New to Nia, Miriam introduces a Pre + Post Natal Nia space where movement can be an active part of the wave of physical, neuro-biological, hormonal-chemical, psychological and relational changes taking place during your pre and post birthing months.

For myself, Miriam Schacter, movement provides an intentionally enlivened space for shared emotional and embodied expression.

Dance, martial arts, and yoga combined with breath training assists in the maintenance of memory, alertness, judgment, adaptability and emotional/neurological feedback systems throughout a lifetime.

It supports the healthy expression of creativity and sexuality second to its emphasis on self-reflection, witnessing and sensual expression.

• is the union doing what it set out to do?
• is there a sense of community growing?
• is there empowerment and healing?
• is there information and sharing?

Help us brew up some answers: The Union will be taking the month of January 2008 to celebrate one whole year of fruition by going back inside for some Self-Reflection... sound good?

Blakie will be facilitating a free PRY class on Saturday January 12th by lovingly offering a one hour punk rock yoga class to anyone interested, starting at 3pm. For the Union's 1st Anniversary, she writes:

The First Union is a gallery installment hosted by Christy Shapley and Sarah Oliver. It opens with a silent auction at The Union's 1st Anniversary party on January 26, 2008, from 6-9pm.

Join us for this expressive workshop on Saturday January 26th, from 2-4pm!

Bring any favourite images or symbols and be prepared to 'collage your goals' into an art form ready for display. Supplies will be provided.

Cost: $25

* This is a new opening in an established series of collage workshops held in west end community centres and local cafes.

To register phone: (416) 534-1414