Posts Tagged ‘Nia’
Just playing: That's all
Just having a little fun with the internets today. Life it too serious not to play every once in awhile, amirite? (Try it out yourself at www.festisite.com)
Read MoreIndia: That's a wrap!
This is the story of me turning 40. In India. This was my 3rd trip to India, and once again, she taught me invaluable lessons and truths. I had lots of laughs, met new parts of myself, experienced tears of joy and enjoyed dancing with my Nia colleagues from all over the world. Thanks to…
Read MoreIndia: Leaving Auroville, Kerala awaits!
MAR 10 Hot. Hot. Hot. Today we went for a 2 hour bus ride to Mahabalipuram (yes, I had to look up the spelling!). Although there are exquisite stone carvings there, there are VERY FEW TREES. Hence VERY LITTLE SHADE. Whew, I felt like all my internal fluids were at their boiling point all day.…
Read MoreDeskercises 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 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 MoreI am creative
I am creative. But I haven’t always been aware of that. Up until about 5 years ago, I would never have considered myself to be someone with even an ounce of creativity. I sucked at art As a kid, I can remember being “bad” at art, or at least that’s what I was led to…
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.…
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