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Nia is a cardio dance workout. It is its own practice. The creators of Nia spent a large amount of time learning about each movement form that they included in Nia. There are nine basic movement forms in Nia. While Nia is not Yoga nor a yoga class, we do sometimes do poses that are yoga poses or very, very similar.

I am doing a Nia routine now that has yoga moves in it. We do variations on: the Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II), the Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana), then…

I would like to let my friends and neighbors in Willow Glen know about an interesting program the City of San Jose is doing in the neighborhood. It is called Green Energy Match (GEM).

When residents sign up and save energy at home they are rewarded with 70%-off coupons to local Willow Glen businesses! It is completely free to participate. This is a neat program that helps us save money, save energy and support local businesses.

For more information and…

Hello,

I am a Pilates, Yoga and Kickboxing Instructor from one of the #1 Fitness and Martial Arts Academys in the Bay Area.

I am sure all of you know, we live in a world of Stress, Work and Worry...Something that we believe in is Feeling Good!

Wake up and look in the mirror and Really like the what you see. Have more Energy thoughout the day. Ged rid of some of…

I wish I would have remembered to announce the Holiday Party here!  

On Sunday, December 11, 2011, Willow Glen's very own Dance and Fitness studio had an amazing Holiday party!!!! 

There was sooooooo much food.  Much of it was provided by Chef Shawn (best spanakopita I have ever had!), the rest provided by the teachers and attendees.

There was so much dancing.  There was so much glitter, sparkle, and shine.  It was so lovely.  I hope that next year you will…

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The shoulder joint is naturally very mobile, the ligaments that support this ball and socket joint are loose allowing for  scapular movements of elevation, depression, protraction and retraction.  This wide range of motion also lends to the possibility of injury through anyone of these positions as well as movements of the arms; forward, backwards, and at the sides internal and external rotation,across the chest,behind the back and circling of the arms clock and counter…

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Hello Willow Glen2.0  please, allow me to take a moment of your time to introduce to you another aspect of my business other than private one to one fitness training services.  I have been privileged with the opportunity to share with you and others' the awesome Toning System.  Which is based on exercising the principle of isometric and isotonic contraction by the participant while the motorized tables…

We are trying to weather the economy. So we are selling off everything (except new cabinet orders) from the show room: Lighting, Furniture, Pottery, Copper-ware, Jewelry, Rugs, just to name a few examples. Minimum is 50% off, with some items  up to 70% off. Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Great promotion on cabinetry too. Free wood species up grade or custom finishes at no charge. Take your pick. Savings could exceed 62% on up-charges.

Willow Glen Kitchen &…

I understand there has been speculation regarding Blockbuster on Lincoln Avenue. It is true that after nearly 13 years on the Avenue, this location will join the hundreds of other Blockbuster stores across the U.S. that have closed. As Landlord to Blockbuster, they officially notified me this week that the store will close on April 10, 2011 and store closing sales will commence on February 28, 2011. We are sad to see a great tenant leave our property and the Avenue, but also look forward to…

It's that time of year again! As we begin to gather with family and friends at our homes for the holidays there are a few things to consider. How can I make my floors show the best and how can they handle the high traffic that is coming through. Here are a few tips to spruce them up or help them perform:

1. Consider recoating your hardwood floors. This simple process can bring the shine back in one simple step and usually only takes one day to do.Recoating your hardwood floor will…