Black Belt 2011

Black Belt 2011

Photographs From the December 2011 Black Belt Training at StudioNia

By: Nia
Published January 18, 2012

The Nia Black Belt Training is magical to say the least. And it's perhaps the least talked about training in our five-belt series because it's about "entering the river of the unknown – a place of infinite creativity." The principles are only known by those who attend.... Read more

Janet L

Janet L

An Interview with Nia Teacher Janet Shook Leitâo

By: Nia
Published January 17, 2012

Janet Shook Leitâo is a White Belt certified Nia teacher located in Lisbon, Portugal. She first found Nia while working as a dancer and dance teacher in Istanbul, Turkey.

Nia: How did you first begin practicing Nia? Where were you and what was your mind-set at the time?

Janet: Even though I.... Read more

Debbie Smile

Debbie Smile

Debbie Does The Juice Cleanse With Dr. Rankin... And So Can You!

By: Debbie Rosas
Published January 17, 2012

This year I’ve decided to take on the challenge to research a whole new kind of pleasure by paying attention to the things I put in my mouth. I’m cleaning myself up from the inside out, and I have my friend, Dr. Lissa Rankin, to thank.

Yes, I am committing.... Read more

Holly Curtis

Holly Curtis

The 2011 Nia Trainer of the Year Award

By: Debbie Rosas
Published January 11, 2012

We are pleased to announce that Holly Nastasi is the 2011 Nia trainer of the year!

Holly is honored as trainer of the year for many reasons. As a Nia teacher, Holly has been successful at creating strong and vibrant communities in Austin, Texas, Sante Fe, New Mexico, and now Lincoln,.... Read more

Nia Class Video - Awareness of Muscles

By: Nia
Published January 11, 2012

Watch this video to take a class with Nia Co-Creator Debbie Rosas, along with other Nia livelihood members and students, at StudioNia in Portland, OR. Focusing on muscles, this class is practiced to the Nia ZenSation routine.

Learn and grow as you take your Nia practice to.... Read more

Dancing-Horses

Dancing-Horses

Dancing With Horses

By: Wendy Rappaport, Nia Teacher
Published January 10, 2012

This article is written by Wendy Rappaport, who is a Green Belt certified Nia teacher in Rhode Island. Deidre Sharp is owner of Horse Play, a non-profit horse rescue and sanctuary in Sunderstown, RI.

One morning one of my students brought a friend to class. After class she was.... Read more

DebbieWinter

DebbieWinter

The Year's Magic

By: Debbie Rosas
Published December 30, 2011

I've attempted to write my end-of-the-year letter many times. I keep changing the subject, as each day there seems to be something more important to write about. One day it’s Zumba, the next Hillary Clinton, and the next, reminding you all to get your students to go online to vote.... Read more

Muscles

Muscles

Awareness of Muscles: Sensing Action and Relaxation

By: Nia
Published December 28, 2011

For this month's continuing education focus, Awareness of Muscles, we're excited to feature the following masterful voices from the worldwide Nia community. Read on to hear what they have to say about sensing action and relaxation by exploring The Body's Way. Be sure to also listen to this.... Read more

Debbie-Glow

Debbie-Glow

What's Mainstream?

By: Debbie Rosas
Published December 20, 2011

In 1983, I was looking for a way to workout and address more than fitness. I wanted something that would provide more pleasure and efficiency in the body, as I had lost the ability to move naturally. I was exercising and moving mechanically. I decided I wanted to regain my.... Read more

TOY Star

TOY Star

Vote for Nia Teacher of the Year!

By: Nia
Published December 19, 2011

Every year we honor an outstanding Nia teacher with the Nia Teacher of the Year Award. However, this year marks the first time that members of the Nia community may choose the recipient by voting online. Everybody can vote, including students, teachers and trainers. Votes may be casted through December 30th,.... Read more

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