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🔥 PHOENIX RISING: DETOXIFICATION & RESTORATION 🔥
I am deeply honored to have been invited by Dr. Kokayi to present during this powerful three-week, whole-person wellness experience!
Join Dr. Kokayi and me, Funmilayo Chesney, live on Thursday, October 1, for an empowering Cook to Live workshop:
Detox and Fasting for Better Health
Together, we will explore:
The benefits of fasting and cleansing Supporting a healthy bloodstream and colon
Eating for energy, vitality and a healthy weight
Preparing flavorful, nourishing meals inspired by my Brazilian, Caribbean and African roots
Building intentional wellness practices that support the body, mind and spirit
The philosophy: Eat to live do not live to eat!
Phoenix Rising is not about doing everything. It is about discovering the practices that truly support your restoration, balance and well being.
Come learn how food, fasting and mindful daily choices can help support the body’s natural processes and empower you to take a more active role in your health.
Let us rise, restore and reclaim our vitality together!
Kamau Kokayi

PHOENIX RISING: DETOXIFICATION & RESTORATION

I am deeply honored to have been invited by Dr. Kokayi to present during this powerful three-week, whole-person wellness experience!

Join Dr. Kokayi and me, Funmilayo Chesney, live on Thursday, October 1, for an empowering Cook to Live workshop:

Detox and Fasting for Better Health

Together, we will explore:

The benefits of fasting and cleansing
Supporting a healthy bloodstream and colon
Eating for energy, vitality and a healthy weight
Preparing flavorful, nourishing meals inspired by my Brazilian, Caribbean and African roots
Building intentional wellness practices that support the body, mind and spirit
The philosophy: Eat to live—do not live to eat!

Phoenix Rising is not about doing everything. It is about discovering the practices that truly support your restoration, balance and well-being.

Come learn how food, fasting and mindful daily choices can help support the body’s natural processes and empower you to take a more active role in your health.

Let us rise, restore and reclaim our vitality together!
Funmilayo
Dr.Kokayi
Danie Herard
Tioma Allison

GREETINGS, FAMILY!
We are moving through a change of seasons, and this is a beautiful time to cleanse, reset and reconnect with our bodies.
Fasting is one of the practices I return to. I practice intermittent fasting daily, giving my body time to rest between meals. 💧✨ We must also acknowledge the seasonal transition and nourish ourselves with fresh foods that naturally grow in season.
Some of the herbs and spices I reconnect with during this time include:

Red clover for women’s wellness
Mullein and yarrow for seasonal respiratory support
Lemon balm and lemon for calming and refreshing the body
Cayenne, turmeric and ginger for warmth, digestion and circulation
White pine infusion for traditional seasonal wellness

Move gently. Breathe deeply. Stay hydrated. Rest intentionally. Nourish your body, mind and spirit.

Fasting and herbs are not suitable for everyone. Consult a qualified healthcare professional if you take medication or have a health condition.
Funmilayo

happy Hump!
After my Zoom class, I enjoyed this amazing salad! 🥗 Romaine lettuce, radishes, avocado, green beans, tempeh, broccoli, mushrooms, cilantro, sauerkraut, vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and a touch of sea salt.

Since class ends at 7:30 PM, I try to eat lighter in the evening fresh, nourishing, and satisfying!

Join us today, Saturday 9/5, at Life Wellness, 376 Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn, for an inspiring conversation about menopause wellness and powerful herbs that may help ease common symptoms. We are using CONGOLESE dance, massage, meditation, juices, herbs, teas, Mbongi circles as a medium.
Watch the YouTube video, then come connect with other women and discover more ways to support your wellness during this powerful transition. You are not alone!
senkge

40+ Menopause Wellness
What If Meditation Could Help?

Menopause wellness isn’t only about what we eat or how we move it’s also about how we quiet the mind and calm the nervous system.

Mindful meditation can help us slow down, breathe deeply, reduce stress, improve sleep, and become more present in our changing bodies. Even 5–10 minutes of intentional breathing and stillness can become a powerful daily wellness practice.

At our 40+ Menopause Wellness sessions, we combine mindful meditation with movement, music, community, and conversation—creating space to reconnect with ourselves during this powerful transition.

Breathe. Move. Release. Restore.

Life Wellness, 376 Tompkins Ave., BrooklynSaturdays | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Donation-based


senkge

40+ Wellness Okra Power Salad
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Okra, lightly sautéed or steamed and sliced
Cucumber
Scallions
Fresh cilantro
Avocado
Walnuts, lightly toasted
Tempeh, sliced and pan-seared
King oyster mushrooms, sliced
Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
Balsamic–Pesto Dressing
Whisk together:

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
Juice of ½ lemon
1–2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegan pesto
Pinch of sea salt
A little filtered water to thin, if needed
Sauté the mushrooms and tempeh until browned. Cook the okra just until tender so it still has some texture. Toss the romaine, cucumber, scallion and cilantro with a little dressing, then top with the warm tempeh, mushrooms, okra, avocado and walnuts.

Why it works for 40+ wellness: you’re getting plant protein from tempeh, healthy fats from avocado and walnuts, fiber from the vegetables and okra, and plenty of texture and flavor without needing sugar
Funmilayo
Life Wellness Center

MENOPAUSE: LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!
Last Saturday at Life Wellness, our 40+ wellness circle shared openly about perimenopause and menopause symptoms—and natural ways to support ourselves through the transition.

We introduced Rooibos Tea from South Africa—a naturally caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich tea that can be a nourishing addition to your wellness routine.

We sip, share, learn, move, breathe and heal together in our Mbongi Circle.
Join us next Saturday!
Life Wellness, Brooklyn
376 Tompkins Ave # #
11 :00 am to 12:30
Bring your questions, bring your energy, and bring a sister!
Funmilayo
Life Wellness Center
Funmilayo Chesney

Plant Mama Life in NYC!

I have 15 plant babies, and every single one needs to be repotted with some fresh new soil and pruned

Apartment life in NYC is no joke when you’re a plant lover but I wouldn’t have it any other way. My plants bring so much life, peace, beauty, and good energy into my home.

Time to give my babies some love so they can keep growing and thriving!
Huge thanks to Kaleeba Coulter Moore for being a major help in this process..❤️
Funmilayo





PlantLover

40+ MENOPAUSE POWER JUICE!

Carrots and cucumber provide hydration and antioxidants, while ginger, Ceylon cinnamon & cayenne bring warming flavor and beneficial plant compounds. Chia, walnuts & h**p add fiber, healthy fats, magnesium and plant protein—nutrients important for heart, muscle and bone health as we age. Spirulina, sea moss & bee pollen add additional nutrients, though they aren’t proven menopause treatments.

Nourish. Hydrate. Move. Thrive. Your 40+ body deserves good fuel!
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Funmilayo
Life Wellness Center