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Nia dancer's comments "Nia gives me something very special: the ability to completely get out of my head"

Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, In : Nia Students'/Dancers' comments 
   "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...
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A Nia student's comments - "my bone density has improved"

Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Monday, January 3, 2011, In : Nia Students'/Dancers' comments 
    "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 ...

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The Nia Fitness Philosophy: Forget the Burn!

Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, In : Nia in the media 
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/10/12/734933/the-nia-workout-dont-feel-the.html?ref=nf#storylink=misearch
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Dance me to the end of love - Nia

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 ...


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The Nia Technique is also about personal growth

Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, In : 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. 
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