Studio NiaMoves

Event venue will be available starting May! Who is interested in hosting with us?

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.

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

Unicorn Circle (Theme: Mystic Garden) A women’s circle to hold space and spotlight talents with meaningful conversations, authentic movements, drumming and sing along.

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.

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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

My next soundscape session is this Friday, Apr. 7, paired with restorative yoga (deeply relaxing positions) guided by sweet yogini, Jessica of Chandra Yoga. I highly recommend this distraction-free session if you are seeking a NATURAL way to experience deep relaxation, want to tap into your inner wisdom, and be revitalized! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Sign up soon before we sell out! Check out the powerful testimonials below! 🕯 Candlelight Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath 🕯 DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 7th TIME: 7-8:30pm WHERE: Studio NiaMoves 508 Pecore St., Houston, TX 77009 👉🏽SIGN UP: http://www.chandrayoga4life.com/restorative-yoga-niamoves.html 🗣TESTIMONIALS: “Susie plays her gongs and other instruments from the front of the class as well as walking around amongst all the students. I could literally feel the sound waves moving through my body during the class. It was a surreal experience and when I left I was in such a good mood, very positive and just felt like my soul has been uplifted. It’s hard to put the experience into words. “ - Nick “…From the moment Susie began playing, I could feel the energy in the room shift and a sense of calm wash over me. Susie’s ability to create a mesmerizing sonic landscape is truly special. It felt like a breath of fresh air and brought the feeling of spring into the studio. Her music was not only deeply relaxing, but also uplifting and rejuvenating. It was as if each note was specifically tailored to bring harmony and balance to my mind, body, and spirit, yet flows through and intertwined with Jessica’s instructions so seamlessly. Highly recommend to make time for selfcare and catch their events whenever you can!” - Angela “It was a beautiful and melodic experience. After the event I was significantly more relaxed. The feeling lasted the rest of the evening. I slept so well. Jessica and Susie were so welcoming and nurturing. I will attend again!” - Sheila 🕉 N A M A S T E 🕉 #sonicmassage #soundmeditation #gongs #paiste #meinlsonicenergy #soundcreationearth #deeprelaxation #cosmic #holistichealth #vibrationalenergy #soundhealing #soundalchemist #houstonmeditation #houstonyoga #meditation

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

Play time!

This is what happens when you give a bunch of dancers 3 yards of colorful silk to play with for the first time! #veildancing #bellydanceveil