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My Nia journey over the past 20 years – Kim Hatchuel
For the past 20 years, I have been part of something truly transformative at Studio Kairos in Johannesburg. It’s difficult to put into words the depth of my connection to Nia, a practice that has become more than just a form of exercise for me; it has woven itself into the very fabric of my…
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Sharing the gift of movement and connection – Angel Jones
I have been dancing Nia for seven incredible years now, and it has become an integral part of my life. The experience has been so transformative that I recently took a step further, becoming a Nia teacher. This dance form, for me, is not just a pastime; it’s a way of life, a profound journey…
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Nia Moving to Heal – Isa Gesseau
I discovered classic Nia in 2016, and I have been teaching for the past four years at Studio Kairos. What a tonic it is for me! I am happiest when I move, and enjoy being both a student in a class, as well as after teaching and taking my own class. The more I dance,…
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Nia and silence – Kim Hatchuel
In today’s fast-paced world, we are bombarded with constant external stimuli. It’s quite rare for a person to truly experience silence. From the time we wake up until the time we go to bed, we are surrounded by noise: gadgets, our mobile phones, traffic, conversations at work, the television, and a plethora of other devices…
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Dancing through life with the online Nia White Belt journey through COVID-19 – Susan Sloan
Susan Sloan, White Belt Nia Trainer and Black Belt Instructor I was teaching my 08:00 class at the Virgin Active gym recently, and noticed how, slowly but surely, some of the previous Nia students were returning after six months of not having danced since before lockdown. On that particular morning, I saw how a couple…
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Four things I’ve learnt from Nia and Sir Ken Robinson – Melissa Fagan
Four things I’ve learnt from Nia and Sir Ken Robinson By Melissa Fagan The year 2020 will be remembered for many things, not least of all phrases like: ‘The new normal’, ‘You’re on mute’, and ‘Stay safe’. It will also be remembered for social distancing, mask wearing, and the unfortunate death of over a million…
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On having tools through Nia to navigate new terrains and landscapes during uncertain times
Susan Sloan Nia White Belt Somatic Trainer and Black Belt Instructor South Africa These last few weeks I have felt carried by my 16 years of movement art practice called Nia. I’ve realised even more how the pillars of health and wellness lie in being mindful and staying present. And also cultivating sensations of fitness…
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Why Nia is more than a workout
WHY NIA IS MORE THAN A WORKOUT Written by Susan Sloan (White Belt Trainer) I stepped in to my first Nia class in 2003, and although I had done many movement classes, somehow I knew it was very different and had a lot more to it. It was something I had to do and learn…