Passion + Front Kick
52 days of Self-Care to improve the quality of your life + 52 Nia Moves for Health. Fitness. Power. Beauty.
“Dreams are today’s answers to tomorrow’s questions.” Edgar Cayce
Though the vision didn’t include any details, like how or when, for as long as I can remember the words Dance Your Heart Out have healed, soothed, inspired and motivated me. To you & your dreams, Julie
Self-Care: PASSION
Daily choice/action: Resurrect a childhood dream ~ Let your passion take flight.
Inspired by: Cheryl Richardson Self-Care Cards
Share: What are you passionate about? How does it influence your life as well as your choices and actions?
Nia Move: Front Kick
Daily practice: Lift your thigh, tucking your heel in toward your buttocks (Ready Position). Look in the direction you intend to kick, with your elbows bent and palms flexed and held at about heart level. While exhaling, extend your foot out in front of you simultaneously pushing down into the Earth with your standing leg. Keep the front of your thigh pointing toward the ceiling, and the knee of your supporting leg spring-loaded (unlocked). Vary the height of your kicks; start low, experimenting with different heights. Energizing the kick through your heel, lengthen the leg during each kick without stressing the knee joint. Finish the kick by returning the leg to Ready Position then lowering the kicking foot to the ground. This move will build confidence, coordination, balance, and strength.
excerpted from: The Nia Technique by Debbie Rosas & Carlos Aya-Rosas
Share: How does it feel to you when you kick front? I encourage you to willingly explore any answer that comes from that question!
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