We’re discussing the upcoming week with all 4 grandchildren, juggling the varied interests and ages. The conversation gets stuck on a schedule challenge. After a pause, I say, “What I want to do is be relaxed and playful.” Bob acknowledges that’s a good idea. Then, after a pause, he says, “That’ll be a change.” I…
Seen on the bulletin board at RainRock Treatment Center for eating disorders: “My soul is hungry, time to make art.” I love the suggestion to replace my over-snacking with creativity. But how do I get out the paint or the flower vases while I’m here in a parking lot? Applied to this moment, it’s time…
Moving Toward Health joins the Nia Technique campaign to “Get In Your Body,” part of the 30th anniversary year celebration of the innovative fusion fitness program. Moving Toward Health applies the concepts of this campaign for older clients. “Getting in Your Body” recommends listening to sensation, choosing pleasure, and making choices to be more body-aware…
Today I’m re-defining self-care to doing the things I wish I had someone else to do for me. From being the efficient secretary I wish I had, to providing the delicious-nutritious meals I want, I must learn to be my own CEO executive as well as my own CVO chief visionary. Perhaps I can find…
Nia Workouts involve cycles and set series that help to strengthen the nervous system and the body. We include cycles to improve skill using speed, range of motion, and intensity as well as repetition designed to improve awareness, sensory IQ, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, relaxation, and effortless conscious skill. Learning dance patterns and reorganizing the…
