Posts by Jenn Hicks
Dancing makes me smile!
I came across this video on Twitter the other day. It’s a really cool mashup called “One more jump” – Kris Kross vs. Jackson 5 vs. Offspring vs. Destiny’s Child. It makes me smile and reminisce about my undergrad clubbing days. Those were the days when we left Scarborough either to travel further east to…
Read MoreCharlie Sheen reminds me of myself…
I don’t know what’s up with Charlie Sheen, but I do know that something just isn’t quite right. And I also know what it’s like to live inside a chaotic, invincible mind and feel like no one understands just how powerful you REALLY are, or gets that YOU ARE SPECIAL, different from everyone else. A…
Read MoreGonna get my passion fix tonight: the Oscar's
You’ve probably seen videos of this kids chorus floating around YouTube for quite awhile. They’re a choir of fifth graders called the PS22 Chorus and they live in Staten Island, NY. Yeah, they’re cute, well behaved and create gorgeously sweet harmonies, but that’s not what I think is most cool about them. What impresses me…
Read More10 Thoughts About Family
So today is Family Day. Family… what does that even mean? There are so many definitions of family, my favourite one, from a Tweeter I follow, is that family is “a group of people who love, trust, and support each other”. Related or not, another person stated that family goes hand in hand with “complicated…
Read MoreI've been TIRED all day!
So how did I possibly teach a Nia class tonight? It was possible because I have teaching tools designed to help me manage such situations! When my physical energy is low, I’m able to fall back on a key teaching principle from my White Belt training called “Teaching What You Sense.” This principle allows me…
Read MoreLove your body, Love your life through Nia!
This year, I decided on a less traditional and more self-full way to celebrate Valentine’s. This weekend, I taught special “self love” themed Nia classes. Without going over the top, I encouraged all of us to spend the hour-and-15-minute class in appreciation. Appreciation for our bodies, minds, emotions and spirits. After all, how can we…
Read MoreLiving in a Refrigerator for 24 hours: Ah choo!
Over the weekend our furnace died. Not fun. Not fun at all. It went down to 51 deg F (11 F). Not horrible but certainly uncomfortable to have to sleep with several layers including my winter jacket, hat and gloves! Fortunately, after 3 visits from the repair person (who was very kind to come out…
Read MoreBelly dancing and the Core
I’ve started taking belly dance classes at Joy of Dance (which, by the way, is the best dance studio in Toronto that I know of). At first, I wasn’t sure if they were for me, as there is an incredible focus on technique. Whenever there is a chance of doing something wrong, I find myself…
Read MoreSNOW in Toronto? Can you imagine?
Oh how we Torontonian’s are fragile. Delicate. Yes, it snows here. This is not a new phenomenon, and frankly, I’m *thrilled* that we are having a typical Canadian weather. I am Canadian, and embrace the snow!
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis: How Nia Healed My Foot Problems
I used to run 5 days a week, averaging 50-60 kms each week. Those were the days when I did a lot of high impact exercise: at that time I was also playing soccer, ball/ice hockey and doing step class. Eventually, along with shin splints, I got plantar fasciitis, which caused me a great deal…
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