Sunday, June 8

NIA - healing dance fitness for body and soul

Performed barefoot to soul-stirring music from around the globe, Nia is a blend of dance, martial arts, and healing techniques.

By Jeanna Wheeler

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Sunday, June 8 · 10:30 - 11:30am PDT

Location

3618 SW Alaska St, Seattle WA

3618 Southwest Alaska Street Seattle, WA 98126 United States

About this event

Stop Exercising… Start Moving!

Nia is movement as medicine. This completely unique program conditions the body through pleasurable movement.

Nia is adaptable to every level of fitness, every age and type of body, from highly trained athletes to those who have special physical limitations.

Nia is a cardiovascular workout that uses whole-body, expressive, grounded movement, rather than repetitive jumping or lifting.

Nia was the first form of fusion fitness, and encompasses movement forms from the martial arts, dance, and the healing arts.

Nia is like chocolate – you can’t describe it, you have to taste it. You have to experience it to believe it.

This class is suitable for all levels, and beginners are most welcome. Wear comfortable clothes that you can move and sweat in. The class is designed to be taken barefoot, so no special footwear is needed. Contact Jeanna with any questions or concerns before your first class.

Your first class is free! For future classes, we offer a 10-class card (no expiration): $150. Online classes and class recordings are available for a monthly membership fee of $50. Contact Jeanna directly for more info about options.

Frequently asked questions

What will we do at my first Nia class?

We start with a short amount of talking, to set a focus and intent for the class. After that, we will spend most of the class standing up and dancing to music. Most of the class is choreographed but there is also time for free movement. We end on the floor with time for stretching and meditation.

What fitness level is Nia suitable for?

Nia emphasizes awareness of one’s own body sensations. This internally-directed approach allows for students of all ability levels to participate together in one class safely. Nia is suitable for everyone, from athletes to those with special health needs.

Why do we take off our shoes?

Nia is performed barefoot, similar to the way dancers and martial arts students practice. Each of your feet contains 11 muscles, 26 bones, and 7000 nerve endings. The more information you can receive from the ground up, the better you can guide and support your whole body.

Organized by

Jeanna Wheeler

Jeanna is a first degree black belt Nia teacher who also spent two years training with the creators of Nia in Portland, OR. She has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. When she's not teaching Nia, she also enjoys modern dance, and she works as a biomedical scientist studying neurodenerative diseases. Contact: [email protected]