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Music as My Muse

By: Debbie Rosas Stewart  |  Published February 23, 2010

"Antonio Stradivari made some of his most beautiful violins from a pile of broken, waterlogged oars he found on the docks of Venice one day. Like the David hiding inside Michelangelo's rough block of marble, or the prophets and sibyls hiding behind the emptiness of wet, freshly prepared fresco walls,... Read more

The Art of Listening

By: Debbie Rosas Stewart  |  Published February 23, 2010

Just as listening is key to any human relationship, music is no different; we have a relationship with music. The more we learn to listen to it, the better we can communicate with anything--and for those of us of us who dance, the better we can dance.

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RAW and the 8BC Music System

By: Debbie Rosas Stewart  |  Published February 23, 2010

RAW stands for the state of being in a Relaxed body, Alert mind and Waiting spirit. This is the practice we use to listen with full attention by creating a state of "no inner dialogue." In RAW, you are not distracted by thoughts, desires, likes or dislikes; you are in... Read more

Karri Winn Presents "Creating A Sacred Livelihood"

By:   |  Published February 14, 2010

Karri Winn, Nia Black Belt, presents White Belt Principle 11: Creating A Sacred Livelihood at StudioNia in Portland, Oregon.

Principle #11 introduces you to Creating a Sacred Livelihood, the business of your body and life. When you do what you love, you live into your greatness. Creating a Sacred... Read more

The Voice of Creating a Sacred Livelihood

By:   |  Published February 14, 2010

I am the voice of Creating a Sacred Livelihood. My universal wisdom comes from knowing that you and the body are a gift. I am coded to inspire and direct you – and your body – to do that which will fulfill you in deep and meaningful ways. You will... Read more

Creating Your Sacred Livelihood Scroll

By: Nia  |  Published February 14, 2010

Use this scroll to help you explore and Create Your Sacred Livelihood.

The file is a PDF designed to be printed on both sides of a blank legal size (8 1/2" x 14") piece of paper.

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The New Face of Nia

By: Debbie Rosas  |  January 26, 2010

To enter into your body and discover your purpose, your sacred mind, emotions, spirit, and the path of Nia, is a journey worth taking. It is one Carlos and I were chosen to create and share. As Carlos prepares to retire, this is the path I will continue, as this is my purpose. Nia is how I Create My Sacred Livelihood. Nia is how I step into my greatness and fulfill my desire to become a Sacred Athlete.  

- Debbie Rosas Stewart


I am thrilled with the positive feedback from so many Teachers about "The New Face of Nia.” This new face reflects many developments in the White Belt Intensive Training, the foundation for all Nia practice. Looking at the changes we have made, I feel a deep satisfaction and pride in my spirit’s ability to persist in her desire for mastery, for my personal desire to remain patient and take time to elegantly evolve Nia into her own movement art, one that today stands proudly next to martial arts and dance arts.

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Cleaning Out The Closet

By: Jeff Stewart  |  January 26, 2010

Hi all! I am feeling very humbled and at the same time thankful. The world feels to me as if it is very unsettled. Normal world issues seem to be larger and I am grateful that I am standing on the foundation of our Nia community. Our connectedness is grounding and comforting for me and my hope is that I can radiate my blessings to those less fortunate.

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Inventing The Rest of Our Lives

By: Debbie Rosas  |  December 21, 2009

"When it's over, I want to say I have been a bride married to amazement, I've been a bridegroom taking the world into my arms." — Mary Oliver

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Creating our Sacred Livelihood

By: Jeff Stewart  |  December 21, 2009

WOW what a year! Not that I should be surprised; life at Nia is always exciting and ever evolving. I have a huge appreciation in my heart for all of you, for your continued support of Nia and for all you do to share the powerful and transformative medicine of Nia with people around the world.

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