Listening to my own body, not comparing myself to others in the class, helps me focus on my strengths and gifts rather than negative comparisons to younger classmates. Improvising in "free dance" is joyous, an expression of how I am feeling at the moment, or perhaps a release of tension and anger. Nia has become moving meditation for me, as well as a spiritual connection to every body in the class, outside the rooms of the studio, and at times, the universe as a whole. I am grateful for Nia! |
