Hip Hop Yoga & Sound Liberation Flow Helping Kick off Cool Spring’s Juneteenth Weekend!

Hey there, yoga enthusiasts and curious newcomers! Ever tried yoga with a hip-hop twist? Well, get ready because we’re bringing you something epic! Yoga has always been about balancing mind, body, and soul, and its benefits are timeless—flexibility, strength, stress relief, you name it. But let’s be real, sometimes the serene and silent norms of regular yoga classes could use a little shaking up, right?

Enter Hip Hop Yoga—a vibrant fusion of yoga and hip-hop music. Imagine dynamic flows set to upbeat hip-hop tracks. It’s like your favorite playlist and yoga had a dance party, and you’re invited! 

Mark your calendar: Saturday, June 15 at 10am. Babydoll from WZFX FOXY 99.1 THE BIG STICK, and Daphne Fuiller are pumped to host Hip Hop Yoga & Sound Liberation Flow at the Kress Building. This is a community-driven, high-energy event helping Cool Spring kick off Juneteenth weekend, where you can let loose and find your flow.

And guess what? It's FREE, all you have to do is RSVP! Yep, you heard right. So come on down, bring a friend, and let’s get our Zen on together. Just make sure to register ahead of time to secure your spot.

Join us on June 15 at 10am at the Kress Building for a free Hip Hop Yoga & Sound session. Perfect for everyone—whether you’re a yoga pro or just curious. Bring your mat, bring a friend, and let’s soak in those good vibes together.

Feel the beat, find your flow, and connect with like-minded folks as Babydoll creates the Hip Hop vibe. Don’t forget to RSVP!

A big shout-out to our event sponsors: Cool Spring Downtown District, Rogers Law Firm LLC, WZFX FOXY 99.1 THE BIG STICK, Therapeutic Solutions and Wellness, and Black Minds In Meditation. They’re the real MVPs for making this happen.

Daphne, an integrative licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor and yoga instructor extraordinaire, will be leading the session. She’s been featured in all the cool places like Shondaland.com and People Magazine. And let’s not forget Victoria “Babydoll” Johnson, the voice you love on Foxy 99.1. She’s bringing her unique flair and making sure this event is as engaging and transformative as can be.

So, come join us for a unique, fun-filled yoga session. Let’s vibe, inspire, and find our Zen together. See you on June 15 at 10am—you don’t want to miss this!

U.S. News & World Report has released their new Best Places to Live rankings for 2024-2025, and the Tar Heel state got some major love! In a list of 150 major cities, two North Carolina cities were ranked among the top 10 best places to live in the US.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the ranking was compiled using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Labor, and some of the publication's own internal resources. The data was then sorted into four different categories by which each major city would be scored.

The categories were assigned different weights depending on how strongly Americans felt each factor mattered when choosing a place to live. The four categories in order of weight are as follows:

According to the official rankings, Charlotte and Raleigh are the two best places to live in North Carolina. The two cities made it to #5 and #6 respectively.

Charlotte scored extremely well overall, with the Queen City's quality of life and economic value placing it among the top places in the country to live. Charlotte was also commended for its sprawling metro area and bustling downtown scene, while still maintaining its southern charm.

Raleigh ranked almost neck-and-neck with Charlotte, with North Carolina's capital scoring highly in the Quality of Life category. The publication highlights Raleigh's bustling art and music scenes, as well as its beautiful green spaces and activity space. The city of Raleigh also received high marks for its strong sense of community among the residents.

The full rankings (seen here) reveals some interesting information about other major cities in the US, including other cities in North Carolina. Here are some of the key takeaways.

Ranked #1 overall, Naples, Florida was determined to be the best city to live in the US. The city scored highly for its overall quality of life, especially among retirees who desire a pristine beachfront view in their twilight years.

It's certainly a surprising #2, but Boise, Idaho has much to offer for outdoorsy types. Boise offers a plethora of different terrains for adventurers, including mountain ranges, canyons, deserts and lakes.

Colorado Springs, Colorado was ranked as the #3 best place to live for its blend of natural beauty and rustic modernism. Despite its endless array of events and activities, Colorado Springs maintains a small town charm that residents find intoxicating.

North Carolina's sister state did just a hair better in the ranking, with the South Carolina city of Greenville landing at #4 in the overall ranking. Greenville's downtown area is a central hub for local businesses, bars, restaurants and boutiques. The city is also quite lively during the summer season.

- Asheville (#17)

-Greensboro (#23) 

-Hickory (#26)

-Winston-Salem (#60)

-Fayetteville (#113)