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Shamanic Dance

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 did 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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Men benefit from Nia too!! "There they were – 33 doormen, maintenance men, engineers, concierges, and dock managers – swaying..."

Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Thursday, February 10, 2011, In : 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...
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A Nia student's comments "what I love about Nia"

Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Monday, February 7, 2011, In : Nia Students'/Dancers' comments 
"I started Nia a few years ago with Carmen after I retired from teaching. Like many people I had always been too busy to say this is for me. What I love about Nia is there are no barriers for age, gender or two left feet, I have made good friends since joining and Carmen must be one of the most encouraging people on the planet. Thank you for letting me remember that age is only a number." Hilary
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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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