The Nia Technique - Jenn Hicks

Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to Cope

By Jenn Hicks | January 11, 2013 |

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…

I couldn’t stop: I was addicted to exercise.

By Jenn Hicks | December 11, 2012 |

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…

It’s not rude to show your arm pits

By Jenn Hicks | November 20, 2012 |

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, .

Don’t Stress Out: LOOOVVVEEE Your Workouts!

By Jenn Hicks | October 14, 2012 |

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…

I am creative

By Jenn Hicks | October 3, 2012 |

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…

What is Fascia and How to Keep it Fit with Nia

By Jenn Hicks | July 22, 2012 |

“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…”

Simply Irresistible!

By Jenn Hicks | July 15, 2012 |

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…

Grail Lady Faire 2012 – Nia Playlist

By Jenn Hicks | July 9, 2012 |

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…

Dance to the Music: Flash Mob!

By Jenn Hicks | June 21, 2012 |

Yesterday in Nathan Phillips Square, dancers from the Joy of Dance (including moi) surprised those attending a Brain Injury Society of Toronto awareness event. Yup, we did a big ‘ole flash mob. Lemme tell ya’ it was steaming hot under the mid-day sun, but a ton of fun! (this video captures about half of our…

Advanced Nia Performance – April 29, 2012

By Jenn Hicks | May 13, 2012 |

I had the privilege of working with 9 beautiful women in my Advanced Nia class from January – April. THIS is what we created. I’m so very proud of them!