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Tight Shoulders? Blocked Energy?

By Lesley Tinker on Feb 16 2008 - 8:21am

Tightness in the shoulder area? Blocked energy? This is for you! Watch Debbie Rosas, co-founder of the Nia Technique, demonstrate upward blocks. See the craft, practice the craft, and listen to Debbie explain how upward blocks can help loosen the shoulders and release blocked energy.

You'll find this video and a lot more in the newest release (Vol 3, Issue 1) of the NiaNow online newsletter.


 

The Tai Chi Two-Person Dance: Tai Chi with a Partner

cover of The Tai Chi Two-Person Dance: Tai Chi with a Partnerauthor: Jonathan Russell
asin: 1556434413
binding: Paperback
list price: $19.95 USD
amazon price: $19.95 USD


This centuries-old harmonizing of movements resembles a dance in which the lead switches from partner to partner with every movement, requiring participants to enter into a bodily dialogue with each other. Each movement has a specified number of beats, which aids in the correct positioning of one’s body. The book is amply illustrated with photographs of Master T. T. Liang performing the two-person dance.

 

Aikido seminar of Micheline Tissier (6 dan)


Source: YouTube File Info: Flash video
This is a nice alternative video about Aikido. Many of the available Aikido videos feature bodies being thrown here and there. The action is fast and it can be hard to see much of what's going on. That's not real helpful for Nia students. Nia is not like that. There are no throws or holds in Nia.
The founders of Nia were drawn to Aikido because it "emphasizes harmony in movement, focuses on finding resolution in conflict, through the blending of apparent opposites. Using spiral motions to create force, if evokes connectedness, gracefulness, and wisdom. It is harmonious spherical motion." p. 88
This video does a nice job of emphasizing those qualities. There is an artistry and a sense of joy in movement displayed that is in harmony with what Nia is all about. It's possible that videos such as this one may give Nia students ideas for how to draw from the artistry and spirit of Aikido to energize some of the moves of Nia.

 

Tai Chi Fundamentals for Beginners


Source: YouTube File Info: Flash video

 

Tae Kwon Do Classic Forms: 21 Hyung--Novice White Belt through Advanced Black Belt

cover of Tae Kwon Do Classic Forms: 21 Hyung--Novice White Belt through Advanced Black Beltauthor: Ted Hillson
asin: 0972929304
binding: Spiral-bound
list price: $22.50 USD
amazon price: $22.50 USD


Forms are the central curriculum of Tae Kwon Do. Developing a repertoire of effective techniques to battle multiple opponents is essential to becoming a true martial artist.

Inside these covers are detailed descriptions for 21 classic Tae Kwon Do forms--fully illustrated, move by move. The author analyzes various actions, reactions, and combinations for their purpose and intention.

 
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