Skin....

Skin: largest organ in the body.

Protection, communication, elimination. Skin breathes, absorbs oxygen, nutrients, (sometimes toxins), releases waste products, pheromones, lubricants, and antibacterial substances. Skin is one of many miracles of our bodies. We communicate through skin by the way we touch, and the way we receive touch. When I am stressed, an unpleasant scent emanates from my skin. When I am frightened, or cold, or when I am touched in certain ways (physical or emotional), the hair on my skin stands up. Skin changes color to communicate physical or emotional states.

We can develop a greater sensory awareness in our skin, just by paying attention to it. How does the skin feel when the elbow floats gently up? How does it feel when I pull the elbow sharply into my core? When I bring an awareness of breathing through the skin into my dance or movement, how does it effect my mental/physical/emotional state?

Greater sensory awareness gives us access to greater pleasure.

Explore the joy of breathing and sensing pleasure through the skin this evening at TAC when we dance to Delerium. 7:00pm (If you are not a member of TAC, you can purchase a day pass for $10.00.)

Great explanation of the benefits of Nia, from South Africa

Check out this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpLvde5T1EQ

Nia classes at the Senior Center: New session starts June 8th

If you are available for day-time Nia, please join us at the Senior Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00am to noon. The next session starts on June 8th and runs until July 22, that's 14 classes (7 weeks) for $76.00 if you live in Corvallis, and $95.00 if you live out of town. The drop-in rate is $8.00/class. This is such a great deal, that even if you miss 2 weeks of classes, you still come out ahead by registering for the session - and registering for the session assures that the class will happen. Nia classes tend to be groups of positive people you love being around, and this one is no exception - we're a delightful bunch. Please come and dance with us and share the joy! This class is open to all ages.