"My life changed 10 years ago when I discovered Nia — a joyful, healing movement form that celebrates the Body, Mind, Emotions, and Spirit.
As a child I had struggled to hold onto my innate joy of being. The world, it seemed, had no place for the wild energy that flowed through me. My body became my enemy.
School only added insult to injury. I did everything I could to crawl into myself and hide for emotional survival. Music and singing were the only "acceptable" things that kept me connected to authentic pleasure and joy. This led eventually to a career as a musician and voice teacher, but I remained tragically disconnected from my body.
After the birth of my first child and a bout of postpartum depression, a friend suggested I try Nia at our local community center. I went, and right away I knew I had found something extraordinary.
I can't begin to describe the release I felt at my first Nia class. The gentle movements that were grounded in the sensuousness of my bare feet, the seductive music that melted and invigorated my heart, and the inspired teacher who was leading me on this journey, all contributed to an internal knowing that I could heal my relationship with "me." Tears of joy streamed down my cheeks as I finally claimed my birthright of Pleasure and Joy through movement." ~Beth Noelle
Nia... Transformative. Healing. Playful. Nourishing. Juicy. Passionate. Fluid. Invigorating. Joyful. Sexy. Fun. Empowering. Deep.
Words alone cannot convey what it is to experience Nia.
Created in 1983 by co-founders Debbie Rosas and Carlos AyaRosas, Nia is a sensation-based movement practice that delivers holistic fitness, inspires a heightened sense of well-being, and stimulates personal growth.
Nia is always rich and exciting because it uniquely blends Jazz, Duncan and Modern Dance, Aikido, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, and Body Integration Techniques.
Nia changes your body posture and teaches you how to move efficiently and safely. Nia works all your muscles thoroughly, and pumps your heart efficiently and steadily. More importantly, Nia addresses the whole person — Body, Mind, Spirit and Emotion — placing attention on integration, play, and sensory awareness.
Nia is for everyone! Classes are open to people of all ages and fitness levels, beginner through advanced. No previous dance experience is needed.
For a current listing of Nia classes with Beth, visit http://www.bethnoelle.com/classes-events. To learn more about Nia, visit www.nianow.com.