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 You’ve got one body. Get in it. Move. Discover the power of its design - whether for fitness, for self-healing or for the pure pleasure of feeling well for a lifetime. You were meant to feel good. I believe movement is medicine. I invite you to move your body, mind and soul by stepping into one of my trainings, workshops or class experiences. Transform how you move, think, feel and live.

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What Is Nia

Nia is feel good fitness for the body, mind and soul. It is a cardio-dance, fitness practice that blends energizing, soul-stirring music with choreography that is easy to follow and designed to move the whole body. Moves are infused with the power and precision of the martial arts; expression and fun of the dance arts; and the mindfulness of the healing arts. Nia is the original non-impact form of fusion fitness that is easily adapted for each person. More than just a workout, Nia is a holistic approach to health designed to address the body, mind, emotion and spirit. Nia reconnects people to the joy of movement. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindful awareness of the body, holistic fitness, and a well-being lifestyle.

 

 

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Move of the Week

Pelvic Circles 1

Pelvic Circles - one of my favorite moves - is a core move that may be practice in any stance with your feet parallel. Begin by circling your hips fluidly as if you are hoola hooping, paying attention to the rotation of your hip joints, and the ball of the hips rotating. Play with small circles, large circles, and evenly directing energy with the motion of your tailbone or pubic bone.  Feel the muscles of your core, your abdomen and lower back as you isolate and integrate your pelvis.

As you gain movement skill and balance, have a little fun by playing with different speeds, range of motions and energy variety. Continue below for Tip and Video! 

 

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Nia White Belt Training - Weekend 2

From 04/14/17 8:00 am until 04/16/17 4:00 pm
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Nia White Belt Training takes you on a journey of self-discovery by exploring the art of sensation. Beginning with the Joy of Movement, you learn 13 principles for body-centered awareness. Each principle teaches you a variety of somatic skills for connecting to physical sensation in your body. Through the science, craft and art of sensation, you will learn Nia's body-centered approach to health, wellness and fitness. Crafting with sensation is the starting point for all Nia teachers. The Art of Sensation is what brings magic to the Nia class experience.

The Art of Sensation is rooted in Nia's philosophy of The Body's Way. Sensation guides you to create health and vitality by moving your body in ways that feel good. Nia White Belt teaches you to develop body literacy - the ability to listen to your body, making choices that lead to health and total body well-being.

Nia White Belt teaches you the Art of Sensation through five core areas of study: Movement - the study of moving, health + potential; Anatomy - the study of body parts + systems; Science - the study of body awareness, health + vitality; Music - the study of sound, health + expression; and Philosophy, the study of the body's inherent wisdom.

If you want to teach Nia, the Nia White Belt is your first step. You can begin teaching Nia after completing the White Belt and becoming a livelihood member, which is an additional fee. The membership gives you a teaching license and materials to learn how to teach the Nia class.

Note, this is a SPLIT WEEKEND TRAINING in Centralia, WA:

Weekend 1: Thursday, April 6 at 1PM through Sunday, April 9 at 6PM
Weekend 2: Friday, April 14 at 8AM through Sunday, April 16 at 4PM

The $1599 USD price includes:

• 50+ hours of somatic education
• White Belt Learn book (Digital PDF)
• Nia White Belt
• Certificate of Completion

Payment Policy:

The price of the Nia White Belt Training is $1,599 (USD) plus tax where applicable. To reserve your spot in a training, you must pay a registration fee (50% of training fee) directly to Nia Technique, Inc. (via NiaNow's online registration system here). The remaining cost of your training, instruction fee, and any applicable tax, will be collected by your trainer, Laurie, 30 days prior to the training start date as an instruction fee.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy:

Should you cancel your registration more than 30 days prior to the training start date, the registration fee will be credited to your Nia account. Should you cancel your registration less than 30 days prior to the training start date, you will incur a cancellation fee of $250 – and both the registration fee and instruction fee will be credited to your Nia account. Credited balances can be applied toward the price of another intensive training.

Intensive trainings purchased at sale prices are not transferable or refundable. Trainees who are unable to attend the purchased sale intensive may transfer their credited funds to another training and pay the difference in price.

If you have paid for a training that is cancelled by the trainer, you will receive a full refund.

White Belt Principles

  1. Joy of Movement
  2. Natural Time + Movement Forms
  3. Music + 8BC System
  4. FreeDance
  5. Awareness
  6. Base
  7. Three Planes + Intensity Levels
  8. Core
  9. Upper Extremities
  10. X-Ray Anatomy
  11. Creating a Sacred Livelihood
  12. Body + Life Education
  13. Sharing What You Sense

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Opinions and thoughts...

  • Testamonial 1
    “ Laurie’s set the tone of the group and training with a calm and grounded presence – which allowed for greater receptivity as a student. She provided wonderful structure, and her delivery allowed a permission and opportunity for me to delve deeper and explore further. A different style and approach in delivering the course, which made it marvelous moment by moment. Thank you, Laurie! ”
  • Testamonial 2
    “ Laurie is amazing. She makes it so easy to enjoy the journey of the training. I love her ease, her pauses and her velvet voice.”
  • Testamonial 3
    “ Laurie is a warm, engaging and masterful trainer. The 5 Stages Training has been a personal and professional highlight in my life.” Janet Etty-Leal
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