Tag: the joy of movement
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The 5 Principles of The Body’s Way
The Body’s Way of Nia is based on our anatomical form & funtion… design & structure, the way our body is meant to move, based on the design of our bones, joints, muscles, & connective tissue. Through The Body’s Way we learn how to get the most optimal powere, propulsion, fitness, and flexibility from your…
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Living Life in Dynamic Ease
One of the easiest ways to navigate a positive sensory life I’ve found, is to follow the YES! This is an internal sensation, where mind~body~spirit come into integration & alignment. The Yes! carries qualities of enthusiasm, of flow, of ease & trust. One may feel it too, as the intuitive guidance or a gut instinct.…
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Music Magic Embodied
For the month of November, we’ve been cultivating our attention on the music in Nia classes. Nia historically has it’s own very clear vibes. If you’ve been a student, you know that Nia feel. The music tends to stand out immediately to new people. Nia routines for me, are layered with music that brings texture…
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Nia Technique ~ a Movement Practice
We have wellness & spiritual practices that are commonly understood as just that, a practice. Meditation, yoga, playing music, any art form, or sports are some of the first examples to pop into my mind. What is the basic definition of practice? The Cambridge dictionary states that, practice is… the act of doing something regularly…