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Stephanie Pope Caffey is a yoga instructor in Harlem.  She and her sister, Jennifer Pope, own Bikram Yoga East Harlem, which introduces "hot" yoga to Harlemites seven days a week.  In this article, she explains what Bikram yoga is and some of its benefits. Read more below!

Sisters Stephanie Pope Caffey (head yoga instructor) and Jennifer Pope (operations manager) grew up in Harlem and opened Bikram Yoga East Harlem to introduce the Harlem community to Bikram yoga. In this article, they talk about how the studio is involved in the Harlem community.

Depression is a complex yet treatable disease that is not frequently discussed in the Black community. One woman shares her story and insight on this issue.

Vivian Kurutz practicing yogaIn this article, Vivian W. Kurutz, director of the Harlem Center for Healthy Living (HCHL), talks about what types of services are available to members of the community.

Q: What services are offered at Harlem Center for Healthy Living?

A: We offer a lot of different services so that many areas of health are addressed. For example, there is a Blood Pressure Monitor on site.

Yoga is a great way to reduce stress! In this article, Stephanie Pope Caffey, co-owner of Bikram Yoga East Harlem, explains how yoga can reduce stress. She also shares easy ways for you to use the practice.

Did you know that illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and asthma are more common Harlem than anywhere else in NYC? This may be because these illnesses are tied to stress, which is hard on your body. Here you can learn about the many ways stress can affect your body.

What is yoga?

Yoga has become popular in this country over the past few decades. It is a form of mind-body medicine which unites the spirit, mind and body, resulting in better overall health.

Dr. McGregor, MD, discusses how people of faith can work with their doctors to get treatment that goes along with their beliefs.

Q: How can medicine and faith work together to heal patients?