Nia: Myths vs. Facts
Over the years, l’ve heard some interesting interpretations of Nia. While people’s perception of situations tends to vary wildly, I have to set the record straight. Nia, first and foremost, is a physical fitness practice. It delivers cardiovascular conditioning as well as flexibility, agility, mobility, stability and strength. There’s some pretty cool other stuff…
Read More5 Approaches to Self-Healing: The Nia Way
“You can fix a car or a bookcase, you can repair a television set or a computer, but you don’t heal them. And they don’t heal themselves. Only living systems heal; they don’t get fixed or repaired or anything like that….Healing is an act of self-recreation…..Living systems self-organize, self-create, self-maintain, and in many ways, direct…
Read MoreThis is what I have been working on for 2 months…
Nia at the Joy of Dance Showcase: May 1, 2011 from jennifer hicks on Vimeo.
Read MoreI cast my ballot
I’m not really a politically minded person, so don’t like to get wrapped up in the emotion behind elections. But I do take an interest in anyone who wants to make my country a better place. I am so thankful to have the right to vote and am honoured to be able to do so.…
Read MoreNia for Japan
Yesterday I attended a Nia fundraiser organized by Andreea Diaconescu at Hart House. It was amazing to see so many folks come together to connect and donate through fitness. In total, we raised $1350 for the Canadian Red Cross! Take a peek at the event here: Nia for Japan Fundraiser (benefiting the Candian Red Cross’…
Read MoreCycling in the city: Dear Rob Ford
Yesterday, the Toronto Cyclist’s Union sent an Action Alert to union members (that’s me!). Apparently Mayor Ford’s Executive Committee tabled a report that recommended NOT reinstating The Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee (TCAC). The TCAC advises City Council and staff on the design, development and delivery of bicycle policies, programs and facilities to promote and enhance…
Read MoreA Nia Dance Break in Toronto
As part of our FAB (For All Belts) 52 Moves Choreography training, Nia teachers took our dance to the streets on April 3, 2011. We are led by Debbie Rosas, co-founder of Nia and Kevin VerEecke, Nia Black Belt & New Generation Trainer. It all started like this: With scarves wrapped over their heads and…
Read MoreI have STOPPED WASTING TIME trying to change my body
Change is such a complicated concept on so many levels. In my early 30s, when my world was changing all around me, I felt helpless. I don’t know if it was one thing or a combination of things, but the changes happening in my life made me feel out of control. Change challenged me and…
Read MoreMoving to breathe, breathing to move.
When I dance, I really get in touch with my breath. I mean I really get in touch with it. Not only do I become more aware of my breath when I move, but I also become more aware of how my body insists on that deep and full inhale and exhale that moving forces…
Read MoreYou can dance ANYWHERE
Phil does! Dancing at No Frills! You would not believe how much more pleasant this would make my grocery shopping experience (read: I don’t like grocery shopping. Not one bit). This Phil dude, who by the way lives in Toronto, is the epitome of freedom! How liberating must being authentic like that be? Wait…
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