Soul aerobics: NIA twists, turns, and packs yoga with a punch
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Nia, which stands for Neuromuscular Integrative Action, is a fusion of martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts set to music and this mind-body discipline was introduced in 1983 by Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas. Nia is about adapting movement to one's own personal rhythm and comfort level and it is this adaptability, which has made Nia so very popular and given it a cult-like following.
Publication Name: Utne: A Different Read on Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 1544-2225
Year: 2006
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Exercise cycles: Want to stay in shape? Take a rest
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Everything in nature moves in continuous wavelike cycles and so one should exercise with those same life cycles with the same reflux and flow in mind. Each aerobic workout should include cycles of exertion and rest and this method prove to be a bit easier than literally running oneself irritated as it might just save ones life.
Publication Name: Utne: A Different Read on Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 1544-2225
Year: 2005
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Secrets of a good night's sleep
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The good habits that the body can learn in order to get a good sleep at night is presented. Some of them are cooperating with one's body clock, preparing one's body for a deep and natural sleep, stretching and meditating just before bedtime, and transforming one's bedroom into a perfect place for sleeping.
Publication Name: Utne: A Different Read on Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 1544-2225
Year: 2005
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