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n May, we celebrate Mother’s Day. It is the one time of year that we formally take the time to recognize the sacrifices, nurturing, and dedication of our mothers both alive and departed. In this issue, we highlight former Miss USA and actress Kenya Moore whose journey to motherhood was perhaps more difficult than for the average woman. Nevertheless, almost two years ago, she and her husband, Marc Daly, witnessed the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn. Her article in this issue describes that journey and should be an inspiration to other mothers who struggle with fertility. We also highlight other women, some actresses, who have had to embody the role of a doting mother and/or supportive daughter in a transcendent manner. In playing these roles, they have come to respect and better understand the motherchild bond. Meanwhile, we also present the “Mother of Yoga,” Yogmata Keiko Aikawa, who has gained the respect of millions around the world because of her desire to bring healing and peace to humanity. She contributes to the world the special way only a mother could: doing whatever she can to motivate and make others happy. You can read more about her incredible journey in this issue. As always this time of year, we anticipate the recognition of our women in television and film, particularly at the Oscar’s. Frances McDormand was among the big winners at this year’s Oscar Awards, winning Best Actress in “Nomadland.” She
and others like award-winning actress Viola Davis remind us that there is no age, weight, ethnic or other limitations that can prohibit our success. Our only limitation is our imagination and faith. In terms of our physical health, this issue reminds you to do one basic thing on a regular basis: drink lots of water. Stay hydrated and live! To that end, we include infused recipes from the popular book “Water Wellness” to make drinking water a bit tastier and interesting. As for transforming your body from the outside, we also broach the subject of cosmetic surgery with a doctor who has performed many, specialized mommy makeovers. We also discover that things we try to avoid like rejection can possibly be a positive thing and set us on the right course in life, according to a new book. Conversely, we learn that empathy could be a bad thing if misappropriated and overindulged in a relationship. As always, we include the latest from our fashion entrepreneurs worldwide—designers in both Paris and New York. Check out their latest styles in our fashion spreads. Also, find out what’s coming to the big screen and little screen this summer so you can relax and enjoy what is truly Hers (yours). Until,
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ravel is the perfect opportunity to carve out time for parent and child bonding, so it’s no surprise that the popularity of mother-daughter travel is on the rise. These trips, taken once a year, can help ease stress, improve immune responses and decrease the chance of developing heart disease and more. Spending quality time and traveling with those you have good relationships with provides similar benefits to your health as getting a full night’s sleep or partaking in a healthy diet. 20 HERS Mag azi n e | H ER Play
Cultivating relationships with your mother or daughter, in particular, can make a positive impact on your life now and in the future, which means traveling together is a Mother’s Day gift that keeps on giving. Here are a few life-changing journeys that are ideal for mother-daughter travel, whether it’s your first time traveling together or one of many:
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WELLNESS AND REJUVENATION THE HIMALAYAN FOOTHILLS Ananda in the Himalayas is a multi-award-winning luxury wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills, surrounded by the majestic Himalayan Mountains, the birthplace of India’s ancient practices of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. If you’re looking to rejuvenate—both yourself and your relationship— there’s no better place to do it then at Ananda in the Himalayas. With its peaceful and breathtaking surroundings located on a 100-acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate, Ananda is an ideal place to bond, reconnect, strengthen and nurture special relationships, like that of a mother and daughter. There are mothers and daughters who return to Ananda year after year—one mother has returned five times with both of her daughters. Guests can come on separate or same programs, depending on their individual health goals, and spend quality time together. Choose from personalized programs based on wellness goals, such as detox, weight loss, fitness, rejuvenation, de-stress and anti-aging, among others. Be pampered at the spa, do yoga and meditation together, take the weekly cooking classes, go on the treks to the ancient Hindu temple, go down to Rishikesh and experience the spiritual city together, do an adventurous pursuit together such as white water rafting in the Ganges River and so much more.
This incredibly relaxing spa retreat will help you unwind while you focus on your physical and mental wellbeing. The 5 or 7 night Rebalance or Renew are optimal programs for
mothers and daughters to do together. Rates for the 5 nights program start from $1,330 USD per night on a double occupancy for a Deluxe Palace View Room. Rates for the 7 nights program start from $1,420 USD per night on a double occupancy for a Deluxe Palace View Room. These rates are all-inclusive and include: individual wellness consultation, Ayurvedic consultation, personal fitness consultation, fitness test and body composition analysis, ongoing progress checks with doctor and spa consultants, detailed debrief session and lifestyle consultation and counselling, Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine (three gourmet wellness meals per day—the daily changing wellness menu is based on Ayurvedic principles and is customized based on individual dosha or body type of each guest with a focus on natural, balanced and fresh foods), daily morning wake-up signature tea and fresh fruit bowl, scheduled wellness activities, daily use of hydrotherapy facilities and more. May / Ju ne 2 0 2 1 | H ERS M ag az i ne 21
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KENYA MOORE’S Journey to Matrimony, Motherhood and More BY ANNETTE JOHNSON
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KARNIT AHARONI CAPTURES CONTEMPORARY FEMININITY
Although designer Karnit Aharoni’s whole career in the fashion industry has been as a menswear designer, first in Italy for Emernegildo Zegna and then for Donna Karan in NY, she decided to design a womenswear line. The inspiration behind her spring/ summer 2021 collection is her own grandmother, who she says was a very stylish woman. Karnit, as always, mixed it up a bit, trying to keep some elements that are loved and recognizable, adding to that some new fabrics and colors, especially the jacquards that are exclusive and always tell a story. “I am a woman and I come from a line of very strong women. My grandmother was an incredible person, as well as my mother. Both very strong and creative. I also have to two sisters, two daughters, and friends. I’m always sensitive to their feedback, comments, and needs. It’s the contemporary femininity,” Karnit say. All the fabrics are 100% natural et eco responsible from Italy or France, and all the production is either in France or Portugal.
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