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 and Intensity Levels
- The Core of the Body
- The Upper Extremities of the Body
- X-Ray Anatomy
- Creating a Sacred Livelihood
- Body and Life 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
November 8, 2012 StudioNia in Portland, Oregon United States
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 physical sensation through five c...
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
Allison Wright
- City:
- Portland ,
- Province:
- Oregon
- Postal Code:
- 97201
- Country:
- United States
Like a true Leo, Nia Trainer Allison Wright brings a fiery and fun spirit to every class and training she delivers. Allison has a degree in Holistic Psychology from Lesley University, and also studied music and neuroscience. Prior to relocating to Portland, she worked at Harvard's Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine and was an Artistic Coordinator for an elementary school in Cambridge, MA.
As Allison explains, "Nia wasn...
Like a true Leo, Nia Trainer Allison Wright brings a fiery and fun spirit to every class and training she delivers. Allison has a degree in Holistic Psychology from Lesley University, and also studied music and neuroscience. Prior to relocating to Portland, she worked at Harvard's Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine and was an Artistic Coordinator for an elementary school in Cambridge, MA.
As Allison explains, "Nia wasn't a decision; it was a calling." Those who have trained with her know her as a master storyteller, rockstar musician, and gifted teacher. A trained jazz musician, Allison shows you how to hear music with your whole body. Her fun, athletic, and compassionate teaching style creates the space for people to connect deeply to their bodies and to themselves.
When she's not teaching classes and leading Nia trainings, you'll find Allison trekking through the Columbia River Gorge; writing in coffee shops; or at home, recycling and transforming coffee sleeves into magnificent, artistic creatures. Allison likes to collect jasmine green teas, neck ties, pumas (shoes, not wild cats) and countless books on eastern philosophy and personal growth to keep the universe of her mind ever-expanding.
Vickie Saito
- City:
- West Linn ,
- Province:
- Oregon
- Postal Code:
- 97068
- Country:
- United States
Vickie is a Black Belt teacher and White Belt Trainer. She has been teaching the Nia Technique since 1990 here in the Portland Metropolitan area.
"Dance and creative movement have always been my source to connect with myself and others. A dancer and gymnast since the age of 4, I grew up with the strict nature of classical form. Nia came into my life when I needed healing the most. It taught me how to find the gift of ease, comfort and pleasure in my body, mind, emotions and spiri...
Vickie is a Black Belt teacher and White Belt Trainer. She has been teaching the Nia Technique since 1990 here in the Portland Metropolitan area.
"Dance and creative movement have always been my source to connect with myself and others. A dancer and gymnast since the age of 4, I grew up with the strict nature of classical form. Nia came into my life when I needed healing the most. It taught me how to find the gift of ease, comfort and pleasure in my body, mind, emotions and spirit. Nia has been my main catalyst to healing and creating an optimal healthy life. Since 1990, I have enjoyed teaching classes, workshops, retreats and special events. I especially love working with Teens! Nia has taught me how to view my life as Sacred and see the same in others.
Vickie offers monthly Art of Teaching workshops, together with Allison Wright, dedicated to helping Nia teachers expand their skill set and perfect their craft. Held at Studio Nia and at other locations per request.
Notes About this Training
Dates
Start: Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 1:00 pm
End: Sunday, November 18, 2012 - 4:00 pm
Location
Split weekend training held over two long weekends: November 8 - 11 and 16 - 18
More details coming soon!