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7 TIPS FOR NIA BEGINNERS
People all over the world have fallen in love with the way practising Nia makes them feel - joyful, empowered, lighter, inspired - like themselves again. While the moves are simple, the practice is...
Ageing in Reverse- Part 2. Movement for Brain Health
"Much more of the brain is devoted to movement than to language. Language is only a little thing sitting on top of this huge ocean of movement." ~ Dr Oliver Sacks A healthy brain means having the...
Ageing in reverse- part 1. Physical Wellbeing
"As you enliven your body through movement, you enliven your whole sense of self." ~ Debbie Rosas Imagine if you could age in reverse through movement, diet and lifestyle choices. It turns out...
7 ways Nia’s movement variety benefits your body and brain
"Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor." ~ William Cowper Variety is the spice of life and the key to longevity! Movement variety is needed for optimal physical functioning...
STUDY AFFIRMS BENEFITS OF NIA
A 2022 study published in the International Journal of Social Work revealed physical mental and wellbeing benefits felt immediately after doing Nia.This U.S study assessed 56 healthy adults after...
Why fun is fundamental to your health and happiness
“Having fun is not a diversion from a successful life; it is the pathway to it… written in the language of joy.”~ Martha BeckWhen was the last time you felt light-hearted, connected, and alive with...
How body awareness can change your mind and boost your wellbeing
“In order to change, people need to become aware of their sensations and the way that their bodies interact with the world around them. Physical self-awareness is the first step in releasing the...
HOW TO HARNESS YOUR BREATH FOR TRANSFORMATION AND SELF-HEALING
"Our breathing is a stable solid ground that we can take refuge in. No matter what is going on inside us – thoughts, emotions, or perceptions – our breathing is always with us, like a faithful...
5 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO GET MOVING WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE IT
"The patterns that you repeat on a daily basis will eventually form the identity that you believe in and the actions that you take." ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits We all know how important moving...
10 TIPS FOR TAKING AN ONLINE NIA CLASS
Nia has been a lifeline for me many times over the past 22 years, and the pandemic has taken that to another level. Nia positively engages your body, mind, emotions and spirit, and can offer a much...
WHEN THERE’S TURBULENCE IN THE WORLD, WHAT CAN I SOFTEN?
"It’s the hard things that break; soft things don’t break." ~ C.Joybell. With so much turbulence and trauma in the world - personal, local and global - I haven't felt like writing a newsletter....
FINDING ALIVENESS + PEACE NOW
"Everything that I am stating is obvious. What is the obvious? That you are alive. This is obvious. That peace that you look for is inside of you. That is obvious. Everything else, in a moment's...
HOW RECLAIMING YOUR PLEASURE CAN HELP YOU REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE
"When barriers are put in front of you, it’s God or the Universe asking you to remember who you are, and reminding you not to let yourself be defined by things outside of you." ~ Christine...
WHAT IS BODY NEUTRALITY + 5 WAYS TO PRACTISE IT
"My body is not yours to critique and discuss. My body is not yours for consumption. My body is my vessel. An archive of experiences. A weapon that has fought battles only I understand. A library of...
FROM ANXIETY TO AUTHENTICITY + A LITTLE BIT OF ANNIE’S STORY
"We are all born with a story, It is our choice whether we want to live the story we were born with or create one that nourishes all we want to be." ~ Amy Sophia Marashinsky Authenticity is a daily...
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