Nia Central California
Nia Elements & Practices for Balanced Living

Inspirational Fitness for an Extraordinary You

October 2008
Nia Education News

Weekly Classes
The Hanford Yoga Center is the only location in the Central Valley currently offering Nia classes. 

Join us
Mondays @5:30pm
406 E. 7th Street


White Belt Training with France Laude Gohard
Nevada City October 23-26 and Oct 31-Nov 2
France Laude Gohard
Master Black Belt teacher an Trainer will be hosting a White Belt training in Northern CA. Conducted over two weekends, this intensive is the first of Nia's four levels of training and teacher education. You may choose to become a Certified Nia Teacher after this intensive.
 
For More Info go to france-laude.com
 
Register online at france-laude.com

Winalee Zeeb
Will return Jan 2009

Winalee Zeeb
Winalee is a First Degree Black Belt

Teacher and Trainer from Lansing, Michigan. She began her career in the fitness industry in 1981. Since discovering Nia in 1991 she has been passionately sharing Nia joy with others throughout the U.S. and internationally.  “Every little cell” in your body will be inspired by Winalee’s radiance.

 


Pass it On- Local and Healthy Resources

Family Farm Fresh
Zen in Action

Sacred Mountain
Visalia Wellness Website

In This Issue...

Happy Birthday Nia
Nia Unplugged & Nia Sounds CDs
Nia telecourses and Nia Videos
Download of the Month
Donating to the Albert H Dung Scholarship
Happy Birthday Nia

Celebrate Movement

Celebrating 25 years of Nia

In 1983 Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas took off their shoes, eliminated repetitive jogging up and down, blended moves from the Martial Arts, Dance Arts, and Healing Arts, added vocalizations and emotional expression and created Nia.  For the past twenty-five years people have been transforming their bodies and lives with Nia in joyful and pleasurable ways that follow the map of the body, what we call—The Body’s Way.  Fun, fluid and interactive, Nia creates an integrated and balanced workout that turns working out into, “bodywork.”  Treat yourself to an invigorating, joy filled class and discover a mindful based fitness technique that will leave you inspired and holistically connected with your body.  Join us for class and supportive & compassionate community of Nia dancers

Nia Unplugged DVD & Nia Sounds CDs
For those of you hoping to inspire yourself, friends, and family with some juicy music and movement, CDs are now available $15- Earthsong, Opal, Sanjana, Dreamwalker, Clarity, Amethyst.  CDs as well as the Nia Unplugged DVD can be purchased directly from Sarah or on the Nia website www.nianow.com
Next Nia Telecourse  @5pm
On the First Monday of every month--The next call is October 6, 2008
Call: (269) 320-8200 then enter the access code
647901#

Nia Videos


Nia in NYC
Ann's Nia  PR Video

 

Download of the Month
Circle of Friends

Yoga teacher and psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, reports that Americans are more socially isolated than ever before. In 2004, the average American had just two people to talk to about important matters; research shows that socially isolated individuals are 25 times more likely to die over a nine-year period than more socially connected people. Further, low levels of social support are associated with increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other infectious diseases.

McGonigal suggests these meditations to help you feel a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others....Read Article

 

Educational Handout from Nia Headquarters  "The Joy of Movement"

 

Donate to the Albert H Dung Scholarship
Two years ago my home community of Pixley experienced a great loss with the passing of Albert Hui Dung Jr.  Albert was a friend of my family for many years and as I grew into adulthood, he was a friend to me. Albert dreamt of making Pixley a better, safer, healthier community; he encouraged others to believe in that possibility.  He lifted the spirits and hopes of many for a better hometown, better opportunities, and a better future.  This scholarship is being offered as a way to provide support for young students in Pixley and continue Albert’s legacy. 

Donations to our scholarship fund are tax deductible and can be mailed or delivered directly :
Tulare Joint Union High School District Foundation-
Albert H Dung Memorial Fund
426 N Blackstone, Tulare CA 93274
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Nia Elements & Practices for Balanced Living
Public Health, Nia Education, Research, and Evaluation Consulting
Sarah Ramirez, MPH
elements.practices "at" gmail.com