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
2010 NIA WHITE BELT TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVES
March 6 - March 12, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com for more information.
June 19 - June 25, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com for more information.
July 31 - August 6, Milwaukee, WI, CORE/El Centro Studio. Contact Barb Wesson at rebenone@yahoo.com for more information.
October 24 - October 30, Asheville/Hendersonville, with Winalee Zeeb, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com for more information.
December 4 - December 10, 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. To register go to http://www.nianow.com/niafinder/teacher/33 Trainings with Denise and click on View.
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 57-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), Rosey’s Little Village (Agistri, Greece), aboard Princess and Carnival Cruise Lines & at The Pebble Beach Resorts (Pebble Beach, CA).
While she has taught all ages & all abilities, from children to athletes, from dancers & non-dancers to golfers…she specializes in movement for those who believe their movement is restricted – & helps them find they can not only move again with joy, but heal their bodies & improve their quality of life! She works with those over 65 years old, those with chronic illness, & those recovering from physical injury & joint replacement.
Denise was a senior officer & board member of one of the largest communications companies in the world in New York City for 14 years, and served as a Marketing & PR consultant in California and North Carolina for another 15 years. She specializes in helping Nia teachers successfully market and promote their Nia business and in working with seniors. She also has more than 30 years singing & acting experience & brings high energy, creativity, fun & excellent stress management skills to her workshops & trainings! Contact Denise at 828-290-2344 or email her at nia@magicalweb.net.
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 2010
April 2 - April 3 Spring Fling with Denise Medved, Nia Black Belt Teacher/Trainer. Durham, NC, Patanjali's Place
Friday 4/2 7:00-9:00pm - Dancing to Live Drums. Let the joy of Spring infuse your moves as you dance with different rhythms of the 5 elements. $25
Saturday 4/3 1:00-3:30pm - Sassitude Playshop. Bring on your jazzy, sassy attitude, rock your heart and juicy soul, dance your essence and your prupose as you shimmy and shake. $35
Saturday 4/3 4:00-5:30pm - Ageless Grace. For licensed Nia Teachers and for students who are caretakers of people with limited mobility. $20
Register by 3/25, discounts for multiple classes. After 3/25 add $10 per class. To register or for more information contact Itena Brezenski at irena@globalnia.net or 919-599-2355.
September 17 - September 19 with Helen Terry, Nia Black Belt Teacher/Trainer presents a weekend of Master Classes, playshops, workshops and special teacher events, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Denise Medved at nia@magicalweb.net for more information.
Retreat Dates 2010
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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.
November 5 -7, Women's Retreat with Denise Medved and Anne Lowry. Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Denise Medved at nia@magicalweb.net for more information.
Other Events 2010
May 1 - 8 Nia in Tuscany Retreat with Denise Medved. Five days in Tuscany in a beautiful hotel/spa with Nia classes daily, plus an optional 3-day add-on in Rome. Early registration by 11/15/09 gives a $50 savings. For more details see http://www.niasouth.com/Tuscany2010.pdf
December 12 - 19 Nia Cruise with Black Belt Teacher/Trainer Denise Medved and Black Belt Teacher Kelly Atkins. Enjoy a luxury cruise, top notch dining, spa and fitness center, beautiful scenery and twice daily Nia classes. Leaves Tampa, FL and cruises to Caymen Islands, Cozumel Mexico, Belize and Isa Rotan. Special pricing for registering by 3/5. To register or for more information contact Lynn Atkins at lynn@cruise-the-seas.com or 951-743-1112.
