Classes at the Center for Nia & Yoga

Weekday Nia Classes
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
morning classes
				8 – 9:15a 5 stages & Yoga w/Casey
		10:30 – 11:30a Holding Space for New Moms w/Brigid (1x/mo.)		9:30 – 10:45a Nia w/Casey
				10:45 – 11:30a Holding Space for Women (1x/mo.)
afternoon & evening classes
4:30 – 5:30p Nia intro/basic w/Casey				4:30 – 5:30p Nia teacher mentoring (1x mo.)
5:45 – 7 p Nia w/Casey	5:30 – 6:45p Prenatal Nia & Yoga Casey	5:45 – 7p Nia w/Casey	5:45 – 7p Gentle Nia w/Casey	5:45 – 7p Nia Community Dance Jam (1x mo.)

Nia is an eclectic expressive body-mind fitness fusion program. Combines movement elements from the Martial Arts: The dance of precision; the Dance Arts: the dance of expression; and the Healing Arts: the dance of the body’s way. A combination of form presented in choreography patterns of steps and stances, and freedom found in Freedance.

Nia Intro/Basic: excellent for students new to Nia and Movement! Increase your physical skill by learning Nia’s basic steps, stances and choreography to adapt your nervous system and increase your ability to sense Nia’s Joy of Movement.

Nia Mothers & Others Childcare co-op: Classic Nia open class with addition of childcare co-op. Parents/caregivers rotate babysitting and get a free Nia class in exchange for their turn at childcare. 15 mins of complimentary movement with children following class. For co-op details, email Nia teacher Richele darkhorse1@hotmail.com

Nia Movement & Stretch Without Fear: Gentle beginner Nia movement to gain entry in to the Joy of Movement for those who are afraid to get started due to a variety of physical limitations, obesity, or body image concerns. A safe, playful, accepting environment to explore sensation, overcome fear and find JOY.

Nia Community Dance Jam: Nia teachers from the greater Capital District come together and share the facilitation of Nia’s Joy of Movement. Jams are spontaneous, exuberant and fun! Great for everyone and an excellent way to get a “taste” of Nia and dance in community at The Center.

Nia Movement as Meditation or “I should be a church but this is a lot more FUN!”

Sunday Morning Nia 1x/mo. A blend of simple choreography and freedance set to affirming music creates a moving meditation. Ends with deep relaxation and meditation.

Gentle Nia Movement for the Young at Heart: Experience the joy of moving the body's way...no matter the age of the body moving! Open to all ages, but young at heart and seniors are especially welcome. An eclectic movement program that will stretch and strengthen your body and bring a smile to your face!

Casey Bernstein, RN, Nia Black Belt, Nia Teacher Trainer. Casey introduced and has been teaching Nia in the Capital District since 1990 and has been a Nia teacher trainer since 1998 (one of only 16 world-wide). She is the creator and director of The Center for Nia and Yoga. Casey is also Yoga and Expressive Arts certified and offers specialty classes for women, (prenatal, retreats, drug rehab and cancer patients) as well as for Alzheimer clients.

Joelle Lydon is a Black Belt Nia Educator and a full time public school teacher. Her teaching and dance background enable her to modify her teaching to suit the needs of her students, both children and adults alike, all shapes and levels of fitness. Joelle's Nia practice keeps her grounded and on her path. Join her to find yours.

Brigid Schmidt received her Whitebelt Training in May 2009 and is hard at play learning to teach the Nia Whitebelt routines, and learning the behind the scenes work of managing the studio at the Center for Nia & Yoga. Brigid is a recovering English teacher who has embraced Dancing through Life and hopes to share the joy of movement and the joy of expressive writing with at risk youth.

Weekend Nia Classes
Saturday	Sunday
morning classes
9 – 10:15 a Athletic Nia w/Joelle	10p – 11:30a Nia as Movement Meditation (1x/mo.) (Or, I should be at church but this is more FUN!)
	10p – 11:30a Sexi Nia w/Joelle (1x/mo.)