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 …
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. …
The seed I planted to grow Nia in the Gulf region is growing 🙂 We have a date for the first ever White Belt training in Dubai. In December, the fantastic Nia Trainer Helen Terry will be flying in to offer the training. Nia has transformed my life in so many different ways; it has …
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 …
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 …
Do you want to join a Nia class but have no idea what to expect? More about what is Nia here Here are tips for stepping into a Nia class for the first time. Keep an open mind and relaxed body. Give your self a chance to experience something new. If you don’t like the …
During the last quarter of 2015 I was reflecting on what I would like to do in 2016. For years now I no longer set resolutions or specific objectives to be achieved. I realized that many times I don’t do what I set up to do or I’m no longer interested in them. Now, what …
