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Every Little Cell in My Body is Happy

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Right now I am in Costa Rica, at Ama Tierra, a beautiful retreat centre an hour out of San Jose. I’m here with my dear friend Trixie Montanile of The Flying Yogi. We’re co-facilitating a Suspension Yoga and Nia retreat in this beautiful oasis.

So is it any wonder that this sweetest song called “Every Little Cell in My Body is Happy” flew back into my consciousness today? I am indeed happy.  This getaway has been simply divine. From the rainforest air, to the beautiful waterfalls, the frequent wildlife sightings, the horseback riding, zip lining, leisure and relaxation time, to the companionship and fun, my ENTIRE being is happy. Every little cell in my body is just swell.

Take a look at the video, and sing along if you like:

(I learned this song from Winalee Zeeb, a Nia First Degree Blackbelt and Trainer).

Every little cell in my body is happy,
Every little cell in my body is well.
Every little cell in my body is happy,
Every little cell in my body is well.
I’m so glad,
It’s so swell,
Every little cell is happy and well.
I’m so glad,
It’s so swell,
Every little cell is happy and well.

You might enjoy Nia if you are…

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Last summer, the lovely Jamie Ridler (of Jamie Ridler Studios) facilitated a focus group to help me better understand my Nia students, their needs and their experiences.

I learned a lot! I’m understanding more and more about who can benefit from Nia and why that might be the case.

It turns out that Nia enthusiasts share some common character traits.

So, Nia might be for you if you see yourself as being any of the following:

Nia = community

- organized

- type A

- reliable

- artistic

- creative

- strong

- supportive

- expressive

- loving

- creative

- adventurous

- holistic

- connected to nature

Do any of those words describe you? If so, maybe it’s time to check out a Nia class…

If you do, you’ll meet Julie, who says that for her, Nia “transformed (her) into a warrior and (she) was ready to take on the world”

And Eloise will be sure to greet you warmly when you come to class. She points out that Nia “…brings together a wonderful community of mostly women, but sometimes men. And that’s just part of it. (There’s a) wonderful friendliness and community.”

Or maybe Elizabeth will be in class when you join us.  She “loves being exposed to new and diverse music” in class.

Looking forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

 

 

 

 

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