Testimonials
Nia Student Testimonials“Motivation is like food for growing a Self. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular nurturing. Nia is more than motivating – it’s pure pleasure for the body/mind. There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don’t care how professional or successful a person is, each hungers for individual attention and mentoring from a beloved master. Shoshana inspires the student intellectually, creatively, and humanely through rigorous love of the body. In the tradition of any academic discipline, her process-oriented instruction stimulates students to develop freely as artists in individual and group contexts. I’ve taken a dozen styles of movement classes and read 20 books on improving my skills. Nia goes WAY beyond anything I could ever hope for. It will give me a serious edge when I come up for my next birthday, not to mention the confidence I now have in my SELF.” –Aline Gaubert, MAPM, LCDC, LPC, RPT Austin Therapist & Coach. “As a wife, mother and emergency room physician for children, I have a rather intense life. Nia goes a long way to balancing out all of that intensity. It recharges me, by allowing increased movement and flexibility, thereby creating a joyful and expressive experience. After a Nia class, I find it easier to be present, my mind and focus are much clearer, and I am able to maintain a peaceful and centered state. I strongly advocate Nia to all of those Moms out there living a left-brained, intense life. Believe me…practicing Nia will be a major gift from you…to you.” –Dr. Joanne Adams “Nia’s moves make me feel alive & beautiful! I find myself dancing throughout the rest of my day!” –Christy L. “I find Nia classes to be so uplifting and affirming. They¹re like therapy to me and are often the thing I most look forward to each day.” –Mary P “You¹re exercising – but you¹re having so much fun, the time goes by quickly.” –Ellen B “Nia makes me feel like a kid again skipping, spinning and playing! –Jessie K “Nia is my time no husband, no kids, no boss. It¹s the ultimate stress-buster.” –Georgia C “After the 1st class, I noticed I used muscles I didn¹t even know I had!” –Debbie T “I heard about Nia from a friend. She was so enthusiastic, I decided to try it. For the first time eveer I look forward to my class. It’s not regimented or overly choreographed. It’s just a fun mind & body experience. It’s delightful, freeing and really helps leave stresses behind. It’s therapy! Gotta love it!!” –Pam Roth “Nia has created more fluidity in the physical movement of my body. I am always excited to share my Nia experience with others and hope that they realize as much transformation as I have.” –Marcie Finney “Nia and JoyMoves Studio have been a blessing for my overall well being and health. I’ve reached that stage of my life where the old metabolism needed some boosting and the thought of a gym, personal trainer, aerobics or jazzercise just wasn’t that appealing. I grew up taking ballet, tap, modern & jazz dance classes and learning about Nia intriqued me. I love these classes!!! The fact that Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi are also incorporated into the “dance moves” is great!” –Terry Lewis |