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PUSH 'N PULL - the dance of Vulnerability & Defensiveness

Posted by Carmen Loureiro Hadas on Friday, December 2, 2011, In : 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...


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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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