Nia + Yoga

When I practice Nia and Yoga, I experience a sense of balance and energy that in any given moment brings me joy, clarity, inspiration, calm, release, self-love, curiosity, resolve or strength.

Each time I step barefoot onto the studio floor or pull out my mat, I create a dedicated space and time to investigate the connection and relationship between my body and mind. Like many relationships, the more I explore it, play with it, expand it and nurture it, the more it grows, flourishes and shows me things I had never imagined.

As I continue to practice and increase my teaching, the more often these sensations, inspirations and discoveries spill out of the studio and into the rest of my life. Honestly, sometimes I’m not sure whether the ideas, inspirations, revelations and resolutions I experience while moving in my practice come from my head…or my toes!

What will it be like for you?

I was new to Nia, and after Christine’s class I was on a body high for days! With her welcoming and accepting spirit she lead us through body movements and dance steps that made me feel powerful and fluid in my body. She demonstrated several levels for the moves and supported everyone to do the steps at their comfort level. I had so much fun shaking my tail feather and all the while it was a great body workout!

Celine

Oakland, CA

Nia with christine helps me connect to my body in a fun and liberating way that leaves me feeling happy and strong. I appreciate your playfulness mixed with her obvious experience and knowledge. It’s always a pleasure!

Brigitte

Pacific Palisades, CA

Before my class of Nia with Christine, I had no previous experience, so I was intrigued and excited to try it out. It honestly exceeded my expectations. This class was so fun, and a great way to move my body, while listening to great music. Christine makes it also extra fun by being so charming, friendly and inviting. She lights up the room with her playful energy. Her class feels like a safe space to be free, silly, or just disconnect for a minute from the chaos of every day life. I highly recommend her class!

Monzerrat

Mar Vista, CA

NIA has been a wonderful way for me to connect with my body through movement and dance. As if that’s not enough… it’s so much fun and it is a wonderful community. I love that women of all ages come together through dance. Christine is simply one of my favorite instructors, and not just NIA. Her joy is infectious. It is like joy comes out of every pore of her body and we can’t help but feel it too. I love that her music selection is eclectic with a lot of world music so it is a journey for the senses. Christine is the best!

Lorna

Los Angeles, CA

Starting September 12!!! Nia in Malibu @ 5Point Yoga

Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am

I am teaching weekly again and in my hometowm!

5 Point Yoga in the Malibu Country Mart (tons of free parking!)

23410 Civic Center Way # E3, Malibu, CA 90265 (upstairs above M. Frederic and Toy Crazy)

Details here

Nia Wednesdays 9-10am & One Sunday each month at 9am (August 13 & September 10)

In person Nia Classes are back in Santa Monica!

Classes are $20 and held at

The Pretenders Studio 1438 9th Street (Entrance in the alley between Lincoln and 9th Street)

Details here

Nia

Nia is a practice that draws on the energies of 9 different movement arts including 3 dance arts, 3 healing arts and 3 martial arts. It gives the body a space to play with strength, precision and agility in the same class as freedom, flow and flexibility. Classic Nia classes are 60 minutes in length and are done barefoot to a wide variety of music. To learn more about The Nia Technique www.nianow.com. If you would like to bring a private Nia class to your workplace or community, please contact me.

Yoga

Yoga provides me with stillness, stability and strength. My practice has helped me avoid and heal from injury as well as created an awareness in my body of when I am more vulnerable and how to best protect myself. Teaching private and small group sessions allows me to provide guidance and encouragement on a more intimate level.

Let get in touch if you are interested in a private yoga session or would like to bring a yoga class to your family or workplace.

Interested in Private Yoga and Nia sessions?

I provide one-on-one and small group training at your location or in a beautiful and private studio environment. Contact me and let’s find out how we can work and play together!

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