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 ...
Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Monday, May 30, 2011,
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Inspirations
As I've been driving through the suburbs and walking in the park, the brilliant Autumn show on display all around me has had the effect of calming down my nervous system and slowing down my breathing. Read Allison Wright's blog below which describes the "Life as Art" aspect of Nia White Belt Principle no 5: Awareness. - Carmen http://allisonwrightsblog.wordpress.com/ April 6, 2011
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” – Dr.Wayne Dyer
Anyone... Continue reading ...
 "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 Tuesday, February 8, 2011,
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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 Tuesday, October 12, 2010,
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Nia in the media
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
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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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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