There are many different techniques and practices that can help improve your mental and physical wellness. Some of these methods include yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness techniques. If you’re looking for something to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul, this blog will be discussing a nourishing, gentle wellness dance in Raglan.

This class and technique that will be talked about today are ideal for gentle movers and individuals who require non-impact, low-mobility exercises. So what are you waiting for? Read on and learn how to optimise and boost your wellness!

Reach Your Mental and Physical Peak With Nia Dance

Nia Dance is a beautiful and unique dance form. It is specially designed to improve not only physical health but mental and spiritual wellness too. Because of its complex design, Nia Dance has several benefits in a diverse range of areas, especially within your mental wellness.

Some of the wellness benefits include mental clarity, a more pleasurable outlook on life, a higher positive attitude, lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and calmer energy. Weight loss, muscle toning, and strengthening, supported posture, higher endurance, higher levels of mobility and flexibility, enhance coordination, improved circulation, and better cognitive and organ function are some of the other common benefits of Nia Dance.

The Music of Nia Dance

Aside from the movements of Nia Dance, the music played during workouts is also crucial to benefit your wellness and health. Music in Nia Dance is specially designed and chosen to stimulate your nervous system, induce feelings of relaxation through binaural frequencies, open and stimulate the 7 chakras of your body, and stimulate your organs.

Nia Dance music is often classified as melodious and harmonious and incorporates a variety of instruments and different chords to be able to provide all the benefits that it does. Nia Dance can be participated by anyone, no matter your gender, age or specific, individual needs and abilities.

Beneficial Nia Dance music can take the form of any genre and rhythm, making it relatable and fun for anybody. Movements are highly adaptable too, as Nia Dance is very much focused on becoming in-tune with your body so you don’t force unnatural movements upon yourself. 

This can reduce the risk of injury, as well as eliminating exhaustion or feeling sore after a Nia workout. Listening to your body also opens your heart to the freedom of adding your unique personality and technique to the movements, whether it’s a more sensuous vibe or jazzy flow.

Feel Well At Dance NZ

Dance NZ offers 5 different, amazing Nia Dance classes both online and in the Hamilton and Raglan region. This Nia Dance company is one of the few offered in New Zealand. Outside of online or in-person classes, 24-hour class replays are also available for purchase for those who can’t make classes or who wish to get some extra guided practice.

Gentle Nia is the class we’ll be discussing today. It’s perfect for those who require gentle movements that can help boost their wellness and mood. The movements of Gentle Nia have been modified by your instructor carefully. This is to create less complex movements that use lower levels of mobility and flexibility.

The technique of Nia Dance is an incredibly effective type of holistic dance and fitness that can even be participated in sitting down and utilizing your upper body. Even when you’re seated, you can reap all the benefits of Nia Dance. Gentle Nia is taught by Belinda Goodwin, the instructor for all classes at Dance NZ.

She has received her white, blue, and green belt in the Nia Technique. Because of her previous training, she has also most recently obtained her brown belt. Belinda is currently incorporating fabulous new Nia techniques into her classes for Term 4, particularly the vitally important role of music, as mentioned above. 

Book Now

Come and participate in Nia Dance at Dance NZ today! Feel the tension, stress, and worries of life flow out of your body and be replaced with feelings of joy, a clear headspace, and improved wellness and health.

Please don’t hesitate to CONTACT Dance NZ with any concerns or questions you may have.

Kind regards, Belinda.

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

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Choose from a variety of weekly Nia Dance Classes: dance online, live, or in person at one of our Nia Dance venues. 

Do you wish to join a Dance NZ class? To be able to book classes, create a free account here.

•  Nia Dance Move to Heal Sessions are held on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. This session will be held in Saint Aidan’s Hall. There are Zoom sessions available as well here. 

• Classic Nia Sessions are held on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The Waikato Fishing and Sports Club is where the site is located. This facility is located on Grantham Street in Hamilton. There are Zoom sessions available as well here.

• Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., Gentle Nia Sessions are offered. This workshop will be held in Raglan Town Hall. The address is 41 Bow Street in Raglan. There are Zoom sessions available as well here. 

• Classic Nia Sessions are held on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. This event will take place in Saint John’s Hall. The address is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. There are Zoom sessions available as well here. 

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Sessions: Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Sessions are held on Fridays at 12:00 p.m. Saint John’s Hall, the venue, is located in Hamilton. There are Zoom sessions available as well here.

Learn more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.