Archive for change

The 1st law of physics: A body in motion remains in motion!

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Ever take a few days off from exercise?  It feels good to get back to it, doesn’t it?  Ever take a few weeks off from exercise?  It sucks to get back into it, right?  Ever take a few months off?  Then, after your reconnaissance exercise class, you declare, “Oh my God, I am so out of shape.  I should’ve never gone off my program! I’ve got to get it back.”

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Changing It Up

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As a teacher, you have to be creative, constantly finding new angles and challenges to make sure you’re communicating well. So I thought I’d share some of the ways I’ve changed things up recently as I’ve been teaching. 

I am adding more sounding and affirmations into my classes. Even though it is difficult for some people to do, I ask my students to use sounds and words to tap into the emotional realm of dancing Nia Technique.   “Yes,” “no,”  “hai,” “shaa,” “ki-ya!” accompany kicks, strikes, blocks or any other move that spirit demands.  I also ask for a sigh or a loud exhale. When there are many people in the room, the energy builds and flows even more easily when sound is added. Read More→