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 You’ve got one body. Get in it. Move. Discover the power of its design - whether for fitness, for self-healing or for the pure pleasure of feeling well for a lifetime. You were meant to feel good. I believe movement is medicine. I invite you to move your body, mind and soul by stepping into one of my trainings, workshops or class experiences. Transform how you move, think, feel and live.

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What Is Nia

Nia is feel good fitness for the body, mind and soul. It is a cardio-dance, fitness practice that blends energizing, soul-stirring music with choreography that is easy to follow and designed to move the whole body. Moves are infused with the power and precision of the martial arts; expression and fun of the dance arts; and the mindfulness of the healing arts. Nia is the original non-impact form of fusion fitness that is easily adapted for each person. More than just a workout, Nia is a holistic approach to health designed to address the body, mind, emotion and spirit. Nia reconnects people to the joy of movement. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindful awareness of the body, holistic fitness, and a well-being lifestyle.

 

 

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Move of the Week

Pelvic Circles 1

Pelvic Circles - one of my favorite moves - is a core move that may be practice in any stance with your feet parallel. Begin by circling your hips fluidly as if you are hoola hooping, paying attention to the rotation of your hip joints, and the ball of the hips rotating. Play with small circles, large circles, and evenly directing energy with the motion of your tailbone or pubic bone.  Feel the muscles of your core, your abdomen and lower back as you isolate and integrate your pelvis.

As you gain movement skill and balance, have a little fun by playing with different speeds, range of motions and energy variety. Continue below for Tip and Video! 

 

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Routine Immersion: LIFE

From 04/29/17 1:00 pm until 04/30/17 4:30 pm
At Nia Studio | Nia Headquarters, Portland OR
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Categories: Routine Playshops - Public, Classes, Trainings, Routine Immersion - Instructors, Nia Workshops - Teachers, Nia Workshops - Public
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Joy

Immerse yourself in learning the moves to LIFE,  Nia's newest routines -- created by Nia choreographer Ann Christianson.  It is the perfect way to spark creativity and infuce more life into your dance!

Song by song, experience a deeper connection to the moves, tune into music cues, learn to decode and simplify choreography while gaining insight into teaching or deepening your dance. Immersions with Laurie are a powerful, fun way to learn routines, to build community and share the joy of movement. Personally, you will walk away feeling more creative and confident. 

Immersions are for every body - Nia teachers, belt grads and dedicated students. If you are planning to teach LIFE, you must be licensed and own the routine as per your licensing agreement. 

Immersion includes Saturday morning Nia classes:  10:00 FreeDance to the music of LIFE + 11:30am LIFE Nia Class.  Students may drop-in to either class for $15 or use Laurie/Nia with TeamBASS class pass.

Immersion hours:
Saturday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm 
Sunday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm 

Cost: $85, early-bird discount before 4/29
$115, after 4/29

REGISTER HERE or arrive early

Opinions and thoughts...

  • Testamonial 1
    “ Laurie’s set the tone of the group and training with a calm and grounded presence – which allowed for greater receptivity as a student. She provided wonderful structure, and her delivery allowed a permission and opportunity for me to delve deeper and explore further. A different style and approach in delivering the course, which made it marvelous moment by moment. Thank you, Laurie! ”
  • Testamonial 2
    “ Laurie is amazing. She makes it so easy to enjoy the journey of the training. I love her ease, her pauses and her velvet voice.”
  • Testamonial 3
    “ Laurie is a warm, engaging and masterful trainer. The 5 Stages Training has been a personal and professional highlight in my life.” Janet Etty-Leal
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