Egypt Recap!
Egypt - Om al Dunya RECAP I am JUST back from an epic trip to Cairo and holy cow, it was EPIC. It was my 1st trip back in over 4 years and while Egypt doesn’t usually change much, I noticed ALOT of changes this time round. There have new additions in the
Shahrzad in Vancouver 2024
Ashley Rhianne is SO EXCITED to bring Superstar Shahrzad to Vancouver in September 2024! Only 45 spots will be open for the intensive! TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: (Open to change) Hours TBC Thursday September 19 Thursday open class: Shahrzad Signature Tabla Solo *separate class from intensive 630-9pm (2.5 hours) Learn Shahrzad’s unique tabla solo technique in
Cultivating good sleep hygiene
It is SPRING! As the world slowly awakens from its dark slumber, fresh green shoots are popping up through the hard ground. Crocuses have yawned their way into the sunlight & the evening sun now stretches. It is hands down my favourite time of year. It is another time for reflection, taking stock &
Measuring progress & finding consistency
Three months into 2023 check in- HOW ARE YOU? By now statistically many of the NY resolutions we clearly chose to frame our year start dropping as enthusiasm & energy wanes. Life happens, we get sick, the nights are dark early and we are tired AF. Life seems to be a little less
My Must-Have Pregnancy & Postpartum Essentals
I had a pretty rough time during pregnancy - I had high hopes pre-pregnancy that I would sail through it eating nothing but big fat green salads and feeling great. However with my first hint of pregnancy (croissants!) I got terrible "morning sickness" (lasted all damn day!) for the entire
Recommended Readings for Dancers & Creatives
Hello everyone! I've been thinking of this post for a while & have some time to actually do said post with the baby (and hubby!) in bed early! I wanted to share some of my fave books that I would personally consider essential - these are all dog eared, highlighted & well
Move Beyond the Kegel
[vc_row enable_arrows_animation="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]I remember a ballet class once upon a time. I was around 21 years old and was working on a petite allegro exercise in my company class (small, fast jumps) when I suddenly experienced a small loss of urine. Nothing catastrophic or noticeable to anyone else but me, but
The Art of Self-Care
Prior to having a baby my ideas of self-care fell along the popularized social media promoted types- long luxurious baths with expensive face masks while sipping a medicinal mushroom tea & listening to something meditative & zen. But the second I was out of the bath, I was back to
“How do you find the time to do it?” – Guest Author Lisa Jean
As a bellydancing mom of three who dances and teaches, i get asked this all the time. At first glance, I don't know how to answer it. I just do what needs to be done. But when I look at the bigger picture, I can see how crazy it looks. But