Category: Exercise
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Day 23 of 52 Nia dance challenge The day got away from me. There were many tasks. Some of them took longer than expected. Suddenly it was almost 7 p.m. and I hadn’t danced. Also, wine had been consumed. Doesn’t that signify the end of daily obligations? Well yes. Except that Nia is becoming more…
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Day 22 of 52 Nia dance challenge Yesterday had me all judgmental and trying to figure out how to deal with internal negativity. Today teacher Dael Parsons led us in “Ride,” a routine I like for its combination of steps highlighting feminine energy punctuated by powerful punches and kicks. Today, I was struck by the…
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Day 21 of 52 Nia dance challenge Nia trainer Britta von Tagen is in town this week at Kellie Chamber’s Pleasant Hill studio and led Monday’s class, which was packed. Maybe 30 dancers. Group energy lifted everyone up thanks to Britta’s focussed and precise training style. I began to be aware of small things —…