After turning 30 I paid less and less attention to my day of birth.  As I mature my body reminds me of the amazing things that are happening within this vessel.  Hot flashes keep me in the moment, encourage me to savor sleep, to find pleasure in the heat emanating from my heart……and I do.  And with that I am feeling a very strong desire to celebrate moving into my wisdom years.  Next month I will be 48 and I am hosting a Nia Jam. I would love it if  you would come shake your groove thing with me.  I have invited some special guests, we will dance, laugh, and celebrate being alive with much pleasure and joy. 

Wear your favorite outrageous outfit, that provides freedom and ease, bring a dish for potluck and a beverage of your choice, along with $15 to get in, is all it takes.   We will play within the confines of structure from 7-9:30 after said time it is up to you how you play.  I desire no gifts other than the pleasure of your company.  All proceeds will go to the Claresholm Animal Rescue Shelter. C.A.R.e.S

Date: Saturday April 13th, 2013

Place: Claresholm Community Hall

Time: Doors open at 6:30.  We begin at 7-9:30ish

Cost: $15p/p or 2/$20

“We bless life by Dancing”  Sufi

Each year I find myself more excited about the potential that awaits me.  Had it not been for Nia I am not so sure that at 47 I would be feeling this way, but I do!  Gratefully, joyfully, I celebrate life through dance.  Immensely blessed is how I feel. When I ponder life I believe it is about celebrating being alive. Honoring my body as it is my vehicle.  How I treat it defines my well being; emotionally, mentally, spiritually.  I would love to have you join me in said celebration. Allowing yourself to awaken into the awesomeness of being human, sensing your body, getting fit, healthy and vibrant all through the medium of pleasure, via Nia, or Yoga. 

I am very excited to dance and play with you.  You may notice that I am feeling nomadic and I am sharing Nia in Okotoks, Claresholm, Lethbridge and Pincher Creek.  Feel free to share with anyone who resides in said communities and may want to play.

You will find class schedules under “about Nia” hold the cursor over it and “classes” will show up.  I look forward to sharing the joy of movement with you.

“You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost.”- Martha Graham

Have you ever thought of immersing yourself in Music, Movement, and Magic for a whole week?  This is what we do in Nia White Belt Intensive Training.  The White Belt is based on 13 Principles that create the elegant and intelligent foundation of the Nia Technique.  Each training is 7 days in duration, about 55 hours.  The learning design includes classes, lectures, discussion and exploration.

We learn both through experiential exercises and cognitively about:  The Joy of Movement, The 52 Moves of Nia, Anatomy, Music Theory and Appreciation, Creativity and Free Dance, Awareness and Self Healing, The 9 Movement Forms, and Somatic/Sensation based Movement. 

All of this culminates in a better understanding of who you are, movement with more ease & pleasure, expressing yourself creatively, increased awareness in your body, mind & spirit, and a wonderful bond with movement lovers just like you!

Most people attend the training for personal growth, improved fitness, fun and curiosity.  It is also the first level of training for anyone considering a new career teaching Nia.  In order to teach anything, one needs a strong personal practice and intimate knowledge.  There are no tests, no teaching required. Teachers are required to become Livelihood Members and will learn their Nia routines post WB training

Right now – until the end of 2012 – Nia is offering a $100 discount on registration.  Please check it out at www.nianow.com  Only 2 weeks left!

This training will take place July 2-8th, 2013.  Edison School, Okotoks, AB  With the Amazing Roberta Mohler.

I am truly honored and excited to be hosting a White Belt Training with the most wonderful Roberta Mohler.  Roberta will be sharing her Nia knowledge, wisdom and insights from Tuesday, July 2nd to Monday July 8th 2013.  This one week intensive is a truly life altering experience.  Whether you are interested in teaching or not the White Belt will expand and connect you to your body, mind, emotions and spirit with pleasure, joy and immense fun ~ oh, and heaps of dancing too.  Take a leap and dive into the most nourishing and soul satisfying week of awakening.

HQ Nia is offering a special on Nia intensives.  $100 off the training if you register and pay by October 31st. Check out www.nianow.com to register.  You are most welcome to contact Roberta  lifedances@gmail.com  or me lisebet@telusplanet.net if you have questions.  C’mon you know you are worth it. Dive in, the waters are very warm.

Woohoo, first Jam of Fall 2012 and I am so excited.  You are invited to come and share in the delicious energies of Nia at above said date. We shall dance and create much magic as you have the pleasure to dance with lots of lovely people AND all of your financial contributions go to a great organization ~ the Lethbridge YWCA.  Doors will open at 6:30pm and dancing will begin at 7.  We will partake in these awesome festivities at Eagle Hall 631 13st N, Lethbridge.  Cost is $15per person or 2 for $25.  There is an excellent line up of Nia instructors and as always, immense JOY will transpire.  Your water bottle, comfy clothing and bare feet are all that is required.

 Any problem in the world can be solved by dancing ~ James Brown

 I hope this day is finding you filled with wonder and joy as you live your life expressing who you are, a spark of the divine having your very own unique experience.

As I share with you the letting go of early morning Yoga, and the integration of “Senior Nia and Mommy and Me Nia” I feel sense of “ahhhhhh” flood over me.  My “should do” reaction is gently placed to the side as I honor my inner guidance.  The place of intuition that resides within me is being acknowledged and validated for trusting and listening to her gentle nudges. 

Here’s to loving yourself, all that you are and all that you wish to be.

“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”  Paulo Coelho

Joy is a conduit for living life more fully, expansively and playfully.  I am honored to share Nia an incredible conductor of JOY.  Learning to love your body, which in turn inspires one to love their life, is greatly enhanced through the practice of Nia, movement medicine for the body and soul. 

I am eager to return to my Nia practice and share it with those that feel inclined to fall in love with the sensations of being alive.  The schedule is on “class” page beside “about Nia”.  I hope you will join me for this amazing practice that has taught me to blossom and fall in love with the awesomeness of being alive. Nia is truly for everyBODY regardless of age, gender or fitness level.  To register please email me at lisebet@telusplanet.net

Awakening Your Inner Goddess is an opportunity to reconnect, reflect and heal with your divine self. Our day will be guided and supported through Nia, Yoga, journaling, meditation and much joy and laughter. Allow your Goddess to be released, allow your divine self to step forward and allow the honoring of your sacred feminine energy to flow with awareness, grace and ease.

Where: First United Church 13st and 5thAve N.

When: 9am – 1:30pm. Saturday August 11, 2012

With: Black Belt Nia Instructor Lise Schulze

Price: $65 per person (Lunch included) RSVP as space is limited.

 (403)625-3959 Lisebet@telusplanet.net

I am very pleased to have “received guidance” for my summer classes. Session one begins the week of July 9-13th, Mon-Fri, I will be offering :90 minute classes that will include Nia, yoga and meditation.  Classes will be offered from 9-10:30am OR 5:30-7pm.  This combination will provide a divine balance of playfulness, creativity, balance, strength and clarity of the mind and spirit.  A one week session is $60 or $15drop in fee.  Next session will be in August.  Registration is limited, please email me to confirm your space.  All above classes will be offered in Claresholm at Studio Om Lila.

Friday May 18, 2012, eve of Nia WhiteBelt Intensive I am having a bit of a dance gig   Space has been booked at the Claresholm Community Hall and you are invited to the funnest, most nourishing and playful Nia event around.  We will dance and share with the lovely Roberta Mohler, Nia trainer and Nia Master.  Last event was beyond my expectations of healing and nourishing, playful and joyful, celebration of being alive.  If you are interested in shaking it with us please drop me a line lisebet@telusplanet.net .  cost is $15p/p or 2/$25.  Claresholm Community Hall 7-8:30pm.  Doors open at 6:30pm.