Joanie Brooks...Step Into Your Greatness!: August 2015

Monday, August 17, 2015

Dance Your Soul!

"Dancers are the messengers of the gods." - Martha Graham

Good Morning Friends!

Yesterday after class one of my students said to me Nia reminds her of a story she received on a person asking a shaman (spiritual healer) for advice on how to heal her spirit. The shaman's response was: when was the last time your danced, when was the last time you sang and when was the last time you told your story? Yes - this is Nia! Through our dance we connect to our story and sing our unique song. We dance our soul, and it is powerful and healing.

This week we will dance the Nia routine Soul. The music of this routine blends the percussive, live instrumentation of Native American music with thick electronic beats, awakening the primal dance within. When dancing, each move can be felt like a natural hot spring that bubbles up your body, filling you with the sensation of pure rejuvenation. And it does!! Click HERE to listen to a sample of the music. The focus is on the 52 Moves of Nia; however, our intent is create the space to expand the moves and create our own moves by connecting to our body and being seduced by the powerful music. You will be guided to share your soul dance, your story and yes you can even sing!! See you on the dance floor!

My classes this week:

Monday (today!) and Thursday at 5:30 pm
Saturday at 9:30 am
Sunday at 4:00 pm all at The Synergy Studio.

Love & Light,
Joanie Brooks,
http://www.joaniebrooks.com
Nia Training Faculty, Nia White Belt Trainer, Nia 1st Degree Black Belt
MELT Certified Hand & Foot Instructor
Yoga Teacher (certified in the YogaFit Warrior Program)
Journey Dance Facilitator Nia 5 Stages of Healing Facilitator
Mindful Change Coach
Laughter Yoga Leader

Thursday, August 6, 2015

REACH Out And Open To Your World!

Good Morning Friends!

“To live a life of gratitude is to open our eyes to the countless ways we are supported by the world around us.” ― Gregg Krech

Reach your arms out and then allow them to wrap around your shoulders in an embracing hug!!! Breathe in and receive love and support, and exhale gratitude! Ahhh - YES! This week we bring you a new Nia routine called REACH with a focus on the upper extremities, which includes your shoulder girdle, arms, hands and fingers. I love this routine and how it conditions my upper extremities, and that I am invited to REACH up, out, down, back and all around the space during my dance and receive...just receive. The intent of this routine is to open your shoulder girdle while providing conditioning and freedom in the upper body, allowing you to experience comfort and pleasure in your dance and all your daily movement. This is the beauty of Nia - giving us gifts and life tools on and off the dance floor. Sensing a beautiful stretch as I REACH for a glass from my cabinet. Giving love as I REACH out and touch my family, friends and dog. Taking a moment from writing this email to REACH out with all my 10 fingers and let them yawn. REACHing out with soft fists and celebrating my accomplishments. Dancing Through Life! See you on the dance floor!

Nia Classes this week:

Thursday (today!) at 5:30 pm

Team Teaching with Adelle on Friday at 5:30 pm, Saturday at 9:30 am and Sunday at 4:00 pm. Beautiful Nia Routine REACH!!

On Sunday, August 9, at 2:30 pm join Adelle and Joanie for a FUN Playshop, where we will "Learn the Moves" of the new Nia routine REACH. We will break the katas (move sequences) down starting at 2:30, and then get to play with them in class at 4:00.

$30 (includes playshop, class and the music!). Sign up HERE!