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Nia: A Healing Practice for Every Body!

United States > Baton Rouge, Louisiana > 2303 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 > 2016-02-13 > 10:00 am

About The Event

Nia: A Healing Practice for Every Body! Saturday February 13 10-11:30 am; 1-2:30 pm Session 1 - One Billion Rising- Listen, Act, Rise One Billion Rising events shed light on the one in three women across the planet who will be beaten or raped during her lifetime—that’s one billion women and girls. Join us in a safe and supportive space to Listen to our bodies, Act from our hearts and Rise with dance, song and healing movement. With uplifting music and empowering lyrics, we will dance to celebrate that together we can stand to stop violence. Rise with us! Session 2 - Reach for the Stars Experience the powerful conditioning and joyful magic of Nia, an energy blend of dance, martial and healing arts that is fun and good for you! We will explore our purpose, potential and possibility as we share art, story and expressive movement. Playful choreography and stirring soulful music stimulate your inner dancer while strengthening your core. Facilitated by Kate Finlayson, Nia education trainer and 1st degree black belt teacher. Each $15/Both $25

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The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes is a nonprofit center offering opportunities for spiritual enrichment and personal growth through book and film studies, weekend retreats, and workshops. We offer creative development through the art forms of collage, drawing, painting, writing and music. We offer movement classes including yoga and various dance disciplines. Classes are designed to broaden one’s understanding within a supportive community.

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