Are you currently experiencing an injury, illness, or ailment and in the process of finding a new practice or exercise to help your recovery journey? You might be working with ACC, New Zealand’s ‘Accident Compensation Corporation’, to find a suitable recovery program for yourself or someone you know.
Nia With Belinda is a dance and fitness group based in Hamilton and Raglan, that practices the holistic movement form known as Nia Dance. Nia Dance is not a well-known technique, yet provides numerous health benefits and is an accessible form of exercise and dance to all kinds of individuals. Being a non-impact technique, Nia Dance movements are adaptable to each person’s specific abilities and needs.
Nia Dance Move to Heal
Nia With Belinda provides a Nia Dance class that is a part of the ACC Recovery Programs, called Nia Dance Move to Heal. This specific class is targeted towards those with limited mobility, in the ACC recovery process of an injury or ailment, or are suffering from another health issue or pain. Nia Dance Move to Heal was designed to use gentle variations of the 52 total Nia Dance movements in order to be tender on the body while still providing the same health benefits as other classes and more intense versions of these forms.
Nia Dance Supporting You Through Recovery
Nia Dance is a unique blend of techniques, movements, and forms from different martial arts (like Tai-Chi), dance arts (like Duncan dance), and healing arts (such as Yoga). This combination is what allows Nia Dance to be accessible to any individual, no matter the level of mobility, ability, or restrictive illness. The Nia technique is a completely freeing and gentle form of dance that requires you to become in-tune and listen to your body, adjusting movements so nothing is forced.
The physical benefits of Nia Dance include increased mobility and joint flexibility, improved muscle strength, supported circulation throughout the body, heightened sensory functions, improved organ functions, and an increase in coordination and balance. There are numerous other mental health benefits as well, including an increase in emotional wellbeing and boosted mood, calm energy, a decrease in symptoms of anxiety and depression, release of tension, stronger spiritual connection, and self-discovery.
On top of these mental health and physical health benefits, Nia Dance is a great way to form new social connections and build on old ones!
Book Now
If you’re a part of the ACC Recovery Program and receiving support or input from members of ACC, talk to them about Nia With Belinda to see if it’s the right fit for you. You can access the ACC site here. Alternatively, you can book a Zoom session or physical class for Nia Dance Move to Heal below, as well as any other classes you may be interested in.
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 are open for booking here.
• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are also accessible via Zoom and are available for booking here.
• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are held at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton), and are open for booking here.
• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and are available for booking here.
• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are held at the Raglan Town Hall (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan), and are open for booking here.
• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and are available for booking here.
• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and are open for booking here.
• Class Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and are available for booking here.
Find out more information about the Nia Technique and visit nianow.com.