#26Acts of Kindess

Yesterday, as I walked back to my car in the Safeway grocery store parking lot, I noticed an envelope on my windshield. Worried it was a ticket I quick looked around for a parking attendant and so no one. I also didn't see "tickets" on any of the other cars so I set down my grocery bag and picked up the envelope. What I received touched my heart beyond any words I can share:

The stranger who left this card for me was inspired by a movement called #26Acts of Kindness. The call of this movement is to commit to doing one act of kindess to honor all those killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. The card I received was in honor of Jesse Lewis, age 6. Holding the card close to my heart I felt compelled to learn more about Jesse so I googled him. This precious little angel died trying to lead his fellow classmates to safety. He was playful, active, funny, loving, well-loved, passionate and brave.

Last night, I stayed up late writing up 26 cards to share with strangers. With each one I held an image of Jesse in my mind's eye. I breathed love into each card, channeling it from my heart through my arm, hands and fingers onto the pen that touched the card. This morning I invited Jesse's spirit to dance with us and our class focus was on our hands and performing random acts of kindness for ourselves and others.

Jesse Lewis, age 6. 
His mother said of him: 
"He was a force who lit up a room when he entered. 
Compassionate and caring, 
wise and soulful beyond his years."

We are all in this together. We have the capacity to create a better, more loving, safe and beautiful world for ourselves and for future generations. We can all begin with just one simple random act of kindness each day. Like the card I received from the stranger said so beautifully: "Let's make love ring louder than violence and hate." Pay it forward. Pass it on.

If you'd like to use a template to print your own #26Acts sheets, feel free to use this one (below) created by my dear friend and Nia colleague, Randee Fox, who was also deeply affected and inspired by this random act of kindness.

Happy Holidays everyone. From my heart and soul to yours.

With love,
Jennifer

What is Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance

Liziah and I have had several people ask us to explain the differences between our two class offerings: Nia-Yoga and Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance. We hope this offers some insight!

What do Nia-Yoga and Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance have in common: 

• Both are co-taught with love and delight by Jennifer and Liziah. We both want you to “love your body and love your life.”
• Both embody the joy of movement and are rooted in the philosophy that “through movement we find health.”
• Both invite you to tap into somatic awareness and move in your own way honoring your unique body and spirit.
• Both encourage creative movement and expression with a safe and loving structure.
• Both incorporate the use of the breath in guiding our movement.
• Both are done barefoot to soul-stirring music.
• There is an arc to both classes – a warm-up, get moving, cool down and movement on the floor.

What are the differences between Nia-Yoga and Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance:

• Nia-Yoga is 35-40 min of Classic Nia, 7-9 min of Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance and 20-23 min of Viniyoga.
• No Nia music or choreography is used in Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance.
• There is no martial arts component to Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance.
• Movements are more meditative.
• Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance is slower than Nia with simpler footwork and dance moves. The dance moves used in each song are easy and designed around a yoga asana.
• Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance is strengthening, relaxing, fun and therapeutic. We design each routine around a theme such as “The Dance of the Warrior or The Dance of Celebrating the Heart.”

What kind of yoga does Liziah teach?
The style of yoga Liziah teaches is Viniyoga: a gentle, strengthening, meditative style of yoga. It is a supportive style of yoga that invites each individual to find their bodies way of doing a posture. It focuses on connecting movement and breath, finding a rhythm that supports harmony and integration of body and mind. This is a highly adaptable form of yoga and is suitable to people of all skill levels and those who have physical limitations and injuries.

What kind of dance is included?
Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance was co-created by Jennifer and Liziah and includes simple dance moves that anyone can ease into. Steps are as simple as stepping to the side, doing simple turns, creating waves with the arms, hip circles and much more. We design all choreography around a yoga asana (pose) so that you can experience what it’s like to flow in and out of an asana and then hold it in static form to experience strength, stability and relaxation.

Jennifer’s dance inspiration comes from Nia (includes Jazz, Modern and Duncan Dance), Latin Dance, African Dance, Caribbean dance, Afro-Caribbean dance and 5Rhythms. Liziah’s dance inspiration comes from a variety of dance techniques including hip hop and other contemporary dance and performing arts.

Who should come to Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance:
Everyone and anyone! Come to strengthen your body in a gentle way, to stretch, extend, connect with your breath and find deep relaxation. The first 40-50 min of class is done standing/dancing/moving with our bare feet connected to the ground. The last 20-25 min are on the mat. Feel free to bring your own mat but the studio has mats, blocks, straps, cushions and blankets. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes to move and play in.

We teach every second and fourth Friday from 6:15pm - 7:30pm at Balance Studio in Fremont: 418 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103. Our next classes are December 14 and December 28, 2012.

December 2012 Newsletter

As the year closes out I found myself returning to the blog post I wrote in January 2012 about the seeds I wanted to plant in the year ahead. I am happy to share that many of the seeds I planted sprouted including: reaching greater integrity in my Nia practice as both a teacher and student which includes both a deeper relationship with the Nia principles and mastery (a process!) of the 52 plus moves and nine movement forms, bringing the healing arts aspect of Nia to the forefront, collaboration with colleagues (most notably Liziah Woodruff for Nia-Yoga and Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance), exploring the alchemy of my voice and creating more space in my life to explore my creative side!

I am excited to announce that exploring my creative side birthed two long-awaited creations. The first, Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance, is a unique healing arts movement practice that combines the soft fluidity of dance with accessible asanas in the Viniyoga tradition.Liziah Woodruff and I have had the vision for Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance for years. Our desire is to provide you with a meditative practice to soulful music that invites your body, mind, heart and spirit to stretch, fly, unwind and relax. This co-creation and collaboration is dear to both of our hearts and we are thrilled that we will be sharing this passion and vision with you on 2nd and 4th Fridays from 6:15pm - 7:30pm at Balance Studio in Fremont!

The second creation is one that I have been nurturing for over a decade, The Embodied Tarot is truly my lovechild. I have been working with the tarot as a path for self-understanding, growth, transformation and guidance for nearly three decades. Yes, I started quite early. I was exposed to tarot in my family as a small child and received my first deck when I was ten years old. The Embodied Tarot is my creation - a unique approach to the tarot that blends counseling and embodiment practices such as movement, affirmations, meditations, guided imagery, art, writing and more. The Embodied Tarot process is a path to awakening our inherent wisdom. We already know the answers to the questions we ask and if we listen intently, we can be ease-fully guided by our thinking mind, emotions, spirit and physical sensations. I'd love to serve as your midwife to awakening!

In 2013 Everybody, Love Your Body will become the umbrella (or mothership) for all of my somatic offerings: Nia, Nia-Yoga, Nia 5 Stages, Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance and The Embodied Tarot. I hope you will explore each of these with me over the year ahead. My vision for the year is to lovingly tend to these creations (honing my craft) and offer my best self to each of you as a teacher, guide, facilitator and educator.

I'd love to hear from you what your one or more of your goals are for the year ahead.

With warmth and heartfelt wishes for a holiday season of dancing feet, love in your heart, a smile on your face, gratitude and the presence of your loved ones,
Jennifer

p.s. A huge thanks to those of you that came to dance withGretchen and I on Thanksgiving morning. With your support we raised over $400 for Noel House! See the beautiful video Gretchen put together of the class: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hTwHAmSv6Xk

Coming Up!

- Sat Dec 8, 4pm-5:30pm Dance Space Teachers Nia Benefit Jam for Occupy Sandy, $20

- Fri Dec 14, 6:15pm-7:30pmStretch and Fly Yoga Danceat Balance Studio, $15 

- Tues Dec 25, 9:15am - 10:30am Christmas Morning Nia-Yoga at The Dance Space with Jennifer and Liziah, $13

- Fri Dec 28, 6:15pm-7:30pm Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance at Balance Studio, $15 

- Four Saturdays starting Jan 5, 2013 Manifesting a Personal Vision in 2013 with The Embodied Tarot

Class Schedule:

- Tues Nia-Yoga: 9:15am at The Dance Space

- Wed Nia: 5:30pm at Community Fitness 65th St. ($12 drop-in) 
- Thurs Nia: 9:30am at The Dance Space 

- 2nd and 4th Fridays Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance: 6:15pm at Balance Studio ($15 drop-in)
- Sun Nia: 10:30am at Balance Studio

Stretch and Fly 2nd and 4th Fridays in Fremont!

Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance with Jennifer and Liziah 
Second and Fourth Fridays in Fremont!

Next: Friday, December 14 and Friday, December 28, 2012 

Time: 6:15pm - 7:30pm 

Where: Balance Studio in Fremont - 418 N 35th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 

Cost: $15 

Description: 
Open to everyone, this 75-minute class blends gentle and accessible yoga poses with simple dance moves. The first half of class is done standing and the last half on a yoga mat. Join us and allow your body, heart, mind and spirit to stretch and fly! No previous yoga or dance experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you have one and water. 

Dance Space Nia Benefit Jam for Occupy Sandy

Sharing the Gifts of Community: Dance for Sandy - A Nia Benefit Jam 

Come join Dance Space Nia instructors Jennifer, Gretchen, Jena, Ann, and Susan for this special 90-minute benefit class.

When: Saturday, December 8, 2012 

Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm 

Where: The Dance Space, 124 N 103rd St., Seattle, WA 98133 

Cost: $20 suggested donation 

Proceeds will be sent to: Occupy Sandy - A coordinated relief effort to distribute resources and volunteers to help neighborhoods and people affected by Hurricane Sandy. 

Dance Your Gratitude and Stretch and Fly!

Three opportunities to dance this holiday weekend you don't want to miss :)! 

NIA THANKSGIVING DAY BENEFIT CLASS FOR NOEL HOUSE WITH JENNIFER AND GRETCHEN

When: Thanksgiving morning - Thursday, November 22, 2012
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Location: The Dance Space - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133
Cost: $15

Join me and Gretchen Musgrove for our third annual special Nia class on Thanksgiving Day to benefit Noel House, a shelter for homeless women in Seattle. Start your Thanksgiving day off with an hour of dance in the spirit of gratitude, service and sisterhood. 

Questions: Contact Jennifer at jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com or Gretchen at gretchen.blissfulfitness@gmail.com.


Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance with Jennifer and Liziah 

Class Focus: Dance in Celebration of the Heart

When: Friday, November 23, 2012 

Time: 7:30pm - 8:50pm 

Where: The Dance Space in Greenwood - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133 

Cost: $15 

Description: 
Open to everyone, this 80-minute class blends gentle and accessible yoga poses with simple dance moves. The first half of class is done standing and the last half on a yoga mat. Join us and allow your body, heart, mind and spirit to stretch and fly! No previous yoga or dance experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you have one and water. 

Sunday, November 25, 2012 Nia Class - Medicine Woman

When: Sunday, November 25, 2012 
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Balance Studio in Fremont, 418 N. 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $13 drop-in or class card

Celebrate the Power of the Feminine with the old Nia routine, Medicine Woman. I had the great pleasure of learning this routine at a workshop a couple weeks ago from Nia Black Belt instructor Pauline Osborne. I have been teaching a few songs over the past week and a half and am excited to teach the routine in its entirety on Sunday! 

Medicine Woman uses traditional South American instruments and rhythms to celebrate the power of the Feminine, the Beautiful, and the Medicine Woman. This music represents a bridge between the old ways and the new - a gateway to recognize and affirm the sacred, the compassionate, the healing, the joyous side of nature. Through this balance we can achieve a greater harmony with the expansive, nurturing aspects of ourselves. A lively authentic performance to rejuvenate our spirits.

Thanksgiving Morning Benefit Class - Dance Your Gratitude

Nia Thanksgiving Day Benefit Class for Noel House with Jennifer and Gretchen

When: Thanksgiving morning - Thursday, November 22, 2012
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Location: The Dance Space - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133
Cost: $15

Join me and Gretchen Musgrove for our third annual special Nia class on Thanksgiving Day to benefit Noel House, a shelter for homeless women in Seattle. Start your Thanksgiving day off with an hour of dance in the spirit of gratitude, service and sisterhood.

Questions: Contact Jennifer at jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com or Gretchen at gretchen.blissfulfitness@gmail.com.

Dance of the Eagle

This evening Liziah and I co-lead our second Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance class. Our class focus tonight was the "Dance of the Eagle: Spreading Our Wings." We shared the following poem before class and during savasana.

Art by Willow Arlenea from: http://www.designsbywillow.com/

Eagle Poem  

by Joy Harjo

To pray you open your whole self  

To sky, to earth, to sun, to moon

To one whole voice that is you.

And know there is more

That you can't see, can't hear

Can't know except in moments

Steadily growing, and in languages

That aren't always sound but other

Circles of motion.

Like eagle that Sunday morning

Over Salt River. Circled in blue sky

In wind, swept our hearts clean

With sacred wings.

We see you, see ourselves and know

That we must take the utmost care

And kindness in all things.

Breathe in, knowing we are made of

All this, and breathe, knowing

We are truly blessed because we

Were born, and die soon, within a

True circle of motion,

Like eagle rounding out the morning

Inside us.

We pray that it will be done

In beauty.

In beauty.

"Eagle Poem" by Joy Harjo, from In Mad Love and War.

© Wesleyan University Press, 1990

Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance - The Dance of the Eagle

When: Friday, October 26, 2012 

Time: 7:30pm - 8:50pm 

Where: The Dance Space in Greenwood - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133 

Cost: $15 

Class focus: Dance of the Eagle - Spreading Our Wings

Description: 
Open to everyone, this 80-minute class blends gentle and accessible yoga poses with simple dance moves. The first half of class is done standing and the last half on a yoga mat. Join us and allow your body, heart, mind and spirit to stretch and fly! No previous yoga or dance experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you have one and water. 

Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance will be held fourth Fridays through 2012 at The Dance Space in Greenwood from 7:30pm - 8:50pm and are $15 drop-in. 

2012 dates: October 26, November 23 and December 28. 

Stay tuned for 2013 schedule.  

Heaven 37

This morning I had the great pleasure of celebrating my birthday sharing what I love with people I love. I began my day, as I do each Sunday, teaching a Nia class at Balance Studio in Fremont. As I opened the class I shared with everyone that several years ago I began naming my birthdays - ex. "Opening doors in 34, Thrive 35, Bliss 36 and Heaven 37" for this year ahead.

Each year, as with a Nia class, I set a focus for myself. Last year, for Bliss 36, my focus was "finding my voice." I made great strides in finding my voice this past year, especially as a teacher. I learned to express myself from a deeper place of honesty, bravery and authenticity. I learned to harness the power of sound in my classes and that magic has spilled over into all areas of my life. I am not afraid to speak up, to make wild and crazy sounds in class and to stop using my voice when the power of silence is more appropriate.

This year, my theme is still taking shape but it is "manifesting my dreams through sharing my gifts."
So for class this morning, our focus was on the collective sharing of our gifts. I found this quote in the book "Journey Through the Gaian Tarot" by Joanna Powell Colbert:.."When the flame of creativity is shared, all benefit and no one single fire is diminished. Passions shared and combined can create a bonfire big enough to light up the entire sky." I added, also from the same book: "I spark creativity in others while tending my own creative flame."

Before we danced everyone wrote, on a small index card, one gift they wanted to share with the world. Then we each placed our gifts on an altar that contained a candle and a fire and ice rainbow quartz. Here are the gifts shared:

"I share my creative spirit and joy of movement." 

"I radiate healing, creativity and passion throughout the world."

"The gift of flight."

"Open heart and space to express fully."

"Dwelling in joy with nature."

"Energy!"

"The gift of understanding, peace and encouragement."

"Playfulness."

"Fun."

"Celebration of everyone's unique being-ness."

Then we danced my birthday playlist:

Pirates - Deep Dive Corp. - from the Nia routine Beyond
Sun Is Shining - ReUnited - from the Nia routine Vibe
Sweeter Love - Blue Six - from the Nia routine Sexi
Sufani- Gaudi - from the Nia routine Canta
Drumming Up a Storm - Bob Holroyd - from the Nia routine AO
Dougoulanta - Adham Shaikh - from the Nia routine Beyond
Shine - Joshua - from the Nia routine R1
Shivaratri - Benjy Wertheimer & John de Kadt

My body, mind, heart and spirit are full. I am grateful for this life and humbly and vulnerably vow to honor and share my gifts this year and to be a champion for others as they share their gifts as well.

I could not have had a greater start to my 37th year.

Thank you for sharing your Joy with me and continuing to allow me to share what I love with you.

Jennifer

Receiving Healing from the Body - A Practice

Nia 5 Stages of Self-Healing 5-Week Series - Receiving Healing from the Body

When: Sundays - October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4 and November 11, 2012 

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm 

Where: The Dance Space in Greenwood - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133 

Cost: $50 for the 5-week series or $13 drop-in

To Register: email me to reserve your spot at jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com 

Contact me with any questions about this series: jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com  

Description:

The Nia 5 Stages is an integrative practice based on the five stages of human development: embryonic, creeping, crawling, standing and walking.

When the body moves through the Nia 5 Stages, the body, mind, emotions, and spirit naturally realign, unify and integrate, leaving a greater sense of wholeness, health and well-being. Developed as a practice, these stages lead to changes that improve one's physical comfort, ability to move efficiently, and improvement in whole body functioning and posture.

This 5-week series will introduce you to the Nia 5 Stages and emphasizes how this practice allows us to receive healing from the body.
Watch the Nia 5 Stages:

Event Reminders September-October

Join me for the following special events over the next couple of weeks!

Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance with Jennifer and Liziah 

When: Friday, September 28, 2012 

Time: 7:30pm - 8:50pm 

Where: The Dance Space in Greenwood - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133 

Cost: $15 

Class focus: Dance of the Warrior/ess - Building Inner Strength 

Description: 
Open to everyone, this 80-minute class blends gentle and accessible yoga poses with simple dance moves. The first half of class is done standing and the last half on a yoga mat. Join us and allow your body, heart, mind and spirit to stretch and fly! No previous yoga or dance experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you have one and water. 

Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance will be held fourth Fridays through 2012 at The Dance Space in Greenwood from 7:30pm - 8:50pm and are $15 drop-in. 

2012 dates: September 28, October 26, November 23 and December 28. Stay tuned for 2013 schedule.  

Balance Studio Grand Opening - Fremont 

When: Saturday, September 29, 2012 

Time: 2pm - 6pm. The Nia demo (with me) will be held from 3pm - 3:50pm. 

Where: Balance Studio in Fremont, 418 N. 35th St., Seattle, WA 98103 

Cost: FREE 

More info: http://bahiabalance.com 

Description:
Join us to celebrate the opening of Balance Studio where I teach Nia on Sunday mornings! Bantos Capoeira Seattle and Mestre Pitta will start off the day with classes and a Roda. From 2-6pm there will be a variety of FREE classes to choose from, including Nia, taught by the fantastic Balance Studio instructors! At 6pm a magical evening of performances, music and dancing will begin. There will also be raffle prizes including the chance to win a 5-class card with me! This is a family friendly event so please bring your kids and let your friends know. Come celebrate with us! 

Nia Fall Jam - A Benefit for the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation 

When: Sunday, September 30, 2012 

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm 

Where: Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 

Cost: $20 

More Info: Gretchen Musgrove 206.718.0893 
or gretchen@niaseattle.com 

Description:
Join us for our annual NiaSeattle Fall Jam! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation to help people recover from spinal cord injuries like the one suffered last year by Daniel Curtis, son of Nia Trainer Holly Nastasi. You can read about his recovery journey here. Nia Jams are tons of fun – think of a Nia class to the 10th power. And, this one is for a great cause! NiaSeattle hosts two annual Nia Jams – in the fall and spring. They draw an enthusiastic crowd that makes for synergy and joy on the dance floor. If you’re interested in trying Nia, attend this event. You will have a chance to sample a variety of teachers and meet the friendly, creative and talented NiaSeattle community!

Dance with me on My Birthday! 

My Birthday Nia Extravaganza 2011

When: Sunday, October 7, 2012  
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am  

Cost: $13 drop-in or use your class card

Where: Balance Studio in Fremont, 418 N. 35th St., Seattle, WA 98103 

It's my 37th birthday and I would love to dance with you. Join me at my 10:30am class at Balance Studio where I will be sharing some of my favorite Nia songs! Something sweet will be served after class. 

Nia 5 Stages of Self-Healing 5-Week Series - Receiving Healing from the Body

When: Sundays - October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4 and November 11, 2012 

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm 

Where: The Dance Space in Greenwood - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133 

Cost: $50 for the 5-week series or $13 drop-in

To Register: email me to reserve your spot at jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com 

Contact me with any questions about this series: jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com  

Description:

The Nia 5 Stages is an integrative practice based on the five stages of human development: embryonic, creeping, crawling, standing and walking.

When the body moves through the Nia 5 Stages, the body, mind, emotions, and spirit naturally realign, unify and integrate, leaving a greater sense of wholeness, health and well-being. Developed as a practice, these stages lead to changes that improve one's physical comfort, ability to move efficiently, and improvement in whole body functioning and posture.

This 5-week series will introduce you to the Nia 5 Stages and emphasizes how this practice allows us to receive healing from the body.
Watch the Nia 5 Stages:

Nia and Belly Dance Retreat in Hawaii
February 10-15, 2013  
6 Days 5 nights 
Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center in Hawaii
with Delilah Flynn, Jennifer Lucero-Earle & Erik Brown
Reserve your spot with a deposit by Monday October 15, 2012!




Join us for our second annual Nia-Belly retreat. 6 days in paradise exploring Nia, Belly Dance, dancing in nature and other movement activities to awaken our senses and creative spirits. This retreat was divine last year and we anticipate this next retreat being even more so! 

Check out the scrapbook from our February retreat: http://www.delilahs-belly-dance-retreat.com/HI_12_scrapbook/Hi-12-scrapbook.html  

Base Price of $1399.00 includes the following amenities:

• Shared lodge accommodation (private upgrades available)
• All meals
• Complementary glass of wine on our first and last night’s dinner
• Daily classes with Special Guest Jennifer, Delilah & Erik
• Performances
• Facility use, 25 meter pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, lovely grounds all located across the street from the Ocean.
• Promotional gifts, printed notes 

For more information: http://www.delilahs-belly-dance-retreat.com/

If you plan on joining in Hawaii the registration deadline (deposit only - minimum $400) is Monday October 15, 2012. If you register by this date you will receive a FREE Belly Dance instructional DVD from Delilah! Register here: http://www.delilahs-belly-dance-retreat.com/Nia-Belly/registration2013Nia-Belly.html  

Nia-Yoga, Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance, Nia 5 Stages, Open Houses and the Fall Jam

There are so many events coming up during the months of September - October! I hope you will join me for one, several or all of these events. I am especially excited to announce two new classes: Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance co-taught by me and yoga instructor Liziah Woodruff and my new Nia 5 Stages 5-week series focused on Receiving Healing from the Body. Many of you know how passionate I am about the Nia 5 Stages. I am thrilled to offer this series and there are two others coming in November - February. Stay tuned for more.

If you plan on joining us for our Nia-Belly Dance Retreat in Hawaii (say yes!) in February 2013 - the registration deadline (deposit only - minimum $400) is Monday October 15, 2012. If you register by this date you will receive a FREE Belly Dance instructional DVD from Delilah! 

Finally, before you scroll down for more, circle Sunday, October 7, 2012 on your calendar, It's my 37th birthday and I would love to dance with you. Join me at my 10:30am class at Balance Studio that day. Something sweet will be served after class.

Looking forward to dancing with each of you soon,
Jennifer

This week! Self-Care Second Friday 75-minute Nia-Yoga class with Jennifer and Liziah 

Friday, September 14, 2012

Time: 7:30pm – 8:45pm

Where: The Dance Space in Greenwood

124 N 103rd Street Seattle, WA 98133

Cost: $13 drop-in or use my class card.

Bring a yoga mat. 

Description:

End your workweek with this invigorating and relaxing class co-taught by me, Jennifer Lucero-Earle, and certified yoga instructor, Liziah Woodruff. This class includes 45 minutes of Nia and 30 minutes of Viniyoga: a highly adaptable, meditative, relaxing and healing form of yoga.

This class will leave you with a healthy body, quiet mind, open heart and vibrant spirit. The perfect way to end your workweek and welcome your weekend!

NEW!!! Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance with Jennifer and Liziah 

When: Friday, September 28, 2012 

Time: 7:30pm - 8:50pm 

Where: The Dance Space in Greenwood - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133 

Cost: $15 

Class focus: Dance of the Warrior/ess - Building Inner Strength 

Description: 
Open to everyone, this 80-minute class blends gentle and accessible yoga poses with simple dance moves. The first half of class is done standing and the last half on a yoga mat. Join us and allow your body, heart, mind and spirit to stretch and fly! No previous yoga or dance experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you have one and water. 

Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance will be held fourth Fridays through 2012 at The Dance Space in Greenwood from 7:30pm - 8:50pm and are $15 drop-in. 

2012 dates: September 28, October 26, November 23 and December 28. Stay tuned for 2013 schedule.  

Come celebrate our 6th Anniversary of Nia at The Dance Space (TDS) in Greenwood! 

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm 

Where: The Dance Space in Greenwood - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133 
Cost: Free! 
More Info: susan@wawellness.com 

Description:
We are having an Open House celebration complete with a luscious 15-minute taste of the Nia Five Stages of Self-Healing (6 pm) and a Nia Class (6:15 - 7:15 pm) taught by all four Nia teachers at TDS. Come and see the beautiful studio, meet other Seattle area Nia students & teachers, and celebrate with us! Refreshments, laughter, and joy will be served. You will be welcomed at The Dance Space by certified Nia instructors: Jena Hennessey, Gretchen Musgrove, Jennifer Lucero-Earle, & Susan Tate. No prior Nia experience necessary and . . . it's FREE! Drop in anytime from 6 - 8 to enjoy what calls to you! 

Balance Studio Grand Opening - Fremont 

When: Saturday, September 29, 2012 

Time: 2pm - 6pm. The Nia demo (with me) will be held from 3pm - 3:45pm. 

Where: Balance Studio in Fremont, 418 N. 35th St., Seattle, WA 98103 

Cost: FREE 

More info: http://bahiabalance.com 

Description:
Join us to celebrate the opening of Balance Studio where I teach Nia on Sunday mornings! Bantos Capoeira Seattle and Mestre Pitta will start off the day with classes and a Roda. From 2-6pm there will be a variety of FREE classes to choose from, including Nia, taught by the fantastic Balance Studio instructors! At 6pm a magical evening of performances, music and dancing will begin. There will also be raffle prizes including the chance to win a 5-class card with me! This is a family friendly event so please bring your kids and let your friends know. Come celebrate with us! 

Nia Fall Jam - A Benefit for the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation 

When: Sunday, September 30, 2012 

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm 

Where: Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 

Cost: $20 

More Info: Gretchen Musgrove 206.718.0893 
or gretchen@niaseattle.com 

Description:
Join us for our annual NiaSeattle Fall Jam! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation to help people recover from spinal cord injuries like the one suffered last year by Daniel Curtis, son of Nia Trainer Holly Nastasi. You can read about his recovery journey here. Nia Jams are tons of fun – think of a Nia class to the 10th power. And, this one is for a great cause! NiaSeattle hosts two annual Nia Jams – in the fall and spring. They draw an enthusiastic crowd that makes for synergy and joy on the dance floor. If you’re interested in trying Nia, attend this event. You will have a chance to sample a variety of teachers and meet the friendly, creative and talented NiaSeattle community!

Nia 5 Stages of Self-Healing 5-Week Series - Receiving Healing from the Body

When: Sundays - October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4 and November 11, 2012 

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm 

Where: The Dance Space in Greenwood - 124 N 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133 

Cost: $50 for the 5-week series or $13 drop-in

Contact me with any questions about this series: jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com  

Description:

The Nia 5 Stages is an integrative practice based on the five stages of human development: embryonic, creeping, crawling, standing and walking.

When the body moves through the Nia 5 Stages, the body, mind, emotions, and spirit naturally realign, unify and integrate, leaving a greater sense of wholeness, health and well-being. Developed as a practice, these stages lead to changes that improve one's physical comfort, ability to move efficiently, and improvement in whole body functioning and posture.

This 5-week series will introduce you to the Nia 5 Stages and emphasizes how this practice allows us to receive healing from the body.
Watch the Nia 5 Stages:

Nia-Belly in Hawaii
February 10-15, 2013  
6 Days 5 nights 
Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center in Hawaii
with Delilah Flynn, Jennifer Lucero-Earle & Erik Brown




Join us for our second annual Nia-Belly retreat. 6 days in paradise exploring Nia, Belly Dance, dancing in nature and other movement activities to awaken our senses and creative spirits. This retreat was divine last year and we anticipate this next retreat being even more so! 

Check out the scrapbook from our February retreat: http://www.delilahs-belly-dance-retreat.com/HI_12_scrapbook/Hi-12-scrapbook.html  

Base Price of $1399.00 includes the following amenities:

• Shared lodge accommodation (private upgrades available)
• All meals
• Complementary glass of wine on our first and last night’s dinner
• Daily classes with Special Guest Jennifer, Delilah & Erik
• Performances
• Facility use, 25 meter pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, lovely grounds all located across the street from the Ocean.
• Promotional gifts, printed notes 

For more information: http://www.delilahs-belly-dance-retreat.com/


If you plan on joining in Hawaii the registration deadline (deposit only - minimum $400) is Monday October 15, 2012. If you register by this date you will receive a FREE Belly Dance instructional DVD from Delilah! Register here: http://www.delilahs-belly-dance-retreat.com/Nia-Belly/registration2013Nia-Belly.html