Posts by Jenn Hicks
Why I journal
Now my journal is like a dear friend. It’s place without filters where I can expose my whole self without judgement. Each time I put my pen to the paper I learn more and more about who I am and what matters.
Read MoreOrthotics: What are they *really* doing?
Orthotics have a big (negative) impact on the muscles and joints. So much so that muscles may have to work up to 50% harder to achieve the same movement without orthotics. At the same time, a person wearing orthotics during a run is increasing the stress on the joints by as much as 50%.
Read MoreNia Dance: Love Song to the Earth
Recently we’ve been dancing to this beautiful song called “Love Song to the Earth”. A couple of Nia teachers choreographed the piece from the corners of the globe and it’s been my honour to bring it to class over the past few weeks. Every single time I dance and share it, it moves me so…
Read MoreExercise Addiction – My Story in the Toronto Star & On Talk 1010 Radio
I’m not shy about my past. After coming out the other side of a major mental health crisis I knew I needed to share my story. I speak openly quite often about my history of an exercise addiction and anorexia. I view the fact that I have bipolar disorder as one of my assets, not something that brings me down.
Read MoreLook up (and out)!
Recently, this conversation popped up on Twitter: [View the story “Look up!” on Storify] It’s true: looking up and out allows us to remain in alignment with our chest and pelvis (the Body’s Way is that head, chest and pelvis are stacked one upon another like building blocks). When we are looking up (and not…
Read MoreChoir! Choir! Choir! sings Hallelujah
Last night at Choir we sang this beautiful arrangement. It was really, really hot inside Clinton’s but I was shivery from the sheer beauty of all the voices singing together. Magical. I know you can’t really see much, but just give it a listen. It’s good! Choir! Choir! Choir! Sept 3, 2015 from jennifer hicks…
Read MoreDancing Through Life With Pleasure: Nia Student Stories
Meet Sue: she has been attending weekend classes at Joy of Dance since 2012. She is a very dedicated student of Nia and graciously responded to my invitation to share her Nia story. My experience with Nia has been about getting more into my body and so I am so inspired to know that Sue shares that!…
Read MoreSelf Healing Through Nia
I know I can heal my body through Nia, so that’s what I set about to do.
Read MoreLandslide – Choir! Choir! Choir!
Laughing, singing and connecting with friends. This kind of stuff makes me super happy. Choir! Choir! Choir! July 22, 2015 from jennifer hicks on Vimeo.
Read MoreThe Truth About Exercise Addiction: My Story
A new piece of work is in the world on a topic that is very near and dear to my heart, and it’s one that shares my story! Katherine Schreiber and Heather A. Hasuenblas teamed up to write “The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration” While my story about exercise addiction (yes, it’s a…
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