Posts Tagged ‘fitness’

What does it mean to BE in a Nia class?

If you are reading this, you likely know what being in a Nia class is all about (and if you don’t know about Nia, you can learn more about it here).   If you DO know what being in a Nia class is, I have a question for you:   Do you really know what…

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Beach Nia at Jill Hewlett's Women's Wellness Circle 2.0

It was a pleasure to be part of Jill Hewlett’s Women’s Circle for the second year in a row this past Friday night. We had a large circle of very spirited women join us at Ashbridges Bay, some of whom were experiencing Nia for the first time.     I really enjoy passing along great…

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Dance Anywhere

  dance anywhere® is a public celebration of dance everywhere, around the world, simultaneously. I took part in it. In my basement. Barefoot. With a teensy tiny foot dance. While waiting for the washing machine to stop. It was a break from report writing, invoicing, income tax prepping, household chore-ing. Cause I *LOVE* to dance,…

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Women's Urban Retreat Day

  Yesterday I had the honour of being part of Jill Hewlett’s Women’s Urban Retreat Day. It was sincerely dee-LIGHT-FULL for me to share my passion for Nia with you all! Here’s the playlist we grooved to. I hope this music gives you as much pleasure as it gives me: Thank you for this day >…

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Heel pain? Dance barefoot!

Why would I ever want to take off my shoes? Before I started Nia, I guffawed at the idea of shoe-less fitness. In fact, after my first Nia class (with the fabulous Martha Randall), when she asked for feedback, I distinctly remember my (admittedly) stuck up reply. “It just seems strange to work out without…

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Jill Hewlett's Women's Wellness Circle

Last night, on the summer solstice, I had the pleasure of leading a lovely group of women in a Nia class on the beach at Ashbridges Bay. Jill Hewlett hosts monthly Women’s Wellness Circles in Toronto, and this month, I was fortunate to be able to present my passion, Nia.  (Learn more about Jill’s Women’s…

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Nia Niagara: 2nd Annual Jam Benefiting One Billion Rising

This Victoria Day weekend, I was so honoured to teach at a Nia dance jam held in Niagara on the Lake (May 18, 2013). This event was hosted by my dear friend and (lifelong idol) Didi Wilson, a local Niagara area Nia teacher. So special was the fact that this benefit event featured music by…

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