Feeling Good in 2011
We all want to feel good right?
& we all feel amazing after any form of exercise,
and I notice from what most people say time is a challenge....
what most don't realize is that even 20 minutes a day of focused exercise can make a huge difference in your health and the way you feel....
may I suggest that our health is one of THE most important things in our lives....
and we still say I have no time 4 it....
hmmmm I really want everyone 2 know how amazing their bodies r and how moving in every way can make you feel sooo happy...
but u will never know till u begin exploring all u can do with it.....
so here's a little fun exercise u can all do:
Take out a piece of paper and write down all the ways ur body can potentially move...
HAVE FUN WITH IT!!!! (if u have children do it with them)
Write it all down... headstands, headstands, summersaults, climbing jumping, crawling, dancing, hip hopping, kicking, running, slow, fast, sharp, flowing, graceful, awkward, robotic, climbing, booty shaking, punching, stretching....well u get the idea right?
So now every week choose one of those things 2 try for 15 minutes...
You will feel so much joy and happiness and the things u never ever thought u would never do with your body will become reality!!!!! Wooooooooooop!!!!!!
Love that body of your & explore!!!
Much Love,
V
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Friday, October 22, 2010
Extraordinary Women!
What would you do if you had a year (or less) to live?
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Shannon Skinner! Her credits include authoring books such as The Whispering Heart, Your Inner Guide to Creativity, as well as writing for film. She has also coached countless clients in Public Relations.
But what struck me most is that Shannon is an authentic, heart warming, and stunning woman!
After our fantastic time on her show "Extraordinary Women", where we chatted about feminine energy, how to love being a woman, erotic dancing, and other forms of fitness fun, we went for a coffee. I was awestruck by what she then told me.
I asked Shannon how long she had been in broadcasting. Her reply? A little over a month! Whaaaaaaat??? Wow, I had no idea! She was a total pro, and her energy was so welcoming and warm in the studio!
So of course I wanted to know how it all started… She explained that a few months ago a close friend of hers sadly confessed to her that he had a year to live!
We were sitting at Starbucks, and of course my eyes instantly welled up with tears…
She then went on to tell me that besides being so saddened by the news, her mind was sucked into a whirlwind of,
"Oh My God, what would I do if I had a one year to live?"
Now, we all may have asked ourselves that question at one time or another, as a form of motivation, or a way to get us to move forward and take action. But when it’s a reality for someone close, someone you care for, it hits home, hard, and the emotions that are evoked affect you in a powerful way. At that point, she said to herself.
"Shannon, you have always wanted to have an empowering, inspiring show… Do it!"
Well, two to three weeks later, she did!!
This woman is an example of looking fear in the eyes and not skipping a beat!
I am so inspired by Shannon, and I cannot express how blessed I feel to have met her and shared those beautiful moments with her.
I know we will cross paths again soon… I feel it!
Thank you Shannon!
I couldn’t think of a better way to describe you than the title of your show.
"Extraordinary Women"
Much Love and endless fearless energy,
Vered
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Shannon Skinner! Her credits include authoring books such as The Whispering Heart, Your Inner Guide to Creativity, as well as writing for film. She has also coached countless clients in Public Relations.
But what struck me most is that Shannon is an authentic, heart warming, and stunning woman!
After our fantastic time on her show "Extraordinary Women", where we chatted about feminine energy, how to love being a woman, erotic dancing, and other forms of fitness fun, we went for a coffee. I was awestruck by what she then told me.
I asked Shannon how long she had been in broadcasting. Her reply? A little over a month! Whaaaaaaat??? Wow, I had no idea! She was a total pro, and her energy was so welcoming and warm in the studio!
So of course I wanted to know how it all started… She explained that a few months ago a close friend of hers sadly confessed to her that he had a year to live!
We were sitting at Starbucks, and of course my eyes instantly welled up with tears…
She then went on to tell me that besides being so saddened by the news, her mind was sucked into a whirlwind of,
"Oh My God, what would I do if I had a one year to live?"
Now, we all may have asked ourselves that question at one time or another, as a form of motivation, or a way to get us to move forward and take action. But when it’s a reality for someone close, someone you care for, it hits home, hard, and the emotions that are evoked affect you in a powerful way. At that point, she said to herself.
"Shannon, you have always wanted to have an empowering, inspiring show… Do it!"
Well, two to three weeks later, she did!!
This woman is an example of looking fear in the eyes and not skipping a beat!
I am so inspired by Shannon, and I cannot express how blessed I feel to have met her and shared those beautiful moments with her.
I know we will cross paths again soon… I feel it!
Thank you Shannon!
I couldn’t think of a better way to describe you than the title of your show.
"Extraordinary Women"
Much Love and endless fearless energy,
Vered
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Zumba Master Class in Hawkesbury
What a fantastic night it was!!!
As most of you know, teaching people how to love moving their bodies and dance is my greatest pleasure in life.
This weekend it was a triple pleasure. I was able to share the stage with two passionate teachers for an hour and a half long Master Zumba Class!
Amy Cooper and Jorge Mendez were brilliantly energetic and soooo much fun to teach with!
There is nothing better than doing what you love, and sharing it with a team is always sooooooo much better for me!
Love you guys
xoxo
As most of you know, teaching people how to love moving their bodies and dance is my greatest pleasure in life.
This weekend it was a triple pleasure. I was able to share the stage with two passionate teachers for an hour and a half long Master Zumba Class!
Amy Cooper and Jorge Mendez were brilliantly energetic and soooo much fun to teach with!
There is nothing better than doing what you love, and sharing it with a team is always sooooooo much better for me!
Love you guys
xoxo
Monday, September 27, 2010
A bit about Love
Today I am writing about what I want & cherish the most, Love.
We all want and ache for love so muuuuch it hurts!
Yet, most of us have no idea how to give and receive love.
Some of us have one side down to a science, yet the other side is totally off kilter.
But honestly, what examples did we have anyways?
Who taught us about love?
I was once in a relationship where I begged for someone's love!
Not literally, but with every action.
Hoping, one day I would be acknowledged and loved.
It never happened…
I know NOW it had little to do with me.
Except for my poor selection of a mate, hahahaha!!
I could have spun on my head and done friggin magic tricks and I wouldn't have been loved!
The problem was he never loved himself, never honoured himself, never looked at himself in the mirror and said, "Dam your f'n amazing!"
So how could he share those feelings with anyone else?
Because that's it! In the end that is really it, if your mate is not in the space of "LOVE",
you will never share the deep, rich, wonderful, enlightening sexy, scrumptious love you soooo ache for.
So now I am here, I am aware and grateful as to why I need to be in that relationship.
That daily, heart wrenching, not measuring up. And coming back for more! …arghhhh
I needed to show myself love, and love myself enough to want more and claim it!
People, ladies, we need to show ourselves enough love and step into who we really are and that person will show up.
The person who is a champion, the man/woman who wants to honour, cherish, devour, love you all over.
The person who feels great that his/her mate walks around feeling like a loved princess/prince!
So make your selection wisely, don't rush to be in love with someone else.
Fall in love with yourself first, so you can then really know how to love another….
We all want and ache for love so muuuuch it hurts!
Yet, most of us have no idea how to give and receive love.
Some of us have one side down to a science, yet the other side is totally off kilter.
But honestly, what examples did we have anyways?
Who taught us about love?
I was once in a relationship where I begged for someone's love!
Not literally, but with every action.
Hoping, one day I would be acknowledged and loved.
It never happened…
I know NOW it had little to do with me.
Except for my poor selection of a mate, hahahaha!!
I could have spun on my head and done friggin magic tricks and I wouldn't have been loved!
The problem was he never loved himself, never honoured himself, never looked at himself in the mirror and said, "Dam your f'n amazing!"
So how could he share those feelings with anyone else?
Because that's it! In the end that is really it, if your mate is not in the space of "LOVE",
you will never share the deep, rich, wonderful, enlightening sexy, scrumptious love you soooo ache for.
So now I am here, I am aware and grateful as to why I need to be in that relationship.
That daily, heart wrenching, not measuring up. And coming back for more! …arghhhh
I needed to show myself love, and love myself enough to want more and claim it!
People, ladies, we need to show ourselves enough love and step into who we really are and that person will show up.
The person who is a champion, the man/woman who wants to honour, cherish, devour, love you all over.
The person who feels great that his/her mate walks around feeling like a loved princess/prince!
So make your selection wisely, don't rush to be in love with someone else.
Fall in love with yourself first, so you can then really know how to love another….
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
New Puzzle
For the past few months I have been reshaping the puzzle that is me. Have you ever done that?
Have you ever taken a couple (ok maybe more than a couple, hehehe), of steps back and revisited your life?
I mean really revisited. Flip it upside down kind of revisit!
Well, I have been doing that, and I have to say, as scary as it may have all seemed to me a few months ago, there is an exciting thrill to it now as it's happening.
A feeling of "I can create whatever I choose to!", wow... magic!
There is such freedom in choice and when we start making the choices that truly feel right in our hearts. Our spirit begins to soar.
I know we are all told to set goals, to see the end in one's mind, you can't get anywhere without a map...
all those things are partially true and definitely great advice, but I have to say going with the flow excites and intrigues me now, and I am exploring it...
So for now, I am going with the flow, and asking my heart along the way, "does this feel good?" if it beats loud and clear and smiles, I know that's a great big "YES!"
As I assemble all the pieces, I am not clear what the finished puzzle will look like. One thing I do know is it will always feel good from this point on....
Trusting in the unknown,
Vered
Have you ever taken a couple (ok maybe more than a couple, hehehe), of steps back and revisited your life?
I mean really revisited. Flip it upside down kind of revisit!
Well, I have been doing that, and I have to say, as scary as it may have all seemed to me a few months ago, there is an exciting thrill to it now as it's happening.
A feeling of "I can create whatever I choose to!", wow... magic!
There is such freedom in choice and when we start making the choices that truly feel right in our hearts. Our spirit begins to soar.
I know we are all told to set goals, to see the end in one's mind, you can't get anywhere without a map...
all those things are partially true and definitely great advice, but I have to say going with the flow excites and intrigues me now, and I am exploring it...
So for now, I am going with the flow, and asking my heart along the way, "does this feel good?" if it beats loud and clear and smiles, I know that's a great big "YES!"
As I assemble all the pieces, I am not clear what the finished puzzle will look like. One thing I do know is it will always feel good from this point on....
Trusting in the unknown,
Vered
Saturday, April 17, 2010
I Am Inspired!
It is 3:40AM and I am writing... welcome back baby!
By the way, I also already showered and washed my hair! Lol!
Today I want to share with you the feelings of inspiration with which I have been filled.
From a young age, I have felt the calling to help change this world, in a big way.
I know I was born a peacemaker. I am driven by a desire to settle conflicts and create beautiful loving harmony.
I long to make this world a better place. And what's exciting is that the ideas that are flowing through me lately are totally in line with this longing.
Look out! I am jumping in, full force!
Committing to my purpose, and that which I believe in, is an incredibly inspiring feeling, and also, well… a bit scary!
I guess there is some fear in making dreams come true. Not the paralyzing kind, but the kind you feel just before you are about to jump off of a diving board for the first time. You know what I mean... you know how to swim, you are positive you won't drown, but there is still that kick of adrenaline pumping through your veins! Or like the mix of nervousness and excitement you feel when you go on a first date... that kind of scared!
You can always catch me at www.Dancerotek.com, my first home.
But as things start coming together, I will be sharing a few new sites with you. You can be sure it will all be in keeping with my purpose. Making this world a better place!!
Peace and Love,
Vered.
PS. I will be at the fabulous Ultimate Girls Getaway, the 23rd and 24th of April.
Then teaching a Dancerotek class at the Arthur Murray Quebec City the evening of the 24th.
Anyone up for a road trip?
By the way, I also already showered and washed my hair! Lol!
Today I want to share with you the feelings of inspiration with which I have been filled.
From a young age, I have felt the calling to help change this world, in a big way.
I know I was born a peacemaker. I am driven by a desire to settle conflicts and create beautiful loving harmony.
I long to make this world a better place. And what's exciting is that the ideas that are flowing through me lately are totally in line with this longing.
Look out! I am jumping in, full force!
Committing to my purpose, and that which I believe in, is an incredibly inspiring feeling, and also, well… a bit scary!
I guess there is some fear in making dreams come true. Not the paralyzing kind, but the kind you feel just before you are about to jump off of a diving board for the first time. You know what I mean... you know how to swim, you are positive you won't drown, but there is still that kick of adrenaline pumping through your veins! Or like the mix of nervousness and excitement you feel when you go on a first date... that kind of scared!
You can always catch me at www.Dancerotek.com, my first home.
But as things start coming together, I will be sharing a few new sites with you. You can be sure it will all be in keeping with my purpose. Making this world a better place!!
Peace and Love,
Vered.
PS. I will be at the fabulous Ultimate Girls Getaway, the 23rd and 24th of April.
Then teaching a Dancerotek class at the Arthur Murray Quebec City the evening of the 24th.
Anyone up for a road trip?
Friday, April 9, 2010
Yay, I can write again!
This morning I am feeling gratitude flowing out of every cell of my body and mind.
I am tingling....
Everyone has know some type of pain.
Knee pain, back pain, pain of giving birth, pain from a fall.
I have felt physical pain. I remember lying on the floor with my back seizing, ironically at work in a pain clinic!
so much pain I couldn't breath! You never really know it till you feel it...
What I have never known is deep emotional pain.
The kind you see in a movie, that brings you to tears. But you never really experience it because it's not you.
These past few months I have felt it. So now I know...
But that story is for another day, today I am feeling deep gratitude and it is that that I want to share with you all.
I was reminded tonight by the universe what beauty lies in our lives even when it seems like you are letting go of everything you love.
Let me tell you what my night was like...
I substituted for a friend teaching a Zumba class downtown.
Now, since I have moved to the suburbs, I have to say I can count on one hand the times I have been in town.
For those of you who don't live in Montreal, it is only a 25 minute drive away from any of the surrounding suburbs.
I was laughing at myself most of the way there, just thinking of how foreign, and I must admit, slightly scary it felt.
The students showed me so much love and appreciation, begging me to keep coming back.
Gratitude #1:
I am great at what I do and I looooooove it!
My close friend Patty came to my class and we later grabbed a bite to eat.
Like a good girlfriend does, she mostly sat there and listened as I poured out the truth.
Gratitude #2:
I am loved by my friends and they see me (I know you think that is a line from Avatar, but I have been using it forever!! lol).
Then I came home to receive an email from someone I don't know yet. She read one of my blogs and she was so inspired she wants to change her life.
Gratitude #3:
People deserve happiness and love. My writing can inspire change for the better. WOW!
Later I'm lying in bed posting stuff on Facebook, and the most mind blowing thing happens.
My very close friend Astrina asks me to accompany her to Korea to pick up her new child because her husband can't possibly make it.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaatt????!!!!
The love and overwhelming gratitude of this can't be put in point form.
I think this is the most incredible thing that has ever happened to me in my life!
Being a part of such a unifying, loving experience is pure bliss for me!!!
I fell asleep thinking it was all a dream, till I awoke at 5am to a picture I received in my inbox. An angelic boy looking straight at me, and the caption read,
"I love you Thia Vered".
Before I went to sleep I told my brother yesterday about how I want to write again, but I have been feeling blocked.
He graciously reminded me in a short note of everything I believe, and I quote him,
"Life is heavy, pain is everywhere, but also the beautiful and the miraculous. Appreciate the beauty of every moment you experience, perfect or not.
The miracle of enjoying a great cup of coffee, and appreciating everything that had to happen to get you to that point."
I am on a new journey now and I am grateful for it.
I am grateful that I have found my power again, my love of self.
That I have the courage to want more love in my life and that I have the strength, support and belief to go out and get it!
Woooooooopppp!!!
Love & gratitude,
Vered.
This blog is dedicated to Lisa Lajoie my spiritual teacher and friend.
I love you from the deepest part of my soul!
I am tingling....
Everyone has know some type of pain.
Knee pain, back pain, pain of giving birth, pain from a fall.
I have felt physical pain. I remember lying on the floor with my back seizing, ironically at work in a pain clinic!
so much pain I couldn't breath! You never really know it till you feel it...
What I have never known is deep emotional pain.
The kind you see in a movie, that brings you to tears. But you never really experience it because it's not you.
These past few months I have felt it. So now I know...
But that story is for another day, today I am feeling deep gratitude and it is that that I want to share with you all.
I was reminded tonight by the universe what beauty lies in our lives even when it seems like you are letting go of everything you love.
Let me tell you what my night was like...
I substituted for a friend teaching a Zumba class downtown.
Now, since I have moved to the suburbs, I have to say I can count on one hand the times I have been in town.
For those of you who don't live in Montreal, it is only a 25 minute drive away from any of the surrounding suburbs.
I was laughing at myself most of the way there, just thinking of how foreign, and I must admit, slightly scary it felt.
The students showed me so much love and appreciation, begging me to keep coming back.
Gratitude #1:
I am great at what I do and I looooooove it!
My close friend Patty came to my class and we later grabbed a bite to eat.
Like a good girlfriend does, she mostly sat there and listened as I poured out the truth.
Gratitude #2:
I am loved by my friends and they see me (I know you think that is a line from Avatar, but I have been using it forever!! lol).
Then I came home to receive an email from someone I don't know yet. She read one of my blogs and she was so inspired she wants to change her life.
Gratitude #3:
People deserve happiness and love. My writing can inspire change for the better. WOW!
Later I'm lying in bed posting stuff on Facebook, and the most mind blowing thing happens.
My very close friend Astrina asks me to accompany her to Korea to pick up her new child because her husband can't possibly make it.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaatt????!!!!
The love and overwhelming gratitude of this can't be put in point form.
I think this is the most incredible thing that has ever happened to me in my life!
Being a part of such a unifying, loving experience is pure bliss for me!!!
I fell asleep thinking it was all a dream, till I awoke at 5am to a picture I received in my inbox. An angelic boy looking straight at me, and the caption read,
"I love you Thia Vered".
Before I went to sleep I told my brother yesterday about how I want to write again, but I have been feeling blocked.
He graciously reminded me in a short note of everything I believe, and I quote him,
"Life is heavy, pain is everywhere, but also the beautiful and the miraculous. Appreciate the beauty of every moment you experience, perfect or not.
The miracle of enjoying a great cup of coffee, and appreciating everything that had to happen to get you to that point."
I am on a new journey now and I am grateful for it.
I am grateful that I have found my power again, my love of self.
That I have the courage to want more love in my life and that I have the strength, support and belief to go out and get it!
Woooooooopppp!!!
Love & gratitude,
Vered.
This blog is dedicated to Lisa Lajoie my spiritual teacher and friend.
I love you from the deepest part of my soul!
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