Nia Another Perspective

Why men who do Nia, do Nia - Jason Alan Griffin (JAG) interview 

by Fred Bass

This lovely video of Nia from the perspective of a man is rich with insight.  Take a listen, if you’re curious about Nia as a man or a woman.

 

 

Once A Day

 Michael Franti and Spearhead

Once A Day’ is about unexpected moments in life. Some days we have unexpectedly beautiful moments and others that are unexpectedly challenging. Last year I had a really challenging moment when my son was diagnosed with a kidney disease called FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis). We thought it would break our family apart, but moving through the initial tears, made us realize life is precious and that we need to hug, kiss and be close to each other every day and through that we could ‘rise up’ and face his illness together. I hope that Once A Day brings inspiration to anyone in this world who is going through challenging times. Through music, dance and gratitude for this life we can all ‘Rise Up’!”

#OnceADayTour #LoveNow #RiseUpMusic video by Michael Franti & Spearhead performing Once A Day. (C) 2015 Boo Boo Wax, under exclusive license to Concord Music Group, Inc

Exploring the Wilderness of the Body with Gabrielle Roth

"There's a billion miles of wilderness between the head and the feet of any given person. That's why I dance.... to explore the wilderness."

 

Gabrielle Roth "Embodiment"

Dance is for Everyone

Here are people from all over the world sharing their love of dance and how it wakes up their life!  Enjoy!

Nia Winnipeg with Tamara

 
The components of Nia are about moving your body with ease, comfort, strength, and support.  The exciting and enthusiastic Tamara Hajsky talks about Nia and shows footage of dancing Nia all over Winnipeg - classes and demos - for a visual of Nia. 

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The Squat Song

Brought to you today by Nia Blue Belt Instructor Ta Ma Ra from Winnipeg, Canada. This video will bring a smile to your face!

Beautiful Women moving: Nia

Nia in Paris with Helen Terry

 Energy follows attention. Where will you place your attention?

Video featuring women all over the world including Kathleen Anderson Rodrigues de Miranda, my friend who lives in Sweden. 

Dancing on the Mississippi

Moving for the joy of movement is principle #1 in the Nia White Belt practice.  I have loved to move and dance all of my life—only recently has this passionate part of me awoken.  I remember grooving in the grocery store line with my Mom, and she said to me quietly, “Stop that.”  Acts of pure joy were not well embraced in my family. 

But I couldn’t forget about that love, a deep love inside me.  When I first danced Nia, I was struck by the joy of movement, sensations in my body that the little girl Mary Lee knew long ago.  It had so much depth.  This music was so much fun.  I felt so good when I did it.  And some of the key phrases lit me up: through movement we find health.  Nia is a dynamic practice that helps me live more fully who I am.

 

Photographs by Lori Eschweiler