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Adventures in Health Wellbeing & Creativity with

Jan Jensen's love of movement and eclectic background all combine in a unique ability to share her vision and passion for the art of creative living. She has been teaching art since 1982, Nia Technique and Playshops since 1997 and was a teacher of teachers in the 1970's. She is a skilled visual artist and Black Belt Nia Instructor. Her art has been exhibited across Canada, including Vancouver's Cartwright Street Gallery, the Walter Phillips Gallery in Banff, and the Burlington Cultural Centre in Ontario. Jan's Nia Technique Black Belt training is supported by professional mind-body-spirit education, ballet, jazz, tai chi, and yoga, with introductions to Gabriel Roth's five rhythms, Aikido and Feldenkrais. Her playshops combine Nia Technique and art to explore and expand creativity, to manage stress, and to develop healthy life strategies.

Nia Technique is a dynamic and multi-dimensional fitness program - invigorating your body and your life with power, pleasure and imagination

The carefully crafted routines combine a mind, body and spirit approach to fitness using the proven benefits of cardio, stretching, and using natural body weight to build strength. Each class is lead through a series of natural movements that apply dance theory, guided imagery, tai chi and other martial arts, and body alignment practices. Martial arts and meditative techniques teach mindfulness, a powerful tool for self-discovery. Dance techniques teach how to move with grace and fluidity. All Nia movements are adaptable and can be personalized for any level of fitness and agility.         . . . for more information on Nia   www.nia-nia.com Jan offers 5 classes every week: at Davis Bay Hall on BC's Sunshine Coast -- Mon. & Wed. 5:30pm -- Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 9:15am Expand your Nia practice with Nia Technique Playshops: Elements of Nia: Explore the 9 movement modalities that form the basis of Nia Sounding: Discover the benefits of making noise! Express Your Self: Exercise your emotional body. Dance emotion! Guts & Grace: Find your power, feel your flexibility. Discover the balance.

Playshops provide strategies, techniques and language to expand awareness of the interaction between inner and outer environments of all kinds, bringing to light an understanding of life's unlimited possibilities.

FREE EXPRESSION! Delve into your creative self…even if you're not sure you have one! In this dynamic playshop Jan combines drawing techniques and abstract movement - Nia Technique using a variety of media in small and large-scale projects to draw out creative inclinations and expand your creative repertoire. Free Expression is for anyone who is intrigued by the creative process, from those with no experience to those seeking a new perspective. DANCING THROUGH LIFE "Allow your body/mind to relax, come to balance, and move into clear thought and positive action." ~ JJ The unique Nia philosophy of 'dancing through life' runs through this experience that will guide you to the shift from stressed out to dynamic ease, in your home, work and play. Learn how to dance through life, and let life share its magic with you. THE BENEFITS Create new avenues of expression Learn to bring out creativity in others Release stress Strengthen the body, mind and emotions Improve relationships CUSTOMIZING PLAYSHOPS Playshops take place over a 1/2 day, full-day or 2 days and can be custom designed for your group's needs. ie Spa Classes Wellness Retreats Professional Development Incorporated as part of other workshops or retreats such as Women in the Workplace and Healing Touch Individuals and staff groups can be helped to deal more positively with the difficulties inherent in their jobs as well as in their personal lives. What people are saying ... "As a triathlete the benefits of Nia have been overwhelming. The deeper I allowed myself to go in Nia the deeper I went into my body, mind, and spirit. The whole me awakened. My triathlon training improved, I have had fewer injuries and of course the benefit of feeling absolutely beautiful while I am dancing away is the best gift I could give myself. Thank you, Jan, for sharing your enthusiastic technique of Nia." ~ Benita Leech "You're burning fat and calories, building your muscles, giving your heart a real workout--but you're not pounding, running or panting. Your feet are planted, your mind is calm, your body is fluid." ~ Natural Health "Jan's Nia classes loosen me up and put me back together feeling physically, creatively, powerfully and joyfully realigned." ~ Wendy Charters "I have never enjoyed an exercise program so much. Jan makes it such fun, and uses her imagination to create routines that are upbeat and deeply satisfying. I find myself leaving class with a smile on my face. Nia has expanded my breathing and helped to put my body into alignment, so minor aches and pains have disappeared." ~ Anne Carr

Jan's teaching style is inclusive, joyful and inviting. For upcoming Playshops or for more information Contact Jan Jensen 604.885.3363 or send email