To Reside In Your Strength means to focus on, and make the most of your natural abilities, skills and talents. When we are able to embrace our strengths instead of focusing on our weaknesses, we are able to channel our energy to areas that interest and excite us, which are generally what we’re good at.…

What is the value in “knowing your why”?  Our “why” is essentially the core reason for why we do what we do. It’s the underlying motivation behind our actions and decisions and can be a powerful tool for staying focused and motivated. When you “know your why” it’s easier to have a sense of purpose.…

Happy New Year! This is the time of year that many people tend to set goals and challenge themselves. Whether it’s trying something new, releasing an unwanted habit or simply practicing a different frame of mind for any aspect of your life, you can benefit from focusing on “finding your edge” with these new strived-for…

“Give Yourself Grace” This time of year can be pretty crazy! We can create unrealistic ideas of what we should do or what things should look like, then put high expectations on ourselves to make everything happen perfectly. When the scenarios we’ve created don’t play out as planned, we get down on ourselves. Instead of…

Our October Flagship Studio Highlight is TDM Healdsburg and the vibrant owner, Catherine Ziegler. The strength of the Healdsburg community has shined over these past few years with Catherine and her team leading the way. Read about Catherine’s path to studio ownership and the challenges and triumphs that come with opening a studio 5 months…

“When you make the present moment, instead of the past and future, the focal point of your life, your ability to enjoy what you do and with it the quality of your life increases dramatically.” – Ekhart Tolle Most (likely all) of us have endless to-do lists, future goals, and past regrets. When we allow…

Our October Flagship Studio Highlight is TDM-Piedmont.  Susan Willrich opened the Piedmont studio in 2005 and it was the first TDM studio in the East Bay.  Learn more about Susan and her 17 years of studio ownership. Dance classes of all kinds–ballet, jazz and modern- were always part of my routine since childhood. And yes,…

We’re just over a week into our annual Align and Shine challenge! I hope all participants are feeling your glow.  Our “ignite your glow” theme this month can be navigated brilliantly with Katina’s words of wisdom: Ignite your best parts.  Dim the ones that keep you small.  Trust in uncertain paths.  And forge fully into…

This is a transitional season when many of us start reflecting on the end of the year. Summer is winding down and, along with it, vacations and the downtime that summer beckons us into. Transitioning from summer to fall can feel constricted, intense and often overwhelming as the end of the year busyness starts to…