Staying healthy is a vital aspect of lifestyle and self-care that everyone should try to maintain. There are many ways to stay healthy. You can have a balanced diet, follow mindfulness techniques, or stay fit through exercise. Sometimes it can be hard committing to staying healthy, especially through fitness. However, this blog will be discussing Hamilton Dance for Health, a fun way to exercise and stay healthy through a fabulous dance technique.
If high-intensity exercises in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment aren’t your thing, don’t worry. This technique is easy to learn and enjoyable to practise and is taught in a fun, easy-going, and supportive environment. But what exactly is it?
Use Nia Dance as a Tool For Your Health
Nia Dance is a very successful holistic, non-impact dance technique that is performed and taught all over the world. Nia Dance is more than just a form of exercise or a type of dance. It’s a significantly unique movement art used not only for enjoyment but as a tool for bettering your health and teaching you important mindfulness practices.
Made up of 52 movements, Nia Dance was designed to focus on the intricate network of the human body to be highly adaptable while still giving a wide range of mental, physical, spiritual and lifestyle benefits. As previously mentioned, Nia Dance not only gives you fun or relaxing workouts but it also teaches you the skills and tools you need to live a happier, more mindful life.
The Nia Technique is unlike any other comparable practice, such as Boxfit, Jazz or Pilates. This style of dance combines both physical and verbal techniques from a variety of martial, dance, and healing arts. This diverse set of movement practices is why so many benefits are available through Nia Dance.
Unlike other dance or fitness exercises, the Nia Technique encourages you to listen to your body and adjust your movements according to what feels right to you. As a result, Nia workouts don’t leave you sweaty, mentally tired, or physically exhausted, and reduces the risk of injury.
As mentioned before, numerous health benefits can come as a result of Nia Dance. Some of these include weight loss, muscle gain and tone, pain relief, increased abilities within mobility and flexibility, mental and spiritual clarity, improved posture and circulation, enhanced organ and cognitive function, and better coordination and balance to name a few.
Access Nia Dance Through Dance NZ
Dance NZ is located in the Hamilton and Raglan region in New Zealand and is one of the few Nia Dance organisations in the country. Classes are held in person at various venues and locations around these regions, and they are also available online via live Zoom sessions.
There are also purchasable class replays available on the Dance NZ website for those looking for extra practice or who can’t commit themselves to a certain date and time for a class. These class replays are available 24-hours after purchase, allowing you to watch as many times as you like during that time.
Dance NZ offers a variety of classes that are not only all beneficial for your health but also focus on specific, such as healing physical injuries, or mental healing and mindfulness techniques. Except for Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance, all courses are open to anybody and everybody.
Each class is planned and designed uniquely compared to one another. Classic Nia, for example, is a suitable individual with high levels of movement or seasoned dancers. Gentle Nia is a class suitable for beginners or those wanting a softer workout. Nia Dance Move to Heal is a class meant to assist those who are suffering from certain injuries, aches, or illnesses.
Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance, as mentioned prior, is available only to individuals with Parkinson’s and their carers. This class was created to aid with Parkinson’s symptoms and incorporates soft yet stimulating movements.
You can find out more about each specific class underneath the ‘Book Now’ heading of this blog.
Book Now
So, don’t wait to make a healthier change to your lifestyle! Sign up for a Dance NZ Nia Dance class today by choosing the classes that’s the best fit for you. Whether you’re planning on participating in-person or online, Nia Dance is guaranteed to be the highlight of your day and leave you with a smile on your face.
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.
Choose from a variety of weekly Nia Dance sessions: dance online, live, or in person at one of our Nia Dance venues.
Do you want to sign up for a Dance NZ class? Sign up for a free account here to be able to book lessons.
• On Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m., Nia Dance Move to Heal Sessions are available. Saint Aidan’s Hall is the site for this class. There are also Zoom sessions accessible here.
• Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Classic Nia Sessions are available. The site is located at the Waikato Fishing and Sports Club. Grantham Street in Hamilton is where you’ll find this venue. There are also Zoom sessions accessible here.
• Gentle Nia Sessions are held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Raglan Town Hall is the site for this class. This is located at 41 Bow Street in Raglan. There are also Zoom sessions accessible here.
• Fridays at 9:30 a.m., Classic Nia Sessions are available. Saint John’s Hall is the site for this event. This is located at 20 Wellington Street in Hamilton. There are also Zoom sessions accessible here.
• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Sessions: On Fridays at 12:00 p.m., Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Sessions are available. The venue, Saint John’s Hall, is located in Hamilton. There are also Zoom sessions accessible here.
Learn more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.