Posts by Jenn Hicks
Move IT Apprenticeship
Move IT is an Interval Training program that uses the 52 Moves of the Nia Technique.
It is body-friendly, sweaty, and FUN!
Coming Soon: Nia Move IT classes
Nia Move IT classes I’m cooking up something NEW in my Nia class offerings! A few weekends back, I had a privilege of studying with Kelle Rae Oien, a Nia trainer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here’s a short video of some of our classes: That weekend was INCREDIBLY energizing for me. We…
Read MoreLearning Strategies on the Dance Floor
…using learning strategies in class can not only enhance the brain benefits of Nia, but they are also a good way to stay in the moment and not drift off into our to-do list or sink into our worries.
Read MoreNia weekend with Trainer Kelle Rae Oien
PLEASE JOIN the GTA Nia Community as we welcome Kelle Rae Oien Nia Teacher / Nia Faculty Trainer She will be visiting us from Santa Fe, NM Mar 31, -Apr 3, 2017 for lots of events 1. Fri March 31: 7:15-8:30pm: “Pulse” class > all welcome > register here 2. Sat Apr 1-Sun Apr 2: 52 Moves Training…
Read MoreEmbrace: The Documentary
Join us for this FREE EVENT* A screening of Embrace: a documentary exploring body image Watch the trailer below and join us! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__2AayArYfs[/embedyt] *We are happy to accept donations to Sheena’s Place to support their programs for people living with Eating Disorders.
Read MoreSelf-Healing: Visualization and Self Talk
My right arm, which I had cut in the playground earlier, began to throb. I knew what that meant. Instinctively, I knew that the pulsating, rhythmic beat was the sensation of healing. And I knew that if I concentrated I could amplify the healing. And so I did. The throbbing increased, and I could *feel* healing happening.
No one taught me this. It just seemed obvious.
Read MoreAnkle, Knee & Hip Harmony
So, our bodies are happiest when our hips are balanced over our knees and our knees are balanced ovneutral alignment for blog poster our ankles. When hips, knees and toes are all facing in the same direction, our body feels safe and it knows where it’s going.
Read MoreNia sing-a-long Dance Jam: We raised > $2000 for Save Me Dog Rescue!
On October 23, 2016 we raised $2053.50 for Save Me Dog Rescue! Through a Nia sing-a-long dance jam, our community helped at least 5 dogs with their vital dental and health needs! EnJOY the video replay of the event below! …
Read MoreSing-a-long Nia Dance Jam: A fundraiser
~ Dance – Sing – Raise $ to Save Dogs ~
In celebration of 10 years as a Nia teacher, Jenn is having a fundraising party!
Join Jenn and her Nia colleagues as we dance and sing to fun & familiar songs!
Proceeds from this event will benefit Save Me Rescue, a local dog rescue organization.
There will be a silent auction, raffle and you’ll have a chance to meet some adorable dogs (who are looking for fur-ever homes)!
Read MoreMichael Franti & Spearhead
These lyrics blew me away:
“And I love this life we live
And I love to give this feeling away”