Nia Selfless Lyrics

Here’s a taste of the moves and the words from one of the Nia Routines “Selfless”. You can experience the whole class on line at NiaOnDemand, live in a class at Soma Ranch or use the Nia Finder to find a Nia Teacher in your local area.

In class we’ve been thoroughly enjoying singing along to these beautiful and powerful songs. We encourage you to connect your voice with your movements for a fully embodied, expressive experience. Here’s the lyrics to help you along. They can also be used as excellent meditations, read at the beginning or the end of class or used as part of setting the focus and intent for your Nia class experience. Be well ;-)

2. THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY

• Thank you, I want to say thank you.

• "Cause I'm so grateful, so grateful. etc.

• Thank you for this day Spirit, Thank you for this day.

• This healing, this healing, This healing day.

• Thank you for this day Spirit, Thank you for this day.

• This beautiful, this beautiful, This beautiful day.

• Thank you for my friends Spirit, Thank you for my friends.

• My wonderful, my wonderful, My wonderful friends.

• I'm so grateful I want to just say "Thank you now, Thank you now……."

• Each and ev'ry day I'm gonna say, I'm gonna say it. Say it Thank you, Thank you

1. BREATHE

• I breathe in, I breathe out

• I take in, I give out

• I let love, I let go

• I release, I know.....

• I forgive, I receive

• I can feel, I believe

• I am healed, I am whole

• I release, I know...

Chorus: Breathe, Breathe...

• No need to push, no need to try

• No need to worry or question why

• Surrender, let go

• Release, and I know...

Chorus: Breathe, Breathe….

4. HEALED, WHOLE & HEALTHY

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I relax and visualize

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I am well I am well (repeat)

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I accept and I receive

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I am well I am well (as above)

• Angels are watching over me

  (as above)

• I’ve got love surrounding me

• all is well…..

3. GIFTS OF THE GODDESS

(Chorus):These are the gifts of the Goddess

Love, joy and peace

Gifts of the Goddess

Are you ready to receive? (Repeat)

Love? Are you ready?

Joy? Are you ready?

Peace? Are you ready?

Are you ready to receive? (Chorus)

(Last line:) I am ready to receive

Repeat with “I am ready…..” (Chorus)

Compassion, are you ready? (I am ready)

5. BLESSING TO THE WORLD

• You are the heart.

• You are the hands.

• You are the voice of Spirit on earth.

• And who you are, and all you do, is a blessing to the world. (Repeat 3)

(repeat with “WE” x2) (instrumental plays verse) (repeat with “I” x3)

• I am the heart. I am the hands. x2

• You are the heart. You are the hands. x2

• We are the heart. We are the hands. x2

Forgiveness, are you ready? (I am ready)

Laughter, are you ready?(I am ready)

I am ready to receive

Passion, are you ready? (I am ready)

Success, are you ready? (I am ready)

Abundance, are you ready? (Yes I am ready)

I am ready to receive (Chorus)

7. THE POWER OF WOMEN

• It's the power of women - United we stand

• We're making a difference when we join hands

• It's the power of women who will heal this world

• The power of women – the power of women…

1. It's the Goddess, it's the matriarch, it's the maiden, it's the crone

Every color, every race through the ages it's been shown

That women have compassion women show the way

To a world that's filled with peace and love let me hear you say

2. As we stand in this circle feeling our connection

We can feel the power move as we state our intention

To bring peace to this world and right all the wrongs

Joining now in sisterhood we lift our voice in song and sing

Tag: We got the power to change the world so what are we gonna do?

First we have to realize that it's up to me and you

Every single day I'm gonna take the time to pray

And spread some loving kindness to each person along my way

Whatcha gonna do with your power?

We are women of power!

6. LIGHTEN UP

• I was walkin' down the street I was feeling mighty fine

• 'Till I caught a glimpse in a window of my behind

• There was a jiggle and a wiggle that I'd never seen before

• And as I looked a little closer Oh my God I found more!

• I freaked out and I shrieked out "This has just ruined my day!"

• Till I heard a voice inside me say….

Chorus:

• 'Lighten Up - don't take it so seriously

• 'Lighten up - trust the mystery

• "Lighten Up...it doesn't matter anyway

• "Just enjoy your life and get out of your way - Lighten Up!"

• 2. So now I'm headed to a party to meet my friends

• I've got an outfit that's to diet for - Honey I am just the living end!

• But as i scope out the scene it's obvious to me

• that the money at this party is simply obscene

• They're talking about their mansions, their yachts, and dropping names

• in an instant I feel unworthy, small and ashamed.

• But as I try to make a beeline, slip out the back door

• I hear a voice inside me saying once more

Chorus

• 3. So now I'm looking in the mirror a new wrinkle has appeared

• Do I curse? Do I stress? It's the thing I most feared

• But then I remember my new mantra and I soon realize

• That I am perfect even with wrinkles and cellulite thighs

• I don't have to change a thing, struggle or try

• Cause my real beauty comes from deep inside…

Nia Birthday Bliss

This week has been an unexpected delightful joy celebrating my 56th Birthday. on 11th February. I was able to teach a Nia Class ONLINE at 8am with 25+ clients from around the world (who feel more like family) who have been on our 30 30 30 Nia Class challenge. My Mum and Dad joined us, everyone wore hats, singing Happy birthday sounded like howling wolves and I laughed so much my abs hurt the next morning when I woke up! I then taught in person at the Thursday 10am Nia class at Soma Ranch with the “regular local ladies”. How great through the whole of last year we’ve been able to hold classes twice a week and the only person who got COVID19 was me!

I'm having a blast, preparing the playlist for tomorrow mornings "Birthday" 10am ONLINE Nia class playlist. Each year I put together a special "BDay" playlist drawing from favorite songs from days gone by, integrated with some of my favorite tunes from the past year. This year I'm playing with something I get a giggle out of when I can find the clicks... Working the titles of the songs to tell a "story", this is what I've got so far....

Songs strung:

Beloved! Breathe, closest thing to heaven, come as you are, could you be loved, groove is in the Heart, another one bites the dust, Uptown Funk, I will always love you, one love, American honey, rebel heart, summer memories, home.

Songs strung into story!

(Dear) Beloved!

(Please) breath. (Sense connection with) the closest thing to heaven, (when) you come as you are (to dance). Could you be loved? (of course!), groove is in the (center of your) Heart! (and) another one bites the dust.

Uptown Funk (y friend), I will always love you, (you are part of my) one love (Nia Tribe), (as sweet as) American honey. (With my) Rebel heart (I'm bathing in) summer memories (as I'm doing my best to STAY WARM at) home.

Here's the full playlist:

So far we’ve raised more than $1000 on my Birthday Fundraiser for St Jude. There’s still time to contribute! here’s the link: www.somaranch.com/jude

Nia Selfless Lyrics

Here’s a taste of the moves and the words from one of the latest Nia Routines “Selfless”. You can experience the whole class on line at NiaTV, live in a class at Soma Ranch or use the Nia Finder to find a Nia Teacher in your local area.

In class we’ve been thoroughly enjoying singing along to these beautiful and powerful songs. We encourage you to connect your voice with your movements for a fully embodied, expressive experience. Here’s the lyrics to help you along. They can also be used as excellent meditations, read at the beginning or the end of class or used as part of setting the focus and intent for your Nia class experience. Be well ;-)

2. THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY

• Thank you, I want to say thank you.

• "Cause I'm so grateful, so grateful. etc.

• Thank you for this day Spirit, Thank you for this day.

• This healing, this healing, This healing day.

• Thank you for this day Spirit, Thank you for this day.

• This beautiful, this beautiful, This beautiful day.

• Thank you for my friends Spirit, Thank you for my friends.

• My wonderful, my wonderful, My wonderful friends.

• I'm so grateful I want to just say "Thank you now, Thank you now……."

• Each and ev'ry day I'm gonna say, I'm gonna say it. Say it Thank you, Thank you

1. BREATHE

• I breathe in, I breathe out

• I take in, I give out

• I let love, I let go

• I release, I know.....

• I forgive, I receive

• I can feel, I believe

• I am healed, I am whole

• I release, I know...

Chorus: Breathe, Breathe...

• No need to push, no need to try

• No need to worry or question why

• Surrender, let go

• Release, and I know...

Chorus: Breathe, Breathe….

4. HEALED, WHOLE & HEALTHY

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I relax and visualize

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I am well I am well (repeat)

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I accept and I receive

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I am well I am well (as above)

• Angels are watching over me

  (as above)

• I’ve got love surrounding me

• all is well…..

3. GIFTS OF THE GODDESS

(Chorus):These are the gifts of the Goddess

Love, joy and peace

Gifts of the Goddess

Are you ready to receive? (Repeat)

Love? Are you ready?

Joy? Are you ready?

Peace? Are you ready?

Are you ready to receive? (Chorus)

(Last line:) I am ready to receive

Repeat with “I am ready…..” (Chorus)

Compassion, are you ready? (I am ready)

5. BLESSING TO THE WORLD

• You are the heart.

• You are the hands.

• You are the voice of Spirit on earth.

• And who you are, and all you do, is a blessing to the world. (Repeat 3)

(repeat with “WE” x2) (instrumental plays verse) (repeat with “I” x3)

• I am the heart. I am the hands. x2

• You are the heart. You are the hands. x2

• We are the heart. We are the hands. x2

Forgiveness, are you ready? (I am ready)

Laughter, are you ready?(I am ready)

I am ready to receive

Passion, are you ready? (I am ready)

Success, are you ready? (I am ready)

Abundance, are you ready? (Yes I am ready)

I am ready to receive (Chorus)

7. THE POWER OF WOMEN

• It's the power of women - United we stand

• We're making a difference when we join hands

• It's the power of women who will heal this world

• The power of women – the power of women…

1. It's the Goddess, it's the matriarch, it's the maiden, it's the crone

Every color, every race through the ages it's been shown

That women have compassion women show the way

To a world that's filled with peace and love let me hear you say

2. As we stand in this circle feeling our connection

We can feel the power move as we state our intention

To bring peace to this world and right all the wrongs

Joining now in sisterhood we lift our voice in song and sing

Tag: We got the power to change the world so what are we gonna do?

First we have to realize that it's up to me and you

Every single day I'm gonna take the time to pray

And spread some loving kindness to each person along my way

Whatcha gonna do with your power?

We are women of power!

6. LIGHTEN UP

• I was walkin' down the street I was feeling mighty fine

• 'Till I caught a glimpse in a window of my behind

• There was a jiggle and a wiggle that I'd never seen before

• And as I looked a little closer Oh my God I found more!

• I freaked out and I shrieked out "This has just ruined my day!"

• Till I heard a voice inside me say….

Chorus:

• 'Lighten Up - don't take it so seriously

• 'Lighten up - trust the mystery

• "Lighten Up...it doesn't matter anyway

• "Just enjoy your life and get out of your way - Lighten Up!"

• 2. So now I'm headed to a party to meet my friends

• I've got an outfit that's to diet for - Honey I am just the living end!

• But as i scope out the scene it's obvious to me

• that the money at this party is simply obscene

• They're talking about their mansions, their yachts, and dropping names

• in an instant I feel unworthy, small and ashamed.

• But as I try to make a beeline, slip out the back door

• I hear a voice inside me saying once more

Chorus

• 3. So now I'm looking in the mirror a new wrinkle has appeared

• Do I curse? Do I stress? It's the thing I most feared

• But then I remember my new mantra and I soon realize

• That I am perfect even with wrinkles and cellulite thighs

• I don't have to change a thing, struggle or try

• Cause my real beauty comes from deep inside…

PlayList for WHY routine

i LOVE this new and improved routine.
Each song has something to do with WHY (or Y!). I giggle as I remember back to when our daughter, Liliana, was about 2 and her response to everything seemed to be “WHY” ~ we called her “Liliana Why” for about a year! This is the “Nia Routine Why”… don’t ask me why!

Track	Length	Artist	Album
Don’t Know Why	3:06	Norah Jones	Come Away With Me
Things You Don’t Have To Do	5:23	Peter Malick	Nia Humanity
Why Can’t We Live Together?	6:39	Steve Winwood	About Time
Shadows	4:19	Enigma	Love Sensuality Devotion
Check Yes Juliet	3:40	We the Kings	Check Yes Juliet
Y.M.C.A.	3:45	Village People	Disco Gold
Yo Vivire (I Will Survive)	4:24	Celia Cruz	Buddha-Bar IV
Why (Ext. Mix)	7:11	DJ Sammy	Why
To The Rhythm	5:14	Lionel Richie	Time
Why	4:54	Annie Lennox	Diva
Why Should I Worry	3:56	Karen Peck & New River	No Worries
You’ve Got A Friend	6:03	Various	Tapestry Revisited

Nia Fiesta Play List

Cinco de Mayo inspired this play list. Super fun class. I selected songs from previous routines that give a Fun Fiesta Feeling then added a few more from B-Tribe. I’ve been dreaming of including Fiesta Fatal in a Nia class for years. Great way to slip in a couple of songs from Bailando.

The “mudra”/signature for the routine is Creepy Crawlers rising arms with hips (Jazz), Calm slow touch down (Tai Chi), Figure 8 (Aikido).

Focus: Fiesta Fun with Happy Hips, Hara, Heart, Head & Hands.
Intent: We will feel fabulously energized

• relaxed spine and joints
• enhanced expressiveness
• lifted spirits

Love, Tears, Heartaches…	5:33	B-Tribe	Fiesta Fatal
Marrakesh Night Market	6:30	Loreena McKennitt	The Mask & The Mirror
Amore (Sexo)	3:52	Santana Feat. Macy Gray	Shaman
Shadowman	6:36	Afro Celt	Vol 3, Further In Time
Lo Siento	4:45	B-Tribe	Fiesta Fatal
Samba Natural	3:48	Bungalove	Bailando
Jogando Capoeira	6:20	Beatfanatic	Clarity
I Just Wanna Be Happy	3:54	Gloria Estefan	gloria!
Habanera Redux (Carmen)	4:52	East Village Opera Co	EVOC
¡Fiesta Fatal!	6:00	B-Tribe	Fiesta Fatal
Forgiving	7:58	Parijat	Bailando

Tribute to Whitney Houston - Music Play List

After listening/researching many Whitney Houston Albums I found all the tracks for this play list from Whitney - The Greatest Hits
Other than “who do you love” from my very first Nia routine “Commitments”

The Nia choreography from the recent Nia routine “Birth” lends itself very well to this music. Great upbeat, disco, invigorating tunes.

Let me know if you play with this play list - I’d love to hear how it goes :-)

This is also a super play list for general listening,
I’ve been LOVING driving, singing along to these tunes.
Whitney was a remarkable singer, I adore how her music lives on.

1. Greatest Love of All 4:49

2. So Emotional (Dave Morales Mix) 3:57

3. Who Do You Love 3:55

4. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Junior’s Happy Handbag Mix) 4:25

5. How Will I Know (Junior Vasquez Club Mix) 4:10

6. I Will Always Love You (Hex Hector Radio Mix - Remastered) 4:51

7. Queen of the Night (CJ’s Single Edit) 3:46

8. I’m Every Woman (C + C Club Mix) [Radio Edit] 4:31

9. Could I Have This Kiss Forever (Metro Mix - Remastered) 3:56

10. Run to You 4:24

11. I Have Nothing (Remastered)4:48

12. I Will Always Love You 4:24