Joyful Journeys
65 Church St. s St. Marys, ON, Canada

Finger Extensions are an effective way to move energy in and out of your upper body which helps free your neck and shoulders. They also support precision and st...rength in your hands. Debbie Rosas invites us to begin the day by walking and extending one finger at a time. Extending the thumb and connecting to nurturing/heart energy, reflecting on giving and receiving love. Extending the index/desire finger and setting in motion what you desire for your day. Extending your middle finger reflecting on the power and balance you bring to your desire. Extending your ring finger, commitment finger and choosing the things you commit to with your body, mind and spirit. And finally extending your little finger, boundary finger. Reflecting on your boundaries and dissolving any that hold you back from your greatness. Join me at 8:45 Friday morning and to share in this warm up practice together before our 9:00 class. (photo from The Nia Technique) See more

I enjoy supporting couples in their preparation for childbirth. It is important that families trust in their abilities, instead of approaching birth with fear. This class is accessible to anyone with computer and internet access! Please share with anyone you think might enjoy this kind of support. "Dudela 101: Supporting the woman you love through the birth process." Friday November 13. 7:00- 9:30 pm EST, online in the comfort of your own home. Learn how your body is perfectly designed for birth. Learn how to support your partner within this perfect design. Final Dudela for 2020. Next one Jan 2021

It feels like a long time since we danced together! I hope you have been finding ways to stay cool and move your bodies. We dance on Wednesday to the routine "S...ource". Our focus is the eyes with the intention to use our eyes and eyesight to engage the spine and direct attention. See you in our private FB group at 10:15 am! See more

Dudela 101:Supporting the woman you love through the birth process is an informative, and fun couples evening to support you in your upcoming birth. This class ...is offered online, and last time I had a couple from Nova Scotia join! Friday June 5, 7:00-9:30 EST. $55/couple or pay what you can option. Register by email [email protected] See more

Hoping to have an "excellent technology" Facebook Live class tomorrow at 10:15! I will open the "space" around 10:05. "U are the answer", focus on the base of the body. Join me for some self care~ body, mind, emotions, spirit in my private FB group- Dance for Joy-Nia with Leslie

*Online Nia Class Update- Nov.2/20*

I am looking forward to dancing tomorrow- Wednesday on Facebook Live in my new Private Facebook Group. Dancing in isolation with the "feeling" of community, in the comfort of your own home.

Good morning Nia family I am not offering a Nia class this week as the technology to do so is STRESSING me out and I truly believe taking a pause right now is... a gift. Lots is shifting and changing and I am taking the time to reflect and listen to my heart. I am dancing at home almost everyday. I am learning new content and dusting off gems to share when the time is right in whatever format, but hopefully in person Until then I encourage you to use NiaTv, kitchen dance parties and if you want I can connect you to some Nia teachers who are teaching online. Warm loving Nia vibes ~ Leslie See more

I'm back from vacation and looking forward to moving with you tomorrow~ Wednesday 10:15 am The intention of the routine Touch is to increase awareness of sensa...tion through your skin, breath, eyes and sound. All welcome. Drop in $15 #nianow #throughmovementwefindhealth #freedom #loveyourbodyloveyourlife See more

The sun is promising to shine again for our Wednesday morning Nia class~ what a gift! We move to the routine Pulse which focuses on the energy and chemistry of ...each of the Movement Arts- Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts. A sensational way to "dance to the music"! All welcome. 10:15-11:15 am Drop in $15, Baby wearing moms- $10 See more

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Nia is a completely unique fitness program that tones and trims the body superbly, through pleasure, not pain. Made up of the 52 Moves, the whole body is danced. Join me Wednesday at 10:15 for Soul. The focus is the 52 Moves with the intention to bring dance into the language of Nia. Moving to the music of indigenous artists 10 class card - $130 Drop in $15, Baby wearing moms- $10

It’s #featurefriday and we are so happy to introduce you to @niadoula . . My name is Leslie Switzer. ... The Loss Heart Initiative came to be through my experience of supporting people in times of transition and change in their lives through my work as a Birth Doula and Dancing for Birth Instructor. Holding space for birthing women has been a humbling experience for me. Birth Stories are powerful, because women are powerful. And in those birth stories are also stories of loss: miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, abortion, and loss through all ages. This initiative is my heart work, providing handmade felt hearts as gifts of kindness and compassion to people experiencing loss. What first began as birth loss has now expanded to many places where people experience loss. The @lossheartinitiative holds space for loss. People can Request a Heart, Attend a Make a Heart Sewing Bee, Read about Life-Giving Loss Resources, Attend a Holding Space For Loss Retreat Day. Creativity is a life giving strategy. If you are living with loss, the act of creating can take you beyond language, because sometimes there are no words for loss. Creating helps you to think less, and sense and feel more, connecting you to your wise still self. @ London, Ontario See more

A new block of Dancing For Birth classes begin tomorrow (Thursday). Still room to join in the classes! Self care for women holding new life