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→