Nia
My body is bigger and I’m a better person now because of it
As my body has grown and changed, I have become a better person for it. That’s right – gaining weight has made me not only healthier physically, but it’s given me mental clarity, emotional ease and confidence. Lots of it. When I was a kid, I was so physically awkward, clumsy and shy.…
Read MoreHow I feel is more important to me than my appearance
When I focused on how my body looked, my appearance was all I could think about. I was deeply anxious and solely focused on what others saw. Nothing else mattered – my appearance took priority over my mental well being, my relationships and my ability to engage in anything other than maintaining how I looked.…
Read MoreFourteen
It’s been fourteen years this month since I started teaching Nia. I still remember my first class back in August 2006. It was in a dirty little room in a run down community centre. One student came. I could have been disappointed, but I wasn’t. I was over the moon with the fact that I…
Read MoreMy “normal” body was clumsy and desperate and sick
In my 30s I developed anorexia. Back then I felt “normal” in my appearance. I say “normal” because that’s what euro-centric beauty standards tell us – that thin is the desired body type. But I’ll tell you, there was NOTHING “normal” about my life at that time. Knowing what I know now, I would NEVER…
Read MoreNia: A Cardio Workout at Home
Nia is a cardio workout you can do at home! We all need to find ways to maintain our well-being during this strange time of COVID-19 quarantine. Nia is the perfect way to reduce stress and tend to our mind, bodies and souls and you can do it from your own home! You’ll enjoy a…
Read MoreWhat can we do about sore feet?
Sore Feet Seventy-five percent of Canadians will experience foot problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. About 19 percent of the Canadian population has an average of 1.4 foot problems each year. Why is that? Mostly it’s because people don’t pay much attention to their feet, unless they hurt.…
Read MoreMovement for pleasure, not for change.
Movement does not have to be stressful, painful or a chore. And using movement as punishment or way to change your body is not a healthy path to wellness. Movement for pleasure is possible – not only that but it’s a choice that you have! You don’t have to suffer through boring or painful workouts.…
Read MoreDance breaks are great breaks!
Why take dance breaks?
Why not? Everybody can move to music and there are a TON of benefits!
Dance can:
* Promote comfort among employees
* Build relationships through trust and bonding
* Foster interaction and cooperation
* Promote positivity and confidence
* Reduce Stress
Movement breaks not only help us physically, but did you know they help our learning and well-being as well?
Read MoreNia Jam in Toronto featuring the latest routine – Wild
We held a Nia Jam in Toronto yesterday where we shared Debbie Rosas’ newest routine Wild.
Read MoreChallenge your mind and body with Nia MOVEit
Do you challenge your mind and body? How often does your body (and brain!) encounter something totally new? Something never ever experienced before? Something that taxes or increases the demands on your body and brain? Regularly? Great! Often? Fantastic! Rarely? Let’s talk about the benefits of mind-body challenge. Nia is a challenge! It sure…
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