First I Went Green, Now I’m Going Blue
Posted by terrepruitt on October 9, 2012
As I have shared with you before, there are four different levels to Nia Training; White, Blue, Brown, Black. These are trainings anyone can take. Each level has its own focus, intent, and principles. You do not have to be interested in teaching. If you are interested in teaching and hold a current license there is an additional level, Green, that may be taken. The Green belt does not have its own principles because it focuses on teaching skills. I have been a White Belt since December 2008. In November 2012, I am going to be turning blue. The focus for the Blue Belt is Communication, Relationship and Intimacy with the intent to energize personal connection through self-discovery and communication by following The Body’s Way. I’m excited to see all that entails. I do know that when I stepped into my White Belt I had NO IDEA the type of training I would be receiving. I thought that I would spend 40 hours learning routines and learning how to teach. But that is not what it was. The White Belt is currently about (Focus) physical sensation with the intent to embody the foundation of Nia. Back in 2008 is was (focus) the physical body, the anatomy of the body, the Nia Technique, and the Nia moves. Which did not equate to learning routines. I can’t wait to see what the Blue Belt Intensive has in store.
Nia’s training is very intense. It is very deep. It is very detailed, well-thought out, well presented, and well documented. Recently a graduating Green Belt said it was “stellar”. That is a great description.
Per the main Nia website the description for the Blue Belt states:
“Blue Belt, the second level of Nia education, explores how to create healthy relationships through body-centered communication. This intensive introduces the next set of 13 Nia principles, which focus on the mental, emotional and spiritual realms of the body. While the White Belt curriculum focuses entirely on awareness of physical sensation, Blue Belt applies these skills to explore internal sensations as perceived through – but distinct from – physical sensations in the body.
Blue Belt Principle #1: The Joy of Being in Relationship, integrates the sensation of Joy with the awareness that Joy is something outside the self, which we can invite into our physical experience. As a result, we begin to deepen our ability to listen with clarity and sustain awareness of details outside our body.“
If you have never been to a Nia Intensive it is impossible to describe, but I know it will be wonderful. I know I will learn a lot. I know that it is what I need because it is happening, so I am going to do my best to keep my energy allies present along with having a beginner’s mind so that I am able to get all that I can out of it. You know that I will be sharing a lot when I get back. I am so excited to be changing from White to Blue. Just because I am moving to the next level doesn’t mean there won’t more posts about White Belt things, there is still a lot to share and learn about the White Belt, I will just have that much more to share!
Can I get a, “Woohoo Blue!”
**update: I forgot to clarify and tie in to my title, silly me! First I went Green as in drinking green smoothies and now I am going Blue. I have not yet taken the Nia Green Belt. I am hoping that there will be one in this area again. There has only been one.
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Michele said
Woohoo! So happy for you!! Enjoy every minute :). What an exciting thing to be doing, continuing to learn and grow with your Nia experience!
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terrepruitt said
Thanks!
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niachick said
I am so proud of and excited for you!!! Blue Belt rocks!!!
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terrepruitt said
🙂 I hear a lot of Nia Intensive attendees that claim Blue is their favorite! And blue is my favorite color!
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Jill Campana said
My fave was Brown!! Blue was a blur for me since I was terribly sick with a sinus infection for the first 4 days. One of the Intensive participants was sick and I was the lucky one who got it next. Danielle W. was my roomie at Blue!!
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terrepruitt said
I cannot imagine taking an intensive while sick. It is WAY too intense! Poor you! But at least you had an awesome roommate!
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Jill Campana said
I’m retaking Blue in March 2013 if all goes as planned. Can’t wait!!!
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terrepruitt said
Oh that will be fun. Where? With who?
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Jill Campana said
In Thiensville, Wisconsin — about 10 minutes from my studio! Winalee and Caroline Kohles are the Trainers!
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terrepruitt said
NIIIIIIIIICE that it is so close to you. My training is AT LEAST an hour away. But . . . Winalee and Caroline are doing “my” blue too!
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