Workshops :: Unlocking Nia's Healing Arts
Feldenkrais, Alexander and Yoga
February 13, 2010 - 3:00pm - 5:30pm
We talk about 'healing' a lot in Nia. What exactly do we mean? In Nia, when we say 'healing' it means anything that makes your body feel better. So it could mean reduction of pain; it could mean stretching out a tightness, it could mean gaining freedom of movement where there was restriction; and the list goes on. By always seeking a sensation of pleasure when we do our Nia work, we are allowing the body to self-heal.
But there are other ways we can increase our self-healing in class. The Alexander Technique, the Work of Moshe Feldenkrais and Yoga all have a very special function not only in Nia's original creation but also in its day-to-day practice. Are you getting the most healing out of your Nia classes? Do you understand and utilize the Healing Arts while you're practicing?
Nia uses Dance Arts, Martial Arts and Healing Arts to create an experience that is expressive, conditioning and healing. Yet, many people are unaware of the powers in the unique work of Moshe Feldenkrais or The Alexander Technique or Yoga and how these Healing Arts play an important role throughout the class. This playshop, Unlocking the Healing Arts of Nia, will give you an experience of each of the three Healing Arts of Nia. You will have a unique sensory experience of each of the healing arts individually and in the context of a Nia classes. It will demystify them and increase your access to their power.
The playshop begins with a mini Nia class taught by Jason with a focus on The Healing Arts. Then, we’ll spend some time moving with the energy and chemistry of each of the three healing arts through movement and theory. You’ll obtain a thorough understanding and a sensory experience of each art. Then we’ll go back and do the original mini-routine again. But this time you’ll have the opportunity to practice what you’ve discovered.
By the end of the day you will understand the unique powers of each of the three Healing Arts of Nia, you will have an experience of each of them in a routine, and you will be able to utilize them in any class you attend in the future. You will be able to maximize the healing potential of any class you take.
Unlocking The Healing Arts of Nia is $49 (JAGfit Members pay only $9) Preregistration by Friday is required. The playshop will take place near Columbus Circle.
Reserve your space in Unlocking Nia's Healing Arts by contacting Jason via phone, 917-334-3111, email or in person. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted as payment. You can also pay right now using Pay Pal by clicking here.
Join us in Unlocking Nia's Healing Arts.