Dance to fabulous music, find the Joy of expressing in your own unique way and sense the freedom of play! The Focus of this Nia® Class is the Core - Pelvis, Chest & Head with the intention of moving all three body weights to open and circulate energy through your whole body, releasing what is stagnant and in the way of your freedom. https://youtu.be/kAfeFPACueI ...
So many times when I tell people that I teach Nia, I receive a blank stare. "What is Nia?" they question. That is when I reach for my elevator answer, "Nia is a cardio fusion dance fitness lifestyle that has 9 movement forms including dance, martial arts and Yoga. It's a mind/body/emotion/fitness experience with a variety of foci, movements and music." Yeah, I know it's a mouthful and doesn't even come close to articulating the true experience of it. Nia is something that needs to be tasted, experienced and sensed. Yes, you will get a workout, but it is the consequence of moving, playing, breathing, connecting and having FUN! And still, this doesn't come close to capturing the experience. So, as we say, Step In and sense for yourself. What I can tell you about the experience in my classes is...
Experience this beautiful Nia Inspired Routine using the music of E.S Posthumus, Magna Canta, Holy Trinity, Lesiem & Delerium. This work was crafted with the intention to create balance, grace and power in the Nia 52 Moves. Allow yourself to deepen into movement meditation, taking in the gorgeous sounds and sensations. Remember the quote, "Speed is the illusion of Mastery." as you embrace moving through slower textures to powerful releases. https://youtu.be/YfqDS971eks...
Move, sweat and dance to this Nia Class focused on Steps and Stances with the intention of consciously crafting movement and stillness. The steps are the journey and the stance is arriving. Own your arrivals, completely be here now. Balance movement and stillness. Be in your feet, know where you stand and arrive from there. Notice the class is filled with all ages, all movement skills and all levels of energy and technique. EVERYBODY is welcome and never judged. ...
Dance to this full hour fitness dance class with the focus of Breath. Use your breath to energize your dance, to relax your nervous system and to connect deeply with your body. Conscious breathing improves mental clarity and can even release emotion and create a sense of freedom. “The simple act of breathing requires no special effort, and similarly no effort is required to become connected with spirit. The body is already an inspired organism, and every moment, from your first breath to your last, is an opportunity to breathe in life’s joy and fullness. Inspiration not only includes both breath and spirit, then, but is actually the meeting point at which the two merge; and the unification that takes place in you takes place automatically, unconsciously, effortlessly and inevitably.” – Joseph Heller, founder of Hakomi Therapy ...