An up to three hours workshop, during which you will have the chance to learn patterns of movement that will assist you to improve your use of your body while you dance Nia. The workshop will start with a short Pilates class, and will be followed by a guided by the participants discussion and analysis of movement. You will be free to choose a movement that initially appears exhausting or even impossible, and be shown how to turn it into an energy efficient function. The event will close with an hour Nia class to put into practice what you learnt and make your Nia dance energy efficient.

This teaching is influenced by concepts of Feldenkrais, Skaravelli yoga, and Tom Myer's Anatomy Trains. Incorporating the rules of muscluar slings that run along the body into her practice, you'll achieve overall body wisdom.

Cost: £25

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Dance your body into the mood for LOVE. Two hours of blissful movement to beautiful music, led by many different teachers. A whole new way to experience Nia. Pure joy, pure pleasure doing what we know best: loving our bodies, loving our lives! oh yes... and dancing

Cost: £15

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This workshop will show you how to discover, develop and direct the powerful (vital) energy (Qi) of your body. Learn how to move by opening your body’s meridians allowing for a healthy flow of your Qi and an energized, and balanced state of your joints and muscles. We will playfully explore the Ba Duan Jin Qigong, a unique set of exercises for toning up the internal organs and internal systems, and we will learn and dance the 8 Animals Qigong that mimics the movements of the tiger, bear, turtle, eagle, and others to facilitate the cultivation of Qi and spirit. The workshop will end with a 45 minutes class that will blend the qigong teachings with the classic Nia choreography and free movement.

The UK's biggest Health and Wellbeing Show. Come and dance with me on Sunday the 21st of March at 12pm in the Yoga Zone.

Qigong, the ancient Chinese system of self-cultivation, is being practiced for thousands of years as a means of protecting health, promoting vitality and prolonging life, while cultivating spiritual awareness and insight. The human being is part of nature. If the body does not move, physical essence does not flow and energy stagnates. If the mind and heart are not clear and calm, chaos and confusion are assured. By using our mind, breathing and body movements, Qigong activates energy flow through the meridians, strengthens internal organs, exercises bones, joints and muscles, promotes relaxation and stress control, prevents occupational diseases and expands our awareness at all levels.

Tai Chi, the graceful rhythmic dance comprised of Qigong exercises, has a special function in Nia’s creation and practice. In Nia, through movement we find health, through stillness we get into RAW (state of being Relaxed, Alert and Waiting) to become more energized. We also use martial arts to condition, and strengthen our physical body by moving the Qi and animating the entire living matter of the body.

This workshop, which is the second of a series to follow, will show you how to discover, develop and direct the powerful (vital) energy (Qi) of your body. Learn how to move by opening your body’s meridians allowing for a healthy flow of your Qi and an energized, and balanced state of your joints and muscles. We will playfully explore and dance the 8 Animals Qigong that mimics the movements of the tiger, bear, turtle, eagle, and others to facilitate the cultivation of Qi and spirit. The workshop will end with a 60 minutes class that will blend the qigong teachings with the classic Nia choreography and free movement.

Cost: £30 at the door - £20 when registering before the 5th April

Parking: There is free parking outside the gym.

Directions: Bus: 144 and 102 stop next to M&S alternatively you can go to Finsbury Park tube and take the W7 to Marks and Spencers in Muswell HIll Broadway, the gym is at the end of the M&S car park.

Contact me to reserve your space.