Two things happened around the same time that gave me clarity on the type of coach I want to be. The first one was coaching an aspiring actress who wanted to be comfortable moving in her body. I was honest at the beginning that I knew nothing of theater, but I know I can …
Awareness is to observe without judgment, to notice what is happening right now, this minute, this second. Awareness is to sense, taste, hear, see, and feel. Awareness is to observe without judgment, how we talk, how we walk and how we love. Awareness gives us a choice; we can’t change what we are …
In 2017 I set up myself with a challenge to read 100 books. This came about when I realized that I didn’t dedicate enough time to read in the past few years, I love reading, but I didn’t prioritize it and therefore didn’t do it. So 2017 became the year that I put reading …
Jahanamiya is a feminist literary magazine that publishes written work exclusively by Saudi women, as well as accompanying artwork created by regional artists. In its latest issue titled Movement التحرك, I wrote a short story about my experience with movement followed by a poem titled An Invitation to Move. You can read the full story here
As I’m getting ready to host the first Nia White Belt training in Dubai (Dec 12-17) and to encourage more people to sign for the training, I reached out to Nia international community to share their stories about their experience with the training. I would like to share with you some of their stories. …
Last week I answered a call to retake part of the Nia blue belt intensive that was taking place in Paris, France. It has only been little over a month since I completed the Black belt training, and here comes an invitation to experience blue. The blue belt training is the second belt training in …
Yes! I am a proud Black belt Nia teacher! It is still surreal, like a moment in a dream. I did fly into Portland on Sep 10 to begin my journey into the unknown. On the Nia website, the invitation in Black belt is to let go of all that is known and enter the …
Today was one of the days that I stopped and started thinking of what do I really want to be doing, and what direction I want to take in my life. It seems like every now and then I’m guided toward something different. Regarding my Nia practice, I’m getting many signs to focus my practice …
Few days ago, the Nia Technique Headquarters shared with us, teachers, students and future students, the Nia Brand Book. The book presents the purpose, philosophy and meaning of Nia. You can download the book here. From the book, I would like to share here the Pillars of Nia: 1- FITNESS Feeling Good + Looking Good …
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Earlier this year I set up a challenge for myself, to create and craft a Nia class routine with my music and choreography before my birthday. It would be my birthday gift to myself. That would be a major expansion and stepping out of my comfort zone. I wasn’t sure that I would be able …
