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​“I can’t meditate!” Have you ever found yourself saying this? Believe what you’ve heard about meditation: it’ll focus your mind, open your heart, and sometimes surprise you with insight – and it’s not complicated to learn. In fact, everything  you need to get started with a meditation practice is found in this six-week course. Through seated meditation practice, Dharma talk, and group discussion, you’ll learn the basics along with advice for bringing the wisdom and compassion you discover through meditation into other areas of your life. 

Week One — Know Your “Why” and Learn the Meditation Technique
Week Two — Be Consistent and Gentle in Your Practice
Week Three — Overcoming Obstacles in Meditation
Week Four — Working With Emotions and Discovering Peace of Mind
Week Five — Meditation as an Influence in Your Life
Week Six — Learning to Relax

​In this distinctive 4 week series, we will play with the Movement Arts that inspire the 52 moves of Nia.  We will explore the Martial Arts (Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Tai Chi), the Dance Arts (Jazz, Modern, Duncan) and the Healing Arts (Yoga, Feldenkrais Method, Alexander Technique).  

Whether you are new to Nia or have an experienced background, this series is perfect for you.  Learn more about the technique and the freedom we each have to personalize every class to our unique selves.  Each week will feature new songs, a new focus and intent.  The final week will include requests from the class.  

No previous experience in Nia or any movement forms is needed.  Appropriate for all fitness levels.  Understand the movements of Nia and discover movements that speak to you!