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Recent Additions to 'All Things Nia'Here's what we came across recently and added to the pile. If you know how to use an RSS feed, grab the link at the bottom and you'll never miss a thing. Other ways to view 'All Things Nia':
Nia in Seattle Woman Magazine
Creator: Ashley Griffin
Click to visit: Every Body Dance The Knees: Your Mobility & Stability
Educational handout about the knees.
Conditioning the Hands
Educational Nia Technique handout concerning the hands.
The Voice of The Hands
You Walk Wrong
Creator: Adam Sternbergh
Click to visit: New York Magazine Thought provoking article on the benefits of going barefoot and/or adopting footwear that simulates the barefoot experience. Anecdotal evidence mixes with scientific study in this article. One of the keys is learning how to walk in a manner consistent with Nia move #1 - the heel lead. You'll get more info on why by reading the article. There is even mention of the Alexander Technique in the text!
The author does a good job of pointing out that switching to barefoot may not go smoothly at first as the body initially continues to pursue bad habits developed from years of wearing shoes. It can take time to develop ones barefoot 'sensory IQ' and learn to remember to do the 'heel lead'.
NPR glossed this article. Read their take on it. and while you're there, you can also listen to an interview with the author.
The Feet: Your Foundation
Educational handout about the feet.
Nia, A New Way
In this short audio clip, Nia Diva's own, Jill Pagano, introduces us to Nia. She explains what makes Nia such a unique approach to holistic conditioning and why it just might be exactly what you're looking for!
Welcome to Nia!
This video was taken during the first part of the March 2008, Welcome to Nia Class presented by NiaDivas. In this video, you'll learn about the Nia Technique and what makes it such a unique and enjoyable path to fitness, conditioning and health.
The Shoulder Girdle - Educational Handout
Educational handout about the shoulder girdle.
Nia TeleCourses for everyBody™ - March 3, 2008
These monthly teleconferences are free to the public. Use the Source: link above for further details.
The Alexander Technique
By changing your posture you can look, move, and even breathe better, according to proponents of this century-old technique popular with entertainers. Developed by an actor who lost his voice due to improper posture, the Alexander Technique involves a series of subtle changes in stance and movement that, once learned, are to be incorporated into everyday life. Actor William Hurt introduces viewers to the video and demonstrates the positions and movements. Hurt must truly believe in this method because not only does he allow himself to be an on-screen guinea pig for 74 minutes, but the reclusive actor has also made rare television appearances promoting the video. However much he appears to believe in the technique, though, the Oscar winner displays uncharacteristic awkwardness in introducing and quizzing his teacher, Jane Kosminsky. A former dancer, Kosminsky is well versed in the history and method of the technique as she moves Hurt through head placement, chair work, "the Monkey" (a lifting position), walking, and finally a 22-minute self lesson. At the tape's end Kosminsky warns that a personal teacher may be needed to truly learn the technique, and offers a contact number and Web site information. --Kimberly Heinrichs Tips for Avoiding Activity-induced Injuries
Creator: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Click to visit: Tips for Avoiding Activity-induced Injuries Compare these recommendations to similar recommendations advanced by the Nia Technique. Awareness and 'listening' to the body are key elements of each recommendation.
Avoiding activity related injuries is a key determinate for how long most people will stick with a particular fitness program and how much they will enjoy it in the meantime.
From their very beginning, Nia movements have been designed to harmonize with the "Body's Way" and to give rise to enjoyable feelings - not injury. When practiced with awareness, as taught by the Nia Technique, we have the tools become our own "conscious personal trainer". Once we reach that point, our well-being and fitness rests in our own hands.
Nia TeleCourses for everyBody™ - Feb 4, 2008
Focus on breathing. Sounding also mentioned.
Join Nia Founders Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas, as well as Nia Trainers and Teachers by listening in on their new monthly TeleCourses for everyBody Mentoring program.
The Fosse Style
Even people with the barest interest in Broadway can recognize the unique, angular, sensual style of Bob Fosse. With its small gestures and isolated movements, it is frequently copied--and often misinterpreted.
For there is far more to it than bowler hats and white gloves, which is why choreographer Debra McWaters has put together the ultimate visual and verbal guide to Fosse's way of dancing, choreographing, and teaching.
Using hundreds of photographs, as well as descriptions from Fosse himself, McWaters guides dancers and teachers through the process of understanding the intricacies of this style of jazz dance. An assistant to Gwen Verdon on Fosse, a long-time associate of Ann Reinking, and personal choreographer for Ben Vereen, McWaters is uniquely situated to write this book.
The Fosse Style provides facts, not guesswork, about how to execute Fosse's signature movements, information handed down from an illustrious list of artists and performers. It closes with a sample dance featuring Fosse's signature moves. No dancer or fan of such shows as The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees!, Sweet Charity, Cabaret, Pippin, or Chicago can afford to be without this book.
Exercise: A Healthy Habit to Start and Keep
Creator: FamilyDoctor.org
Click to visit: Exercise: A Healthy Habit to Start and Keep A key question brought up about exercise in that page is:
"How do I stick with it?" Some suggested answers from the medical professions include: Choose something you like to do, Vary your routine, Forget "no pain, no gain" and Make exercise fun. These are all core concepts of The Nia Technique, and have been since Nia was founded in the 1980's. Nia was one of the first fitness disciplines to diverge from the "no pain, no gain" mentality that was prevalent in the '80s. The potential for long-term sustainability is one of the many attractive features of the Nia Technique. If you're looking for a fitness program with staying power, try Nia.
Strength Training objectives for US Adults
"Because important health benefits are linked to strength training, a national health objective for 2010 is to increase to 30% the proportion of adults who perform physical activities that enhance and maintain muscular strength and endurance on greater than or equal to 2 days per week. CDC analyzed 1998-2004 data from the National Health Interview Survey to determine the annual prevalence of strength training among U.S. adults by age group and race/ethnicity. This report describes the results of that analysis."
There is a pdf transcript of this podcast available by visiting the source website.
Part Five: The Body Itself Reveals the Body's Way
Part of a series of teleconferences presenting the Principles of the Body's Way. This material comes from BodyMindNow.com. Please visit their site for more details. This episode is Part Five: The Body Itself Reveals the Body's Way
Voice of the Shoulder Girdle
Part Four: The Body Demands Simultaneous Mobility and Stability
Part of a series of teleconferences presenting the Principles of the Body's Way. This material comes from BodyMindNow.com. Please visit their site for more details. This episode is Part Four: The Body Demands Simultaneous Mobility and Stability
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