Dancing is a great way to tap into Universal Joy~
I've danced with people in Morocco, Turkey, India, most of Europe, and with people from over 120 countries at International events ~ dancing unifies people in such a beautiful, joyous way~
Megan MacArthur
Nia is a body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Through expressive movement, Nia empowers people to achieve physical, mental, emotional,` and spiritual well-being. Based on the joy of movement, Nia blends a range of rhythmic music styles with carefully choreographed hour-long routines, combining led movement and free dance.
It is the first and foremost 'fusion fitness' program of its kind, inspired by the power and precision of Martial Arts: Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi; Dance: Jazz, Modern, and Duncan; and the Healing Arts: Yoga, Feldenkrais, and The Alexander Technique .
Developed by dance-fitness pioneers Debbie and Carlos Rosas nearly 25 yrs ago, Nia engages body, mind and spirit to deliver a fantastic whole-body workout— sweaty, creative, rhythmic and FUN!
Nia can be done gently or intensely, it's up to you. Come discover the power and joy of this creative, fun, and energizing class. If you love to move, you'll love Nia.
Benefits of Nia:
* Cardiovascular Conditioning
* Improved Muscle Tone / weight loss
* Emotional Release
* Greater Flexibility, Mobility, Agility
* Strength and Balance
* Stress Reduction
* Greater Awareness
* Improved concentration
* Internal FREEDOM!
* Peace and Joy
"I love Nia! It is a fun way to get your cardio exercise. It is energizing and it wakes up every muscle in your body."-Cyndee Fehring, Aurora Foundation
" My experience with the few but intense classes i had is that
I understood that all life is a dance, as long as we move we are ok-
and let your heart lead you." -Martina Patzold, MassageTherapist
"When I discovered Nia, I experienced a sense of sanctity in my body - something I feel compelled to share with others. Nia allows me to breathe deeply inside myself." - Anonymous
Wear comfortable clothing good for dancing and yoga. Nia is done in bare feet. Bring a mat or thick towel for the closing stretches, and water to hydrate yourself as you will surely sweat!
Current Nia Classes on Kauai
Classes are on hold until Autumn as I'm off to India to study in Mysore.. Please check back in October ~
Private Nia: Nia is a great way to get an event or party going! Kick off your next dance event with 30, 45, or 60 minutes of Nia movement. A great ice breaker as it gets people moving and having fun together!
NIA Playshops with Megan MacArthur,
Black belt from Hawaii Island
The workshops were excellent and Megan may be back to offer more..
Zen Sation - An exploration of nine movement forms through the sacred athlete. A centering and sensational experience of the 9 energy personalities and rhythms of the foundation of the Nia Technique.
Sense, feel and release into the essence of the movement forms. Learn how they move in your body-as you move in your body's way.
Form and Freedom - In this playshop we will journey through the stages of FreeDance-Nia style- with form for support and play. A fully committed base offers us the room for power, grace, and ease to be fully expressed. From this place of ease there is room to play with and explore our true essence.
