Taking 5 with Susanne McAllister on Nia Movement.
Every other day we see the glowing faces of men and women who have just taken part in a Nia Movement session in our Fresh Studio with Susanne McAllister. After partaking in a session, we had a chat with our super-qualified instructor on the joy that is Nia.
What does your session involve?
A Nia Movement session involves dancing barefoot to soul-stirring music, adapting every experience to individual needs and abilities. Following the “Joy of Movement” with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live.
Thoughts on healthy living and integrating with a holistic centre at Fresh:
My life’s work, passion and mission is to provide a range of integrated wellness therapies and Nia Dance. This mind/body approach is designed to treat, support, empower and inspire. The integrated holistic health centre offers everything to Get Well, Stay Well , Live Well and Flourish. I am very excited to be part of this centre, it will help our clients to live a healthier, happier life for longer.
Who would like your sessions?
Everybody, age, size, shape, 2 left feet that enjoys funky music, community and would like to condition their body’s and feeling their soul.
Why are your Nia sessions special?
Because Nia is – part dance, part pilates, part yoga, part low-impact aerobics, part meditation, part gentle stretches, with a good measure of martial arts like Tai Chi and Tai Kwando thrown in too. And because Nia makes you feel energized and alive and connected to yourself and your Nia community.
What do you gain from attending your sessions?
* Increase the pleasure of living in your body
* Facilitate weight loss and proper weight maintenance
* Strengthen muscles, improve muscle tone, and increase muscle definition
* Calm the mind and relieve stress
* Improve endurance
* Increase grace and flexibility
* Balance the autonomic nervous system