Nia White Belt Intensives & Certification
Nia Certification Intensives
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A week-long training in expressive Body-Mind movement, exploring the science, craft & art of Nia, which includes the Martial Arts, Dance Arts & Healing Arts. Near Asheville, NC, where the Blue Ridge& Smoky Mountains meet!
PERSONAL GROWTH & TEACHER TRAINING
The Nia Technique is an expressive body-mind movement and lifestyle practice, integrating fitness and health. Nia creatively blends movements, concepts and philosophies from both Eastern and Western traditions.
By embracing the gifts of the healing arts, we embody sensation, the backdrop upon which all of our practice takes place. Martial arts and meditative techniques teach mindfulness, a powerful tool for self-discovery. Dance techniques teach how to move with grace and fluidity. And integrative body therapies help us understand how to self-heal through awareness and alignment that improves functioning. Various psychological tools support the self-guided process, allowing students to become self-empowered and to take charge of their own growth and well-being - a transformational experience in and of itself.
Nia Technique, Inc. is a recognized leader in the field of body-mind-spirit fitness training. Nia Intensive Trainings are offered in a variety of settings, from New York City's premiere fitness clubs to a secluded island retreat on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia - to the breathtaking views of the North Carolina's Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Intensive trainings in the Carolinas are facilitated by Denise Medved, a highly experienced 1st degree Nia Black Belt and a certified Nia Trainer.
The first of Nia's four levels of Intensive Training, the White Belt, is a week-long program which focuses on embodying body-mind-spirit basics and learning the elegant foundation of Nia, You may become a Certified Nia Teacher after taking this intensive or take the training for personal growth.
Thousands of people have trained in the Nia Technique, embarking upon a path of personal development and self-discovery, incorporating the body-mind-spirit techniques into their existing fitness, health and wellness practices. Regardless of what brings you to the Intensive Training, Nia Training offer wisdom, knowledge, personal and professional growth, self-empowerment and self-actualization.
What You Will Learn
The Nia White Belt Intensive is highly interactive and based on cognitive and experiential teaching models and the Nia principles themselves. You will study movement dynamics, mind-body physiology, kinesiology, choreography, music appreciation, physical and x-ray anatomy and more. You will also participate with other students in Nia classes to witness the power of the Technique in practice and experience your own body responding to the principles of the Nia Technique.
Ongoing Support
We want you excitement, enthusiasm and fascination for learning Nia to continue. TO that end, there are many Nia tools we offer in support of your path to personal and professional mind-body growth. The Nia video tapes, newsletter, website and the entire Nia Family are here to support you. We also offer Nia logos and original artwork for flyers, class forms, business cards, postcards, stationery and much more. Most of all, we do care and want you to succeed in fulfilling your personal dreams.
2009 NIA WHITE BELT TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVES
For personal growth or teacher certification.
A week-long training in expressive Body-Mind movement, exploring the science, craft & art of Nia, which includes the Martial Arts, Dance Arts & Healing Arts.
With Denise Medved, 1st Degree Black Belt Nia Teacher & Trainer
January 31 - February 6, Raleigh/Durham with Stephaney Robinson, Triangle Dance Studio. Contact Kate Finlayson at kate@naturenia.com or Irena Brezenski at irena@globalnia.net for more information
February 28 - March 6, Cardiff, Wales. Contact Sam Hyde at niacardiff@msn.com for more information.
March 21 - March 27, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com for more information.
April 11 - April 17, Missoula, MT with Britta von Tagen, Missoula Women's Club. Contact Barbara Riley at briley@montana.com for more information.
June 1 - June 7, Sarasota, FL, Saradance Studio. Contact Kelly Atkins at MBFDancer@aol.com for more information.
June 13 - 19, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com for more information.
August 1 - August 7, Milwaukee, WI, CORE/El Centro Studio. Contact Barb Wesson at rebenone@yahoo.com for more information.
August 29 -September 4, Missoula, MT, with Britta von Tagen, Missoula Women's Club. Contact Barbara Riley at briley@montana.com for more information.
September 12 -September 18, Raleigh/Durham with Stephaney Robinson, Triangle Dance Studio. Contact Kate Finlayson at kate@naturenia.com or Irena Brezenski at irena@globalnia.net for more information.
October 10 - October 16, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com for more information.
October 24 - October 30, Capetown, South Africa. Contact Kathy Wolstenholme at kathy@niasouthafrica.co.za for more information.
December 5 - December 11, Sarasota, FL, Saradance Studio. Contact Kelly Atkins at MBFDancer@aol.com for more information.
White Belt Intensive fee of $1599 includes pre-training videos, printed materials & suggested reading, more than 50 hours of hands-on training, handouts, a comprehensive Nia manual, marketing resources and business support & an elegant graduation celebration. Registration forms found on www.NiaNow.com under Intensives Training, Register for a Training, then Print Registration Form.
Registration forms & deposit (unless otherwise noted) go to: Denise Medved, Nia Trainer, 2314 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739. Denise Medved: Phone 828-696-3060, Email: nia@magicalweb.net for further information, or call Producer Anne Lowry at 828-687-8874. Email: niaskywalker7@aol.com
ABOUT 1st DEGREE BLACK BELT NIA TEACHER & TRAINER DENISE MEDVED
A youthful 53-year old, Denise has been featured on television, in publications such as "American Fitness", and at such internationally acclaimed facilities as Canyon Ranch Health & Fitness Resort, Tucson, AZ, The Oaks Spa, Ojai, CA and The Pebble Beach 
Resorts, Pebble Beach, CA.
Denise was a senior officer and board member of one of the largest communications companies in New York City for 14 years, as well as a marketing & PR consultant in California for another 11 years. She brings excellent marketing & stress management skills to her trainings!
She also utilizes more than 35 years of acting, singing & dancing experience to make every Nia class fun and unique! Movement classes, playshops & retreats are also a part of her business, Feather on the Moon - a "spa without walls" for the body, mind & spirit. She is in a Masters program in Gerontology and specializes in movement for those with physical challenges, injuries and those over 65 years of age.
CALL DENISE MEDVED AT 828-696-3060 or Email her at nia@magicalweb.net or call White Belt Producer Anne Lowry at 828-687-8874. Visit her web site at www.niasouth.com
Nia Playshops & Other Events
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There are workshops and there are playshops. A workshop is a clinic, practicum, seminar, class or meeting where a group of people work on a creative project, discuss a topic, or study a subject. A play shop is exactly the same thing, except they are more FUN!
Playshops go deeper into a topic or subject related to the body, mind, spirit and emotions - and look for the pleasure.
Playshops are offered on a variety of subjects throughout the year and are posted regularly to www.niacarolina.com and www.NiaNow.com as well as this website.
Playshop/Workshop Dates 2009
Jannuary 10 - January 11, Long Boat Key, FL Workshop Weekend. Contact Kelly Atkins at MBFDancer@aol.com or Michele D'Ambrosio at michelesoriginal@comcast.net to register or for more information.
January 17 - January 18, Plearning Routines: Play + Learn a New Routine with Winalee Zeeb, Black Belt Teacher/Trainer, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. For Nia Teachers and White Belts. Sat. 1/17 9:00am-6:45pm and Sunday 1/18 9:00am-2:45pm. $85 in advance, $95 at the door. Registration is requested.
Classes with Winalee for EVERYBODY -
Sat. 1/17 5:30-6:45pm and Sunday 1/18 1:30-2:45pm. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $25 for BOTH classes in advance.
Pay in advance for Event and Classes by 1/15. Contact Denise Medved at nia@magicalweb.net to register and for more information.
July 25 - July 26, Alchemy of Movement Weekend with Kathy Wolstenholme, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Denise Medved at nia@magicalweb.net to register or for more information.
October 2 - October 3, BEING LOVED Weekend with Trainer Liz Ganz, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Denise Medved at nia@magicalweb.net to register or for more information.
October 31 - November 1, Playshop Weekend with Trainer Helen Terry, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Denise Medved at nia@magicalweb.net to register or for more information.
Retreat Dates 2009
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Upcoming day-long retreats being hosted by myself and Nia Black Belt Teacher Anne Lowry. Treat yourself to days of self-nuturing, healing and empowerment. Using insightful games and processes designed for self-discovery and inner growth, Nia movement and just plain fun, we'll take time from our busy lives to delve into the beauty and wonder of our own inner being. A Scrumptuous Dinner Feast is included. Advance registration requested. Energy Exchange: $75 per retreat day.
Other Events 2008 and 2009
November 1 - 5, Nia Green Belt with Nia Creators, Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas, Montreat, NC. The Green Belt is designed to unify and solidify the core areas of teaching Nia and is an invaluable opportunity whether you're a novice or a seasoned teacher. You will develop the confidence and skills to master the art of delivering the Nia promise. For more information or for room and/or meal plan accommodations contact Anne Lowry at 828-687-8874, niaskywalker7@aol.com . Registration form found on www.NiaNow.com under Intensives Training, Register for a Training. $1025. To register contact Julia Hughes at intensives@nianow.com.
Master Classes with Carlos for EVERYBODY -
11/1 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 11/2 and 11/3 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11/4 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com to register. $25 per class at the door, $20 per class in advance by 10/30, discounts for multiple classes.
November 6 - 9, Nia FAB (For All Belts) Choreography with Nia Creators, Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosa, Montreat, NC. Experience 4 fun-filled days focused on Choreography. You will be Educated, Motivated and Inspired. You will learn the process of creating Nia Routines and take yourself to a new level of artistry and skill. For more information or for room and/or meal plan accommodations contact Anne Lowry at 828-687-8874, niaskywalker7@aol.com . Registration form found on www.NiaNow.com under Intensives Training, Register for a Training. $750. To register contact Julia Hughes at intensives@nianow.com.
Master Classes with Carlos for EVERYBODY-
11/6, 11/7, 11/8 and 11/9 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com to register. $25 per class at the door, $20 per class in advance by 10/30, discounts for multiple classes.
May 1- May 3, 5 Stages Certification with Debbie Rosas, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center.
Description of the program
The Five Stages of Self-Healing use five simple movements that come from the body's natural and primitive processes which organically develop and grow and in healthy ways. When the body moves through the Five Stages of Self Healing, the body, mind, emotions, and spirit naturally realign, unify and integrate leaving a greater sense of wholeness, health and well-being. When used as a practice, these stages lead to changes that improve one's physical comfort, ability to move efficiently, and improvement in whole body functioning and posture. As a Nia program, this practice gives the somatic teacher more ways to use movement and fitness as tools for healing and personal growth, adding to their workshop and class offerings.
Following the successful lineage of the international program, The Nia Technique, the The Five Stages of Self-Healing Program serves as a program, method and practice people can do on their own, or in a class facilitated by a certified Five Stages of Self Healing teacher. Like all Nia training, The Five Stages of Self Healing provides opportunity to experience yet way to achieve somatic wisdom (The Body's Way), higher-functioning, healing, fitness and transformational results through self-guided, internally based, pleasurable movement.
Facilitated by Debbie Rosas, co-founder of the Nia Technique, this unique training is designed to for teachers in the fitness, health and wellness industry.
Open to current Nia teachers, and in the future will be available for instructors from other wellness fields. Contact Ondine Constable at niaondine@gmail.com for more information. Contact Julia Hughes to register at 800-762-5762 ext.25. $895.
May 16 - May 23, Nia in Tuscany, Italy. Contact Julie Deak at juliedeak@comcast.net for more information.
