"This morning I attended a beautiful, energetic and life affirming Nia class at forty weeks pregnant....because I could! Part of the incredible beauty of this particular form of movement is that it will always meet me exactly where I am: if I want to work up a super-energetic sweat, that’s available, but so is a more gentle, flowing approach for quieter days. If I want to get funky and interesting, that’s great, but so is a simple focus on the basic movements. To me, this is what distinguishes Nia from all other dance forms: it is so completely personal, forgiving and non-judgemental.
 
I’ve always loved dancing, and do participate in other dance forms (when not pregnant, of course!), but I find that Nia gives me something very special: the ability to completely get out of my head, not worry about what I look like, and just BE. It is so freeing and so much fun that I never suspect I am actually working out – until the better body tone just sneaks up on me!"  - Tracy Robinson, Nia dancer

Thank you Tracy for sharing your experience.  You have been an inspiration to all of us dancing with you through a healthy, graceful and energetic pregnancy!  When I see you in class I am happy-for-you 'envious' that I hadn't discovered Nia yet during my pregnancies.  I wish you much joy and dancing through life in this new chapter of yours - being a mother! - Carmen