And, I'm off: Ready for me India?
Here I am at my gate at Pearson, waiting for the first leg of my journey to begin. At 6:30pm, I leave for Heathrow en route to Chennai, India. It’s my third trip to this magically awkward and frustrating place. And I am READY! BRING IT! (canna get Andrew to stand upright! gotta…
Read MoreOne Billion Rising – Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Through Dance
Today I joined a GLOBAL CAMPAIGN called ONE BILLION RISING – a movement to help STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS. I couldn’t join the flash mob planned at the Gardiner Museum, so did my own living room flash mob. And I’m teaching the dance at all 3 of my Nia classes today. One Billion…
Read MoreDeskercises for Neck & Shoulder Tension: The Nia Way
Did you know… You don’t need to be at the gym – or even your house – to work out. Workout at Work! Here are some ways to keep your body moving at your desk even when you’re hard at work! Shoulder and Neck Stretches These suggestions to relieve neck and shoulder tension come to…
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder: How to Cope
I love sharing my story and offering ideas about taking control of one’s own mental health. So, on December 26 when I receive an email and a voice mail inviting me to be a guest on a radio show, I was overjoyed! My first time ever on the radio! I was being asked to discuss…
Read MoreWhy I get sad at Christmas
Christmas just doesn’t feel quite right to me. It stirs up a lot. Lately. But it hasn’t always been that way. As a child, I can remember being so freaking excited about Christmas. I recall being at my grandparent’s house in Ingoldsby Ontario, unable to sleep on Christmas Eve. The anticipation felt magical. And warm,…
Read MoreI couldn’t stop: I was addicted to exercise.
Throughout the fall, I have been involved in a documentary project about addiction (I realize that sounds like the beginning of the TV program “Intervention”, but it’s true). In my late 20s/early 30s, I was addicted to exercise. In preparing to share my story, I came across this piece of writing which I now realize…
Read MoreBack pain? Try squatting!
If you are like many people, you may be thinking, “Wait a minute. Squatting is for young people. I can’t squat… my knees hurt… I’m too old.. I’m too stiff… my back is sore.” I’m here to tell you that you CAN squat, and that Nia classes offer countless gentle and encouraging opportunities to…
Read MoreIt’s not rude to show your arm pits
The lymphatic system does not have a central pump like the heart, so lymph circulation is dependent on other factors including stretching, muscle contraction and deep breathing, .
Read MoreA 12 second message of peace
Andrew Nov 11, 2012 from jennifer hicks on Vimeo.
Read MoreA toast to my authenticity
Over the past few days, I’ve had some experiences that have given me the opportunity to reflect on how and why I do what I do. I decided awhile back that I wouldn’t hide myself in my work. That I would use my personality and my experiences to enliven my work and make meaningful connections.…
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