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Poetry in Motion - is very much the Nia way

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
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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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Nia Glow Class Focus: Moving the Body in ways to Sense Stability

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

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