Posts Tagged ‘Inspiration’
Dancing 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 MoreLandslide – Choir! Choir! Choir!
Laughing, singing and connecting with friends. This kind of stuff makes me super happy. Choir! Choir! Choir! July 22, 2015 from jennifer hicks on Vimeo.
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.
Read MoreDancing Through Life with Pleasure: Nia Student Stories
…help me re-experience the exhilaration I felt in my youth. I appreciate being able to move my body freely, to use my mind to concentrate on routines, and I never hurt my body as a result of the classes. This is huge for me, since in the past I have often injured myself when trying to get fit.
Read MoreMe and 2015: The Sweater Reframe
2015 started out with… well, I could call it many things, but instead let’s just call it news. When I first started sharing this news with people, I was reminded that, even though this news is scary, I can choose not to live in fear over it. While that’s infinitely easy to say and a little more challenging…
Read MoreSamson the Schnauzer
Thanks to Save Me Rescue, this cutie came to live with us on October 31, 2014.
Read MoreNia ExtravagANNza with Ann Christiansen
From Dec 7-14, 2014, The Nia community of Greater Toronto welcomed Ann Christiansen to lead a Brown Belt Training and public Master Classes and Playshops.
Read MoreDancing Through Life with Pleasure: Nia Student Stories
I trust in the kinesiology of the routines – the very simple fact of crossing all three mid lines (left/right, front/back, and top/bottom) in each class is so integral for maintaining and initiating paths in the brain. I know that I am not just boosting my heart rate. I am building my strength, toning my muscles, and improving my balance (very handy on icy winter sidewalks).
Read MoreLivingroom Dance to "Problem" by Ariana Grande
Inspired by this father-daughter dance video, Andrew and I made this aunt-nephew one: Andrew & Jenn “Problem” by Ariana Grande from jennifer hicks on Vimeo.
Read MoreBeach 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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