Christy Turlington Quotes
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Style is something you either have or don't have.
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It is better to not even try it than to endure the ramifications of either quitting smoking or dying.
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I run year-round and then ramp up my training for a race a few months before.
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Ayurveda is a sister philosophy to yoga. It is the science of life or longevity and it teaches about the power and the cycles of nature, as well as the elements.
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Even though Haitian women are considered the 'poto mitan' - the 'central pillars' of the family and their communities - they are often the most underserved members of already poor communities.
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I think each woman has her own relationship to beauty.
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I always run without music. Being disconnected is what I'm addicted to more than anything. There aren't many places where you can be without your phone and computer. I've started to crave and enjoy that time alone.
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Yoga has reinforced and grounded my own spiritual beliefs.
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In the world of maternal health, cell phone technology is being used to provide prenatal care, linking pregnant women to health care providers when they can't otherwise reach healthcare facilities.
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I have a son and a daughter; I try to teach them equally about balance, gender, and gender equity.
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I enjoy the celebration of my birthday as much as anyone else does, but I always remember to start my day thanking my mom because she did most of the work the day I came into the world, not to mention all she has done throughout my life that has contributed so much to the woman I am today.
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When 1970s feminism hit the United States, women demanded the right to natural childbirth and to have their husband or another support person in the delivery room. My mother gave birth to me during this time.
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As a Global Maternal Health Advocate, I get to travel the world quite a bit, meeting individuals and visiting programs with tremendous potential and incredible vision to improve the quality of life for countless others.
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It's very human to want to make an impact, to contribute to the world. But it's hard to know the how and why. Like, 'Will my small thing make a difference?'
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I'm not a morning person.
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In some countries, as many as 91 percent of women have no one at their side to assist them during labor and delivery.
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I was a regular kid with a normal family life.
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I like the big questions.
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On average, African-American women are 4 times as likely to die from pregnancy related complications. Latina women are at 2 times greater risk.
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My family knows they are loved. As a mother, it is my job to let them know that they are, and it's a job I take quite seriously.
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Fashion is all about references. All these names being thrown around.
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The seated lotus postures are an amazing way to go into meditation, or simply just to take a moment to ground oneself.
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Any spirituality can be enhanced with the practice or study of yoga.
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Those of us focused on issues related to social justice and equality are grateful for the significant steps President Obama has made to advance women's equality and status all over the world.