Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Friday, December 2, 2011,
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Musings
Yet again I have been dancing through life with physical immobility due to recovery from surgery [a groin hernia]. I did not lightly go under the scalpel. It was a challenge to find my way towards a peaceful acceptance of the necessity of surgery. I entered the hospital as if in a dream, watching this story with its interesting characters play out. My vulnerability was palpable to me, in this foreign world [I birthed both my daughters at home and thus had very little hospital [or even doc... Continue reading ...
Victoria Bruce's amusing blog http://networkedblogs.com/l3bY3Oh dear, I think have concussion. I am the type of person the universe has to hit repeatedly over the head with a 2x4 to make a point. By the time the message hits home I have a pounding headache and have to thank said universe for the invention of Myprodol. Tonight the universe must be sighing with relief and saying, “At last! I thought she’d never get it!” This morning I took myself to a Nia dance class. On the spur of the mo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Wednesday, July 20, 2011,
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Inspirations
Updated at the bottom of this post:
 "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way" - Wayne Dyer
I just read this quote on Nia Technique's facebook page ... I am sitting here, upright with my laptop positioned at eye-level. I am in recovery from whiplash. A little amused by this quote, I breathe a sigh of release as I am reminded that I am dancing through life even in this physically inactive moment.
A 4x4 [SUV] driver smas... Continue reading ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Sunday, March 27, 2011,
In :
Expressive Dance
”in many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions. when did you stop dancing? when di d you stop singing?
when did you stop being enchanted by stories?
when did you stop finding comfort in the sweet territory of silence? "
~ gabrielle roth
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 "This morning I attended a beautiful, energetic and life affirming Nia class at forty weeks pregnant....because I could! Part of the incredible beauty of this particular form of movement is that it will always meet me exactly where I am: if I want to work up a super-energetic sweat, that’s available, but so is a more gentle, flowing approach for quieter days. If I want to get funky and interesting, that’s great, but so is a simple focus on the basic movements. To me, this is what disti... Continue reading ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Thursday, February 10, 2011,
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Men doing Nia
"... When the building manager asked me to lecture on the benefits of exercise at his staff meeting, I agreed but insisted on giving everyone a Nia class in order to practice all the points in my lecture. I described the benefits of exercise in Nia language (the 5 Sensations, 13 joints, 200 bones, 700 muscles, pleasure principle, etc.) and showed them several ways they can create stability in their spine and joints while on the job. I talked about how to lift packages and open doors for resi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Tuesday, February 8, 2011,
In :
Movement
"Movement is a vital celebration of life. It is a way to proclaim your own existence and relish in the joy of being alive.
Our bodies love movement. When we stretch or dance, our bodies adjust, realign and start to become fluid with the rhythm of life. Our mood lifts and we feel more connected with the world around us..."
read more at http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2011/26715.html Continue reading ...
 Tanya Jane Sutton discovered Nia last year and I recently received an email from her with these touching words. She gave me permission to quote her here. " ... I know that I NEED Nia in order to maintain a level of sanity and to feed my soul. I used to be a professional dancer, so many lifetimes ago, and have let myself go to such an extent that I was always afraid of re-entering the somewhat “snobby” world of dancing again. Nia, and more specifically, you have given me the confiden... Continue reading ...
 "I discovered Nia over a year ago and I am totally hooked! At first I was worried that I wouldn’t cope, with being in my mid-50’s and never having danced before. I needn’t have worried as I am able to go at my own pace and when I fumble, I have a good laugh and feel no judgment.
The benefits I have received from going to Nia are great. After a class I feel totally relaxed, happy and in tune with myself. I have shed a few kilos and have toned some. My bone density has improved ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Wednesday, September 8, 2010,
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Nia in the media
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Wednesday, September 8, 2010,
In :
Inspirations
“While I dance I cannot judge,
I cannot hate,
I cannot separate myself from life.
I can only be joyful and whole.
That is why I dance.”
- Hans BosShare Continue reading ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Wednesday, September 8, 2010,
In :
Inspirations
Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in
Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Oh let me see your beauty when the witnesses are gone
Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon
Show me slowly what I only know the limits of
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the wedding now, dance me on and on
Dance me very tenderly and dance me ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Wednesday, August 25, 2010,
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Expressive Dance
Whether we turn to dance with steps, rave all night in clubs or aerobicise until we have buns of steel, the idea is to get moving. Once your body surrenders to movement, your soul remembers its dance. You have to dance through the dark in order to see the light. You have to go to the source of all our wounds, the big wound, the divorce of spirit from flesh, and heal this wound if you ever want to fulfill the longing for a real self, a soulful self, a big, huge self, one that sleeps with the B... Continue reading ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Wednesday, August 25, 2010,
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Classes
The beauty of Nia is that we don't only benefit physically and have a fabulous time, we can also experience personal growth. For me personally Nia is a great package deal for my busy lifestyle! A Nia class is my one-stop, one hour "tick" for the day. Sweat - tick. Stretch - tick. Have fun - tick. Tone and condition my body - tick. Sense - tick. Feel alive - tick. Release and express - tick. Know myself - tick. Be present - tick. Be social - tick. Laugh - tick. ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Wednesday, August 25, 2010,
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Classes
I did a lot of swaying of the hips and tail bone to engage the muscles between my hip bones. Walking through the rest of the day I had a sense of my upper body, especially the area between my pelvis and chest, LIFTING UP & OUT OF MY PELVIS. Activating the Sensation of Stability enabled my spine to "float" up - having a positive, graceful effect on my posture. Aha!! Continue reading ...
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