Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder within an individual’s nervous system that affects movement, sometimes significantly. Common symptoms and challenges within Parkinson’s include apathy, tremors, restricted mobility, depression, stiff joints, and slurred speech.

Presently, Parkinson’s has no cure, however, research has found that, aside from specific medications, different forms of exercise and fitness can benefit Parkinson’s symptoms. Depending on each individual’s symptoms and level of challenges within Parkinson’s, higher activity rates have been shown to reduce the severity of Parkinson’s symptoms.

Nia With Belinda provides Nia Dance classes designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s, and their caregivers, to help combat challenges and improve symptoms through gentle movements and routines.

Belinda Goodwin Showing Zoom Viewers the Movements!

How Nia Dance Can Help With Parkinson’s

Exercise is strongly encouraged for those with Parkinson’s to help improve quality of life, support combating different symptoms and challenges, and enhancing physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Research has found exercise like dance, yoga, and Tai-Chi all have positive effects on Parkinson’s symptoms.

Nia Dance is a unique combination of martial arts, healing arts, and dance arts; all 52 movements originate from a specific form under one of these arts, creating a wide variety of benefits that significantly help individuals with Parkinson’s. Nia Dance is also a social form of exercise, allowing individuals to create new friendships and support systems.

The benefits Nia Dance can provide to people with Parkinson’s include strengthening muscle and joints, improvement in organ and cognitive functions, support in coordination and balance, reduction in depressive symptoms, and an increase in mood (calmer and positive).

Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE Class!

Nia For Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE

Nia With Belinda provides a class known as Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE which is specifically designed for those with Parkinson’s as well as their caregivers. It is an approved Waikato Strength and Balance class for seniors as well as individuals with limited mobility.

This class uses Nia Dance movements that have been adjusted to be gentler and less complex than what is performed in other Nia With Belinda classes. These movements and the routine they are performed in targets brain coordination and balance improvement, and developing muscle and joint strength.

Just like all other Nia With Belinda classes, Nia For Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE aims to provide all individuals with a safe, calm, and judgment-free environment, and supportive social connections with their peers in class and their teacher, Belinda Goodwin, who has received advanced certifications for dance workshops and classes for Parkinson’s. She also is a certified work first aider. All certifications can be found here.

Certification of Approval for Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE Class

Accessibility

Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance class is available as a physical class for those who live in the Hamilton area as well as online Zoom sessions which happen live at the same time as the in-person class. FREEDOM DANCE is held on Friday at 12:00 pm every week.

Physical classes are held at Saint John’s Hall which is located at 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. If you live in the area and would prefer to go in person, classes can be booked here.

If you want to attend Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE classes but don’t have transportation, live in Hamilton, or for any reason wish to participate from home, the 12:00 pm Friday classes are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here. Zoom sessions capture the physical class live so you can still maintain some form of social connection to your teacher and peers.

Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE From Zoom Session Perspective

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Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE is an ideal form of weekly exercise and social interaction for those with Parkinson’s no matter where you are or the severity of your symptoms.

If you know someone else who might enjoy Nia Dance but is not diagnosed with Parkinson’s there are numerous other classes you can view below!

If you’re still unsure as to whether Nia Dance is suitable for you, or if you have any questions, contact us here.

Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are held at Saint Aidan’s Hall (located on the corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are held at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are held at the Raglan Town Hall (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan), and can be booked here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.
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If you’re looking for something enjoyable that you can participate in whenever you want in your own time and space, or socially in group sessions, Nia Dance might be perfect for you.

The Nia Technique is a holistic practice in the form of fitness and dance, designed to support those who practice this art to become more in tune with their physical body, mind, senses, and emotions. It’s a more relaxing form of fitness that is entertaining on your own or in a group setting.

Classes at Nia With Belinda aim to provide fun and social 60-minute Nia Dance workouts to anyone interested in staying productive, expanding social circles, or looking for something exciting to mix into your schedule.

How Can Nia Dance Be Fun?

“Nobody cares if you’re out of step. It’s about fun and movement”.

Even if you’re not particularly fond of dancing, Nia Dance has multiple movements that replicate yoga forms or martial art techniques, which allows you to feel like you’re doing more than just dancing. Even within the dance arts, there are different variations of dance that Nia Dance replicates, making it a unique combination of movements that anyone can participate in and have fun performing.

Unlike other fitness groups where you might feel judged based on lack of experience or activity level, or feel pressure to keep up and perform every exercise perfectly, Nia Dance embraces beginners and the experienced alike. Classes at Nia With Belinda are known to be completely judgment-free zones and have sessions that are more advanced, like Classic Nia, or start at an easier level, like Gentle Nia.

Nia Dance is also all about free-flowing movements and adding your own style and rhythm to the moves your teacher provides. This makes the exercises feel more natural and exciting through the slight improvisation of your movements.

A Fun Class in Action with Belinda!

Is Nia Dance Something I Can Do Outside of Classes?

Definitely! Not only are the movements of Nia Dance simple and easy to learn and follow, but it also requires no equipment or specific location. You don’t even need shoes! If you’re looking for a fun form of exercise that you can complete outside of class just as easily as inside of class, Nia Dance is the ideal practice to pursue.

It can be done alone, or with family, friends, or a significant other which adds to the enjoyability of it and can be a good form of bonding between you and your peers. You can practice movements and complete workouts at home, in the garden, or even in a park.

You can access recorded Nia Dance routines on YouTube or NiaTv. Nia With Belinda even has 24-hour replays of classes available for purchase, allowing you to rewatch, rewind or fast-forward, and pause or play any class of your choice.

A Busy Class in Session!

Nia Dance v.s. Other Fitness Groups

Nia Dance is composed of workouts that combine 52 different moves, with every move originating from dance, martial, or healing arts. This blend of three different arts allows multiple areas to be focused on and receive benefits; mental states, physical body, spiritual connections, and emotional wellbeing are the main areas targeted and strengthened through Nia Dance.

While other forms of fitness, such as Boxfit, Yoga, or Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, only focus on either the physical or mental area, Nia Dance targets all areas and strives to teach you long-term support for your health and mind.

These classes were made to let go of worries and tension, instead of focusing on fun and mindfulness, while other exercise groups (i.e. Crossfit) tend to center on physical physique and health, or how hard you’re working out. Many of these types of classes try to push you to your limits, while Nia Dance tells you to do what is most comfortable and free-flowing.

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Focus on the enjoyable things in life and embrace activities that allow you to feel relaxed, entertained, and more connected to yourself. Choose Nia With Belinda and add extra joy to your schedule with an empowering teacher, the opportunity to connect with new people, and the skills to improve your wellbeing.

There are multiple classes you can choose based on mobility, ability, experience, or other restrictions. Blogs discussing these classes more in-depth will be linked to each class below or can be seen here!

If you’re still unsure as to whether Nia Dance is suitable for you, or if you have any questions, contact us here.

Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are held at Saint Aidan’s Hall (located on the corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are held at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are held at the Raglan Town Hall (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan), and can be booked here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Class Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.Nia With Belinda

If you wish to know more about the Nia Technique, visit nianow.com.

Living in Hamilton or Raglan and looking for a fitness group as an experienced dancer? If you’re confident in your dancing abilities and seeking a new and exciting form of dance, try Nia With Belinda, dance fitness classes accessible online and in person!

Nia With Belinda teaches the Nia Dance form and movements in many different variations, with the Classic Nia class being the most ideal for seasoned dancers.

Nia With Belinda Class in Action!

The Benefits of Nia Dance to Dancers

Nia Dance can give a diverse range of benefits, both physically and emotionally. When done correctly and consistently, Nia Dance can improve flexibility and mobility between joints, release muscle tension, ease pain from injuries, and soothe anxiety and reduce depression with joyous and calm energy.

Nia With Belinda provides Classic Nia classes for skilled dancers to participate in; while this class is open to anyone and everyone, it’s better suited for those who have dance experience and confidence in their abilities.

What About Other Dance?

Nia Dance, unlike other dance forms, focuses on physical, mental, and spiritual improvement and stimulation, rather than practicing a specific variation of movements to perfect visual performance.

While other forms of dance are made up of movement that is similar to a high pace workout, Nia Dance is a technique uniquely composed of mixed styles within healing arts, martial arts, and dance arts. Nia Dance is simplistic, relaxing, and a great option for those who are experienced and also produces a fantastic workout that will leave you to feel refreshed rather than tired and sweaty.

Other dance routines may provide a short mental boost afterward due to endorphins, however, Nia Dance practices to improve and build your mental and emotional wellbeing.

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Experienced Teacher

“Belinda makes movement fun…- Nobody cares if you’re out of step. It’s about fun and movement”. – Kathy, a Nia Dance Student.

Belinda Goodwin, a certified and experienced teacher in the Nia Technique, will guide you through your Classic Nia classes via Zoom and physical sessions based in Hamilton and Raglan.

Belinda is currently completing training for her brown belt in the Nia Technique, an advanced course focusing on mindful practices, principles within the Art of Perception, and the exploration of both life and body from the perspective of Battery, Hara, and Zone. She has also completed training for her white, blue, and green belt.

These certifications, as well as other certificates, can be viewed here.

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If you want to try something different or know someone else who may like Nia Dance but isn’t as skilled of a dancer, Nia With Belinda provides a variety of other classes for those with less mobility, recovering from injuries, Parkinson’s, or complete beginners.

These other classes include Gentle Nia, Nia Dance Move to Heal, and Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance (this class is only open to individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their caregivers).

If you’re still unsure as to whether Nia Dance is suitable for you, or if you have any questions, contact us here

Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are held at Saint Aidan’s Hall (located on the corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are held at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are held at the Raglan Town Hall (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan), and can be booked here

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here

• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here

• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

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If you want to find out more about the Nia Technique, visit nianow.com.

Are you recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury, and looking for healing in the form of fun and gentle exercise? Maybe you’ve nearly recovered and are looking for a fitness group to help ease you back into an active lifestyle?

The Nia Technique is a combination of martial arts (like Tai Chi), healing arts (like Yoga), and dance arts (like modern dance or Duncan dance). It was designed to improve multiple areas within life and wellbeing, specifically mental, physical, and spiritual healing.

Nia With Belinda has a variety of classes that are easily accessible and open to those who might not have the mobility or ability to take part in more intense sessions.

How Can Nia Dance Help My Recovery Process?

“A back pain I had before starting Nia has disappeared. At the end of each session, I feel much more relaxed and happy.” – Margalit, Nia With Belinda student

In Nia Dance, there is no pressure to be perfect as it’s available to all levels of experience, so you can complete your routine with a level of comfort and without judgment. Physically, Nia Dance can improve functions of your body, such as agility, flexibility between joints, lung performance, and immune and nervous system performance.

A common benefit is also pain relief. Nia Dance can also boost your positive emotions and energy, supplying you with a happier mood and calmer energy through your recovery process.

Nia Dance Move to Heal is a class open to those in the recovery stage of an injury or illness, and offers a significant amount of benefits. A part of the ACC recovery programs, this class strives to supply the benefits of Nia Dance while catering to limited mobility and joint flexibility. It’s a class that only requires light movement, less flexibility, and can be attended as a physical lesson or over a live Zoom session.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are held at Saint Aidan’s Hall (located on the corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

Are There Other Classes Available After I Recover?

Yes! Nia With Belinda provides other classes such as Classic Nia and Gentle Nia, both of which are ideal fitness classes for beginners and experienced dancers alike. These two classes are open to Zoom if you prefer participating in your own space, or physical sessions in Hamilton or Raglan that you can attend.

Ongoing Class!

Are The Teacher and Course Qualified?

Of course! Nia Dance Move to Heal and Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance are both approved Waikato Strength and Balance classes for individuals experiencing limited mobility and seniors. Your teacher, Belinda Goodwin, is a certified teacher for the Nia Technique, owning her white, green, and blue belt.

Currently training for her brown belt, Belinda also has completed certificates for Dance For Parkinson’s basic training and advanced training/professional development workshop and is a certified workplace First Aider.

Certifications can be found here.

Class Approval and Certification

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If you’re looking for other classes after your recovery or just wish to know what else is available, all other classes are listed below. Please note that Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE is only open to those diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. For a more experienced class, check out Classic Nia, and for a class aimed for gentler movement and beginners, check out Gentle Nia.

If you’re still unsure as to whether Nia Dance is suitable for you, or if you have any questions, contact us here.

Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are held at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are held at the Raglan Town Hall (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan), and can be booked here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Class Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.Nia With Belinda

If you wish to know more about the Nia Technique, visit nianow.com.

would you like to try a free one hour of Nia Dance Class?

Ok, maybe you are thinking about what is Nia Dance is!! Check out this short video here

Here in Hamilton New Zealand, we have a range of Nia dance classes tailored to suit all fitness levels. These classes are for seniors, younger adults and we even have a Nia Dance Class specifically for people living with Parkinson’s.!

This Friday the 16th of July Nia with Belinda is offering a FREE one-hour class ZOOMED live from Raglan.

Belinda offers this FREE entry to her zoom class every 3 months, to give her regular weekly dance class attendees an opportunity to all joins one online class.

Here is the introduction to the previous Free class offered in April 2021

With the sheer delight of a couple of Raglan Nia Dancers, this Free EVENT was awesome.

To Register for this FREE online Dance

We please require you to complete an online registration form. This will ensure our security requirements are met and from there you will be sent the free link to access this class.

Please click this link to register for more information please contact niawithbelinda@gmail.com or check out our classes on dancenz.co.nz

Attending an online class requires a decent internet connection and a larger screen than your phone!

For brilliant tips and information on how to attend online classes follow this link. You will find out how to extend your internet bandwidth, Chromecast, or mirror your image to a large screen TV and create a hotspot from your phone from just about anywhere!

Belinda from dancing.co.nz offers a variety of weekly Nia dance classes suitable for seniors, beginners, and experienced dancers.

Here is our current line up of Dance classes with Belinda

Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues

Available in Person at the following venues or online via Zoom! Please contact us to make a booking at DANCE NZ

TUESDAY 11:15 am Nia Dance Move to Heal

at Saint Aidan’s Hall, Corner of Thames Street, and Heaphy Terrace. Hamilton

ZOOM Registration link HERE

TUESDAY 5:30 pm Classic Nia

at Waikato Sports Fishing Club, Grantham Street Hamilton CBD

ZOOM Registration Link HERE

WEDNESDAY 9:30 am Gentle Nia

Raglan Town Hall , 41 Bow Street Raglan

ZOOM Registration Link HERE

FRIDAY 9:30 am Classic Nia

Saint Johns Hall 20 Wellington Street Hamilton East

ZOOM Registration Link HERE

Booking at dancenz.co.nz is recommended,for more information contact niawithbelinda@gmail.com

The Nia technique is a whole-body holistic workout, taking the energy and chemistry from Nine movement forms including Tai Chi, Yoga, Modern dance, and Felden Krais, blended into the healing Dance of Nia Developed in 1980,s by Debbie Rosas to give a mindful practice including the science of the body’s way.

Crystal bowl sound healing is a deeply transformational experience as the sound of the crystal bowls resonates through you on a cellular level. Crystal Bowl Sound Healing is often used at the beginning and the end of a relaxing mindful guided meditation.

The Quartz crystal bowls are tuned to the chakra frequencies gently guiding the realignment of the skeletal and energy system of the human body

 

Dance NZ is hosting a combination of Dance followed by total relaxation in a Crystal Bowl Sound Journey

 

On the 31st of July, this event features a Nia Technique blue belt teacher from Whangarei and a Crystal bowl sound healer from Auckland.

This is the 5th Dance followed by the Crystal Sound Event in a series of 8 events this year held every six weeks in Raglan. It is a dance suitable for Adults with little or no dance experience required.

Our skillful dance instructor allows for beginners and more experienced dancers by way of inviting participants to modify and adjust the gently guided movement to suit their body’s way.

We dance then we lay on mattresses provided for our Crystal Sound meditation Journey!

Held at the Raglan Town Hall on Saturday the 31st of July from 10:30 am till 12:30 pm Booking online is essential, our previous events have been a full house. We have 26 spaces and mattresses available. To book for this event please complete this online registration form

All information including where to park, what to wear, and how to pay are all detailed on this form.

Feel free to contact Belinda from Dance NZ or niawithbelinda@gmail.com with any questions.

Belinda from dancenz.co.nz offers a variety of weekly Nia dance classes suitable for seniors, beginners and experienced dancers.

Here is our current line up of Dance classes with Belinda

Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues

Available in Person at the following venues or online via Zoom!

To find super easy ways to Chromecast or mirror your phone to your big TV screen see this guide on attending online classes

TUESDAY 11:15 am Nia Dance Move to Heal

at Saint Aidan’s Hall, Corner of Thames Street, and Heaphy Terrace. Hamilton

ZOOM Registration linkHERE

TUESDAY 5:30 pm Classic Nia

at Waikato Sports Fishing Club, Grantham Street Hamilton CBD

ZOOM Registration LinkHERE

WEDNESDAY 9:30 am Gentle Nia

Raglan Town Hall , 41 Bow Street Raglan

ZOOM Registration LinkHERE

FRIDAY 9:30 am Classic Nia

Saint Johns Hall 20 Wellington Street Hamilton East

ZOOM Registration Link HERE

Here is an extrapolation of Classic Nia with Belinda these dancers are ranged between, first time, dancing for a year and dancing for 4 years! we are a welcoming group and would love to have you join us!

Booking at dancenz.co.nz is recommended or just show up! for more information contact niawithbelinda@gmail.com

Are you a senior looking for something to keep you healthy and active? Maybe you’re on the search for a recovery program to help an injury or illness that you’re suffering from?

If you’re located in the Raglan or Hamilton area try Nia With Belinda.

Nia Dance (also known as the Nia Technique) is a welcoming dance group based in Raglan and Hamilton. Available in-person and online!

This blog will cover and discuss physical, emotional, or cognitive issues you may be facing, how Nia Dance can help you, and Nia With Belinda classes that would best suit you.

How to improve cognitive function 

Currently, you may be experiencing several health problems in the form of physical or cognitive ailments.

Physical restrictions in mobility are common and can be rooted in numerous things, such as recovering injuries, joint problems, or spinal issues. These root dilemmas are not always quickly treatable and often recovery requires a lot of time and money.

Impaired senses are also a popular obstacle, particularly in sight and hearing. While these sensory problems can be easily treatable by items like hearing aids, or glasses, it is not always a complete solution; the senses may still lack in some ways.

Mental health and cognitive functions are also well-experienced problems across seniors. Depression is the leading mental illness to affect elders, and this can often stem from issues with physical wellbeing and trying to manage it or recover.

The most common root of depression in seniors is loneliness, studies have found.

Dementia is the world-leading, most common cognitive health issue and unfortunately has no cure, and is only manageable through different treatment plans and combinations.

Nia Dance to Heal Class!

How Nia Dance Can Help You

All of these problems that were listed above are something that Nia Dance can support you through and aim to improve. Despite a large number of benefits to physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing, spiritual connection, and cognitive functions, Nia Dance (or the Nia Technique) is not a well-known form of fitness or recovery.

For seniors, Nia Dance is an excellent form of fitness that has numerous moves that work around limited mobility and joint flexibility. Nia With Belinda classes also have differing levels of difficulty set out within each session so you can perform at levels you feel comfortable with or at a level to strengthen and extend your limits.

Nia Dance can improve cognitive health and functions, as well as aid sensory stimulation (i.e. sight and hearing). Common benefits also include joint, muscle, and general pain relief, enhanced muscle and joint strength, improved organ function, improved circulation, and loss of weight.

Emotionally, Nia Dance provides you with newfound energy, an energy that is calm and devoid of any form of stress, worries, or anxieties. Reduction of depression symptoms is another benefit, as Nia Dance helps provide you with the skills and tools you need to create a more joyful and pleasurable lifestyle. Nia Dance also encourages social interaction throughout the dance exercises while also allowing dancers to create individual expression.

It is evident that one of the main reasons men and women attend this weekly dance class for seniors is the strengthening of happiness created through social connection. Nia With Belinda is a welcoming group and we would love to have you join us!

Lunch Celebration After a Nia Dance Move to Heal Class!

Nia With Belinda Senior Classes (ACC Recovery Program)

Your teacher at Nia With Belinda, Belinda Goodwin, aims to provide individuals with a wide variety of classes for everyone to find what best suits them and is the most comfortable. There are three classes at Nia With Belinda that are ideal for seniors:

• Tuesday 11:15 am Nia Dance Move to Heal: Corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton (This class is an approved Waikato Strength and Balance class for individuals with limited mobility as well as seniors). Book here. • Wednesday 9:30 am Gentle Nia Dance: 41 Bow Street Raglan, Raglan Town Hall. Book here. • Friday 9:30 am Classic Nia: 20 Wellington Street, Saint Johns Hall, Hamilton. Book here.

Accessibility

Physical sessions can be accessed from Hamilton or Raglan. If you’re accessing a Nia With Belinda class from home or outside of a physical class via an online, live Zoom session, check out our blog to see how to optimize your connection to ensure you’re getting the best video feed (Click here).

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Links to book the appropriate senior classes have been listed above. Zoom session links for these classes are listed below, as well as any other classes that were not mentioned above.

(Please note that the FREEDOM DANCE for Parkinson’s class is only available to those diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and their caregivers).

If you’re still unsure as to whether Nia Dance is suitable for you, or if you have any questions, contact us here.

Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are held at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance For people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers Friday classes (12:00 pm) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here For all information contact us at Dance NZ

If you want to learn more about the Nia Technique, visit nianow.com.