The yoga we practice is not for ourselves alone, but for the Divine.
Sri Aurobindo
Dancers are the messenger of the gods.
Martha Graham
The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
Dalai Lama
It is the truth that frees, not your effort to be free.
J Krishnamurti
When you go to the garden, do you look at thorns or flowers?
Spend more time with roses and jasmine.
Rumi
Allow yourself to trust joy & embrace it. You will find your dance with everything.
Emerson
I would believe only in a god who knows how to dance.
Friedrich Nietsche
The world needs healing now, and all of us, students and teachers alike, can spread the Joy of Nia and the message of movement, community, love and compassion to help heal peoples's hearts and souls and quite possible , the world.
Debbie Rosas, Co-Founder of Nia
The Kung Fu Wu Shu from the monastery of Shaolin has since two decades become more and more famous through the different shows touring the world.
Our approach of this Kung Fu, with elements from Wu Dang, Tui Shu and Pakua is to teach a practical and efficient technique of self defense which incorporates Taos or forms symbolizing several animal in situation of fighting.
The fluidity and agility of the practise give to it a graceful and dancing aspect which enhances the power of the movements.
Beyond the basics punches, kicks, elbow and knee strokes, we teach the unity of body and mind in a situation of danger. The training requires a good level of fitness and is a powerful cardiovascular contionnement.
The execution of the Taos follows a increase of speed and rhythm which includes conventional fightings and free fighting sessions.
Essentially non-violent and based on the philosophy of self control and mastery, Kung Fu is a school where the individual finds its place in the community, leading to more self acceptance and self esteem.
Strength, flexibility, agility, precision and concentration are essential elements of the training.
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