Magic Blox, was established in 2007 by Julie McCarthy, a certified Life Coach & Nia Instructor.
Julie developed the MagicEQ (Emotional Intelligence) course because of her passion for education and helping
families, children, teens, teachers, parents, therapists and schools. The program supports individuals develop their EQ from a holistic wellness perspective. The program supports those that are at the top of their game to stay there, and those who are struggling to overcome the challenges. It creates a strong emotional foundation, builds self confidence and resilience, social skills, improves relaxation, concentration and communication skills. Individuals from as young as 4 years old, learn the ability to identify, understand, use, and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathise with others, resolve conflict, and overcome challenges.
Magic Blox and MagicEQ’s vision is to help families, parents, educators and children to build stronger
relationships, succeed at school and in life, and to lead confident, independent, connected, creative, happy,
successful, and mindful lives.
Julie is a certified Nia teacher and has been teaching Nia for over 10 years. Bringing the joy of healing through movement to classes each week as we dance through the challenges of life. Julie teaches classes in Nia in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
What is NIA?
Unlocking the magic of healing through movement
Nia is a movement practice for adults that draws from Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts. Nia dance cardio fitness classes are an hour and include mindful movement guidance. Class cycles include warm-up, sustained non-impact aerobic conditioning, strength training, cool down and stretching. Nia Fitness classes are taught to music, and employ 52 basic movements and techniques … Read more (link to Nia page on Wellness site)
Providing Families and Schools with all the building Blocks that they need to succeed in Life
The Magic Blox MagicEQ program empowers adults and children in unlocking their potential and supports them in achieving their personal best as wel l as discovering who they really are and what they are feeling. Through building self awareness, they learn effective communication and ways to deal with the many difficulties, that life
sometimes delivers and which they may encounter on their life’s journey. The programs equips them with the skills and tools to overcome challenges in their lives as well as building self confidence, social skills and self awareness, improving relaxation and concentration skills, improving parent/teacher/therapist child communication and skills to help self regulate their emotions and responses.