100 Words: “Heal” Lead
I’ve taught Nia for years. Almost 2500 classes! I say “Heel Lead” all the time. What does it mean?
Heel Lead How To: Step forward, side or at an angle so heel touches first (big calcaneous bone designed for it!). Roll: heel, ball, toes. Simple movement, big awareness.
Physically, all leg joints align, body relaxes. Mentally, awareness and concentration increase. Emotionally, heel lead is confident and courageous. (Toe lead feels tentative and hesitant … and leads to blisters below the big toe).
Lead with the heel and lead with the heal. How does it feel? Do tell!
