Posts Tagged ‘Dance’
Coming Soon: Nia Move IT classes
Nia Move IT classes I’m cooking up something NEW in my Nia class offerings! A few weekends back, I had a privilege of studying with Kelle Rae Oien, a Nia trainer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here’s a short video of some of our classes: That weekend was INCREDIBLY energizing for me. We…
Read MoreAnkle, Knee & Hip Harmony
So, our bodies are happiest when our hips are balanced over our knees and our knees are balanced ovneutral alignment for blog poster our ankles. When hips, knees and toes are all facing in the same direction, our body feels safe and it knows where it’s going.
Read MoreSing-a-long Nia Dance Jam: A fundraiser
~ Dance – Sing – Raise $ to Save Dogs ~
In celebration of 10 years as a Nia teacher, Jenn is having a fundraising party!
Join Jenn and her Nia colleagues as we dance and sing to fun & familiar songs!
Proceeds from this event will benefit Save Me Rescue, a local dog rescue organization.
There will be a silent auction, raffle and you’ll have a chance to meet some adorable dogs (who are looking for fur-ever homes)!
Read MoreDance Anywhere: Bus stop dancing!
Today is Dance Anywhere, so I did a little dancing at the bus stop!
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 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 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 MoreTaking Your A$$ to Nia Class Even When You Just Don’t Fracking Feel Like It
The best kind of happiness is a habit you’re passionate about.
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