Posts Tagged ‘The Nia Technique’
Can You Exercise Too Much? Discover a Better Way
I was recently interviewed by Steven Sashen on The MOVEMENT Movement Podcast. It was a great experience! We talked about the dangers of exercising too much, Nia, functional movement opportunities and more. The MOVEMENT Movement features some of the brightest thought leaders in natural movement who dispel myths, confusion, and sometimes outright lies about how people…
Read MoreNia Faculty Member, Certified Personal Trainer & Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist
Many of you may know that beginning in January 2020, I began training to become part of the Nia Training Faculty. I entered the 3NGt cohort (the 3rd generation of Nia Trainers) without knowing a pandemic was on the horizon. Specifically, I was learning about how to share the Nia curriculum at the first belt…
Read MoreJenn Drakes Arrays of Living
I was so grateful to have the opportunity to be in conversation with Jenn Drakes a couple of weeks ago on her show “Arrays of Living“. We discussed my favourite topic, Nia, and also about being kind to ourselves. At 4:12 Jenn & I discuss what Nia is At 6:50 we connect on the benefits of…
Read MoreWake up! How I learned to feel more alive through Nia Technique
Have you ever been insecure about your cognitive abilities? If you have, then you’ll know that it’s really, really stressful. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt like something was a little “off” with my mind. Like I needed to simply wake up. I felt that way about school, music lessons, sports, social…
Read MoreMy body is bigger and I’m a better person now because of it
As my body has grown and changed, I have become a better person for it. That’s right – gaining weight has made me not only healthier physically, but it’s given me mental clarity, emotional ease and confidence. Lots of it. When I was a kid, I was so physically awkward, clumsy and shy.…
Read MoreHow I feel is more important to me than my appearance
When I focused on how my body looked, my appearance was all I could think about. I was deeply anxious and solely focused on what others saw. Nothing else mattered – my appearance took priority over my mental well being, my relationships and my ability to engage in anything other than maintaining how I looked.…
Read MoreMovement for pleasure, not for change.
Movement does not have to be stressful, painful or a chore. And using movement as punishment or way to change your body is not a healthy path to wellness. Movement for pleasure is possible – not only that but it’s a choice that you have! You don’t have to suffer through boring or painful workouts.…
Read MoreNia Jam in Toronto featuring the latest routine – Wild
We held a Nia Jam in Toronto yesterday where we shared Debbie Rosas’ newest routine Wild.
Read MoreChallenge your mind and body with Nia MOVEit
Do you challenge your mind and body? How often does your body (and brain!) encounter something totally new? Something never ever experienced before? Something that taxes or increases the demands on your body and brain? Regularly? Great! Often? Fantastic! Rarely? Let’s talk about the benefits of mind-body challenge. Nia is a challenge! It sure…
Read MoreDancing Through Life With Pleasure: Nia Student Stories
I love Jenn’s approach to her Nia classes – ensuring everyone feels comfortable in taking the routine only as far as their own bodies can go that day – without judgement, without goals, other than to enjoy the movement.
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