Gonna get my passion fix tonight: the Oscar's
You’ve probably seen videos of this kids chorus floating around YouTube for quite awhile. They’re a choir of fifth graders called the PS22 Chorus and they live in Staten Island, NY. Yeah, they’re cute, well behaved and create gorgeously sweet harmonies, but that’s not what I think is most cool about them. What impresses me…
Read More10 Thoughts About Family
So today is Family Day. Family… what does that even mean? There are so many definitions of family, my favourite one, from a Tweeter I follow, is that family is “a group of people who love, trust, and support each other”. Related or not, another person stated that family goes hand in hand with “complicated…
Read MoreI've been TIRED all day!
So how did I possibly teach a Nia class tonight? It was possible because I have teaching tools designed to help me manage such situations! When my physical energy is low, I’m able to fall back on a key teaching principle from my White Belt training called “Teaching What You Sense.” This principle allows me…
Read MoreLove your body, Love your life through Nia!
This year, I decided on a less traditional and more self-full way to celebrate Valentine’s. This weekend, I taught special “self love” themed Nia classes. Without going over the top, I encouraged all of us to spend the hour-and-15-minute class in appreciation. Appreciation for our bodies, minds, emotions and spirits. After all, how can we…
Read MoreLiving in a Refrigerator for 24 hours: Ah choo!
Over the weekend our furnace died. Not fun. Not fun at all. It went down to 51 deg F (11 F). Not horrible but certainly uncomfortable to have to sleep with several layers including my winter jacket, hat and gloves! Fortunately, after 3 visits from the repair person (who was very kind to come out…
Read MoreBelly dancing and the Core
I’ve started taking belly dance classes at Joy of Dance (which, by the way, is the best dance studio in Toronto that I know of). At first, I wasn’t sure if they were for me, as there is an incredible focus on technique. Whenever there is a chance of doing something wrong, I find myself…
Read MoreSNOW in Toronto? Can you imagine?
Oh how we Torontonian’s are fragile. Delicate. Yes, it snows here. This is not a new phenomenon, and frankly, I’m *thrilled* that we are having a typical Canadian weather. I am Canadian, and embrace the snow!
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis: How Nia Healed My Foot Problems
I used to run 5 days a week, averaging 50-60 kms each week. Those were the days when I did a lot of high impact exercise: at that time I was also playing soccer, ball/ice hockey and doing step class. Eventually, along with shin splints, I got plantar fasciitis, which caused me a great deal…
Read MoreChristmas in Arizona: Best of
Paul and I spent Christmas in Arizona this year (2010). We left on December 25, after a family celebration on the 24th, and returned on January 1, 2011. It was really easy to come up with a ‘best of’ list about our trip, so that’s how I’ll share my experiences with you. Best Hotel Fiesta…
Read MoreNail art and the importance of esthetically pleasing toes
My feet are my foundation. They are an amazing part of my body that support me and are responsibile for my mobility. I love my feet. And so every 4-6 weeks, I show them just how much I love them by getting a pedicure. It’s not frivolous. It’s self care! I want to continue dancing…
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