 Nia! Nia is a body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Through expressive movement Nia empowers people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Nia believes in the power of self-discovery through movement. In practicing Nia you fall in love with being and moving in your body – you experience the power of Self-Healing. Nia empowers people to make their own movement choices by offering a flexible structure they can personally modify to suit individual needs. The blueprint of Nia is practical, experiential, and focuses on internal guidance to change and develop awareness. These classes are a fun fusion of dance, yoga and martial arts movement styles. You will get moving and discover a fun way to connect with your body and mind! Classes are offered Tuesdays at 9am, Thursdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 9am (all Nia classes are an hour and are subject to hour long rates)  |
Meet our Nia teachers!
Barbara Krauss - Nia
Barbara
Krauss discovered Nia on a chilly October morning hoping it would be
the answer to what would give 'new life' and inspiration to her mundane
workouts. Four months later she became a Certified White Belt Nia
Instructor. For Barbara, the practice of Nia is one of shaping of self;
a holistic approach to the wellness and nurturing of the body, mind,
emotions and spirit. As an artist, writer and now a dancer and teacher,
Barbara has found her way to integrate her creative journey through the
dance of life.
Irene Pasternack - Nia
After
spending way too many years glued to my computer at work and to my car
driving my family around, I noticed I had a body when a herniated disc
in my back shouted so loudly I had to stop to listen. A friend
introduced me to the Feldenkrais method, which thankfully put me on the
path to healing by teaching me how to listen and respond to more subtle
cues. But then the true joy started, as I realized not only could I
return to how I was before my injury, but actually expand what was
possible. So at 45, life opened up to all sorts of new types of fun.
Two years ago I decided to switch directions, and start sharing what I was learning. I started a 4-year training program to become a Feldenkrais practitioner, and also started teaching inline skating and partner dancing. My goal in teaching is to help others explore the question "What would life be like if I could move more easily...?" This is more than a physical question: in my classes we'll use movement to expand the possibilities of what might happen if our movement and behavior habits become more flexible.
In 2007, I took my first Nia class, and was immediately hooked on the playfulness, sensuality, and just plain fun. Within a few weeks, the joy of being part of a community of people who were living fully and enjoying their lives added a new dimension to the dance. Then, the pounds started dropping, and I began feeling more powerful, sensual, and energetic. I'm excited to join the community at Village Green Yoga, and to share the twin joys of Nia and discovering more ease in life.
For more information on my Nia, movement, inline skating, and swing dance classes, see www.whatmoves.us.
Two years ago I decided to switch directions, and start sharing what I was learning. I started a 4-year training program to become a Feldenkrais practitioner, and also started teaching inline skating and partner dancing. My goal in teaching is to help others explore the question "What would life be like if I could move more easily...?" This is more than a physical question: in my classes we'll use movement to expand the possibilities of what might happen if our movement and behavior habits become more flexible.
In 2007, I took my first Nia class, and was immediately hooked on the playfulness, sensuality, and just plain fun. Within a few weeks, the joy of being part of a community of people who were living fully and enjoying their lives added a new dimension to the dance. Then, the pounds started dropping, and I began feeling more powerful, sensual, and energetic. I'm excited to join the community at Village Green Yoga, and to share the twin joys of Nia and discovering more ease in life.
For more information on my Nia, movement, inline skating, and swing dance classes, see www.whatmoves.us.