Thursday, 28 July 2011
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
African Dance session
Today's seesion was amazing! We learned some new dance moves and the music was heavenly. It is wonderful to be able to dance to the rhythm, because African dance movements are challenging if you don't focus and listen to the way the music goes and the beat.
As usual the Tutor was fantastic allowing us to move with our own pace and rhythm.
The dance group were all engaged and eager to learn and it is wonderful to see that even though it's an all ability class, we all connect to the music and Tutor very well and there was laughter,joy and harmony within us and we finished with a sense of elation and fulfilment.
As usual the Tutor was fantastic allowing us to move with our own pace and rhythm.
The dance group were all engaged and eager to learn and it is wonderful to see that even though it's an all ability class, we all connect to the music and Tutor very well and there was laughter,joy and harmony within us and we finished with a sense of elation and fulfilment.
It was great at the African dance last Monday.Our Tutor took us through the steps in an easy comfortable manner so that whatever level you are ( whether a beginner, experienced etc) you can do the moves.
She also relates to us, praising us all the time making us feel we all belong making it easier to connect and communicate with her and with each other in the group.
I think if you can spare an hour of your time a week to just dance at home if you cannot attend the session, it will uplift your spirit and it's a simple good exercise. You don't have to be a dance expert or anything like that.
I look forward to the next dance session which Wednesday at the Portobello Fitness Centre at 10.30am
She also relates to us, praising us all the time making us feel we all belong making it easier to connect and communicate with her and with each other in the group.
I think if you can spare an hour of your time a week to just dance at home if you cannot attend the session, it will uplift your spirit and it's a simple good exercise. You don't have to be a dance expert or anything like that.
I look forward to the next dance session which Wednesday at the Portobello Fitness Centre at 10.30am
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Cycling in the Park
We had our first group training with our wonderful trainer going round part of the park as a group.
It was awkward at the beginning trying to familiarise ourselves with how to be comfortable on the bike while at the same time doing the signals with our hands. This is one of the most important part of the training because signalling is an indication to other road users that you are a careful and responsible rider and you respect other road users because you are signposting not just cycling for the sake of it and going in any direction like a headless chicken.
It was awkward at the beginning trying to familiarise ourselves with how to be comfortable on the bike while at the same time doing the signals with our hands. This is one of the most important part of the training because signalling is an indication to other road users that you are a careful and responsible rider and you respect other road users because you are signposting not just cycling for the sake of it and going in any direction like a headless chicken.
Monday, 11 July 2011
African Dance
The weekly African dance session today with the group was energetic and fast paced. The tutor made sure the participants had a good work out.
We in the group find that the more you get into the spirit of the dance, the more the music takes you on a journey.
This is one of the main reasons why dance is good for the mind, body and spirit. You just feel elevated.
You feel as if you can take on the world and run free.
Over the past months that the participants had been doing the dance sessions, they had come to associate it as part of their 'A must do' activity with joy and harmony. The smile on everyone's face during and after each sessions tells all the story.
We just feel wonderful and grateful to be alive and well.
Keep up the good work everyone.
We in the group find that the more you get into the spirit of the dance, the more the music takes you on a journey.
This is one of the main reasons why dance is good for the mind, body and spirit. You just feel elevated.
You feel as if you can take on the world and run free.
Over the past months that the participants had been doing the dance sessions, they had come to associate it as part of their 'A must do' activity with joy and harmony. The smile on everyone's face during and after each sessions tells all the story.
We just feel wonderful and grateful to be alive and well.
Keep up the good work everyone.
Friday, 8 July 2011
Cycling with Friends in July
It was great today cycling with friends and connecting but also sharing ideas about health and wellbeing and being in control of your health.
We also went picking berries to connect with nature and give thanks to the abundance that is in nature and give thanks.
Although it was raining at the beginning of the cycling session, we carried on regardless, just focussing on being free and healthy and enjoying the day.
Our Trainer was very supportive as always and kept motivating and encouraging the new comers in the group.
This is what life is all about. Loving and enjoying what you do and going with the flow.
We also went picking berries to connect with nature and give thanks to the abundance that is in nature and give thanks.
Although it was raining at the beginning of the cycling session, we carried on regardless, just focussing on being free and healthy and enjoying the day.
Our Trainer was very supportive as always and kept motivating and encouraging the new comers in the group.
This is what life is all about. Loving and enjoying what you do and going with the flow.
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