Studio NiaMoves

04/15/2024

Yours truly will present a water-themed Yoga class at Houston Botanic Garden’s Nurtured by Nature event to celebrates Month.

This day of health focuses on learning and practicing good healthy food, personal fitness, and healthy mental practices - and what’s better than Yoga to destress and bring ease to your life?

DM for deep discounted ticket covering multiple educational workshops/classes and admission to the garden, and let nature nurtures you on May 18.​ 🌳🧚🏻‍♀️🌺

Class description:
The Water-Themed Vinyasa Flow class is for all levels seeking for ease and flow on and off the mat. The breath-linked practice in synchronization with soft world music provides you gateways to healing and deep dive into somatic sensations. You will be guided to repeat moves with intentions, transitioning smoothly between poses like a slow dance while finding freedom within forms.

10/24/2023

Women’s Circle - Celebrating a new season!

Date: Mon. Oct. 30
Time: 7:00 pm arrival
Cost: Donation $5 up to $22
Limited to 20

A women’s circle to hold space and spotlight talents with meaningful conversations, authentic movements, drumming and sing along.

10/10/2023

Hooray! Join us HoustoNians! Houston Nia Community Houston Nia Collective

Houston Nia Collective will be moving from our longtime home of Studio NiaMoves after our Thursday, October 26th class to Rise MVMT Studio.

Parting from our beloved space won’t be easy but we have a treat in store. We invite you to join Julie’s Sunday, October 15th class at 10:45am for one last opportunity to share the dance floor with Helen and Kristie, original creators of the sacred space at Studio NiaMoves!

Drop in rate $20 or use your class pass.

.myles

09/30/2023

After 7 years of operating the studio I’ll reach a point of closure - starting November, the Studio NiaMoves space will be exclusively leased by Mode 8 Yoga & Fitness studio of Clear Lake to open a hot yoga studio, and all current classes and events will close out by end of next month.

The studio weathered through the pandemic with subsides from our multiple jobs, and the last few years have been extremely difficult for both my husband and I financially, physically and emotionally. I’ve loved teaching, coaching and dancing in this space, but during my trip to Italy this month I had finally come to a conclusion that I need to move on.

I still vividly remember my conversation with Carlos the cofounder of Nia regarding why I stepped in when I was feeling kneedeep in the mud in the earlier days. I feel the space has served its purpose to me, to you, our community, and it's time to let the space go. I am grateful through the past 7+ years we were able to carry on the torch of Nia community built by Helen Terry and Kristie Bryant with support from many Nia Teachers and Houston Nia Collective, while offering a variety of classes, events and workshops throughout the years to reach different people in many ways, and I am grateful that I am chosen to hold the space for as long as it serves. As I am drawing the closure to Studio Owner role and the chapter of NiaMoves, I want to especially thank all of our teachers, sages, hosts and clients for supporting me through the journey of stepping in and keepsake thus far, and I truly appreciate and cherish our friendship and many of your mentorship through time. Thank you for sharing your practice, your wisdom and your light.

I’m sad yet hopeful. NiaMoves will remain the fondest in my heart as my first boutique studio to dance, to teach and to operate. In the coming weeks, the studio will get a remodel and modernization touch by new owners at Mode 8 Yoga & Fitness and the elephant mural will remain. I am also actively helping the current studio teachers and event hosts to relocate to ease their transition. We will post additional updates and further announcements will be made once we finalize their next teaching homes.

For those of you are curious, I am actively exploring what next chapter of my life looks like. I have learned a lot through the last few years navagating my corporate career while remain active in studio management, various fitness and wellness programs and spiritual communities. I will be opening new doors, gain/regain connections, regain the joy in dancing, mentoring and teaching whatever that unfolds for me. As the wise ones said, if you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with new hello.

I see this as more of a "see you later" than a "goodbye forever". Hope to see you soon as our roads cross.

Yours truly,

Angela

04/13/2023

04/12/2023

Upcoming events: SOUND SUNDAYS

April 16, 6:30PM-7:30

COME JOIN Kristine Flaherty on the 3rd SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-sundays-tickets-594808306657?aff=erelexpmlt

03/22/2023

03/09/2023

Play time!

03/04/2023

"In Zen Buddhism, to maintain a beginner’s mind means to be open to continuous growth and deeper understanding. One is encouraged to drink in each moment of life, without excessive desire, pride or judgment.

A beginner’s mind is not willful, power seeking or egocentric. As a beginner, we are encouraged to develop skills without comparing ourselves to others or seeking to be superior in any way. In Japan, this also relates to the idea of kenkyo (謙虚) which means to cultivate modesty and humility, to not be full of oneself.

Even now, a beginner’s mind is very much a part of traditional arts training in Japan. The idea of mu (無) or mushin (無 心) is commonly taught to students. It is often translated as “not, nothing” or “no mind” but it’s closer to openness of awareness in meaning. Students are encouraged to be attentive and mindful, carefully observant of the present moment.

With traditional arts education in Asia much emphasis is put on long-term practice and effort, so as to reach continuously higher levels of skill development. There is a deeper character training happening as well, to reduce the ego’s voice, let go of fears, cultivate mindfulness, increase gratitude and live more fully in the present moment.

A core idea with Zen influenced arts is that deep mastery and learning requires that we keep all our senses open. Over time one’s knowledge becomes intuitive, instinctual. We do not have to “think “ consciously to act skillfully."

~Christopher Chase

Zen & the Art of Living Deeply
https://creativesystemsthinking.wordpress.com/2016/05/15/zen-the-art-of-living-deeply/

03/04/2023

Some of our favorite Nia trainers!

A Sensory Journey of Movement, Mindfulness, Connection + Joy Explore 13 body-centered principles that guides you home to your body where you will discover and connect with your authentic self.

12/22/2022

Due to the hard freeze the studio will shutdown water tomorrow noon through Sunday as a preventive measure. Classes and events resume on Monday. Everyone stay warm during the holidays!

11/25/2022

For anyone interested in learning this life art program.

11/24/2022

So much more than a workout, developing a Nia practice can enrich all aspects of life.

How has YOUR life been enriched by your Nia practice?

11/13/2022

Elevate your lifestyle with a iCryo Demo NiaMoves every month. Check schedule at www.niamoves.com for details.

11/07/2022

November schedule updates!

10/29/2022