Posts Tagged ‘martial arts’
dynamic ease – part 2 – integrate – systemic flow
There are two main ways that we play with the Nia concept of Dynamic Ease.
One way is to separate “Dynamic” and “Ease” as individual “qualities” of movement: a) Dynamic = the “uumph” & b) Ease = rest, relaxation, re-centering. You can read more about that here.
Another way to play with Dynamic Ease, is to see it as a unique quality of its own.
To move with “dynamic ease” is to move with maximal efficiency – generating max power with minimal effort. This involves moving dynamically, yet with ease at the same time (eliminating unnecessary tension/stress)… read more
willows, warriors, and whirlpools
Nia incorporates nine movement forms: 3 dance arts, 3 martial arts, and 3 healing arts. Today we are going to play with Nia’s martial arts forms: Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, and Aikido. Guess what?!? You don’t need to have any previous experience with them to benefit! Here’s what I mean… read more
