prove to be super challenging but I can guarantee you will be radiating new shades of light energy at the end of the program.

All of us can be healed, opened up and guided by spirit to higher levels of consciousness within our own reality. Men and women alike should not be ashamed of their bodies and sexuality. It is time to MOVE! To move, energy blocks and get your blood moving! Energy needs to flow and circulate in order to invigorate your soul and entire being from the inside out. Women, please understand that childbirth does not have to tear your body a part and fibroid tumors are NOT normal at any age. Women, please be wise to the fact that our moon cycles are powerful but excruciating pain and discomfort is not an inevitable part of the whole experience. Women, we are off balance just like our GREAT MOTHER EARTH. Our physical state is a reflection of her physical state. We know she is sick and so it is manifesting inside of us in various ways. We must do work to fight against imbalance. It is time to align yourself with the cosmic, sensual, sexual, spiritual, strong, rhythms of our Great Mother and thus get yourself centered. Let's grow stronger and keep thriving for higher levels of mental and physical fitness. This takes strengthening all of the muscles in your body along with your mind. Moving multiple parts of your body at once to complex polyrhythms is a good mind body training stimulus.

It is recommended that women who participate in this class purchase a Stone Egg prior to the start of the class. However, it is not a MUST. Please contact me for more info. before ordering.

CLASS 411:

This class will combine many different dance techniques from throughout the African Diaspora. This includes, samba, salsa, meringue, dancehall/reggae, hip hop & r&b, New Orleans second line to name a few. The workouts will be a mix on intense dance moves and strength training with body weight and resistance. This is open to women and men on all levels, the atmosphere will be welcoming and supportive of every woman and man who decides to join. The emphasis will be to focus on your own improvement instead of comparing yourself to other participants. The dance moves are estrogen building and the strength training is testosterone building. Both hormones are important for our total well being. These workouts will work your entire body, tighten the muscle and help to mobilize fat stores.

DATES: Sat and Sun. November 3rd and 4th
Time: 12pm-5pm on both days

COST:
Early Bird Rate - Pay in Full by 10/5 = $165
After 10/5 = $185

You can either pay in FULL or...
Payment Plan Available:
Make a Deposit of $100 by and pay the balance of $80 by November 10th


ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! AND PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER EARLY!

LOCATION: An undisclosed location to yet to be determined

TO REGISTER PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: Sekhmet@QueenLionesss.com

For More on What to Expect from this Class and Testimonials Please Check the Links Below....

http://vimeo.com/11717394
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5bELe4n3qE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aGA026VVOs&feature=relmfu
http://www.spiritsyrup.com/?p=5485
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgyKI-5dG6k&feature=related
http://thebodyscientist.blogspot.com/2012/07/what-is-sacred-sexuality.html

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

RETURN OF THE GODDESS SERIES....



Sixteen years ago the word "Goddess" was not in most people's daily vocabulary in the United States and in much of the world.  In Church all praise is given to "the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost".  But what about the Mother?  There is not mention of the Mother. And the Virgin Queens are demoted to Sexually inexperienced women; untouched is how the religious leaders tell it. However, in ancient times the word "Virgin" did not mean untouched. It meant that the woman was sexually independent,and her was owned by no man. She had full autonomy and control over her own body, fertility and sexuality. They were also considered "Wild Women" and all of the most Powerful Male Figures were born of Virgin Queens. 


In the book “The Great Cosmic Mother -Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth” by: Monica Sjoo and Barbara Mor, the two well researched authors explain that “Ancient moon priestesses were called virgins. ‘Virgin’ meant not married, not belong to a man-a woman who was ‘one-in-herself.’ The very word derives from a Latin root meaning strength, force, skill; and was later applied to men: virle. Ishtar, Diana, Astarte, Isis were all all called virgin, which did not refer to sexual chasity, but sexual independence. And all great culture heroes of the past, mythic or historic, were said to be born of virgin mothers: Marduk, Gilgamesh, Buddha, Osiris, Dionysus, Genghis Khan, Jesus-they were all affirmed as sons of the Great Mother, of the Original One, their worldly power deriving from her. When the Hebrews used the word, and in the original Aramatic, it meant ‘maiden’ or ‘young woman’, with no connotations to sexual chasity. But later Christian translators could not conceive of the ‘Virgin Mary’ as a woman of independent sexuality, needless to say; they distorted the meaning into sexually pure, chaste, never touched. When Joan of Arc, with her witch coven associations, was called La Pucelle-‘the Maiden,’ ‘the Virgin’ - the word retained some of its original pagan sense of a strong and independent woman. The Moon Goddess was worshipped in orgiastic rites, being the divinity of matriarchal women free to take as many lovers as they choose. Women could ‘surrender’ themselves to the Goddess by making love to a stranger in her temple.”


In the Ancient Goddess/Matriarchal Traditions there was nothing that men were forbidden to do. Men were still leaders and chiefs but any man who was in a position of power were put there by a woman. Either his Mother or his Wife put that crown on his head and told him what his spiritual duties were in this life time.   Unlike the Patriarchy where women were excluded from leading religious ceremonies and from touching sacred images along with the mass destruction of Goddess Temples, the Matriarchy was not a violent era. In the Golden Age when Eve was Naked in her lovely Garden moving her body like the Sacred and Wise Snake, the jewels and the metals were used to make jewelry for the PRIESTESSES for the WOMEN before they were used to make weapons (of mass destruction).  Despite popular belief there was not always war on this planet. There was a time of piece, sexual freedom, worship and admiration for the Mother and the Divine Feminine.


In this workshop myself and two jewelry designers wil be discussing the healing properties of various stones, the jewelry, the cosmic egg and a special lecture from me about the buried legacy of the Goddess traditions. Priestesses and Amazons. I will have a variety of stone eggs and they will have all sorts of gorgeous jewelry made from stones and metals. They will have pieces for the crown, the sacral region, fingers, ears, wrists and anything else you can think of. We will have eggs and jewelry for sale and we will be taking custom orders.  Please check this blog entry often to see additions to our schedule. New Dates can be added at any time. Much Love!




**Lecture about Goddess Traditions, Priestesses, Female Warriors, Amazons and Witches by: Makeda Voletta

**Intense lecture on the Various Stones and Metals: by: Amun Miraj-El

**Discussion on the mysteries and healing properties connected to Jewelry by: Makeda Voletta

**Lecture on the Cosmic Egg by: Makeda Voletta

To find out more about the work of Amun Miraj El and Ras Tree please FEEL FREE to check this show archive when you can:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/criticalthinking1/2011/11/09/the-goddess-her-jewelry-and-healing-stones






 In the Photo Above: Jamila ( founder of the "Coochie Church", and Author of "Have you had an Orgasm?", Amun Miraj El of "SoulCrafted", Myself and Ras Tree of Bling Blam  at "The Return of the Goddess" Event in Philly.

UPCOMING DATES:
NYC - Friday, November 30t from 7pm-11pm (w/ Tenative After Party)
DC - Saturday. December 1st from 5pm-9pm

OFFERING:
$15 in Advance
$20 at Event

To Register Pls Send Offering via Paypal to: MVoletta@TheBodyScientist.com -- and be SURE to state your name with payment. Thanks!

Saturday, July 28, 2012

MYSTICAL EGG MEET UPS


To find out more about the Cosmic Yoni Egg please check "Egg Basics"  and "Every Woman Should have a Relationship with the Cosmic Yoni Egg".

At the "Mystical Egg Meet Up" I will have all of the eggs that I currently have in stock with me at the moment there for purchase.  We can have an in depth discussion about the eggs and I will lead everyone through 15-20mins of Eggcercises.  Men are also welcome at these gatherings so that they may learn more for the women in their life. The humble and dedicated support of Men is welcome and needed.  The exercises taught will be very basic. In my "Sensual Strength Training" Class I get into more exercises and deeper teachings. To find out more about my "Sensual Strength Training" Class please Click Here...

Donation for the Egg Meet up is $5


Mystical Egg Meet Up Schedule and Locations:

Washington, DC - Saturday, Sept 1st  from 5-7pm @ DuPont Circle at the 19th st NW Entrance

Chicago - Saturday, September 8th from 5-7pm - 55th st and Lake Shore Drive on the Lake

New Orleans - September 14th-17th

Atlanta - Saturday, September 22nd from 5-7pm - Piedmont Park at 14th st

Please Email me at: Sekhmet@QueenLionesss.com to RSVP

Thursday, July 19, 2012

All Fruits and Vegetables Are Not Created Equal

They say ignorance is bliss but I question how true that is. The impact nutrition has on our health is a topic that Americans can no longer avoid. According to federal reports cancer is now the number one killer of all Americans.  It seems as if almost every degenerative and many infectious diseases are an epidemic in this country. Among the leading causes of death in the US are cancers of all types, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, heart attacks and strokes. All of these diseases can be prevented. The American lifestyle is undeniably a toxic one. I am sure many of you get discouraged by all of the different reports about what causes cancer. It can very well seem like everything causes cancer. Many Americans give up and take the attitude that everything causes cancer, there is nothing they can do about it, and we will all die of something someday anyway.

Fortunately, there are actions that we can take to strengthen our immune system and fight the carcinogens in our environment. You must begin to focus on a healthy lifestyle from the inside out. It must never be forgotten that prevention is much easier than the cure. Yet, unfortunately, Americans seem to be focused on practicing unhealthy lifestyle habits. Once we get sick we run to the doctor for medicine to cure us. Instead we should learn to focus on not needing the cure in the first place. It must be realized that illness is just the body telling you it is out of balance. Catastrophic accidents such as horrible automobile accidents, fires, wounds, etc. are a different story but metabolic and physiological problems manifest when your body is out of whack. In that situation the body must be brought back into balance or else the disease will manifest itself in other ways until you finally get the picture or just live a miserable existence.

Currently grains are the base of our food guide pyramid. The grain most widely consumed in America is wheat. Wheat has been shown to be linked to many allergies and sensitivities in humans. Most healthy indigenous groups did not consume wheat unless it was sprouted.  A compound called Gluten which is found in wheat has been linked to many auto immune diseases.  Most people have a problem digesting wheat and do not realize it. Native Americans cultivated and consumed other grains such as Arramath, Quinoa and Spelt…but not wheat. Thus, it would be wise to make fruits and vegetables the base of your personal food guide pyramid.  If you wonder how grains such as wheat ended up as the base of our food guide pyramid, we must take a look at who develops the food guide pyramid.  The US Department of Agriculture is responsible for telling us what we should eat. Most of the livestock are fed wheat to fatten them up and the farmers end up with a surplus of grains. Thus the USDA encourages us to eat all of the surplus grain so they don’t lose money. Grains are only meant for human consumption in small amounts and they should be sprouted first.

The major cause of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, Parkinson’s etc, and genetic diseases such as cancer, are free radicals. Free Radicals are atoms with an odd number of electrons. Thus, the atom has one unpaired electron in its outer most shell causing it to be unstable. All of the electrons in an atom must be paired in order for the atom to be stable. These unstable electrons are formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. These highly reactive unstable atoms are on a mission to restore their energy balance by becoming more stable. This occurs by these unstable atoms snatching another electron from anywhere, and this is how much of the destruction to our bodies begins.

Most living organisms on planet Earth need oxygen to survive. Oxygen is used for many metabolic processes in our bodies and free radicals are created in many of these highly complex reactions. Most of the free radicals are restricted within the process and are neutralized immediately, but a few will escape. When a free radical escapes it goes wild in your body and destructively seeks an electron. These electrons can be pulled from your cell membrane and/or it can get into the nucleus of your cell and take an electron from the DNA contained there. Every cell in your body is creating free radicals all day, and once a free radical stabilizes itself by causing damage to another molecule the cycle multiplies because several more free radicals are then created.

This process leads to a mountain of damaged cells which causes the diseases associated with aging; such as many types of cancers, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, respiratory function, cataracts, memory and cognitive function, age related muscular degeneration, stroke, immune system degradation, wrinkles (from the sun), Parkinson’s, Arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Scleroderma etc. Free radicals can attack any part of the cell, each of which elicits a different consequence. Since free radicals are different they vary in their actions and how they are produced.

Free radicals are everywhere in the world around us. They can be found in polluted air due to ozone and nitrogen dioxide, cigarette smoke, some food preservatives, including nitrites, prolonged aerobic activity and fat metabolism to name a few. Free Radicals are so abundant in the environment around us that there is no way to completely avoid them. It is often hard to decrease your exposure to them in a significant way. Nevertheless, there is a way you can build up your immune system to combat free radical damage.

I am sure you have all heard the term “Anti-Oxidant,” and may not be quite sure what it is. Anti-oxidants work to prevent cellular damage by free radicals. Anti oxidants are molecules that can react with free radicals in order to prevent cellular damage from occurring. There are a numerous antioxidants found in nature. Fruits and vegetables are both abundant in anti-oxidants such as vitamin A (beta-carotene is a Vitamin precursor); C and E. Riboflavin (a B vitamin), Selenium, Glutathione; Cysteine and Uric Acid also have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants can be found in real chocolate (not the processed milk chocolate), grape seed extract, green tea, black tea, spices, fruits and vegetables.

The brighter the color of a fruit or vegetable the more antioxidant disease fighting properties it has. The same compounds that are responsible for giving fruit and vegetables their color is also responsible for its anti-oxidant properties. Most Americans have been taught that they should eat leafy green vegetables in abundance. And this is true, but humans should be eating fruits and vegetables of every color (Red, Orange, Yellow, White, Green, Blue/Purple). Each color represents a different chemical compound, which means it is a different anti-oxidant.

As previously mentioned not all free radicals are the same and neither is all anti-oxidants. So while it is ok to take a multi-vitamin or an anti-oxidant supplement, the best source of vital nutrients is from the food itself. Supplements should only be used a few times a week as a safety net. It is absolutely false ideology to think you can eat a bad diet, and then take vitamins and think you will be fine. Each Anti-oxidant specializes in neutralizing a different free radical. This is why they are all important and we can never get enough.


LOCAL FOODS FIRST!
The nutritional value of fruits and veggies can vary depending on the condition of the soil in which it is grown. The soil in North America is certainly over worked and depleted of many vital minerals and nutrients. The vitamin C content of fruits and vegetables is 50% less than it was 30 years ago. Adding to the problem is the fact that most of the fruits and vegetables in America come from California and/or outside of the country. One can buy an organic apple in NYC that comes from Washington state, despite the fact that New York is the Big Apple!  The longer an organism is dead, plant or animal, it’s nutritional value decreases each day.  California supplies the entire East Coast with many different fruits and vegetables and it takes a couple of weeks for it to be shipped by truck across the country. In order to do this successfully the fruits and veggies must be picked when they are not ripe so that they do not bruise on the long journey. Once they are in the supermarkets, many of them are kept cold in storage and when the store is ready to sell them they treat them with Ethylene gas in order to ripen them.  Thus, one can buy a pepper from the supermarket that has been there for about six months in many cases.

According to The Environmental Working Group some of the most contaminated fruits and veggies are peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, strawberries and spinach. These fruits and vegetables can expose you to up to 15 different disease causing pesticides. On the flip side, onions, avocado, pineapple, asparagus and broccoli have some of the least amounts of pesticides, exposing you to an average of 2 different pesticides.

The EPA considers 60 percent of herbicides, 90 percent of fungicides and 30 percent of insecticides to be carcinogenic. Pesticides have continuously shown to be associated with neurotoxicity, damage to the reproductive organs, immune system suppression, and malfunctioning of the endocrine system.
Cloned meat has been a new issue in the news but many Americans fail to realize that fruits, vegetables, soy, corn and wheat have been Genetically Modified (Engineered) since the early 90’s and about 80% of the fruits and veggies in this country come from genetically modified seeds.  Many companies like Monsanto are selling genetically modified seeds that contain a death gene. This death gene disallows that plant from reproducing so farmers have to keep buying new seeds every year instead of cultivating and harvesting seeds as our indigenous ancestors did and/or as Mother Nature does. When we consume fruits and vegetables with a death gene, those genes are now in our system and are free to break off and recombine as they please, wreaking havoc that has never been studied and will never be known. Corn, Cotton, Soy and Wheat are the most genetically modified crops in the United States.

The commercial fruits and vegetables are zapped with radioactive rays in order to kill any bacteria or viruses that may be on the plant. This process is called irridation and it also destroys much of the nutritional content of the fruit and/or vegetable. All commercial fruits and vegetables are then covered in waxes to keep them shiny. Even fruit like peaches which do not appear shiny are covered in wax and this wax cannot be removed by water and a produce brush…no matter how hard you scrub.  There has not been one single study to see what happens to us when we eat wax covered fruits and vegetables.

Another issue with consuming large amounts of produce from outside of the country or across the country is the amount of pollution it causes. Think about all of the major cities and little suburban towns on the east coast that are getting large shipments of California produce daily…and that is only the east coast!  This greatly contributes to the amount of pollution we are forced to breathe. It is important that Americans begin to think about sustainable agriculture because our current method is terribly inefficient.

Many of the workers on big commercial farms are severely underpaid and subject to horrible working conditions. For years I have noticed immigrant farmers, mostly from Mexico and South America, picketing in front of grocery stores about their inhumane work conditions and high incidences of cancer. The cancer comes from their exposure to hundreds of disease causing pesticides and herbicides. Purchasing local produce will also support better working conditions and small local farms.

Given the serious decline in nutritional value of America’s fruits and vegetables it is vital for each of us to eat local foods as much as possible. Many cities have farmer’s markets where the fruit and veggies were picked that day or the day before and come from just a few miles away. When you purchase foods from local farmers you not only.

It is recommended that most of your carbohydrates come from a combination of fresh raw and lightly cooked fruits and veggies and fresh squeezed juices. Only fresh squeezed vegetable and fruit juices should be consumed, right out of a high powered juicer. Commercial fruit juices are terrible for your health because they are mixed with high fructose corn syrup and other artificial sweeteners and flavors and the naturally occurring vitamins and minerals are no longer remaining which messes up the body’s ability to properly metabolize it. Fruit should be consumed alone because once swallowed the move rapidly to the small intestines where they are digested. One should be very cautious as to not consume fresh fruit or fruit juices with protein or starches because it can seriously inhibit digestion. Due to the fact, that the sugars from fruit are rapidly digested, mixing it with starches, proteins, and even vegetables can cause it to ferment the other foods and create a digestive mess in your intestines. Sweet fruits and acidic fruits should never be sweetened with any sugar or honey
“If you eat carbohydrates for lunch and proteins for dinner, then you may construct a very healthy lunch entirely of fresh raw fruits. This habit is especially beneficial for meat-eaters, for the fruit meal will provide active enzymes, fresh fibrous bulk and fruit acids to help clean the by-products of putrefactions from the intestinal tract and bloodstream.

When fresh, raw, non GMO, organic fruits are eaten alone and in abundance they provide lots of free amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and fiber.

It is important to make sure you do not overcook your vegetables or drench them in too much water. A large percentage of the water-soluble vitamins will leak out into the water. If you drink the water your vegetables were cooked in you can still consume the water-soluble vitamins. Thus, you want to prepare your vegetables in as little water as possible. Lightly cooking your veggies can help lessen some of the tight bonds that bind some of the nutrients in the plant, thus allowing your body to better assemble it. Ideally a combination of raw and lightly cooked veggies and raw fruit should be consumed daily. Fruit and vegetables are also high in water and insoluble fiber. Fiber is good for the prevention of certain types of cancer such as colon cancer. Fiber and water both aid in regular fecal excretion and they are calorie free ways to fill up. Fiber also helps to regulate blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol levels.

It is important for all of us to include plenty of fresh, non GMO, chemical free fruits and veggies in our diet every day. I would recommend including a huge green salad whenever one consumes meat, eggs, cheese or any other heavy protein and fat rich animal foods. These foods are not necessarily bad if they are from wild, healthy animals and are consumed at the right times in the right combinations. The food industry is spending billions of dollars year after year trying to figure out how to get into the head of the American Consumer.  They study which key words to use to brainwash us. Hence, you see yoga in McDonald’s commercials which leads many Americans to believe that a McDonald’s salad of fruit salad is healthy.  One major fact that all Americans must wake up to is the reality of food quality! It is the quality  of the food that determines whether or not it is edible and nourishing to your health. Humans are omnivores so we can survive off of a wide variety of foods, this can be both good and bad. Timing and combinations of quality foods is of vital importance.

                                                                                                           -Makeda Voletta
 

How to Eat and Train for a Lean, Chiseled Body



Everyday I observe people working hard to reach their fitness goals. However, most people do not have a clue as to how to go about doing so successfully, although they may think otherwise. Some people drink diet soda (and other “diet” products) and high protein shakes. Others take random multivitamins, drink Gatorade and only do “cardio” on a machine while totally avoiding resistance training. When I ask new clients many of them assure me they either eat healthy or that they have a good idea of what healthy eating is. When I ask them to tell me what they consider to be healthy eating, I immediately realize that about 98% of them have been tricked by the food industry or other pseudo scientific (so called) “holistic” health practitioners. This also holds true for what I observe people doing in the gym and outside in the park. If you have a specific fitness goal, no matter if it is one of aesthetics, health, performance or all of the above, your plan determines everything. What you eat and when, should coincide with your training program and both need to be carefully tailored to meet your goals. If one blindly works out and simply continues to do random exercises with no rhyme or reason behind it they find themselves incredibly frustrated and unmotivated by their lack of progress and achievement.

Muscle cells are very efficient at burning calories and fat. Fat cells are storage cells that specialize in storing fat, toxins and fat soluble vitamins. Thus, the more muscle you have the more calories you burn, which means your metabolism is sped up by an increase in muscle. The more muscle cells (lean body mass) one has the higher their caloric need. If you do not consume enough calories to maintain your muscle it will start metabolizing itself for nutrients and energy. Losing muscle through starvation and/or lack of calories will decrease your metabolism. You want to lose fat, not muscle. Strength training is the  most effective way to burn excess body fat and build lean body mass.


Macro-nutrients are composed of carbohydrates, protein, fat and water. Micro-nutrients are composed of vitamins and minerals. Our brains use carbohydrates in the form of glucose as its main source of fuel. Carbohydrates are also stored in the muscle as glycogen, and are utilized during strenuous exercise of any sort.  Our bodies and brain use carbohydrates as its main source of fuel. Therefore, eating a low carbohydrate diet will result in decreased mental and physical performance. Generally speaking, carbohydrates should make up at least 55% of all calories consumed each day. The exact amount of carbohydrates required on a daily basis can vary up to about 65% depending on their personal profile and activity level. The type of carbohydrate eaten is also critical to this equation. Humans should get most of their carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables and not wheat. Eating too much grain (especially wheat) can result in increased body fat storage and/or a less developed body.  Wheat and gluten sensitivity have been recently linked to several autoimmune diseases, joint and bone problems. Wheat is fed to commercially raised animals to fatten them up and it also makes them sick. The fiber in the fruits and vegetables prevent our blood sugar levels from rising too quickly. When there are more carbohydrates circulating in the blood than is needed at that particular time it goes directly into fat storage metabolism. This is one of the many reasons why it is important to avoid over consuming simple carbohydrates (such as high fructose corn syrup, juices from concentrate, pasta, sugar, white bread, white rice). If you do consume simple carbohydrates the best time to consume them is before and after workouts. You need carbohydrates before your workout because it fuels your muscles and metabolism thus resulting in increased strength and stamina. The more intense your workout, the higher your need for carbohydrates. Once your blood sugar is depleted your body then taps into your muscle glycogen stores (storage form of carbohydrates). In order to recover adequately from workouts your muscle glycogen must be restored or you will not have adequate fuel to get through your next workout. Carbohydrates are also necessary for the muscles to uptake protein.

When one engages in strength/resistance training (which includes, weight lifting, plyometrics & sprints) the muscle is torn apart. Muscle soreness & tightness is a result of ripped muscle fibers. If there is adequate protein present around the time of the muscle damage the muscle will build back stronger and bigger than it was before, that is the purpose of strength training.

The muscle must be supplied with appropriate amounts of high quality protein before and after strength training. Animal protein is the best for muscle building due to the abundance of branch chained amino acids. Branch chained amino acids are the best at increasing lean body mass and increasing post workout recovery. Most protein supplements are high in Whey Protein which can be found in milk. I recommend raw, grass fed (goat, cow, sheep or buffalo) milk from a local source.  Whey protein is the best for muscle building and recovery.  Biological studies show that our muscles uptake the protein in egg yolks better than any other protein. The protein in egg whites is not as bio-available as that in the egg yolk. The egg yolk is also rich in many vitamins and minerals including some of the B vitamins, Vitamin A, Iron and omega-3 fats. The cholesterol that naturally occurs in the eggs is used by the body to produce hormones (testosterone, estrogen, etc) and it is also stored in our brains.  Despite what most people believe, dietary cholesterol is different than elevated cholesterol levels in the body which the body produces when there is some sort of damage in the body.  The body produces HDL (High Density Lipids) and LDL (Low Density Lipid) cholesterol to repair damage. The HDL Cholesterol can be thought of as the ambulance that runs to your aid to pick you up and the LDL Cholesterol is the Ambulance once you have been dropped off.  If the eggs come from chickens that are un-caged, able to graze on the grass and bath in nature’s sunlight the yolks are usually orange and not yellow. This orange color is an indication that it is high in Vitamin A.  Grass fed eggs are also high in Omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats are an essential fat that is vital for life and can only be obtained through food. Omega-3 fats actually help you to burn fat and decrease inflammation, which can occur after exercise.

We have about a 30 minute time frame before and after our workout to nourish our muscles with some carbohydrate and protein. You should not consume a huge meal but something small like a plain yogurt and fresh fruit, cottage cheese and fresh fruit.  If you do not eat yogurt or animal foods you can try hemp protein but soy protein should be avoided for many reasons that I will not get into here.

The RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for protein is 0.8g/kg of body weight for a non-active adult. According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association endurance and power/strength athletes need about 1.5-2.0g of protein per kg of body weight. Roughly 65% of the protein consumed should be of high quality (eggs, fish, poultry, dairy). Individuals on a strict vegan diet may need as much as 2.0g of protein per kg of body weight.


It is also very important to make sure you are well hydrated. Hydration begins hours before the workout. You should be sipping water all day. If you are going to be working out and sweating for longer than an hour you will need more than just water to rehydrate yourself. If you sweat for longer than an hour they begin to lose electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, thus it then becomes necessary to rehydrate with a fluid that contains carbs and electrolytes. When you are in a state of dehydration water will not rehydrate you. The carbs and electrolytes are needed to bring the water back into the muscle cells. So called “sports drinks” are not the best option for pre/post workout hydration because they are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, expeller pressed oils  and artificial food colorings. Coconut water, watermelon juice and fresh squeezed apple juice are all great sources of potassium and are alkaline.  I don’t usually recommend Orange Juice due to its acidity level and ratio of carbs/sugars to potassium. However, You can try a mixture of 100% pure fresh squeezed orange juice and mineral water diluted half and half. You should sip on this mixture during the workout and after so that you may maintain your blood sugar levels. All fruits and veggies have potassium and carbs but tomatoes, avocado, bananas, apples, watermelon & coconut water are a few that are especially high.  Potassium has also been shown to decrease muscle soreness the next day.
In order to make your muscles grow stronger, tighter & thicker you must train them hard enough to tear them apart and eat accordingly. When weightlifting if you can do more than 15 reps of a certain exercise then the resistance is not heavy enough to increase your strength, bone density or muscle tightness and thickness. Generally speaking you should choose a weight that fatigues you in between 8 and 15 reps.  If you lift a weight that is so heavy that you can not exceed 3-5 reps it will not change your look but it will make you stronger. You know when you are fatigued when you can no longer complete another rep with proper form. Fatigue is not when the burn gets to you mentally, at that point it is important to focus on your breathing even more.  Breathing gets you through everything.  When you start compensating your form, it is time to stop. Remember, quality is more important than quantity. When you participate in weight training your muscles are being broken down and torn apart. If you do not supply your muscles with the right amount of carbohydrates and protein your muscles will not have what they need to rebuild and will lead to excess muscle breakdown. It must not be forgotten that rest and recovery is just as important as training. Do not work the same muscles two consecutive days, make sure you get enough sleep and keep your stress levels down.
                                                                                                      - Makeda Voletta, CSCS

A freelance fitness/swimsuit and fine art model, Makeda Voletta is a trained and professional dancer in a variety of dance styles from the Caribbean, South America, North America and Africa. She is a dedicated student of the body and all of the methods involved with bringing the body to it’s highest level. Makeda has a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning and a minor in Nutrition. Having completed two years of graduate work at Columbia University in Applied Physiology and Nutrition as well as plenty of self study, Makeda is a self-proclaimed body science nerd.