Through Movement We Find Health

Sacred Body: Biology and Soul

Encountering the Mystery as it manifests in the biological and spiritual life of the body.

Rachael R. Resch

Nia Black Belt Teacher
Physical Therapist

Entries from July 2008

Walking: The Benefits

July 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Here are some benefits the practice of Walking brings to the body, mind, emotions and spirit:
Body:
The heal lead.
Stability combined with mobility.
Integrating the vertical body with motion in space in the horizontal plane.
Mind:
360 degree awareness.
Moving forward in life.
Integrating the entire neurological being. 
Emotions:
Being in relationship with community.
Being in relationship with all beings. 
Integrating the emotional body. 
Spirit:
Walking meditation.
Walking your [...]

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The Five Stages of Self-Healing: Walking

July 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Stage 5: Walking.  Human-like.
Walking.  Walking is a balancing act.  Being human is a balancing act.  Your eyes are at the horizon.  See one thing, see everything.
You now have full freedom of motion, and therefore the opportunity to exercise conscious choice.  The vertical energy running through your body to the center of the earth and to the [...]

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Tags: 2) Blue Belt #2 · Ongoing Nia Classes · The Nia Five Stages: Developmental Movement