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Nadja Lalvani

Nadja is a certified yoga instructor. Previously, she was the Asian American community liaison for the Office of Judy Baar Topinka, the late treasurer of the State of Illinois. Nadja, who prides herself in being a perfect blend of her Filipina mother and Indian father, lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, with her teenage son. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois State University, and likes to post photos of difficult yoga poses on her popular Facebook page.

Self Care

Pursuing Your Passion vs. Acting CRAZY!!!

By Nadja Lalvani

As I wandered aimlessly and blissfully among the streets of New York City, I smugly smiled to myself at how authentic I am and…

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Relationships

30 Dates in 30 Days

By Nadja Lalvani

Soooo… It all started with a BOY!! A super amazing, driven, accomplished, inspired, inspiring man who was, for whatever unimaginable reason, was just not…

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Self Care

Allowing Yourself to Take Emotional Risks

By Nadja Lalvani

This is such a ubiquitous phrase — it dominates all my social media news feeds – Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest — but what does it actually mean?…

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LIGAYA (n.): A Tagalog noun meaning joy, happiness, delight. Also a popular first name for women. LIGAYA Magazine (ligaya.me) is an online publication chronicling the lives and times of Filipino American women. What makes us unique is a distinct Filipino American female perspective. Founded in July 2012, LIGAYA has short, timely, and relevant, pieces about a variety of topics which affect women's lives. The site is an evolving work in progress. Ideas are welcome.

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