Posted by vwoolf on December 21, 2004, at 13:22:14
In reply to Re: stress and feeling overwhelmed » Rainee, posted by Shortelise on December 21, 2004, at 12:26:20
I discovered a great new form of stress release some months ago. It's called NIA - neuromuscular integrative activity, and it's a combination of dance, martial arts, meditation and psychology and a whole lot of other things. It stimulates both your body and mind and leaves you feeling amazing. I often find myself crying during the sessions, but nobody seems to worry at all, and I feel quite free to let the tears just run. It is uncompetitive and non-judgemental, and it is an extraordinarily liberating feeling. This probably sounds a bit corny, but it really isn't, it's wonderful. I think classes are only available in big cities and only in the USA and some Scandinavian countries, but if it is available near you, try and attend a class. My class is made up mostly of psychiatrists and psychologists who are using it for their own healing. There's a website at if you're interested.
http://www.introducing.nia-nia.com/tour/whatisnia.htmlBtw, I have no involvement with NIA, in case I sound over enthusiastic. I just think it's really good.
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