Biography
When I stepped into my first Nia class in 2015, I had no idea how much Nia would change my life and my body. Prior to that time, I had experienced chronic back issues which impacted on my ability to work and to travel. Fastforward to now and I not only move with ease, but I feel better in my body than I have for decades. Not only has this holistic dance practice improved my spine and my posture, it has also injected my life with a massive dose of JOY and brought me into contact with an amazing community. For me it was a natural progression to train to become a Nia teacher so I could dive deeper into the practice and share the many benefits with others! I now receive so much joy from observing my students as they reconnect with their bodies and rediscover their own innate grace and strength.
Nia is not about ‘getting the steps right’ it is about connecting to the JOY of movement, moving in accordance with YOUR body’s way and above all, having FUN.
Classes
Thursdays, 9.30 – 10.30am, All Saints Anglican Church, Cowper Street, AINSLIE
Fridays, 9.30 – 10.30am, Weston Creek Uniting Church, Parkinson Street, WESTON
Classes run in line with ACT school terms
Beginners are welcome to join a class at any time throughout the term. No previous experience necessary.
For class details please go to Nia with Laurien or Nia with JKL on Facebook or email me at .
Current Classes
| Location | Class Type | Time |
|---|---|---|
Weston Creek Uniting Church, 16 Parkinson Street, Weston ACT, Australia |
Classic Nia | 9.30am Friday |
All Saints Anglican Church, Cowper Street, Ainslie ACT, Australia |
Classic Nia | 9.30am - 10.30am Thursday |
Weston Creek Uniting Church WESTON
Weston Creek Uniting Church, 16 Parkinson Street, Weston ACT, Australia
For Nia feel free to wear any exercise or comfortable clothing that makes you feel good and free to move. Bring along a water bottle and a towel or yoga mat if you have one. Nia is designed to be practised barefoot. If there are physical reasons not to practise barefoot, soft sole shoes can be worn.
A Classic Nia class is a sensory-based, cardio movement class to music that blends 52 moves with martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts – body, mind, emotion, and spirit. Open to all levels.
All Saints Anglican Church
All Saints Anglican Church, Cowper Street, Ainslie ACT, Australia
Classic Nia is a joyful, low impact movement class inspired by soul-stirring music. Nia’s unique blend of martial arts, dance and mindfulness gives you an energising cardio workout that benefits body, mind, emotions and spirit. You’ll be guided to listen to your body, moving with sensations of aliveness, pleasure and ease. Adaptable for all ages and fitness levels, Nia meets you where you’re at and invites you to move in your own body’s way.
Gentle Classic Nia class – suitable for everyBODY.