Posts Tagged ‘fitness’
Deskercises for Neck & Shoulder Tension: The Nia Way
Did you know… You don’t need to be at the gym – or even your house – to work out. Workout at Work! Here are some ways to keep your body moving at your desk even when you’re hard at work! Shoulder and Neck Stretches These suggestions to relieve neck and shoulder tension come to…
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder: How to Cope
I love sharing my story and offering ideas about taking control of one’s own mental health. So, on December 26 when I receive an email and a voice mail inviting me to be a guest on a radio show, I was overjoyed! My first time ever on the radio! I was being asked to discuss…
Read MoreI couldn’t stop: I was addicted to exercise.
Throughout the fall, I have been involved in a documentary project about addiction (I realize that sounds like the beginning of the TV program “Intervention”, but it’s true). In my late 20s/early 30s, I was addicted to exercise. In preparing to share my story, I came across this piece of writing which I now realize…
Read MoreBack pain? Try squatting!
If you are like many people, you may be thinking, “Wait a minute. Squatting is for young people. I can’t squat… my knees hurt… I’m too old.. I’m too stiff… my back is sore.” I’m here to tell you that you CAN squat, and that Nia classes offer countless gentle and encouraging opportunities to…
Read MoreIt’s not rude to show your arm pits
The lymphatic system does not have a central pump like the heart, so lymph circulation is dependent on other factors including stretching, muscle contraction and deep breathing, .
Read MoreDon’t Stress Out: LOOOVVVEEE Your Workouts!
We all know that stress isn’t good for us. And we know that one of the most common recommendations to combat stress is to exercise. But what if the environment that you exercise in actually causes stress? When I was a member of my local gym, I can remember feeling quite stressed. The complicated…
Read MoreHillside 2012
Well, I think I’ve finally settled from the elation of Hillside Festival last weekend. This was my 5th year workshopping Nia at this 3 day music festival in Guelph. I didn’t get to stay super long this year as I headed out after my workshop on Sunday to travel to my sister’s cottage in Bancroft.…
Read MoreWhat is Fascia and How to Keep it Fit with Nia
“the more I’ve learned about fascia, the more I’m convinced that Nia is an ideal way to keep the fascia stretched, fit and to avoid connective tissue injuries…”
Read MoreSimply Irresistible!
When I watch this video by the amazing Mopo, I feel FABULOUS! I hope you will too! If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Mopo, let me tell you a bit about him. He is an amazing soul who makes it his mission to photograph women so that they can appreciate their beauty. Because…
Read MoreGrail Lady Faire 2012 – Nia Playlist
Last week I wrote about my experience at Grail Lady Faire this past June. You can read all about what an excellent time I had here. I had so much fun teaching Nia while I was there, so wanted to share my playlist with you all! Thank you for this day – Karen Drucker Born…
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