University of Virginia
Cancer Center
FREE Nia Moving to Heal Classes*
Your body’s way–for all abilities!
~Love-streamed on Zoom~
Wednesdays and Fridays at noon EST. No prior Nia experience is needed. Each class is new!
Contact me, and I’ll send you the Zoom link and a health waiver form.
You’ll find Zoom instructions at the bottom of this page.
*Thanks to many generous donors, these classes are FREE for people with cancer, cancer survivors, caregivers, and UVA Cancer Center staff.
All classes taught by Susan Tate, Black Belt Nia master teacher, Nia Moving to Heal master teacher, Nia 5 Stages of Self-Healing Teacher
In Person Classes
Our next in-person class will be on Monday, May 6, 2024 at noon
The University Baptist Church
223 W Main Street – Charlottesville
Free parking in the front and back of the church in their parking lots.
I’ll give you a parking pass when you arrive.
Upcoming once a month Monday noon in-person class schedule:
May 6
June 3
Nia is both therapeutic and enjoyable. The movements feel natural and open up insights and feelings that will make you feel like you are discovering yourself in a new way.
~Bernie Siegel, MD
Author of Love, Medicine & Miracles
What is Nia Moving to Heal?
A delightful mixture of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness, Nia is a holistic fitness practice for your body, mind, and soul. The Moving to Heal (M2H) Nia class experience is often defined simply by the words, “I feel better.” Participants learn how to personalize movements and adapt them to their health needs. These Nia M2H classes empower people of shapes, sizes, and abilities by connecting the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Learn more about Nia Moving to Heal.
The philosophy of Nia is if it feels good, keep doing it! If it hurts, stop and adapt your movements to feel better. Classes are done barefoot to soul-stirring music, but if your feet feel better in socks or shoes, go for it! You can dance standing or in a chair. You can dress in clothes you feel comfortable moving in and you may want to have water close by!
“Susan’s Nia class for cancer survivors has changed my life! I usually avoid exercise and have always considered myself too clumsy to dance, but Susan has single-handedly turned both these attitudes around, and has brought greater health to my body and mind than I’ve ever enjoyed. Her class themes are always uplifting, and when combined with Nia dance moves and music, they bring a profound, lasting sense of hopefulness and peace. I credit my long remission in part to Susan’s Nia class. (Breast cancer in remission since 2006)”
“Thank you, thank you, thank you for your practice/ministry/love! It is So healing and meaningful. Honestly, I feel so blessed to be in our online community, and my peace after each one of the classes I have been able to attend lasts through my entire day.”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. If you are new to these classes, please contact me to let me know you plan to attend. Then I will send you a health waiver to complete and send back to me so we can have it on file for the UVA Cancer Center.
2. You will want to first download Zoom on your computer, tablet, or phone.
3. Click “Zoom Client for Meetings” when you get into the Zoom website for the first time.
4. Please MUTE your device upon entry to the meeting/class. Look for the microphone picture on the bottom left of your screen. When we chat before and after class, you can unmute if you choose.
5. Check the volume settings on your device. You may need to adjust them after the music begins. We are finding that each person’s settings are unique here!
6. Click the link above to enter the class.
7. I’ll be there 5 minutes before it begins–and it’s always okay to enter late or leave early. Just please be sure to mute your device when you enter.