Connect Your Energy To The Earth and Ground Yourself With Nia Dance

Nia Dance is the ideal activity to complement a day spent outside in the sun. This low-impact, very adjustable technique can be done alone, with friends, or in a group setting! Because Nia Dance is so adaptable and simple to learn, you may plan a last-minute Nia exercise in the sun or join Nia Dance classes even if you have no prior dance or Nia Dance experience!

The movement is part of what makes it so adaptive. Each movement is based on a martial, therapeutic, or dance art, such as Duncan dance, Jazz, Aikido, or Yoga, and can help you even if you don’t do it like your instructors or peers. One of the many wonderful aspects of Nia Dance is that you can do any of the 52 movements that feel right to your body and still receive the benefits while avoiding damage. In reality, the adaptability of Nia Dance considerably minimises the amount of fatigue and sweat you may encounter.

Nia Dance music paired with being outside in the sun can bring a wide range of emotional benefits as well as a boost to your day’s happiness. Nia Dance music uses binaural frequencies and specialised instruments to help you connect with your seven chakras, clear mental blockages, increase joy, and provide clarity and peace to your energy.

Renew Your Soul With Nia Dance Outdoors at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club

Dance NZ is hosting a special outdoor Nia event this coming Tuesday so if you’re located in the Hamilton area, you don’t want to miss this joyous, fun-filled opportunity. Alternatively, you can tune in online if you can’t make this event, and participate in your own backyard or even your local park if there’s public wi-fi! 

On the 22nd of February, at 5:30 pm, Belinda Goodwin, your Dance NZ instructor, will be holding an outdoor Nia Dance class on the lawn in fro of Waikato Sports Fishing club for those of all ages, mobility, and experience levels. This is an amazing opportunity to participate in a beautiful and refreshing dance in a stunning outdoor environment. Studies have found that exercising outside is extremely beneficial as you have access to cleaner air, it can help relieve stress, and is far more mentally boosting than exercising indoors.

So seize this awesome event and book a ticket now from the Dance NZ website here.

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So make sure to book in and take advantage of this amazing event in the beautiful outdoors. Come on down to participate in Nia Dance at Dance NZ today.

Have a question? CONTACT Dance NZ with any concerns you may have and we’ll get a response out asap.

Kind regards,

Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Nia Dance Weekly Classes at Dance NZ: In-Person and Online HYBRID-Style Sessions 

Book online HYBRID-style classes, as well as in-person sessions, by signing up to be a Dance NZ member. You can do this for free on the Dance NZ website here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 11:15 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. The address of this venue is on the corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton.

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 5:30 p.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. The address of this venue is Grantham Street in Hamilton.

• Gentle Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Wednesday in the Raglan Town Hall venue. The address of this venue is 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Friday in the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 12:00 pm. Week dates and venue locations are Friday at the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. 

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If you need something to ground yourself and keep your inner energy clear, focused, and at peace, then look no further than this blog! In today’s written piece, we’ll be discussing a stress relief dance in Hamilton, known as Nia Dance, and informing you of all the wondrous and marvelous benefits it provides, and how easily it can make you forget all about your worries and stress.

Allow Nia Dance To Melt Away The Stresses of Life

Studies have shown that specific music, social interaction and dance can significantly decrease stress. These three things alone are just a few things that Nia Dance specialises in and prioritises. The music of Nia Dance is specifically chosen based on its instruments, chords played, binaural frequencies and rhythm to provide maximum benefits to your mind and soul. Some of these benefits include mental clarity and focus, improved cognitive function and heightened sensory awareness. 

The dance movements of Nia Dance are 52 in total, and each is inspired by movements within the martial, healing and other dance arts. These include yoga, aikido, jazz and Tai-Kwando to name a few. All movements are easily adaptable for each individual’s needs and movement levels, and it’s encouraged to not follow the moves exactly. Rather, let each movement be a guide and allow your body to find what flows naturally; this is how you’ll get the best benefits.

Lastly, whether you taking part in Nia Dance online with friends and family joining in or you’re participating in-person at a Dance NZ class, you’ll be sure to receive a boosted amount of social interaction. Receiving enough socialisation throughout the week will help boost your happiness, calm your energy, and provide you with laughter and new or stronger social connections.

Feel at Peace at Dance NZ

Come on down to Dance NZ at either our Raglan or Hamiltion venues for your weekly dance, social and musical boost. Or if you can’t attend for any reason, whether you’re not located in the area or have covid concerns, feel free to tune in online! You can attend any of the five classes available at Dance NZ online through a live stream on Zoom which captures in-person classes live.

New to dance in general? Try Gentle Nia at Dance NZ; a perfect class for beginners, individuals who are wanting a slower and softer routine, or who have a lower level of mobility and flexibility. If you’re a bit more experienced within the realm of dance or have more confidence in your mobility, try Classic Nia at Dance NZ.

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Reduce the stress building up in your life with Nia Dance! It’s so easy to attend and affordable activity to keep your stress levels down. So, come on down to a Dance NZ venue or attend online either by yourself or tell friends and family to come along for a joyous hour of dance!

Have a question? CONTACT Dance NZ with any concerns you may have and we’ll get a response out asap.

Kind regards,

Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Nia Dance Weekly Classes at Dance NZ: In-Person and Online HYBRID-Style Sessions 

Book online HYBRID-style classes, as well as in-person sessions, by signing up to be a Dance NZ member. You can do this for free on the Dance NZ website here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 11:15 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. The address of this venue is on the corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton.

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 5:30 p.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. The address of this venue is Grantham Street in Hamilton.

• Gentle Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Wednesday in the Raglan Town Hall venue. The address of this venue is 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Friday in the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 12:00 pm. Week dates and venue locations are Friday at the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. 

Learn about bookable Nia HYBRID-style classes and purchasable 24-hour replays with Belinda Goodwin by clicking here.

Learn more about HYBRID-style classes and 24-hour class replays that can be purchased by clicking here.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Dance NZ is one of New Zealand’s few Nia Dance organizations that offers both physical and online classes. Dance NZ, with locations in Hamilton and Raglan, offers lessons to suit each individual’s ability or needs, so you don’t have to worry about losing out on Nia Dance’s incredible health and emotional advantages!

Improving Emotional Wellbeing

Listening to your body and modifying moves to what feels natural to you are other important aspects of Nia Dance. As previously said, each action is highly adaptable to your abilities and needs. You may also add your own personality to the movements to make it feel as if you’re dancing the way your body wants you to. Being able to dance as you want and let go is an excellent method to relieve stress and open your mind to wellbeing.

Nia Dance provides you with both music and social support, which are both fantastic methods to improve your overall wellness. Nia Dance’s music was created with binaural frequencies, as well as certain instruments and chord combinations, in mind. Your mental and emotional well-being will also be bolstered by the friends you make at various Nia Dance courses and hangouts.

Positive Affirmations and Nia Dance

You may do Nia Dance with like-minded people in a good setting with a supportive, guiding instructor at Dance NZ. A social connection is always something you’ll encounter at Dance NZ, whether you wish to join a class online or in person. At-person classes are given in a variety of locations in Hamilton and Raglan. Zoom is a platform that allows students to take online classes.

Dance NZ provides five different classes, all of which have the same life-affirming effects. The sole variation between these programs is the design, with each class better suited to various talents or aims, such as pain relief or Parkinson’s symptom improvement. Nia Dance Move to Heal is a class that focuses on pain relief and gentle movement. This session’s motions were created to aid people in healing from accidents or illnesses.

Both Classic Nia and Mild Nia are suitable for dancers of all levels, however, Gentle Nia is ideal for those who have limited mobility or prefer gentle workouts. Classic Nia is seen to be more suitable for more advanced dancers. Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dancing is a Parkinson’s dance class open only to Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers.

Depending on the class you choose and why, you’ll likely meet people who are not just on the same path as you in search of positive life-affirming impact, but also people who can connect to your abilities and requirements. Being able to relate to and relate to others in similar situations will make you feel more supported.

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Don’t wait to boost the happiness, social levels, and positive impact in your life! Try a Nia Dance class at Dance NZ online or in-person today and feel the difference in your attitude and lifestyle choices. Your mind, body, and soul will feel reborn and better than ever. 

Have a question? CONTACT Dance NZ with any concerns you may have and we’ll get a response out asap.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher

Nia Dance Weekly Classes at Dance NZ: In-Person and Online HYBRID-Style Sessions 

Book online HYBRID-style classes, as well as in-person sessions, by signing up to be a Dance NZ member. You can do this for free on the Dance NZ website here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 11:15 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. The address of this venue is on the corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton.

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 5:30 p.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. The address of this venue is Grantham Street in Hamilton.

• Gentle Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Wednesday in the Raglan Town Hall venue. The address of this venue is 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Friday in the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 12:00 pm. Week dates and venue locations are Friday at the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. 

Learn about bookable Nia HYBRID-style classes and purchasable 24-hour replays with Belinda Goodwin by clicking here.

Learn more about HYBRID-style classes and 24-hour class replays that can be purchased by clicking here.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Looking for a new physical path to assist you in any goals you may have about your physical and mental health? I would strongly recommend Nia Dance, now call me biased but I can confidently say it has truly benefitted me!

Focus and Mental Health 

Every Nia class starts with a focus…something to be aware of, observe, and explore with while moving your body! Keeping a fixed concentration throughout your Nia class experience guarantees that you are IN your body, consciously aware, and actively guiding all of your movement choices and actions, keeping you safe and reducing the risk of injury.

Exercise has been shown to help balance brain chemistry, which has a favourable impact on mental health. More than just ‘exercise’ is delivered by the Nia Technique…

Nia’s holistic approach to healing the body and mind includes mindfulness, insight, positive messaging, presence, healing music, gratitude, self-direction, meaningfulness, and many more transformational tools… Mental wellness, healthy brain chemistry, and overall favourable esteem for self and others are all benefits.

How Nia Dance Can Change Your Life

Nia Dance is an amazing and extremely beneficial type of training and dance. Its one-of-a-kind design allows it to fit a wide range of body shapes and talents. It’s also a low-impact type of exercise and a form of movement art.

Nia Dance’s make-up was created in accordance with the human body’s intricate structure. This opens the door to a wide range of benefits, which can drastically improve your life.

Nia Dance moves are influenced by nine distinct martial arts, healing arts, and dance styles. Aikido, Yoga, and Tai-Chi are examples of these techniques. While these strategies aid Nia Dance’s physical impact, they also aid Nia Dance’s mental and spiritual impact.

Nia Dance is influenced not only by the physical motions of these arts but also by their vocal teachings. This is how Nia Dance is able to deliver great mental health advantages and enjoyment in your life. Nia Dance also integrates mindfulness practises, which can help you feel more relaxed after each lesson and offer emotions of peace and calmer energy.

Nia Dance’s music also helps you understand how the technique might benefit you. Nia Dance music can considerably help enhance your mood, aid in the opening of your seven chakras, help organ function and nervous system performance, as well as inspire feelings of serenity and joy, by incorporating binaural frequencies, precise chords and pitches, and properly chosen instruments.

Book Now

Change your life for the better today and sign up for Nia Dance classes at Dance NZ today! Feel the difference in your mood, mind, body and soul, and within all areas of your lifestyle, such as your physical and mental wellbeing. So, give Nia Dance a go!

Have any concerns or questions? Please don’t hesitate to CONTACT Dance NZ.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Nia Dance Classes occur weekly at Dance NZ: This includes online sessions as well as in-person classes at our many Nia Dance locations

To be able to book Dance NZ Nia Dance online and in-person classes for free, sign up to be a member here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal classes (11:15 a.m., Tuesday) may be booked here. Classes start in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. This venue can be found on the corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton.

• Classic Nia classes (5:30 p.m., Tuesday) can be booked here. The location of the classes is based in the Grantham Street venue in Hamilton, known as the Waikato Sports Fishing Club.

• Gentle Nia classes (9:30 a.m., Wednesday) may be booked here. Classes start in the Raglan Town Hall venue. This class is located at 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia classes (9:30 a.m., Friday) can be booked here. These classes start in the Saint John’s Hall location. The venue can be found at 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance classes (12:00 pm, Fridays) start at the Saint John’s Hall location. This venue can be found at 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton, and can be organised here. 

Click here to find and purchase 24-hour class replays and Nia Technique HYBRID style classes with your teacher, Belinda Goodwin.

Dance NZ has all of the information you need about their courses, as well as access to 24-hour replays here.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Our Nia Dance Move to Heal class is perfect for those with limited mobility which often comes with age. Located at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club, come along for a cuppa tea and expand your social circle! You never know who you may meet!

Importance Of Social Interaction

Loneliness is a prevalent problem among senior individuals, especially those who live alone. Opportunities to socialise may become more limited as one becomes older, but this does not negate the importance of social engagement for the elderly. Regular social engagement has been shown in studies to lead to happier and more fulfilled lives, which translates to greater long-term mental health for senior persons. Maintaining excellent mental and physical health requires staying socially active, whereas remaining isolated can significantly diminish a person’s quality of life.

Aside from the opportunity to live a higher quality of life, social interaction has a number of important health benefits for senior citizens, including a possible reduction in the risk of dementia and a wide range of physical issues, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, and cardiovascular activities.

Benefits Of Exercising In Your Elder Years

Prevent Disease

Studies have shown that maintaining regular physical activity can help prevent many common diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. Exercise improves overall immune function, which is important for seniors as their immune systems are often compromised. Even light exercise, such as walking, can be a powerful tool for preventable disease management.

Improved Mental Health

Exercising has a plethora of mental health benefits. Endorphins (the “feel good” hormone) are released during exercise and work as a stress reliever, leaving you feeling pleased and satisfied. Exercise has also been related to better sleep, which is particularly essential for older persons who frequently suffer from insomnia and irregular sleep patterns.

Decreased Risk of Falls

 Falls are more common among older persons, which can be terrible for their ability to maintain independence. Exercise increases strength and flexibility, which helps with balance and coordination, lowering the chance of falling. Falls take far longer for seniors to recover from, so everything that will help them avoid them in the first place is essential.

Improved Cognitive Function

Cognitive function is aided by regular physical activity and fine-tuned motor skills. Numerous studies show that physically active people have a lower risk of dementia, regardless of when they start a habit.

Book Now

Try something new and add a thrill to your regular dance routine with Nia Dance! Expand your current experiences with the unique technique of Nia at Dance NZ. Are you a new Dance NZ member? Click here to get access to a special offer of 3 classes for only $15!

Do you have a query? CONTACT Dance NZ here to reach out with your question and we’ll get back to you right away.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Classes Every Week: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

Participate in your favorite in-person and HYBRID-style sessions and join as a free Dance NZ member here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Official sessions venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated location place: 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Official session venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated venue place: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Official session venue: Raglan Town Hall (designated location place: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

You can find on the Dance NZ site here booking and information about online HYBRID-style sessions and in-person classes with your instructor, Belinda Goodwin.

Dive further into everything about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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I also have a lovely spot prize to give away so keep your eyes peeled for that too!

I also just want to say a massive welcome to our new joiners to Dance NZ for our Nia Dance classes, were so pleased for you to join us. 

Nia Dance Move to Heal 

Have you thought about joining our Nia Dance classes but are worried about the fact you haven’t attended a dance class before? Or feel as though you may be too “old”. Our Nia Dance Move to Heal will be the perfect opportunity for you to get back into the rhythm and try something new while nourishing your body with movement and the spiritual feeling that Nia Dance has to offer.

Nia Move to Heal is an approved Waikato Strong and Stable class for older adults. The class is made of combining standing and seated dance with joyful music and movement. The classes are held at 11.15 am Tuesdays at 499 Grantham Street, Waikato Sport Fishing Centre. Pre-bookings and online bookings are welcome. 

Secure your spot with a term pass! Term passes are retailed at $160 per term, or if you’re new, I would highly recommend a first-time deal, which gives you 3 classes for only $15.

Nia Dance and It’s Social Benefits 

Nia Dance Classe’s at Dance NZ are the perfect way to expand your social circle. Many find as they age they not only don’t find the time to spend with others but also find their social circle shrinks. Nia Dance not only alleviates mood but provides the perfect environment to share, connect and build relationships with others who share similar interests. 

Moving Your Bodies Way

The “Body’s Way” is one of Nia’s most important ideas. Due to the fact that everyone’s mobility and stability differ, students are encouraged to pay close attention to their bodies in order to develop body awareness. Students must also be able to recognise bodily experiences like pleasure and pain. I wasn’t as aware of my body as I am today before I started learning Nia. Through discipline, healthy eating habits, exercise, and rest, Nia has helped me to genuinely understand and love my body.

Here are two reasons to consider when thinking about beginning Nia Dance:

Release Negative Emotions 

When your Nia teacher laughs and plays like a child, admire her and follow her lead. Arm blocks, chops, and kicks are all great ways to show off your unique strength… all while letting go of bad emotions in a humorous and enjoyable way

Stay In Your Body 

Our inner ‘conversation’ naturally diminishes as we allow our bodies direct us via movements. Simply try free dancing at home without attaching yourself to your thoughts and observe how your mind ceases to wander and babble.

Book Now

Try something new and add a thrill to your regular dance routine with Nia Dance! Expand your current experiences with the unique technique of Nia at Dance NZ. Are you a new Dance NZ member? Click here to get access to a special offer of 3 classes for only $15!

Do you have a query? CONTACT Dance NZ here to reach out with your question and we’ll get back to you right away.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Classes Every Week: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

Participate in your favourite in-person and HYBRID-style sessions and join as a free Dance NZ member here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Official sessions venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated location place: 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Official session venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated venue place: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Official session venue: Raglan Town Hall (designated location place: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

You can find on the Dance NZ site here booking and information about online HYBRID-style sessions and in-person classes with your instructor, Belinda Goodwin.
Dive further into everything about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Cycles take into account the fact that you are never the same on any two days, or even from one minute to the next. The seven cycles are the same, but the Nia experience varies depending on the emphasis, music, moves, and class aim.

Cycle 1: Set the Focus and Intent – What You Place Your Attention On

What you focus on is what you pay attention to. The intent is what you want to happen. Your Nia teacher chooses a focus and intent before you arrive at class. You maintain your focus and intent throughout all seven cycles as the teacher instructs. This 3-5 minute cycle is used by teachers to communicate objective and subjective information that can improve your awareness and experience in class.

Cycle 2: Step In – Create the Space to Workout

Leaving distractions behind is the act of stepping in. By assisting you in creating space to work out, Stepping In promotes the body, mind, emotions, and spirit connection. As the starting point for all body-centred action, activate your sensory awareness.

This cycle can be initiated by literally taking a heel-first step in, or by any other gesture or movement that represents the activity of removing distractions. As you begin to move, step in to foster a more intimate contact between you and the teacher, and to invite everyone to step into their “now” bodies.

Cycle 3: Warm Up – Prepare Your Heart, Lungs, and 13 Joints

Warm Up – Prepare Your Heart, Lungs, and 13 Joints in Cycle 3

Warm up your body by actively stimulating the energy flow through your heart, lungs, and thirteen major joints. Warming up boosts your body’s heat and respiration while also allowing you to move in all three planes: low, middle, and high. This cycle is used by teachers to acquaint and familiarise students with the routines and music, as well as to invite them to perceive and dance in their “now” bodies. This cycle is also used by teachers to assess their students’ energy levels. As they warm up their bodies, students are encouraged to use their Conscious Personal Trainers (CPTs) to detect and activate the five feelings of fitness (FAMSS).

Cycle 4: Get Moving – Energize the Moves to Reach a Peak

Increased ranges of motion, speed, and intensity are used to condition the heart, lungs, muscles, and joints in getting Moving. Use speed and shorter and longer splashes of intensity to activate your cardiovascular system. Move more fluidly through space and the three-movement planes: low, medium, and high. This cycle can entail moving down to the floor and then back up to standing for Athletic Nia.

Timing, transition, posture, shifting body weight, flexibility, personalisation, intensity levels and planes, and self-expression are all topics covered in Cycle 4.

Cycle 5: Cool Down – Calm, Harmonize, and Re-centre

Reduce the intensity of your workout, slow down your pace, and allow your heart rate to calm down. Stretch, re-centre, contemplate and be ready to move your body towards the floor by activating your Conscious Personal Trainer. Observe the results of your previous movement and make decisions and modifications to improve your body’s flexibility and balance.

Cycle 5 calms the neurological system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system at a rate that promotes balance and harmony throughout the body.

Cycle 6: Floorplay – Fitness on the Floor

Cycle 6 incorporates both freeform (dancing) and regimented movement sequences. The flow of all floor play action is guided by sound and quiet, music or no music. To actively guide the movement, the word “play,” vowel sounds, brief words, and emotive sounds are used. The exercises are straightforward and were chosen to target specific physical needs based on previous body usage. Kneepads, carpeting, and mats can all be utilised to assist the body in moving more freely and comfortably.

Cycle 7: Step Out – Transition Into Your Next Activity

Step Out by focusing on the fitness and self-healing benefits you’ve gained from your exercise as you go on to your next activity. Stepping out is a physical gesture that signifies the end of each lesson.

Book Now

Try something new and add a thrill to your regular dance routine with Nia Dance! Expand your current experiences with the unique technique of Nia at Dance NZ. Are you a new Dance NZ member? Click here to get access to a special offer of 3 classes for only $15!

Do you have a query? CONTACT Dance NZ here to reach out with your question and we’ll get back to you right away.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Classes Every Week: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

Participate in your favourite in-person and HYBRID-style sessions and join as a free Dance NZ member here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Official sessions venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated location place: 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Official session venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated venue place: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Official session venue: Raglan Town Hall (designated location place: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

You can find on the Dance NZ site here booking and information about online HYBRID-style sessions and in-person classes with your instructor, Belinda Goodwin.

Dive further into everything about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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According to fans, NIA enhances both physical and emotional well-being by combining the fluidity and focus of Tai Chi and yoga, the elegance and spontaneity of modern dance, and the intensity and explosiveness of martial arts.

What Does A Nia Workout Entail?

The first step is to remove your shoes. The instructor then conducts the class in deep-breathing exercises as calm music plays, allowing students to relax while concentrating on the connection between their bare feet and the land.

Students begin to sway, shimmy, and spin as the beat picks up. Some people clap while others rock and roll. Some people burst into spontaneous singing as the freestyle dance continues. Kicks and punches in the style of Tae Kwon Do relieve stress while increasing heart rate.

Uplifting Effects of Nia Dance 

Several excellent treatments programmed for patients with Parkinson’s disease and other chronic diseases have incorporated Nia exercise techniques. Exercising may be especially beneficial for those with neurologic disorders, according to a growing body of studies, with benefits in movement, balance, and even cognition. Mind-body techniques like tai chi, for example, have been shown to improve movement and reduce stress levels in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Our Parkinson’s Dance classes are subsidized to only $5 per class, with caregivers having a free entry. I encourage you all to try it out if it is something that sounds suited to your needs.

Benefits for Senior Dance 

Keeping mentally sharp

According to a study published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, dancing on a regular basis can assist healthy older persons to retain or improving their cognition. The brain benefits from multisensory stimulation, social contact, and learning movement sequences.

Improving strength, flexibility and agility 

According to a study published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, dancing is a multidimensional physical activity that helps older persons enhance their aerobic power, lower body muscle endurance, balance, agility, and gait.

Dancing away the blues 

According to a Therapeutic Recreation Journal study, aerobic dance, ballroom dancing, social dancing, tango, and dance movement therapy were beneficial in boosting mood and lowering depression in older persons living in retirement communities or alone in their homes.

Ease Chronic Pain

According to a study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, dance-based treatment for fibromyalgia patients resulted in a significant reduction in pain. According to Geriatric Nursing, older persons with arthritis experienced less knee and hip discomfort and were able to walk faster after participating in regular 45-minute dancing therapy lessons.

Book Now

Try something new and add a thrill to your regular dance routine with Nia Dance! Expand your current experiences with the unique technique of Nia at Dance NZ. Are you a new Dance NZ member? Click here to get access to a special offer of 3 classes for only $15!

Do you have a query? CONTACT Dance NZ here to reach out with your question and we’ll get back to you right away.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Classes Every Week: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

Participate in your favourite in-person and HYBRID-style sessions and join as a free Dance NZ member here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Official sessions venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated location place: 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Official session venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated venue place: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Official session venue: Raglan Town Hall (designated location place: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

You can find on the Dance NZ site here booking and information about online HYBRID-style sessions and in-person classes with your instructor, Belinda Goodwin.

Dive further into everything about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Nia is designed to nurture, condition, and nourish your body and soul now and in the future by providing a connection to pleasure.

Nia emphasises fitness-dancing, mindfulness, neuroplasticity, self-healing, and, most importantly, Nia is fun. Nia is inspired by dance, martial arts, and healing arts.

Nia courses are a rich experience for the entire body, engaging everything from the bigger muscles of the body to the fingertips and toes. The practice combines Tai Chi, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Modern Dance, Duncan Dance, Jazz, Moshe Feldenkrais’ work, the Alexander Technique, and Yoga to give you a sensory sample of each one and a sense of its chemistry.

This one-of-a-kind combination helps you to strike a balance between the feminine and the masculine, the precise and the fluid, the forceful and the yielding. We can express and explore different elements of our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves by combining various movement forms. 

These movements connect us to a variety of energies, our breathing, and our personalities, all of which work together to keep the body lively and healthy while also allowing it to move easily and enjoyably.

Importance of Grounding 

Grounding, sometimes known as earthing, is a therapeutic practice in which you engage in activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth.

Earthing science and grounding physics are used in this technique to describe how electrical charges from the earth can have beneficial impacts on your body. This sort of grounding therapy differs slightly from the technique utilised in mental health treatment.

Conditions that have been noted to be improved by grounding include:

– Chronic fatigue 

– Chronic pain

– Anxiety and Depression

– Sleep disorders

– Cardiovascular Disease

Our outdoor Nia Dance classes are the PERFECT opportunity to become one with the earth and utilise what Nia Dance has to offer. 

Importance of Bodily Awareness 

We are more likely to recognise stress, anxiety, and tension as we become more conscious of our bodies and their sensations. The body detects stress much more quickly than the mind. The body’s way of letting you know you’re stressed is when muscles begin to stiffen. 

Nia improves the health of the body, mind, and spirit. Each Nia class instils mindfulness in your dance movement, leaving you feeling invigorated, cognitively strong, and emotionally balanced. Once you have recognised any stresses you have, Nia Dance can help you get one step closer to a healthier, happier life.

Book Now

Try something new and add a thrill to your regular dance routine with Nia Dance! Expand your current experiences with the unique technique of Nia at Dance NZ. Are you a new Dance NZ member? Click here to get access to a special offer of 3 classes for only $15!

Do you have a query? CONTACT Dance NZ here to reach out with your question and we’ll get back to you right away.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Classes Every Week: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

Participate in your favourite in-person and HYBRID-style sessions and join as a free Dance NZ member here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Official sessions venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated location place: 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Official session venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated venue place: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Official session venue: Raglan Town Hall (designated location place: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

You can find on the Dance NZ site here booking and information about online HYBRID-style sessions and in-person classes with your instructor, Belinda Goodwin.

Dive further into everything about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Hilda Mali will be taking Friday morning classes. Hilda will be a fantastic addition to Dance NZ. Hilda offers a versatile dance teaching style, rooted in her passion for creative dance movement and healing arts. She weaves indigenous and western practices with healing wisdom. I encourage you all, if given the opportunity to come along to Hilda’s class and enjoy what she has to offer!

Nia Outdoors

Nia outdoors is a fantastic way to incorporate moving your body and getting some fresh air and getting some lovely sunshine onto your body! Nia Dance itself offers your body so many benefits and being outdoors offers so many more! Studies show that exposure to nature and the outdoors is linked to induce benefits such as improved attention, decline in stress levels, improved moods and can help manage or prevent psychiatric and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Make sure you watch out for our pop up outdoor classes which run in February and March 2022!

Beginning Nia For The First Time

Are you thinking about attending a Nia Dance class for the first time? Nervous for what to expect or just general anxieties about doing something new for the first time? Well I have arranged what I believe are 7 tips and tricks to ensure you’re not only prepared for the class, but you are making the most of your Nia Dance experience!

• Firstly, relax and breathe. Hello and welcome to your new practice. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn something new. Begin with modest motions to help your body to acclimatize to Nia-style movement. Allow yourself to be supported by your breathing. When you feel ready, increase the range of motion and intensity as you learn the steps.

• Secondly, be present in the moment. Nia means “purposeful movement” in Swahili. Dedicate each minute to moving with the strength, pleasure, and purpose that comes with being in your body – in the NOW. Reduce the influence of your inner critic, judge, or saboteur while increasing your sense of adventure.

• Third, pay attention. Always pay attention to your body’s signals. Allow Nia to guide you towards pleasurable, “body-based” feelings from the inside out. If a move doesn’t feel correct, adjust it by going smaller, slower, or taking fewer steps. Always move away from the source of suffering. Movement is a form of treatment.

• Fourth, begin with your toes. Begin by capturing the beat of the feet and legs, then gradually incorporate the core, arms, and hand gestures. To relieve your knees, keep your feet under your hips and your joints “spring-loaded.” Your body will eventually acquire Nia’s language, the language of the body, and fall in love with the dynamics incorporated into the movement.

• Fifth, barefoot is the way to go. Discover how your feet’s 7000 nerve endings may help you walk safely and efficiently from the ground up. While it is recommended to be barefoot, you can wear shoes with a soft flexible sole for comfort or medical reasons. Moving barefoot strengthens your feet and improves your overall balance.

• Sixth, look for the phrase “Dynamic Ease.” Never make a motion that you don’t want to happen. Avoid becoming out of breath or exhausted. Keep moving within your comfort zone. Make your moves in an energy-efficient manner.

• Lastly, make a statement. This is your moment to shine. Within the exercises, express your own distinctive rhythm and body language. Jazzy, lush, poetic, quick, or seductive are all good choices. Above all, be yourself and enjoy yourself.

Book Now

Make your fitness routine sustainable by doing something fun, gentle yet powerful, and that you love. Try Nia Dance today; no matter where you are, there’s an option for you to attend and the perfect class style to suit you and your needs. Make 2022 your year with Dance NZ.

Have a question? You can make it with CONTACT Dance NZ here and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Nia Dance Weekly Term One 2022 Dance NZ Classes: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

New to Dance NZ? Not a member yet? Click here to sign up as a Dance NZ member to be able to book classes.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal, Term One 2022: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton CBD, Waikato Sports Fishing Club. Click here to book here.

• Classic Nia, Term One 2022: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton CBD, Waikato Sports Fishing Club. Click here to book here.

• Gentle Nia, Term One 2022: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. 41 Bow Street, Raglan Townhall. Click here to book here.

• Classic Nia, Term One 2022: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. 20 Wellington Street in Hamilton, Saint John’s Hall. Click here to book here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance, Term One 2022: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. 20 Wellington Street in Hamilton CBD, Saint John’s Hall. Click here to book here.

Explore the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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