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What a pleasure and joy to dance to all Canadian music with all Canadian teachers with 130+ students from all over the world yesterday! Thanks for an uplifting afternoon everybody! https://www.instagram.com/p/CMZiPDcA9Nc/?igshid=dcglnrd71r0e

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Fundraiser alert! Help support @NiaCentre for the Arts: The First Black Arts Centre in Toronto. Buy a @niatechnique is for all bodies tote! Nia Centre for the Arts is a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the African Diaspora. They are currently re-developing our space at 524 Oakwood Ave into a renewed professional arts centre. This hub will provide the community with art exhibition spaces, a 160-seat performance theatre, co-working spaces, digital arts incubation studios, recording & visual arts studios and community workspaces. Porch pick up available for those in Toronto (at Broadview & Danforth). Link to purchase in bio. (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLK4aJGgiaY/?igshid=1ap4ompysp9wo

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The combination of music and feel-good movement is an effective formula for magical experiences. I have experienced this as a time honoured recipe for my own wellness. I want that for you as well. Join me for virtual classes that will move, condition and inspire you to be your best self, both on and off the dance floor. (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKp7rTXA7q8/?igshid=k9qwnklkmapl

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My first duet on TikTok with the incomparable @marciwarhaft. Fun! https://www.instagram.com/p/CKh6QwugVQC/?igshid=1qk0g9zxtkogc

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Please enjoy this powerful interview featuring my friend and @NiaTechnique colleague Teresa Myers of Sole to Soul Healing. Teresa shares her journey with cancer, her discovery of Nia and her quest to share it widely. Link to interview in bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKG-cFvgMk3/?igshid=spc8t1bn8r67

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I am thrilled to be part of this new online venture called The @BitoveMethod The Bitove Method is continuing the work our group did before the pandemic: daily creative and engaging programs delivered by professional artists. While our program keeps the needs of those affected by memory loss in mind, our program is also suitable for the wider community. It's a respectful and stimulating space for anyone who is interested in the arts and appreciates thoughtful engagement. If you know anyone affected by memory loss who might enjoy meaningful conversations, self-expression, Nia, dynamic movement, music, art, drama and so much more, please visit our website (below) to learn more! And anyone who is interested in an opportunity to connect socially through the arts is welcome! I will be teaching Nia (in addition to other creative engagement activities) twice next week: Mon Jan 18 at 2pm and Thurs Jan 21 at 2pm I'd love to have you join us! (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCx6TLA3Uu/?igshid=4fcc33cct1d0

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I'm looking forward to this fundraising jam being put on by the Black Teachers of Nia. A time of sacred self care through movement. Sat Jan 30, 2021 10am PT/ 11am MT/ 12pm CT/ 1pm ET via Zoom 90 mins Contribution by donation Suggested amount $25 Proceeds going towards the Black Women's Health Imperative. Check for the link to register in my bio. Join in the fun and spirit of dancing with different teachers from different locations! (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKAeYVaAouX/?igshid=1vyj0yoygvftl

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I am thrilled to be part of @bitovemethod a new online venture that is continuing the work our group did before the pandemic. If you know anyone experiencing memory loss who might enjoy meaningful conversations, self-expression, Nia, dynamic movement, music, art, drama and so much more, please find our website in the @bitovemethod link to learn more! We'd love to have you join us! (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ4O06VAPMu/?igshid=y7lxcjylbq0c

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Many fitness practices ask you to conform to them. You have to "get it right" to be doing it. Nia meets you where where you're at. And it encourages you to bring in your personality, to infuse the movements with your style and way. Nia invites celebration of exactly who you are, every step of the way. Ready to experience a class? Get in touch and let's make that happen! (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJytB4SgbIV/?igshid=hghnzazrps0f

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Such a fun time last night sharing the virtual dance floor with all 94 of you last night! Thank you for joining us and looking forward to collaborating more in the future. Thanks to @niawithgemma, Shar, Teresa, @bethfosternia & @erin.curren for sharing in the teaching and magic making! (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZMF6OAKyX/?igshid=15cryb0slo4lu

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Don't dim your light. Please shine. (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8rTJvA-Ij/?igshid=1wbhw9x8xq2wx

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Nia is all about experiencing pleasure and JOY! Photo: @bodyliberationwithlindley (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIEr4llA_oo/?igshid=33kdmpa4vtas

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Watching Paul’s dad die from cancer was excruciating. In order to “numb” myself from my feelings, I began exercising. I desperately wanted to be healthy, fearful of this new cancer diagnosis in our family. The trouble was that I worked out SO MUCH that I became addicted to exercise. My attempts at “being healthy” went too far and I ended up with anorexia. I lost control and became obsessed with my body. I remember feeling emotionally numb most of the time and that I had truly lost control. My life was so mechanical and planned and I was a master manipulator of my body. I lived for many years with my exercise addiction and anorexia. I felt like I was not connected to my body – like I was a robot without the ability to sense or feel. And then I discovered Nia (the original low impact cardio workout). After my introduction to Nia (and through a LOT of psychotherapy), I slowly began to learn how to trust my body. I gradually learned how to slow down and ease up on the frantic pace I had been living my life at. Once I understood how good it feels to move for pleasure (instead of punishment), I began to surrender to that ideal. Eventually I was able allow my emotions to flow instead of numbing them through exercise. And I started to learn more about myself – my unique and special characteristics that I now celebrate. I began to wake up – and not just in my body. Since I have been practicing Nia I have felt more alive and alert mentally, I can manage my emotions more productively and I value all that I am, regardless of my abilities, what I look like or what people think of me. I see colours more sharply, I hear music in everything I encounter and I am able to manage the ups and downs of life with much more grace and ease. Through Nia I have developed a confidence I have never ever known and now offer body positive fitness classes 7 times per week! Want to feel better yourself? Join me for an online class sometime soon! Class info in bio. (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHluwYEAGh2/?igshid=10ztn0gky38bi

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THIS!!! I'm crying I'm so happy to see this - @superfithero is an inclusive athleisure brand that represents ALL bodies. Every body deserves quality fitness wear and SFH has stepped up to the plate once again! THANK YOU!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHYN74BgC_4/?igshid=i2u8sv2y43bq

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Have you ever looked to books, motivational speakers, inspirational quotes or other sources when you need support and come across something where you get a "YES, EXACTLY" sensation? It's the sensation that what has been said/written was actually created JUST FOR YOU for JUST THIS MOMENT. Do you know why we get those “this is perfect hits"? Why those messages resonate so deeply? It's because you ALREADY knew this truth. It's because the answer was ALREADY in you. Take this in: The answer is you. It's IN you. You have all the information you need. You do. It's just that somewhere along the way it's been forgotten or pushed down. YOU are your own best advisor. Again: The answer is you. It's IN you. (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHGwB94A2RX/?igshid=gzf8whcq9py2

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It’s been a magical six years since #SamsonDoggie joined our family! Happy 8th birthday & #GotchaDay my sweet boy. 💗 And thank you to @paul.kralik for being such an attentive and loving pet parent. 💗 (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHCAt9cgBGw/?igshid=c1c3jqq4nif5

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Move your body, stimulate your brain. MOVEit - a workout from home - Weds 9:45am EDT via @joyofdanceto https://www.instagram.com/p/CG46VX9gL31/?igshid=1aj0aogjzy6mw