Are you looking for a Parkinson’s fitness class in Hamilton? Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological system ailment that affects a person’s ability to move, sometimes dramatically. Apathy, tremors, reduced movement, depression, tight joints, and slurred speech are all common symptoms and issues in Parkinson’s.
Currently, there is no treatment for Parkinson’s; however, research has shown that, in addition to certain medications, other forms of exercise and fitness can help alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms. Higher activity rates have been demonstrated to lower the severity of Parkinson’s symptoms depending on each individual’s symptoms and specific needs.
Dance NZ has available Nia Dance lessons which are specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s and their caretakers. This class is intended to help improve symptoms through gentle movements and a stimulating routine. Also, it’s a great way to increase social levels.
Nia Dance Helping Parkinson’s
Exercise is strongly recommended for people with Parkinson’s to help them enhance their quality of life, cope with various symptoms and problems, and improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Dance, yoga, and Tai-Chi have all been shown to have beneficial impacts on Parkinson’s symptoms in studies.
Nia Dance is a unique blend of martial arts, healing arts, and dance arts; each of the 52 movements has its origins in one of these skills, resulting in a wide range of advantages for those with Parkinson’s. This practice also incorporates movement, rhythm, and vocalization, which are the most ideal factors for exercise for individuals with Parkinson’s. The Nia Technique is a communal kind of fitness that allows people to meet new people and build new friendships.
Nia Dance can help individuals with Parkinson’s by providing a range of benefits. Namely, increased circulation, higher levels of flexibility between joints and mobility, pain relief, strengthening muscles and joints, improving organ and cognitive functions, enhanced coordination and balance, reduced depressive symptoms, and higher mood levels.
Nia For Parkinson’s Freedom Dance
An amazing Parkinson’s fitness class in Hamilton, Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a Dance NZ class specifically intended for people with Parkinson’s. This is a Waikato Strength and Balance approved class for elders and individuals with limited mobility. Only people with Parkinson’s and their carers are eligible to participate in Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance.
This class incorporates Nia Dance movements that have been modified to be gentler and less intense than those seen in regular Dance NZ classes. Nia For Parkinson’s Freedom Dance, like all other Dance NZ classes, seeks to create a fun, calm, and judgment-free atmosphere. Classes also aim to create supportive social interactions with peers and the teacher.
Belinda Goodwin, your Dance NZ instructor, has customised these Nia Dance techniques to focus on developing brain coordination and balance, as well as increasing joint and muscular strength. She is also a trained work first aider and has advanced certifications in dancing workshops and seminars for Parkinson’s.
Accessibility
For individuals who live in the region, Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a fun Parkinson’s fitness class in Hamilton. It’s offered as a physical class. If you can’t access in-person classes, not to worry! Online Zoom sessions are available which take place, live, at the same time as the in-person class.
Every Friday at 12:00 pm, Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance takes place at Saint John’s Hall. Saint John’s Hall is located at 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. Classes can be purchased here if you live in the region and prefer to attend in person. Otherwise, you can find bookable Zoom sessions here.
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Nia Dance has been shown to give amazing support to individuals with Parkinson’s. It also provides a wonderfully supportive environment, with great opportunities to meet new people. If this sounds like the perfect class and practice for you or someone you know, book now!
Interested in participating in Nia Dance but don’t have Parkinson’s? Dance NZ offers many other classes which you can check out below! If you have any other concerns, feel free to contact us in the submission box below.
Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues
• Physical classes for Nia Dance Move to Heal are held at Saint Aidan’s Hall. Every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m., this takes place (corner of Thames and Heaphy, Hamilton). There are also Zoom sessions available; both of which may be booked here.
• On Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Classic Nia in-person classes are held at Waikato Sports and Fishing Club. The Sports and Fishing Club is located on Grantham Street, in Hamilton. There are also Zoom sessions available; both of which may be booked here.
• Gentle Nia in-person classes are held on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Raglan Town Hall (41 Bow Street, Raglan). There are also Zoom sessions available; both of which may be booked here.
• In-person Classic Nia classes are held at Saint John’s Hall on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). There are also Zoom sessions available; both of which may be booked here.
More information about the Nia Technique can be located at nianow.com.
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