Dancing the Core of Your Body!

Good morning Dancing Friends!

"The body is a sacred garment." ~Martha Graham

I love this quote by Martha Graham and it consistently reminds me of the deep gratitude I have for my body, and why I move and dance everyday.  Last week we focused on the base of our body and over the next couple of weeks, we are moving up and will focus and dance the core of our body.  In Nia the core of our body is our Pelvis, Chest and Head (also referred to our 3 body weights), that provides a foundation for physical,mental and emotional health. When all three body weights are active participants in our life and movement—from our walk to our dance—we will naturally feel vibrant, alive and energetically present.  Take a moment and lightly vibrate your pelvic, chest and head. Can you sense in this simple movement energy pulsing from the base of you body through the crown of your head?  Our core houses our digestive tract, our heart, our lungs, our reproductive system, to name a few, and is our emotional and energetic center. When we move the core of our body with awareness, gratitude and love, energy pulses throughout our body, promoting a happy and healthy body.  Dancing and healing the core of our body...Expressive, dynamic and powerful!  See you in class. 

New Weekly Class - Somatic Awakening:  This class is amazing and I hope you join me this Wednesday!!  Moving and dancing on the Earth is one of the best ways to start your day.  I do it everyday!  Combining elements of  Nia FloorPlay, Nia 5 Stages, Nia FreeDance, JourneyDance, Yoga, Breath, Guided Imagery, Laughter and Play, Somatic Awakening will energize your day while conditioning your body, mind & spirit. Adelle and I will be sharing this weekly class and it is guaranteed to make you feel youthful and awaken your inner child.  This class is every Wednesday at 6:45 - 7:30 am at The Synergy Studio! 

My classes this week:
Monday and Thursday Nia at 5:30 pm
Wednesday Somatic Awakening at 6:45 am
Saturday Nia at 9:30 am
Sunday Nia at 4:00 pm
all at The Synergy Studio

Interested in the Nia White Belt Intensive?  It is almost here...our next Nia White Belt in San Antonio!!!  February 21-27...7 days dedicated to you, your body and your life.  You go deep into each one of the 13 principles of the Nia White Belt where you create a loving relationship with yourself and your body.  In this intensive you learn tools for managing stress, enhancing your relationships,  and creating a work/life balance. I invite you to explore techniques using your body, voice, intent, mind, emotions and unique spirit to master getting into and living in your body.  Empower yourself, open up to your potential and step into your greatness! Check out all my trainings at: http://www.nianow.com/joanie#trainings.

Love & Light,
Joanie Brooks,
http://www.joaniebrooks.me/
Nia Training Faculty, Nia White Belt Trainer


Nia 5 Stages of Healing Facilitator, Journey Dance Guide, Mindful Change Coach and Laughter Yoga Leader

Nia - Somatic Education for EveryBody.  Nia is an expressive movement form & lifestyle practice that uses The Body's Way to achieve physical, mental, emotional & spiritual fitness & well-being."