Cross-Training Body Mind Emotions Spirit | Rachael R. Resch

One of the best things for me about Nia is that it’s not only a great fitness practice – but a great energy practice as well.

The sophisticated energetics of Nia are what made it possible for me to do Nia when I was totally disabled in my thirties by asthma – and to heal my body as a result.

Nine archetypal energy personalities comprise the neuroanatomy of the Nia Technique.

What Are Nia’s Energy Personalities?

Nia’s energy personalities are the essence of each one of Nia’s nine movement forms – from dance, martial arts and healing arts.

When Nia creators Debbie Rosas and Carlos AyaRosas were exploring how to move without hurting themselves, destiny led them to study these nine forms, which cooked all together inside their bodies to be born as Nia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martial Arts
All martial arts arise from human beings observing the natural world over millions of years.  Every martial art is based in how a specific animal, plant, wind, water, or stone moves.

The martial arts teach you the energy intelligence of the natural world and the ability to sense in your body what is “just enough.”

Tai Chi brings you the energy intelligence of water, earth and wind, and teaches you to be centered and grounded in your body and your life.

Tae Kwon Do channels the energy intelligence of ferocity and so you can empower your voice with both “Yes!” and “No!”

Aikido offers you the energy intelligence of making peace with all things.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dance Arts
Dance arts invite you to express your individuality – through your unique body, mind emotions and spirit.  Dance has been part of ceremony, ritual, courtship and celebration since the earliest human, animal and plant cultures.

Jazz Dance kindles the energy intelligence of the uninhibited, sensual and fun.

Modern Dance imparts the energy of introspection, form and freedom.

Duncan Dance – from the lineage of Isadora Duncan – invites you into the energy of your authentic spirit, so you can soar freely through all dimensions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healing Arts
Nia as a self-healing practice provides space for us to regenerate and repair our bodies and our lives.  The healing arts are at the root of all dance and martial arts.

The Work of Moshe Feldenkrais educates you in the neurological intelligence of comfort as a strength.

Alexander Technique provides the energy intelligence of being aligned and balanced between heaven and Earth.

Yoga teaches you the energy intelligence of conscious alignment of bones and joints.

As applied energetics teacher Paul Richards says, “Energy follows the physical.”  In other words, whatever I do with my physical body, my energy body does the same thing.

The 13 White Belt principles comprise the anatomy of the Nia Technique.  Nia’s nine movement forms make up Nia’s neuroanatomy.

The extraordinary diversity the nine movement forms bring ensures my physical, mental emotional spiritual and energy bodies all receive the variety of movement nutrition needed for good health and well-being.

As Nia founder Debbie Rosas says, “The brain loves variety!”

Nia’s movement forms stimulate the brain in unpredictable and complex ways.  This is exactly the nutrition the brain needs to stay vital and healthy, stimulating the brain to create new pathways (neuroplasticity) and new brain cells (neurogenesis).

Come enjoy Nia’s nine movement energies in a Nia class, A Taste of the Nia White Belt workshop, or the Nia White Belt.