Dancing through Life
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Understanding the fundamentals of Nia Dance Fitness, continued...The Thirteen Principles of Nia (a 13 part series)Principle Five, Part 2: Awareness and Dancing Through LifePrinciple 5 is about living in the present, about having all 5 senses turned on and about paying attention. Last month we addressed the pain half of Awareness this month we look at the pleasure half of the principle.Commentary by Julia Desmond,Certified Nia InstructorPleasure : a state of gratification, a source of delight ... Read Full Story
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Mondo Zen™ Workshop: A powerfully enlightening workshop in Castle Rock!
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When: Sunday, October 25th, 2009, 1-5pmCost: $25 (tax deductable checks can be made to Friends Of Zen, a non-profit organization)Presented by: American Zen Master, Jun Po Roshi and Zen practitioner, Kensho Len Silverston• Learn Revolutionary Mondo ZenTM process to experience deep clarity of pure mind• Transform Your Negative Emotions!• Take Control Your Life!• Discover a Clear, Open Channel for Awakening Your Mind, Body, & Spirit!• Naked Zen Philosophy Stripped of All Religious Connotatio... Read Full Story
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Learn Nia Steps Online: "The Cross Behind"
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Commentary by Sandy Enke, Certified Nia Instructor for Castle Rock Nia Fitness StudioOne of Nia's 52 Moves, The Cross-Behind, reminds me to embrace the Joy of Level 1 in my movement. Cross Behind involves bringing one foot in a small "x" behind the other foot.Often, when the music invites us to move bigger, my students' and I "x" gets bigger and the body leans to one side or the other, thereby creating knee and hip complaints when I overextend.To energize the Cross Behind move, focus on: (1) ... Read Full Story
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New Saturday Nia Exercise Classes
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Introducing New Saturday Morning ClassesParty & Class on October 31st, 20098:15 am - 9:15 amFree Class for EveryonePre-Register and You Will Receive 20% Off our 10 Punch Cards!In appreciation for you celebrating the launch of our Saturday morning classes, we would like to offer a significant savings on Nia classes.(This is the last offer for a significant savings on the punch cards.)It is simple to receive this special offer. Simply pre-register for the class onOctober 31st, then come to ... Read Full Story
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Body Awareness Exercise - Principle 5 of Nia
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"We are wired to be fully aware."from the Nia teacher and personal development guide: White Belt ManualThe Thirteen Principles of Nia (a 13 part series) Principle Five: AwarenessCommentary by Julia Desmond, Certified Nia Instructor Principle 5 is actually consists of two parts. One half is the awareness of pain in the body and the use of stimulation to promote self healing. The second half is the awareness of pleasure that leads us to "Dance Through Life." This month I will focus on the aware... Read Full Story
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Can 60 Minutes Really Give You Health and Happiness?
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As busy as we are these days, it is hard to believe that 1 hour can make a significant difference in our feelings of happiness or health but that is exactly what some of our members in our Nia fitness class are experiencing.Many of us concede that group exercise classes are good for accountability and often motivate us to exercise when we are tempted not to. But when our finances are tight or our schedules are bombarded with obligations, it seems much easier to simply buy an exercise video or... Read Full Story
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National Dance Workshop Facilitator Comes to Castle Rock for Fundraiser for Women of Darfur
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Beginning Saturday, October 17, 2009, Castle Rock Nia Fitness Studio will host Leela Francis for a dance fundraiser for the women suffering from the violence in Darfur. "Leela is awesome! She is a uniquely dynamic and inspirational contribution to our programs. Our participants adore her heart opening and joyful blend of the sacred and the sensual, eliciting purpose and passion, and a profound experience of personal expansion." T. Harv Eker, NY Times #1 Best-selling Author of Secrets of the ... Read Full Story
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Local Dance Fundraiser for Women of Darfur
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Show your solidarity and give support through a dance celebration and learning event called the "Sensual Heart Event," hosted by Castle Rock Nia Fitness Studio.Please join us for an informative gathering and community dance experience in aid of our sisters who are victims of the violence in Darfur.Saturday, October 17th, 2009 7 pm - 9 pm Fund and awareness raising $22*Sunday, October 18th 11 am - 2 pm VividExistence 5 Stages DanceShop $65*,or $80* for both days*Donation: Ticket profits fr... Read Full Story
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Spice up Exercise Routine with Free Dance
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The Thirteen Principles of Nia (a 13 part series)Principle Four: FreeDance"Anything goes movement-wise. Let go of structure."from the exercise book The Nia Technique (This book provides instruction on all 52 moves in Nia.)Commentary by Julia Desmond,Certified Nia InstructorFree Dance is one of my favorite parts of the Nia Techinique. I have observed, as both student and teacher, that this principle seems to give students the most trouble. I too found it intimidating at first. I was afraid tha... Read Full Story
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Welcome to our wikizine about Nia_Dance_Fitness
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Nia_Dance_Fitness". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
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