Posts Tagged ‘yoga dance’
My “normal” body was clumsy and desperate and sick
In my 30s I developed anorexia. Back then I felt “normal” in my appearance. I say “normal” because that’s what euro-centric beauty standards tell us – that thin is the desired body type. But I’ll tell you, there was NOTHING “normal” about my life at that time. Knowing what I know now, I would NEVER…
Read MoreDance breaks are great breaks!
Why take dance breaks?
Why not? Everybody can move to music and there are a TON of benefits!
Dance can:
* Promote comfort among employees
* Build relationships through trust and bonding
* Foster interaction and cooperation
* Promote positivity and confidence
* Reduce Stress
Movement breaks not only help us physically, but did you know they help our learning and well-being as well?
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.
Read MoreMove IT Apprenticeship
Move IT is an Interval Training program that uses the 52 Moves of the Nia Technique.
It is body-friendly, sweaty, and FUN!
Learning Strategies on the Dance Floor
…using learning strategies in class can not only enhance the brain benefits of Nia, but they are also a good way to stay in the moment and not drift off into our to-do list or sink into our worries.
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 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).
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