15/10/2025
Depression can be understood as a state of chronic shutdown, often linked to ongoing activation of the dorsal vagal branch of the nervous system. One of the most effective ways to lift yourself out of that shutdown state is through gentle, active movement - things like dancing, walking, or exercising.
A large review of 218 studies involving more than 14,000 participants found that physical activity led to moderate reductions in depression symptoms, and the results were often stronger than those seen with antidepressant medication (SSRIs) or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Among all the activities studied, dancing showed the biggest improvement in mood and symptom reduction. Walking, jogging, yoga, and aerobic exercise combined with therapy also showed strong benefits. Interestingly, the type of exercise that worked best varied between different age groups and demographics, suggesting that finding the right form of movement for each person might be the key to healing.
11/05/2025
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mamas out there especially those who chose to spend it with me this morning 💕
10/09/2024
Words can’t describe ❤️🥹
I’ve been so nervous leading up to teaching since it’s been almost a year since I taught my last class.
Being in hospital for almost ten weeks for the rest of my pregnancy, having a C-section and minimal exercise for all of this year. I was just so worried that I wouldn’t be able to keep up and that I would struggle HARD.
But as soon as the music started, pieces of myself started to come back. I’m just so grateful for how incredible our bodies are and how we should never take it for granted 🫶.
Thank you to everyone that joined me tonight an even bigger shout to all the familiar faces that made it out tonight. I feel so loved and blessed to have such a supportive Zumba community! Can’t wait to dance with you all again for the next two weeks 💃🏻
02/08/2023
✨Classes with me with this week✨
WEDNESDAY 2/8
⭐️POP PILATES 6:15 pm Crunch Parramatta
THURSDAY 3/8
⭐️ ZUMBA 10:30am Plus Fitness Northmead
⭐️ STRONG NATION 5:30pm Crunch Parramatta
⭐️ ZUMBA (cover for .fitlife) 6:15pm Crunch Parramatta
⭐️ MAT PILATES 7pm Crunch Parramatta
FRIDAY 4/8
‼️ZUMBA 9:30am Plus Fitness Northmead will be covered by Juiliana
⭐️ FRIDAY ZUMBA PARTY 7PM Crunch Parramatta
With and guest instructor Kristy
🌈DRESS CODE: Rainbow 🌈
SATURDAY 5/8
⭐️ ZUMBA 10:30am Duti Dance Studios Newtown
SUNDAY 6/8
⭐️ ZUMBA 9:30am Crunch Parramatta
If you’re a Crunch member, don’t forget to book in the new app to get into the class!!!
See you in class 🤩✨
09/07/2023
✨ I’m back on Friday night ✨
Wednesday - Friday morning classes will be covered by:
WEDNESDAY 12/7
▪️POP PILATES 6:15 pm Crunch Parramatta
THURSDAY 13/7
▪️ZUMBA 10:30am Plus Fitness Northmead
▪️STRONG NATION 5:30pm Crunch Parramatta with .fitlife
▪️ MAT PILATES 7pm Crunch Parramatta with JENNI
FRIDAY 14/7
▪️ ZUMBA 9:30am Plus Fitness Northmead with JULIANA
I’ll be back for our
⭐️ FRIDAY ZUMBA PARTY 7PM Crunch Parramatta with Steve Haidar and guest instructor
DRESS CODE: 💗PINK💗
SATURDAY 15/7
⭐️ ZUMBA 10:30am Duti Dance Studios Newtown
If you’re a Crunch member, don’t forget to book in the new app to get into the class!!!
See you in class 🤩✨
05/07/2023
✨Classes with me with this week✨
WEDNESDAY 5/7
⭐️POP PILATES 6:15 pm Crunch Parramatta
THURSDAY 6/7
⭐️ ZUMBA 10:30am Plus Fitness Northmead
⭐️ STRONG NATION 5:30pm Crunch Parramatta
With .fitlife
⭐️ MAT PILATES 7pm Crunch Parramatta
FRIDAY 7/7
⭐️ ZUMBA 9:30am Plus Fitness Northmead
⭐️ FRIDAY ZUMBA PARTY 7PM Crunch Parramatta
With and guest instructor
DRESS CODE:💛💙YELLOW & BLUE💙💛
SATURDAY 8/7
⭐️ ZUMBA 10:30am Duti Dance Studios Newtown
SUNDAY 9/9
🔥ZUMBA 9:30 will be covered by at Crunch Parramatta
If you’re a Crunch member, don’t forget to book in the new app to get into the class!!!
See you in class 🤩✨
05/07/2023