Day 24 of 52 Nia dance challenge
I thought I’d explore one of Nia’s online “Move It” routines that add interval training for a more intense workout.
The first 20 minutes or so felt great and then my energy began to ebb. Thirty minutes in and I lost my mojo.
I switched out of Move It to Bloom and had a great last half of my hour of dancing.
I love this aspect of Nia, permission to trust the body. I know I’ll come back to Move It another day.
Day 23 of 52 Nia dance challenge
The day got away from me. There were many tasks. Some of them took longer than expected. Suddenly it was almost 7 p.m. and I hadn’t danced. Also, wine had been consumed. Doesn’t that signify the end of daily obligations? Well yes. Except that Nia is becoming more of a fun thing than an obligatory one.
So I jumped into Ignite online. Let me just confirm that it is a bit of a challenge to keep up with all the steps through the filter of wine. On the other hand, the delight at being a beat or two off and not minding is fine, fine, fine.
Another day, another dance.
Day 22 of 52 Nia dance challenge
Yesterday had me all judgmental and trying to figure out how to deal with internal negativity. Today teacher Dael Parsons led us in “Ride,” a routine I like for its combination of steps highlighting feminine energy punctuated by powerful punches and kicks. Today, I was struck by the lyrics in the opening song, Deep Dive Corp’s “Ride.” Singer Ingrid Chavez describes a yawning empty feeling that won’t go away. So, I settle in and just ride with it, she sings. The pulsing beat feels good to ride, and a few bars on Chavez sings Life’s a roller-coaster, the higher you go the harder you fall, so just ride with it.
The song and the dance. Nia teachers call it movement medicine. Sometimes it’s physically healing. Sometimes it’s emotionally healing.
Susan Palmer's Exquisite Now 