Chair Master Exercise

I savor summer mornings…and I’m so passionate about sharing the gifts of Nia that I’m devoting 3 mornings each week to the next Nia Art of Sensation training. It’s a 16-session series of webinars starting July 20. Mon and Tue 10-12:00, Wed 10-11:00 Pacific time. Connect to the wisdom your body has to share via your sensations and find a comfortable way to move. Discover what’s possible and enjoyable for you.

Sooo many aspects of Nia contribute to improved balance and feeling more comfortable when you move - however you move.
This series of webinars is one of the best ways to improve your life as you go forward, chock full of tools for feeling better.

Join me to explore how we become Elders with a capital E.
My life with Nia continues, ever more rich as the decades slide by. I have no idea how I would have evolved (or not) without Nia Principles and practices shaping my movement, my thoughts, and my spirit, of course.
My career as a gerontologist in Elder fitness, wellness and recreation has blended into my life as an Elder myself with the varied needs, issues, realizations, and wisdoms that come along.
Awareness of sensation is such a valuable tool for this journey of life.
Refresh your own experience, recommend to a Nia student or friend. Register now for $200 off (early bird discount)!
More info Here:
https://onlinetraining.nianow.com/courses/nia-art-of-sensation-new-white-belt-with-janet-hollander-07-20-26

Better than candy hearts: empowering messages at the Springfield Osteostrong

Nia at Dynamic Dance Studio (Thurs 11:00) is on hold for December. Catch me at Eugene Friends Meeting House Wednesdays at 11:30
2274 Onyx, Eugene

I always ask: What am I going to be for Halloween this year? In my opinion, one of the best parts of the holiday is the opportunity to try on being different characters. I worked for many years in a setting where it was part of my job to be in costume for the day. My first year, I started with a shocker: my usual clothing but with multiple “injuries” like a bandage on my head and knee, a sling, crutches, more bandages. It was too scary, in a real-life sort of way, and folks were repulsed. So then I went with standard fare like witches and pumpkins, until I started to see symbolism in the costume choices: I provided transportation as part of the job, so I dressed like a chauffeur; or, I often tidied up and arranged furniture, so I came as a 50’s housewife, complete with heels, shirtwaist dress, the hairdo, and a vacuum hose over my shoulder. As the loving, happy person on site, Raggedy Ann was a natural.
Some years it felt important to be sensitive to the times and I made my own Liberty costume (found the headdress pattern in a fabric store and dyed old curtains grey green for the robe). And then came the years when some part of my soul needed to be expressed so I devised a way to be a tree, a spider, a squirrel, an owl, or an opposite, like a couch potato. These costumes provided self-expression and the time and attention that went into creating them felt very satisfying.
This year, I have no event to attend, no community to dress up for, and I feel like there’s something lacking in my life. It’s my own doing. The soul-searching that is occurring this year brings me to realize that I need to create community and invite others to join me in playfulness and/or personal clarity.
I do get to explore a variety of personalities in my current work, which doesn’t feel at all like a “job.” As a Nia Technique teacher and trainer, I guide students to explore the different “energy personalities” drawn from Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts which we use to provide diversity for our bodies in movement experiences. My body loves the opportunity to switch between power and precision, playful and expressive, calm and aligned, for instance. I come out of class feeling like a more complete person than if I had just stayed with one style. Join me for a class:
IN- PERSON: Thurs 11:00—12:00 CLASSIC NIA
at Dynamic Dance, 1012 Harlow Rd, Spfld. Drop in or Register in advance $8 or 3/$20
https://momence.com/u/moving-toward-health To pay in advance or pre-register if you wish

NIA MOVING TO HEAL Wednesdays 11:30—12:30 Eugene Friends Meeting House
2274 Onyx, Eugene 97403
Using music from many cultures and incorporating a global mix of moves from dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts, personalize the suggested choreography, guided by pleasure, not pain. Move authentically your body’s way. Nia is adaptable to any level of energy and ability.
Classes begin: November 5, 12, 26
Cost: $10 (or 3 for $27) pay at the door Or pre-register at the Momence site

ONLINE Friday Nia Art of Sensation Principles this is an ONLINE class most Fridays at 9:00 – 10:00 Pacific Time $8
Join current trainees in the Nia Art of Sensation seminar series for Nia classes which focus on Principles being taught in the course.
IN ADVANCE: Please pre-register at the Momence site in order to get the link to the zoom class https://momence.com/u/moving-toward-health

Nia works whether you are on your feet or not

Many of the things happening to, and in, my body are familiar to other people in their late 70’s. What I find different for me is that the path is not one-way downhill. I get better. I expect to improve. I have incorporated philosophy and practices of Nia into my everyday life. Daily. I seek medical care when needed and enjoy the benefits of new technologies like cataract surgery (wow! bright colors again!). I also take action to see what I can do to bring about my own healing.
I bring to the Nia Art of Sensation Training my 30+years of experience leading fitness and recreation for seasoned bodies; my degree in gerontology specializing in older adult fitness; my continuing education in improving balance and bone density; and my delight in finding how each of the 13 White Belt Principles applies directly to issues common in the latter 3rd of life.
Join me for Art of Sensation as a series of online webinars (the same 16-week format used by many Nia Trainers). New series begin on Sept 29 or January 6.
https://onlinetraining.nianow.com/courses/nia-art-of-sensation-new-white-belt-with-janet-hollander-09-29-25
OR
https://onlinetraining.nianow.com/courses/nia-art-of-sensation-new-white-belt-with-janet-hollander-01-06-26

Yes, Nia is about movement. Not necessarily being up on your feet.

I have Nia classes especially suited to people who prefer or need to be seated. Check Moving Toward Health

Hidden Intelligence Image Credit: Pixel Prof. Discovering Our Body’s Genius, By Debbie Rosas. Throughout the day and even while sleeping, our body continuously changes its position. These shifts in posture, from…

Nia Faculty Trainer Janet Hollander has taught elder fitness since 1982.
The sessions are appropriate for all levels of energy and ability.