The Nia Technique - Jenn Hicks

Self Healing Through Nia

By Jenn Hicks | July 23, 2015 |

I know I can heal my body through Nia, so that’s what I set about to do.

Taking Your A$$ to Nia Class Even When You Just Don’t Fracking Feel Like It

By Jenn Hicks | April 8, 2015 |

The best kind of happiness is a habit you’re passionate about.

Dancing Through Life with Pleasure: Nia Student Stories

By Jenn Hicks | March 31, 2015 |

…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.

Dance Anywhere!

By Jenn Hicks | March 27, 2015 |

“What if there was a public celebration of dance everywhere, around the world, simultaneously? What if, in one moment, the whole world started dancing?” That’s exactly what I did today by participating in Dance Anywhere Day today! Here, at my desk, in front of my closest colleague (my MacBook Pro), I took a dance…

Nia ExtravagANNza with Ann Christiansen

By Jenn Hicks | December 19, 2014 |

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.

Dancing Through Life with Pleasure: Nia Student Stories

By Jenn Hicks | December 12, 2014 |

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).

What does it mean to BE in a Nia class?

By Jenn Hicks | November 18, 2014 |

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…

Dance Lesson by Joy Kogawa

By Jenn Hicks | August 1, 2014 |

Here then and here
Are the gentlest of arms
Holding the limbs
Of the swaying sounds

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

By Jenn Hicks | July 20, 2014 |

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…

Meet Lorella – Nia White Belt

By Jenn Hicks | July 12, 2014 |

“Dance, martial arts and healing arts were just the combo that I was looking for. It felt like I had come home.”