Aging well means stepping fully into your present self with confidence, grace, and joy. Through embodied aging practices like Nia®, movement becomes an act of being present and honoring your body exactly how it is.

As you read, I ask you to consider how to practice compassion and listen to your body. And if you find yourself curious, visit me at my Nia® studio to explore emotional wellness and dance therapy in Eugene, Oregon.

For me, movement is an expression of joy. Let me share with you uplifting stories of how real students found their own sense of joy through Nia® and how it’s not too late for you to start.

Teaching and practicing Nia® into my 60s has shown me what "aging gracefully” truly means.

In 2026, I will be holding a Bali retreat for women and a Cambodia spiritual retreat. A women’s retreat in Ubud, Bali and a Nia® dance retreat in Cambodia…see what possibilities there are to discover at these Southeast Asia wellness retreats.

As a lover of dance and joyful movement, teaching and training have connected me with amazing people both globally and locally. It’s time for you to find that same community—and return to yourself.

I hope my five reasons encouraging you to add joyful movement to your summer plans will encourage you to make movement a meaningful and integral part of your summer wellness journey.

Dancing and moving outdoors is a powerful way to reconnect with the body and natural world. Curiosity sparks joy, and there’s nowhere like the outdoors that provides limitless space for limitless joy in movement.

Nia® White Belt Training offers more than education—it’s a week-long immersion in movement, mindfulness, and magic. Whether you're pursuing certification or personal transformation, this post will help you know what to expect, how to prepare, and how to say yes to the next chapter of your journey.

A retreat isn’t just a break. It’s a reset. It’s a space to breathe deeply, move your body with purpose, and reconnect with your inner woman. It’s where you reclaim your joy, rediscover your strength, and remember who you are underneath the noise.

This s my story of how Nia® helped me go from stuck and stiff to strong, empowered, and alive—and how it can do the same for you.

Movement isn’t about age, ability, or performance. It’s about coming home to your body, honoring where you are, and stepping into the life you want to feel.

In this guide, we’ll explore how Nia® helps the body and mind relax, the neuroscience behind its stress-relieving effects, and how you can experience this calming practice for yourself.

This guide explores how dance, especially practices like Nia® and somatic movement, can support mental and emotional wellness and help you reconnect with yourself.

Whether you want to release stress, spark creativity, or embrace a new chapter, a movement retreat can be the catalyst for powerful change. We’ll explore three life-changing reasons to attend a movement retreat this spring — and the perfect destination to begin your journey.

In this guide, we’ll explore how seasonal movement can transform your body and mind — and how Nia®, somatic practices, and retreats can help you embrace this holistic, joyful approach to wellness.

Finding a balance within your own relationship to fitness is so important. Your approach to wellness should be one that simultaneously motivates you, fills you with energy, lifts you up, and challenges you in the best ways.

What if we began to view movement as the act of radical self-love that it truly is? Embracing the joy of movement can transform how you see and feel about your body, helping you cultivate love, acceptance, and gratitude for the skin you’re in.

What if your resolution wasn’t about restriction or pressure, but about creating space for joy, freedom, and connection? That’s where movement comes in.

Embodied movement isn't just about moving your body; it's about becoming deeply attuned to its signals and needs, leading to profound insights and holistic health benefits.