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The Spirit of Nia Tour - A Note From Debbie

By: Debbie Rosas  |  April 3, 2009

As I sat with our Nia team, the idea of a multi-city tour to help celebrate Nia's 25th Anniversary seemed daunting. Feeling exhausted at the end of the year, I worried about having the energy to give what was in my heart. Silly me. I had momentarily forgotten the power... Read more

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The Spirit of Nia Tour - A Note From Jeff

By: Jeff Stewart  |  April 3, 2009

I am overwhelmed with memories. Big mistake not to blog during the tour. Every stop was worthy of 1,500 words (“1,500” is a blogging term. If you blog regularly, you understand this is close to a chapter). The highlights for me were the people. It always is. I love dancing,... Read more

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The Spirit of Nia Tour - A Conversation With Carlos Rosas

By:   |  April 3, 2009

Why did you, Debbie, and Jeff decide to go on tour? We really thought this was a great opportunity to celebrate this amazing creation with the people that really make it happen. I’m so appreciative for the lifestyle and dream that I live with Nia that I really wanted to... Read more

Nia Technique at the 2009 Cape Town Woman's Show in South Africa

By: Nicci Gates  |  March 29, 2009

Debbie Rosas leads Cape Town Nia teachers and Belts in daily Nia demonstration to packed out audiences literally "screaming" with appreciation and enthusiasm for what they saw on stage. It was truly empowering for all ! This three-minute movie will give you an incredible in body experience of what it... Read more

A Note From Dallas, TX

By: Jule Aguirre, Event Producer   |  March 27, 2009

A splendiferous occasion it was to have the Nia Rock Stars, Carlos Rosas & Debbie Rosas, honor the North Texas Nia Community with The Spirit of Nia experience!  When I first heard that Dallas was selected as one of the stops on the tour, I had to pinch myself!  "How... Read more

A Note from Austin, TX

By: Donna Starnes, Event Producer  |  March 10, 2009

It was good timing for Austin to be included in the Spirit of Nia Tour. The community really came together at many levels to celebrate and experience the Joy of dancing with Debbie and Carlos. It was an easy event to produce. Even though we were the last city of... Read more

Pure Magic

By: Helen Terry, "Spirit of Nia Tour Groupie"   |  March 9, 2009

I attended four Spirit of Nia Tour events (Boulder, Colorado Springs, Dallas and Austin). Each was a fantastic similar, yet unique, experience. I enjoyed tasting each community and each space (from big to small, recreational to spiritual). I delighted in witnessing Nia, Debbie and Carlos permeating through each person, each... Read more

A Note From Palo Alto and San Mateo, CA

By: Deborah Walker, Event Producer  |  March 7, 2009

The dictionary had it right when it described joy... the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation. The Spirit of Nia Tour in the SF Bay Area was pure joy.

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A Note From Colorado Springs, CO

By: Loretta Milo, Event Producer   |  March 6, 2009

Producing this event was fun, fantastic and Perfect! I am so grateful for the opportunity to have hosted a stop on the Spirit of Nia Tour.  The Colorado Springs Nia community was thrilled to come together to play with Debbie and Carlos. We had 85 incredible participants from ages 10... Read more

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A Note From Albuquerque, NM

By: Diane Agnew, Event Producer  |  March 6, 2009

My favorite part of planning the Albuquerque Spirit of Nia tour was seeing the community of Teachers and Belts come together to grow our event from a 60-student event to a 160-student event in a matter of 9 days. My original venue could only host around 60-65 students and a... Read more

A Note From New York, NY

By: Caroline Kohles, Event Producer  |  March 6, 2009

Kicking off the spirit of Nia tour in New York City was such a high for Nia New York and me. We always love when Debbie, Carlos and Jeff come to town and the tour was no exception. The energy in the sold out crowd was pulsing with pleasure and... Read more

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A Note From Charlottesville, VA

By: Susan McCulley, Event Producer  |  March 6, 2009

The day before the big event, we were expecting Debbie and Carlos to arrive by plane in Charlottesville at around 7pm and our plan was to whisk them off to Anne Wolf's house for a homecooked meal.

Then, winter travel happened.

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A Note From Seattle, WA

By: Randee Fox, Event Producer  |  March 6, 2009

Well, with all of the snow we had in December and January, we certainly lucked out on our 'Spirit of Nia' Seattle day, Saturday, January 24th. It was beautiful and sunny day which turned into a crystal clear, star filled evening outside of the warm and sparkling Dance Underground studio... Read more

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A Note From Boston, MA

By: Rosanne Russell, Event Producer  |  March 6, 2009

Shortly before the Spirit of Nia event, one of my students was sharing with me her excitement about the Spirit of Nia class.  "When I meet Debbie & Carlos, I think I will cry." she told me, "Nia has changed my life." It was one of those priceless teacher moments,... Read more

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Healing Oneself, Healing The World

By: Debbie Rosas  |  February 27, 2009

I often am reminded of how blessed I am to teach and dance Nia. Everyday I get to fulfill my dream of working as a Healer and sharing movement as “medicine” for the body, mind, spirit and soul of people. I like to think of myself as a “Movement Physician!”... Read more

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Nia Practices That Promote Healing

By: Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas  |  February 27, 2009

Exercise is almost always part of the prescription for healing, no matter what the disease or imbalance. The Nia experience, which is exercise and beyond, not only provides healing for the body, it also provides healing for the mind, heart and soul.

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Self-Healing - A Practice

By: Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas  |  February 27, 2009

We invite you to use the following simple, yet powerful, Self-Healing practice as you continue to Dance Through Life.

Step 1: Listen
Your body is changing every day. This is what it does, and like the tides that come and go, so does the form, size, shape, fitness, and... Read more

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Animals Living In a Grand Kingdom!

By: Debbie Rosas  |  February 27, 2009

One of the things I find so compelling about South Africa is how easy it is to stay in my body. I find it effortless to be aware of what is happening inside and outside of me. I must say I did not expect to feel this or to see... Read more

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Using the Voice to Release Energy

By: Debbie Rosas  |  February 27, 2009

Hi Debbie:
This is Skye Lamont. I am a Blue Belt Teacher based in Atlanta, GA. I was wondering if you have any information on the 5 Stages of Healing and applying it to the voice. I notice that I have some 'stuff' coming up surrounding my voice, and when... Read more

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Mama Gena's 2009 Course is Almost Full!

By: Debbie Rosas  |  February 27, 2009

This just out! The only 2009 Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts Mastery Course is almost full! Thinking about changing the way you are as a woman in life? Mama Gena's is the course that brought me closer to my woman, feminine self than I ever imagined. Feel free... Read more

Vancouver IAM Features Nia

By: NiaHQ  |  January 27, 2009

On January 23rd, Becky Gavigan, video journalist for Vancouver IAM, joined us for the Spirit of Nia Master Class in Vancouver, BC. Becky interviewed Debbie, Carlos, Nia Brown Belt Teacher Jasjit Rai and several students. She made this inspiring video for us to share with you. Thanks... Read more

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The 2009 Wellness National Convention in Paris

By: Regine Petit  |  January 27, 2009

The Nia Technique will be presented at the annual Wellness National Convention held in Paris February 5th - 9th.
This convention, called "Le Salon du Bien-Etre, Medecine Douce & Thalasso" is a very well recognized event in the Health and Wellness Industry.
Here is the link (in French): Read more

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Time is Art

By: Eden Sky  |  January 14, 2009

In honor of the globally observed "2009" Gregorian Calendar New Year point, I'd like to take a moment and invite us to contemplate what the Gregorian Calendar at large signifies for us personally and as a planetary species. What role does it play in our daily lives?

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