Nia White Belt Training
Focus
Physical Sensation
Intent
To embody the foundation of Nia
Principles
- The Joy of Movement
- Natural Time and the Movement Forms
- Music and the 8BC System
- FreeDance
- Awareness
- The Base of the Body
- Three Planes of Movement and Three Intensity Levels
- The Core of the Body
- The Upper Extremities of the Body
- X-Ray Anatomy
- Creating a Sacred Livelihood
- Continuing Education
- Sharing What You Sense
Registration Includes
- 50+ hours of somatic education
- A Nia promotional DVD
- A 200+ page White Belt Learn book
- Access to the Nia online community forum
- A Nia White Belt
- The Nia White Belt Certificate of Completion
Nia White Belt Training
July 14, 2012 Blue Heron Ranch Moving Arts Studio in Sammamish
About the Nia White Belt
The Nia White Belt Training is the first level of a five-belt training series that presents a body-centered approach to health, wellness and fitness. If you have a desire to share Nia in a professional capacity, the White Belt Training is your entryway into teaching. Those who choose to pursue the path of personal enrichment use this training as a starting point for becoming a master student.
Over the course of one week, you will comprehensively explore physica
The Nia White Belt Training is the first level of a five-belt training series that presents a body-centered approach to health, wellness and fitness. If you have a desire to share Nia in a professional capacity, the White Belt Training is your entryway into teaching. Those who choose to pursue the path of personal enrichment use this training as a starting point for becoming a master student.
Over the course of one week, you will comprehensively explore physical sensation through five core-competency areas of study including movement, music, anatomy, science and philosophy. This joyful journey into the self is instrumental in helping you develop body knowing by learning to listen, interpret and consciously respond to the information your body communicates to you via sensation. Enroll in an upcoming training today, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live.
Upon graduation, you are eligible to become a livelihood member. As a livelihood member, you obtain a teaching license (whether you decide to use it or not) and have exclusive access to an in-depth continuing education program, an online forum, and special benefits and privileges. You may enroll in the Green Belt Training - which is dedicated to the craft of teaching - at any time after completing your White Belt Training. You may also enroll in the next level of training, Blue Belt Training.
Meet the Trainers
Rachael R. Resch
- City:
- Ashland ,
- Province:
- Oregon
- Postal Code:
- 97520
- Country:
- United States
In the spring of 1995 I walked into my first Nia class by chance - and my life changed forever. I was totally disabled by asthma, a physical therapist unable to work and a dancer unable to even cross the room to answer the phone. I could barely breathe and had no business being in a cardio class. But Nia is no ordinary cardio class.
Nia gave me the medicine of awareness and the medicine of The Joy of Movement that allowe
In the spring of 1995 I walked into my first Nia class by chance - and my life changed forever. I was totally disabled by asthma, a physical therapist unable to work and a dancer unable to even cross the room to answer the phone. I could barely breathe and had no business being in a cardio class. But Nia is no ordinary cardio class.
Nia gave me the medicine of awareness and the medicine of The Joy of Movement that allowed me to discover my body’s way to heal. After two years of Nia, my breathing improved by 50%. After seven years, I was off all medication. Today my respiratory function is 130% of normal. You can read about how Nia healed my asthma here.
My path has always been a path of synthesis, inspired by the arts, sciences and cultures of the world. Nia's happy mixture of dance, martial arts and healing arts fits me perfectly. I have danced professionally. I hold a green belt in Shodokan Karate. And I practice physical therapy at my clinic in Ashland, Synergy Physical Therapy.
I did my Nia White Belt Training in 1999 with Nia Co-creators Debbie Rosas and Carlos AyaRosas. Today I am a Nia Black Belt and a Nia Trainer and I am more passionate about the gifts Nia brings than ever!
Nia's philosophy is Through Movement We FInd Health. Nia has brought me physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. Nia has deepened my love for my own body and for the dance that is all things.
Come, join me for Nia and the practice of The Joy of Movement!
Randee Fox
- City:
- Sammamish ,
- Province:
- Washington
- Postal Code:
- 98074
- Country:
- United States
Randee Fox is a Certified Black Belt Nia Teacher Trainer. She teaches Nia classes at several locations, offers The Nia White Belt Training and she has been developing a special application of Nia for people who love horses called "Nia for Equestrians".
After 22 years of studying a variety of dance forms she took her first Nia class in 2000, fell in love with the practice of Nia and became certified as a Nia teacher. A natural educator, Randee has won national teaching award
Randee Fox is a Certified Black Belt Nia Teacher Trainer. She teaches Nia classes at several locations, offers The Nia White Belt Training and she has been developing a special application of Nia for people who love horses called "Nia for Equestrians".
After 22 years of studying a variety of dance forms she took her first Nia class in 2000, fell in love with the practice of Nia and became certified as a Nia teacher. A natural educator, Randee has won national teaching awards through her work with community colleges in the arts. She teaches at her own studio, The Blue Heron Ranch Moving Arts Studio in Sammamish, at Bellevue Family YMCA and at Community Fitness in Seattle. Randee teaches edgy, creative, fun, high energy and engaging Nia classes - that will melt away your stress and leave you blissfully drenched. Her Nia White Belt Trainings are rich with artistry and often taught at the beautiful Blue Heron Ranch Moving Arts Studio on her horse ranch.
By profession Randee is also a visual artist, art teacher and an equestrian educator. She also teaches Nia for horse lovers and has offered special classes called "Nia for Equestrians" and "Boot Scootin' Nia", at equestrian events in Western Washington, in British Columbia and at her ranch studio in Sammamish since 2006. On her ranch she combines Nia with 'dancing with and riding horses' using music and the principles of Nia with her well-trained and gentle horse teachers. “Teaching and sharing the brilliant practice of Nia has been a creative and joyful journey - one that brings all my areas of art and teaching together. Come join us and share the Nia magic with our warm and welcoming community. If your desire is to become a Nia teacher, I would love for you to come train with me."
Testimony from some of Randee's students and colleagues:
“One of the wonderful things about Nia is that the instructor brings their unique focus to bear on the excellent basic material. Randee Fox has a very healing presence and energy. I feel safe in her class in a way that I do not always experience, and I feel that is due to her setting the intention both verbally and nonverbally for her class to be an expressive non-judgmental place. Randee exudes groundedness and calm; yet brings out a lot of energy in the imaginative cues she uses. I was fortunate to experience Randee in my White Belt training as an instructor, as well as in a class when she visited Santa Monica. I would (and did) travel miles to dance with Randee, and recommend you do too.”
--Nana Pianim, MD, Surgeon, Redondo Beach, CA; Nia White Belt
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“As a trainer, Randee is very creative and detailed in her presentation! If you get a chance, take the opportunity to learn from her!!”
--Carolyn Bourland, White belt Nia enthusiast
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“Having taken many dance classes I can quickly recognize a strong talented teacher and Randee is definitely that. She is very professional, creates a creative safe place for Nia dancing then charges it with energy and a sense of fun and freedom of self expression. Her studio is fantastic, a joy to visit with a great sound system. I also found this strong dynamic teacher to be very kind and approachable before and after class. You're going to love her!"
--Kris Theriault, Sammamish, WA
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“Randee is a gifted and energetic teacher who inspires freedom of exploration through movement. I love how Randee weaves empowerment into her fun and invigorating classes. The Nia for Equestrians classes combine my passions for horses and dance. I feel connected with myself and ready to connect joyfully with my horse after Randee's inspiring classes.
--Cynthia Farley, Equestrian, Counselor and Registered Nurse
Notes About this Training
Training Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 3:30pm - Friday, July 20, 2012 - 4:30pm
Focus: Physical sensation | Intent: To embody the foundation of Nia
The Nia White Belt Training is the first level of a five-belt training series that presents a body-centered approach to health, wellness and fitness. If you have a desire to share Nia in a professional capacity, the White Belt Training is your entryway into teaching. Those who choose to pursue the path of personal enrichment use this training as a starting point for becoming a master student.
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Focus: Physical sensation | Intent: To embody the foundation of Nia
The Nia White Belt Training is the first level of a five-belt training series that presents a body-centered approach to health, wellness and fitness. If you have a desire to share Nia in a professional capacity, the White Belt Training is your entryway into teaching. Those who choose to pursue the path of personal enrichment use this training as a starting point for becoming a master student.
Over the course of one week, you will comprehensively explore physical sensation through five core-competency areas of study including movement, music, anatomy, science and philosophy. This joyful journey into the self is instrumental in helping you develop body knowing by learning to listen, interpret and consciously respond to the information your body communicates to you via sensation. Enroll in an upcoming training today, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live.
Art and Science Dance in Harmony:
Join Nia Faculty Trainers Rachael Resch, MS PT/LMT, physical therapist and Randee Fox, artist and equestrian educator, for a week-long journey into the White Belt Principles of Nia. You will be immersed in a womb of beauty, creativity and healing energy all week long.
Rachael R. Resch is a Nia Faculty Trainer, licensed physical therapist, movement educator, dancer, and certified instructor in the Nia Technique. She has a B.A. in Religion and Dance from Oberlin College and a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Pacific University.
Randee Fox is a Nia Faculty Trainer, visual artist, dancer and equestrian educator. She studied art at Art Center College of Design and dance at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz. She has owned her equestrian education, Blue Heron Ranch - Educating Humans for Horses, center since 1997. She is currently developing Nia For Equestrians, an international program for the Nia corporation.
Continuing Education Credit Available for PTs, OTs and LMTs:
This White Belt Intensive with Rachael R. Resch, MSPT/LMT, meets the requirements for 25 hours of continuing education for physical therapists, occupational therapists and massage therapists in the state of Oregon and for PTs in the state of Washington. CEUs may be applicable to other practitioners and other states – check with your licensing board.
According to Oregon and Washington regulations, healthcare continuing education must be offered by a licensed health care provider. Intensives that Rachael Resch, PT/LMT, co-teaches with other Nia faculty, therefore, have a lower number of CEUs available. The Nia curriculum is standardized across all White Belt trainings and, regardless of the number of CEUs a particular training qualifies for, all trainings offer the same high quality education that is applicable to your practice.
The Location - Blue Heron Ranch Studio, Sammamish, WA:
This training will take place in Sammamish, Washington (17 miles east of downtown Seattle between Redmond and Issaquah) at Blue Heron Ranch Studio, a 1500 square foot moving arts studio with a gorgeous, barefoot only floating sprung wood Brazilian cherry floor with high ceilings, and natural light pouring in. This creative space is situated on a pastoral 9-acre horse ranch and is surrounded by the magnificent Pacific Northwest ecosystem...fir and old growth cedar trees, wetlands and pastures. Meditation path and garden and fresh cool Pacific Northwest air await your arrival!
The ranch also has hiking trails and a meditation path and garden.
The ranch offers limited lodging options that include:
An insulated and heated delightful camper trailer with running water, queen+ sized bed and electricity. (for one)
A double adult pillowtop (extra long and very comfortable) 2 twin bed bedroom with bath in the ranch house. (for two).
There are other lodging options (B&Bs, inns, motels, hotels) close by and available as well in Sammamish, Issaquah, Redmond and Fall CIty. And there are local NIa teachers who may be willing to put you up for the week.
Contact Randee Fox randee@randeefox.com for a list of lodging options.
All trainees are on their own for food however the ranch has a refrigerator and microwave available for trainees' snacks and meals. There is a host of local restaurants and excellent grocery stores within 1.5 miles of the ranch for lunch options as well as two Starbucks stores.
You will love this experience with Randee and Rachael -- and just think, you will be able to start the Fall 2012 fully certified and ready to teach Nia if that is your desire!
Training Cost: $1,599
$799.50 registration fee paid now + $799.50 instruction fee paid directly to your trainer
PLEASE NOTE: A $799.50 USD* registration Fee is required to reserve your space and is paid directly to Nia Technique in Portland, Oregon via the Online Registration System. The instructional fee of the Training will be collected by your Trainer.