This Saturday our focus will be the hip joint and paying tribute to the one, the only, Ms Tina Turner. Helen is teaching both Nia 5 Stages at 8:45am and Nia “Improv’ Classic” at 10am. Both classes are available via Zoom with 24HR replay.
In Nia 5 stages we will explore:
Keeping the balls alive (feet, knees, hips, eyes)
How the ball and socket joint gives mobility in many directions
How the deep socket provides mobility
How the hip joint moves in 2 ways
1. Stabilize femur, move hip (Pelvic Circles)
2. Stabilize hip, move femur (Knee Sweeps)
Power and support from underneath and behind (activate back muscles)
Using imagery to open pelvis, sense energy flow, and outward spiral as walk forwards
“I am the classic ball and socket joint
and the deepest joint in your body.
I am formed by a large spherical ball
at the top of each of your thighbones
that nestles into a
deep, round socket
on either side of your pelvis”
““pain in the hips is a sign of being ‘stuck,’
unable to make a decision or
see clearly what needs to be done next…
Pain or discomfort advises you to
slow down or stop,
look around,
buy a map,
or ask someone for directions.””
Good news is we have an internal guidance system, our body talks and, like our body, our hips don’t lie! “Hip Hip Hooray for today” is what I think Tina Turner would be inviting us to play with. How no matter what happens to us in life, how we choose to respond, how we choose to live our life, is what defines us and also what has the potential to “save” us, bring us joy and vibrancy as we dance through life. Let’s dance through life and take the time to celebrate the amazing life of Tina Turner.
“Think about it.
Because the hips thrust the leg forward,
we are literally taking a risk every time we step forward.
So it makes sense that on a deeper level,
contraction in that area
will prevent forward momentum.”
Beginning with the Nia 5 Stages class, which most often is described as a luxurious healing hour of setting the focus for the 10am movement experience that follows.
Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $15, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the 30 Day Challenge and receive the class as part of your package!
This movement experience is suitable for beginners and people of all different fitness backgrounds.
This class is ONLINE = 2 great choices:
Join us online via Zoom and/or
Enjoy a 24 hour replay
Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $15, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the 30 Day Challenge and receive the class as part of your package!
$20 | 1 class
$75 | 5 class pass (3 month expiration) ($15 per class)
$130 | 10 class pass (3 month expiration) ($13 per class)
$99 | 30 Day Challenge, 30 Classes, ALL 8am + 10am ($3.30 per class)
$25 | Lunch or Dinner
$96 | 60 min massage
$145 | 90 min massage
30 Day Challenge Benefits:
unlimited 10am + 8am Nia Classes for 30 days
bring a “new to the challenge” friend to class for a month
enjoy before and after class conversations and nuggets
receive automatic 24HR replays via email