Feeling Sick
“I’m sick.” What does that even mean? Before 2003, calling in “sick” meant my respiratory or GI system was out of whack. Either I was sneezing uncontrollably, feeling dizzy or nauseous, or unbearably stuffed up. That’s what being “sick” meant back then. Since then, things have changed considerably. What causes illness? We can all…
Read MoreFour Agreements: How they fit into my life
When I began my first level of Nia training in 2006 (the white belt), I learned about an ancient philosophy and means of communicating, based on toltec wisdom, that has been so helpful for me ever since. Don Miguel Ruiz is one of many folks who revived and shared this amazing lifestyle practice through his…
Read MoreHow my MacBook Helped me Launch my Creative Business (and save money!)
When I heard about Steve Jobs’ death a week and a half ago, I was sad. Admittedly, though, the sadness had a tinge of self-centredness to it. Whenever a notable, visible person passes away, I’m brought back to my own experience with death; my dad, my grandparents, my father-in-law. Mr. Jobs’ death also reminded me…
Read MoreExercise your Brain: TURN your body!
As we age, our proprioceptive skills and vestibular system are susceptible to weakening and overall decline in function. This post discusses the use of turning through Nia fitness as a means of strengthening those skills and abilities.
Read MoreDeclaration of Self Esteem
Image via Wikipedia I came across this again today, and, well, it just needs to be shared! It really helped me back when I working with how to build my self esteem and self confidence as I was recovering from anorexia. And to this day, it helps me keep tabs on what is really important:…
Read MoreAging and Exercise: Get up! Then down! And up again!
Nia: a Whole Body Workout In Nia, we aren’t moving just our arms and our legs. We are moving our whole body. Our torsos, chests, fingers, spine, toes, ankles, pelvis, heads — they all get mobilized during a Nia class. The truth is, if we leave any body parts out, they tend to get lonely…
Read MoreHillside *July 2-24, 2011*
Hillside Festival. Guelph, Ontario. An every-year-I-look-forward-to-this-amazing-assembly-of-phenomenal-musicians-and-creative-souls festival. Without fail, I HAVE PURE AND FREE FUN every.single.year. It was my 4th year in a row leading Nia classes at Hillside. Always a pleasure as, without fail, there are some pretty awesome folks beaming ear to ear while they dance and discover their own Joy of Movement.…
Read MoreNew York City – July 4-8, 2011
Paul and I traveled to New York City via Porter airlines a few weeks back. It was exactly what I needed! Excitement, adventure and the buzz and craziness and unpredictability that comes with the way we travel. For the most part, we don’t make plans. We end up where we end up. And we ALWAYS…
Read MoreGrail Lady Faire June 27-July 1, 2011
I had the unique pleasure of being part of Grail Lady Faire at the most exquisite Grail Springs 2 weeks ago. I was there to use Nia to help participants connect to fun, pleasure and joy through their bodies. And that we did! Every morning in fact! Grail Lady Faire was an incredible gathering of…
Read MoreSubway Dance Party 2011
Yesterday I attended a Subway Dance Party organized by Improv in Toronto, a group of fun folks who run free, no-for-profit, public, urban, events. What a blast! This was my second time going to this event – read about my first experience here. Subway Dance Party from jennifer hicks on Vimeo.
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