I’m sitting on my bed, after just returning from a fun weekend in Dallas with my dear friend Toni Bergins. We traveled to Dallas to support her as she introduced Journey Dance to a new community. It was inspirational and exciting, and some of them will be joining us here in San Antonio when Toni comes back in April!
Reflecting that it has been over 36 years since I taught my first dance class, and 16 of those years teaching Nia, I continue to be fascinated and awed when introducing Nia to someone new. The beginner’s eyes, mind, heart and spirit that are open to change, discovery, mystery and transformation. I am humbled at the healing power of this work, and how much our body has to teach us.
Our body is filled with ancient wisdom waiting to be revealed.
In Nia, we continue to access this ancient wisdom through the language of the body… sensation. By continuing our exploration as sensation scientists, and listening to the voices of our body, we can learn so much moment to moment how to live a healthy, vital life.
FAMSS… an acronym we use in Nia to describe the five sensations that keep us healthy. We love to explore how they move energetically in the body…
Using your hands, open them as wide as they can go with web spaces… moving energy out…sensing Flexibility.
Now open and close them, catching flies, or dreams… energy that starts and stops.. Agility in action.
Tickling the space around you with creepy crawler fingers… constant energy flow… Mobility at work.
Draw your hands into a tight fist… energy moving in, packing to the bone…Strength.
Now open your hands into stillness and sense the energy supporting you all around… the sensation of Stability.
Let’s explore the ancient wisdom of our body through the five sensations this week!
After 16 years of teaching Nia, I continue to wake up every day, loving my life and the people I meet daily… loving my body for being there as my best friend and companion… and deeply grateful for the gifts and talents that have blessed me.
Join me in the dance of sensation, and your beautiful body’s ancient wisdom…
Have a glorious week! Adelle
My classes this week:
Tuesday 6:45am, Wednesday 9:15am…
Then get ready for a weekend of sensational fun with the new Nia routine Touch! Join Joanie and me for Touch classes on Friday, at 5:30 and Saturday, at 9:30… then again Sunday, March 3 at 2:30 for a “Learn the Move” experience of Touch, followed by the 4:00 class. Many Nia teachers will be teaching with us on Sunday! Sign up here for the Sunday playshop, including the CD.
Teachers and Licensed Belts of Nia… We have a fantastic group coming! Join us for Touch classes Friday and Saturday, and stay on Saturday for the Touch Routine Immersion learning experience! Contact Joanie about receiving the bars and pearls.
Adelle Brownlee Brewer
Owner, The Synergy Studio, San Antonio, Texas
Nia Black Belt Teacher; White Belt Trainer
Nia Training Faculty
Journey Dance Guide; Professional Fiber Artist
my blog: www.adellebrewer.com