Dance Nia-Maggie Bokor's Nia Newsletter

July 2011 NIA Student of the Month- Bess Welden

2011-10-02T08:46:00.000-07:00

July Nia Student Spotlight

Getting to know Bess Welden

What do you love about NIA?
I took my first ever NIA class last October and started to dance regularly in January, so I am a new member of the community. What I love about NIA is how I can lose myself in the movement and music. I have tapped into a freedom and exhilarating joy in movement that I had somehow forgotten about but experienced frequently as a kid. Even in these short six month I can feel how NIA is helping reshape my relationship to my body not just physically but also by connecting me on an energetic level.

What brings you joy?
Other sources of deep joy for me are creating theater and partnering with my husband to raise our astonishingly wonderful children.

What would you like us to know about yourself?
I am an actor, writer, director and teacher and am currently involved in two summer theater projects. I am directing a cast of 11 young actors in A Midsummer Night's Dream for the Freeport Shakespeare Festival, which will run August 6 & 7 at the Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens and August 9, 10 & 11 at LL Bean's Discovery Park in Freeport.
www.freeportshakespearefestival.org/content/shakespeare-bootcamp-2010

Then August 18-27, I will performing my one-woman comedy, The Passion of the Hausfrau(www.thehausfrauplay.com), at the brand new Freeport Factory Stage (http://www.freeportfactory.com/?page_id=41&event_id=34). Please come enjoy these two creative and entertaining events.

May 2011 NIA Student of the Month-Allice Haidden

2011-10-02T08:43:00.001-07:00

May Nia Student Spotlight

Getting to know Allice Haidden

What do you love about NIA?
One evening in the mid 80's I was asked to facilitate a small group focused on exploring their hearts' deepest longing. In the middle of the process one of the participants asked me about my own hearts' deepest longing. I was suddenly flooded with an image of myself moving in joy. I didn't recognize the form, I had never seen it in 'real life'. I simply answered him, "I would be dancing." Thankfully, our hearts are patient. I love NIA because it is the answer to my hearts' deepest longing. Thank you Maggie, for bringing NIA to us all.

What brings you joy?
My two small grandchildren, Eamon and Elsa, bring me great joy.
My garden, the forest, and all plants bring me joy. The ocean, lakes and rivers and any view or touch of water brings me joy. Kayaking with friends, scootering with my husband Larry, bicycling and swimming all bring me joy. Being with others experiencing joy brings me joy.

What would you like us to know about yourself?
About me: (a Jill of multiple trades)
I have kept myself busy and growing in my profession of Astrological Counsellor for about 33 years now. I truly enjoy teaching a magical 12 week experiential learning group called Astrological Plays. allice.haidden@gmail.com

Other healing modalities that I have incorporated into my work with clients include flower essences that I have created here in Maine and a sweet, powerful energetic healing process called Soul Centered Healing, which I also teach with three wonderful women.

On the business side, I represent a one-to-one and internet marketing company called marketamerica. Visit my portal, www.allicet.com whenever you need to shop. We offer comparison shopping from 3,500 of your favorite retailers and at least 2% cashback on most purchases. Here you can also find the super-antioxidant nutraceuticals and anti-aging skin care that have supported me in so many ways for the last thirteen years.

Thank you all for the wonderful feeling of community that we have with NIA.

March 2011 NIA Student of the Month- Lea Cyr

2011-03-12T06:20:00.000-08:00

March Nia Student Spotlight
Getting to know Lea Cyr

What do you love about NIA?

What I love most about NIA is the camaraderie of dancing the same dance, together. I love to squint my eyes and look in the reflection and not know, or care, which one of those beautiful dancing women is me!

What Brings You Joy?
I experience myself as an artist, inventor and archivist. I spend my days making things. I work as an artist, deisgner, and organizer for my own business, Design for Use. I love space and creating ease and methods that work so that home feels like home and life as it is lived can support our broader desires. Artistically, I focus on accessibility which I translate into public art and affordable art.

What would you like us to know about yourself?
I am a mother to a 16 year old son.....Graceson....who at 6'2" refers to me as the "shrinking person". He is a joy and I love being his mother!

FreeDance Playshop with Julianne Corey-March 13 Portland Maine

2011-03-04T05:39:00.000-08:00

Free Yourself with a Fabulous FreeDance Playshop
"Playing with Potential" with Julianne Corey
Sunday March 13th 2-4pm

Dragonfly Taijiquan Rm#240
Railroad Building
222 St. John St, Portland

Pre-registration Price $20 ($30 package includes routine music CD Butterfly)

Price at the Door $25($40package with CD)

"When I think of what FreeDance provides, I think of the possibility of human form. I choose the word "possibility" because possibility is the gateway to our true potential. "Potential" means there is a possibility for me to change, to transform and grow into a physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually developed human being." from Debbie Rosas, founder and CEO of the Nia Technique.

Nia FreeDance is more than just doing your boogie. It is an 8 stage process intended to stimulate movement creativity. FreeDance is an expanded experience that takes you out of "just dancing" and into the river of the unexpected. Practicing FreeDance allows you to witness your own movement habits and develop body awareness, which gives you access to your body's messages. FreeDance provides you with the space to listen to your body, mind, heart and spirit to make choices, to direct the kind of healing and conditioning you need, and to be in conscious relationship with yourself.

In this 2 hour playshop, you will go deeper into the Nia 8 stage process of FreeDance, we'll have some time for journaling our experiences and we will bring our exploration into a full hour-long Nia class. Join us to play and explore the possibilities of who you are and who you dream to be.

Megan Jo Wilson-February NIA Student of the Month

2011-02-25T05:54:00.000-08:00

What do you love about NIA?
Nia is the most powerful form of therapy I've ever experienced (and as a Life Coach, I've experimented a lot!). It's a chance to shake off the muck and stress, and embrace freedom and pleasure. Plus you can sweat as much or as little as you want. We all need to practice being more gentle with ourselves, and at the same time giving ourselves full permission to shine. Nia is a big part of that process for me.

What brings you joy?
Reading on the beach. Cuddling with my man and our cat. Stretching. NIA! Laughing. Swimming in the ocean. Being on stage. Coffee in Mexico. Teaching and Coaching. Dressing up. Jewelry. Making soup. Collaborative projects with a purpose. Traveling with my Mom. Singing in church... (There's so much!)

What would you like us to know about yourself?
What you may not know is that I am a singer / songwriter / performer, I have a Black Sash in Martial Arts, and I have been working as a Life Coach for almost 7 years! I coach ambitious thinkers who are committed in having a BIG impact on the world. Most recently I joined Team Northrup, http://www.teamnorthrup.com/ , an incredible group of women entrepreneurs who spread health and wealth and have a great time doing it. I describe it as "a project-based personal growth program" because we are all business owners who approach the ups and downs of running a business as a chance to grow and nurture and love ourselves and our customers. We are proving that true financial freedom is born from generosity and service rather than manipulation and greed. Talk to me, sisters! little as you want. We all need to practice being more gentle with ourselves, and at the same time giving ourselves full permission to shine. Nia is a big part of that process for me. http://www.meganjowilson.com/

February 2011 NIA Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2011-02-02T04:57:00.000-08:00

Bring a friend FREE days: Saturday Feb 5th and Monday Feb 7th

February 2011 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays

South Portland Community Center

Gentle NIA 7:30-8:30am

We are in the middle of Winter Session 1- Drop in anytime

W2 6 week session starts Feb 15th

$96 session ($10 non-resident fee and senior discounts available)

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
6:00-7:00pm*
We are in the middle of Winter Session 1-Drop in anytime

W2 5 week session starts Feb 23

$50 session ($10 non-resident fee and senior discounts available)

Drop in $12 (class cards do no apply)

Thursdays

South Portland Community Center

Gentle NIA 7:30-8:30am

See tuesdays Gentle NIA for details

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Saturdays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
9:00-10:00am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class) $160 for 20 ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Dragonfly Railiroad Monday and Saturday Classes only.
Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Dragonfly Taijiquan-Railroad Building*
Room 240 222 St. John St Portland
Park in back near Margaritas and take the elevator to 2nd floor

Lois Curtin- January 2011 NIA Student of the Month

2011-01-28T04:52:00.000-08:00

What do you love about NIA?
NIA has transformed my life! I began my NIA journey in 2009 following a difficult divorce from a 20 year relationship. It was a grieving year and I needed something passionate in my life just to feel alive again. My life coach suggested I check out Nia since she knew I loved to dance. I remember meeting Maggie at my first class and being struck by her beautiful energy and bright spirit. The first routine I ever danced was "sexy" and I was delighted with the bold and sassy dance moves... I was hooked. The energy I feel when I step into the room, along with all the laughter when Maggie somehow empowers us to be our silliest selves, is indescribable! My heart is filled with gratitude for being part of such an amazing dance community. I continue to be inspired by Maggie's enthusiasm and creativity.

What brings you joy?
Nature, angels, stones, cooking, slow dancing and eating good food (which is not always what I've cooked) put a smile on my face. I also have fun hanging out with my two grown sons who make me laugh and make me proud. Music changes my mood in an instant as does being silent in nature, body surfing in the beautiful Maine ocean on a warm August day, and enjoying the company of my amazing sisters and good friends. I am blessed to also be a member of another loving community, the Center for Grieving Children, whose mission is to provide loving support to grieving children and their families.

What would you like us to know about yourself?
I recently created my own business, Healing Hearts, and offer transitional life coaching to people who have experienced some form of loss in their life. My passion is to be of service to those who are trying to navigate major life transitions such as divorce, sudden or chronic medical illness, loss of a job, or the death of a loved one. My career background is rather diverse and includes medical advocacy, hospice & bereavement, peer support group facilitation, Clinical Medical Assistant and human resources/employee benefits management. Although my approach comes from an intuitive, heart-centered space, practical steps are incorporated as one moves forward to create resonance and harmony in their life. I am fortunate to share a lovely space at Union Station with Nancy Frederick and Baylight Homeopathy. If interested, I can be reached at healingheartinme@gmail.com or (207)-400-1175.

P.S. As part of another venture, I will be conducting Angel Card readings in the Spring!

January 2011 Nia Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2011-01-04T15:59:00.001-08:00

Bring a friend FREE days: Saturday Jan 1 and Monday Jan 3

January 2011 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays

South Portland Community Center

Gentle NIA 7:30-8:30am

W1 5 week session starts Jan 11th

$80 session ($10 non-resident fee and senior discounts available)

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
6:00-7:00pm*
W1 6 week session starts Jan 12

$60 session ($10 non-resident fee and senior discounts available)

Drop in $12 (class cards do no apply)

Thursdays

South Portland Community Center

Gentle NIA 7:30-8:30am

See tuesdays Gentle NIA for details

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Nancy Frederick-December Dance Nia Student Spotlight

2011-01-04T15:56:00.000-08:00

Nancy...What do you love about NIA?
Nia (and Maggie!) has been an important and integral part of my life since my first class, about over four years ago. Having spent a grueling few years with work and travel, I was aching and creaking in every conceivable moving part. The last thing I thought I could do was dance, let alone barefoot on a tile floor, no less! In my previous life, having spent hours in the gym, doing aerobics, spinning, and long distance running, I found it hard to believe that a few hours a week of pure enjoyment and fun could restore my strength, flexibility and faith in my body. Maggie's enthusiasm for Nia, authentic approach to teaching and desire to help each person discover her own body's way of moving has been truly inspiring for me.

What brings you joy? My life is filled with enjoyment on all levels. I find it in my children and grandchildren and their rich and amazing lives, in my husband of almost forty years who still never fails to surprise me, and in my work as a homeopath, which is a delicious combination of detective, naturalist and shaman. I live in a beautiful spot in the country and thoroughly enjoy finding the balance between spending time with the woods, the water and the stars, and working in my ever-expanding garden.

What would you like us to know about yourself? A few years ago, I realized the dream of starting a homeopathic school which offers programs for those interested in self-care, and also for individuals who wish to become practitioners. Baylight Homeopathy graduated it's first four-year class of practitioners in June of 2010 ! Anyone interested can find out more about classes at www.baylighthomeopathy.com. In addition, I'll be traveling to Tanzania in 2011 to bring homeopathy and attunement to AIDS patients and orphans in a clinic started by a colleague who is having remarkable results.

Thanksgiving Week Nia Schedule via #constantcontact

2010-11-21T05:30:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving Week Nia Schedule via #constantcontact

November 2010 NIA Student Spotlight- Regina Lapointe

2010-11-12T07:10:00.000-08:00

Regina...What do you love about NIA?
Whenever someone tells me that they can't dance, I have to laugh. Everyone can dance! I love that Nia encourages people to dance their own dance, whatever it looks like, something I have been telling people for years. I have been dancing for all of my life and am so grateful to have found a class where I can continue to enjoy dance. I also love that regardless of what type of mood I am in when I come into class, there is an obvious shift by the end. Whether that be a period of processing emotions that may be stuck in my body and in need of release, raising my energy levels from an otherwise exhaustive day or simply becoming satisfied and at peace with the present moment.

What brings you joy?
Besides my obvious joy of dancing, I find joy in the simple things. I buy myself flowers "just because" and let their vibrant colors and the splendor of their natural beauty uplift my day. I adore blowing bubbles, especially out my sunroof. Treasure hunting on the beach for the perfect piece of sea glass is a favorite pastime, especially when my children and sister come along for the hunt. I am creative by nature so anything artistic brings me joy: knitting, drawing, crafting, and gardening. But my biggest joys are my two children, Keegan and Olivia. They are my teachers, my comedians, and my artists. I love experiencing life with them and seeing the world through their eyes.

What would you like us to know about yourself?
My most recent adventure is the relocation of our store. My husband and I have owned VIP Eyes for eleven years now and it is time for a change. We are so excited to have found a new space to shape and mold for the future of our optical boutique. We are planning to open on Monday November 8th, so we have been very busy. Our new location is in the Pine Tree Shopping Plaza at 1038 Brighton Avenue in Portland. We are currently working on a website that we hope to launch in the next coming month www.vipeyesportland.com. We invite you to visit us either online or at our new home!

November 2010 Nia Class schedule with Maggie Bokor

2010-11-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

Bring a friend FREE days: Monday Nov 1rst and Saturday Nov 6th
November 2010 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays

South Portland Community Center

Gentle NIA 7:30-8:30am

7 week session starts Nov 2nd

$96 session ($10 non-resident fee and senior discounts available)

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
6:00-7:00pm*
7 week session starts Nov 3rd

$70 session ($10 non-resident fee and senior discounts available)

Drop in $12 (class cards do no apply)

Thursdays

South Portland Community Center

Gentle NIA 7:30-8:30am

See tuesdays Gentle NIA for details

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm*
Drop in $15 (Class cards do no apply)

2 hour validated parking with Free St Parking Garage

Drop in is a day pass!

Saturdays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
9:00-10:00am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class) $160 for 20 ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Dragonfly Railiroad Monday and Saturday Classes only.
Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Dragonfly Taijiquan-Railroad Building*
Room 240 222 St. John St Portland
Park in back near Margaritas and take the elevator to 2nd floor

October 2010 NIA Student Spotlight - Melora Gregory

2010-10-18T07:06:00.000-07:00

Melora...What do you love about NIA?
Having taught yoga for 18 years, and danced both in classes and 'out on the dance floor' all my 50 years, I found in Nia a great way to work up a sweat with an intention to be in unison with others yet in your own style! I love the laughter, no pressure atmosphere and the music variations, going from funk to jazz to latin to where ever. My favorite part is vocalizing with the moves something we don't do in yoga! I tell people if they have tried yoga and don't like it, to try a different teacher, for each teacher and each style they teach is different and will connect with you uniquely. My very first class with vibrant and enthusiastic Maggie, I knew she was the dance teacher for me!

What brings you joy?
I find joy in simple side by side evenings stargazing with my deep thinking daughter. I love long mountain bike rides in the woods with my big dog sniffing out the trail. I take great pleasure in being near, in or on the ocean, marveling at the powerful waves. I love to teach and practice yoga, and to dance to live music.

What would you like us to know about yourself?
My classes in yoga are just starting up for the Fall season at http://www.PortlandYogaStudio.com. Last year, I certified to teach a new body healing technique called http://www.YamunaBodyRolling.com which is like giving yourself a deep tissue massage that stimulates muscles, bones and nerve roots. I offer a class in South Portland every Tuesday evening at 6:30 that you are all welcome to try, see my website at http://www.MeloraYoga.com.

More about the NIA Student Spotlight:
Looking for my winter spotlights....is it you? If you have a story to share and would like to let the NIA community know a little more about you, answer these 3 questions and email them to me along with a picture of yourself to:
maggie@dancenia.com
1. What do you love about Nia (what have your learned about your body's way)?
2. What brings you joy?
3. What would you like us to know?

namaste, Maggie
Maggie Bokor
Certified Blue Belt Nia Instructor
www.dancenia.com
207-899-5939

October 2010 Nia Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2010-09-30T15:37:00.000-07:00

Bring a friend FREE days: Saturday Oct 2nd and Monday Oct 4th
October 2010 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays

South Portland Community Center

Gentle NIA 7:30-8:30am

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
6:00-7:00pm*
FREE Class Sept 15th

Drop in $12 (class cards do no apply)

Thursdays

South Portland Community Center

Gentle NIA 7:30-8:30am

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm*
Drop in $15 (Class cards do no apply)

Saturdays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
9:00-10:00am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class) $160 for 20 ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Dragonfly Railiroad Monday and Saturday Classes only.
Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Dragonfly Taijiquan-Railroad Building*
Room 240 222 St. John St Portland
Park in back near Margaritas and take the elevator to 2nd floor

A Few Spots Left for the Pink Slip Workshop - Transform your inner world with us via #constantcontact

2010-09-24T07:12:00.000-07:00

A Few Spots Left for the Pink Slip Workshop - Transform your inner world with us via #constantcontact

NIA Student Spotlight- Meet Amyrain

2010-09-15T15:44:00.000-07:00

Amyrain...What do you love about NIA?
I've taken bellydance, hiphop, african dance and yoga, but NIA is the perfect conglomerate of all of these. I've always had an aversion to dieting and exercise because I love food, hate restrictions and workout clothes tend not to be my most flattering. NIA is great for me because it doesn't feel like the Richard Simmons videos I grueled through in my chubby youth. It feels like a moving meditation. I always leave class feeling more balanced, grounded and confident in my body. Unlike some larger dance studios, the women who attend NIA are so nice and welcoming. I work for SARSSM, The Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine and NIA is an invaluable facet of my ability to face trauma and non-profit work everyday.

What brings you joy?
After class you can spot me at the farmers market, on First Friday Artwalks, or in the cat section of the grocery store buying treats for my furry family. I'm also an avid tarot geek. I've been studying the cards for over 5 years and do readings at coffee shops. Here's my tarot blog: http://deliciousfemmefortunes.blogspot.com

What would you like us to know about yourself?
This September you can see me on stage at the St. Lawrence in The Femme Show! We are a sexy and smart performance art show that celebrates queer femme identity. This year the Portland Show will highlight my monologue titled: "Are You High Maintenance?!" And an all-new Femme Show debuts in Cambridge, in October. Take the Downeaster down and come see both! Check us out at: http://www.thefemmeshow.com/blog/

More about the NIA Student Spotlight:
I have been thinking about ways to connect our amazing women in the Nia community for a long time. Every class there is an instant buzz when people meet or reconnect before class. When we are in circle, we share a bit about ourselves. So I have created a montly platform for sharing. If you have a story to share and would like to let the NIA community know a little more about you, then consider the spotlight. Looking for my October member.... Interested?All you need to do is answer these 3 questions and email them to me along with a picture of yourself to:
maggie@dancenia.com

1. What do you love about Nia (what have your learned about your body's way)?
2. What brings you joy?
3. What would you like us to know?

namaste, Maggie

Maggie Bokor
Certified Blue Belt Nia Instructor
www.dancenia.com
207-899-5939

Sept 2010 Nia Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2010-08-31T06:23:00.000-07:00

Bring a friend FREE days: Saturday Sept 4th and Monday Sept 6th
September 2010 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio (until Sept 14th)
Class 7:15-8:15am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

FREE CLASS Thur Sept 16th

SPCC 7:30am

6 week Session Sept 21-Oct 28

$98 for session ($5 charge for non-residents)

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
FREE Class Sept 15th

Drop in $12

6 week session Sept 22-Oct 27th

$60 ($5 charge for non-residents)

Thursdays
Home Studio (until Sept 14th)
Class 7:15-8:15am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

FREE CLASS Thur Sept 16th

SPCC 7:30am

6 week Session Sept 21-Oct 28

$98 for session ($5 charge for non-residents)

Drop in $12 (class cards do not apply)

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm*
Drop in $15

Saturdays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 9:00-10:00am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
Class cards can be used at Dragonfly Railiroad and Home Studio Classes only.
Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Dragonfly Taijiquan-Railroad Building*
Room 240 222 St. John St Portland
Park in back near Margaritas and take the elevator to 2nd floor

Home Studio
36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth 04107
www.dancenia.com

August 2010 Nia Classes with Maggie Bokor

2010-08-02T08:09:00.000-07:00

Fabulous Guest Teacher August Schedule
Mon aug 9th 6pm Railroad Ashley
Wed aug 11th 6pm SPCC Lindy
Thur Aug 12 noon Bay Club Lindy
Sat aug 14th 9am Railroad Erin
Mon Aug 16th 6pm Railroad Ashley
Thur Aug 19 noon Bay club Lindy
Sat Aug 21 9am Railroad Erin
Mon aug 23rd 6pm Ashley

Bring a friend FREE days: Monday August 2nd and Saturday August 7th.
August 2010 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio
Class 7:15-8:15am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

No class from August 10-24th

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Last Class August 11th

Drop in $10

Thursdays
Home Studio
Class 7:15-8:15am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

No Class August 12 & 19th

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm*
Drop in $15

Saturdays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 9:00-10:00am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
Class cards can be used at Dragonfly Railiroad and Home Studio Classes only.
Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Dragonfly Taijiquan-Railroad Building*
Room 240 222 St. John St Portland
Park in back near Margaritas and take the elevator to 2nd floor

Home Studio
36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth 04107
www.dancenia.com

Special Nia Class with Casey Bernstein

2010-07-26T06:31:00.000-07:00

One Night Only!!!!! Catch Black Belt Nia Trainer Casey Bernstein after her Camden teacher training for a special Nia class right here in Portland. Bask in the White Belt Training glow....

Tuesday July 27th
5:45pm
Casco Bay Movers
517 Forest Ave Portland
$13 (The number of transformation)

Drop in for the full price or use your class card and bring a few bucks to make up the difference. All checks made out to Maggie Bokor. Call me with any questions 207-899-5939. Don't miss a chance to dance with our favorite Albany Nia trainer before she heads home. It will be a night to remember. namaste, Maggie

Nia Workshop at High Mountain Hall in Camden Maine-Thursday June 3rd and Chill Yoga Lewiston June 5th

2010-06-01T09:13:00.000-07:00

Learn to Love Your Feet-Love Your Body Nia Workshop:

Thursday June 3rd
High Mountain Hall
www.highmountainhall.com
Camden, ME
6-7:30pm
$10

Saturday June 5th

Chill Yoga

http://www.chillyoga.net/

Lewiston, ME

3-4:30pm

$10

Nia is a joyful, worldwide transformational fitness practice that blends movements from the dance arts, the martial arts and the healing arts (such as yoga). Nia offers cardiovascular whole-body conditioning, stress reduction, increased strength, flexibility and greater balance. It is done barefoot to eclectic music to get your heart pumping and your body moving.

In “The Learn to Love Your Feet Workshop”, we will learn about the steps and stances that make up this amazing movement. We will integrate all of our new moves into an hour long Nia class with music that will inspire you to go even deeper into your Nia experience. This workshop is for those new to Nia or those who have already begun their Nia practice. No experience with Nia or any other movement form is required. Come prepared to enjoy great music, playful movement and heart centered facilitation.

*Bonus* Learn about the upcoming Nia Teacher Training happening in Camden Maine this July with Nia Trainer Casey Bernstein.

June 2010 Nia Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2010-05-28T06:11:00.000-07:00

Bring a friend FREE days Saturday June 5th and Monday June 7th.
June 2010 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio
Class 7:15-8:15am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
5 week 1rst Summer Session June 2-30th ($40)
Drop in $10

Thursdays
Home Studio
Class 7:15-8:15am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm*
Drop in $15

Saturdays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 9:00-10:00am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
Class cards can be used at Dragonfly Railiroad and Home Studio Classes only.
Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Dragonfly Taijiquan-Railroad Building*
Room 240 222 St. John St Portland
Park in back near Margaritas and take the elevator to 2nd floor

Home Studio
36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth 04107
www.dancenia.com

May 2010 Nia Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2010-04-29T07:46:00.000-07:00

Bring a friend FREE daysSaturday May 1rst and Monday May 3rd. Erin Curren, guest teaching, Saturday May 1rst with special $10 drop in!

May 2010 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio
Class 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Mommy and Me Nia
Class 10:30-11:30am
Drop in $12/ May session $40

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $10

Thursdays
Home Studio
Class 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm*
Drop in $15

Saturdays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 9:00-10:00am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
Class cards can be used at Dragonfly Railiroad and Home Studio Classes only.
Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Dragonfly Taijiquan-Railroad Building*
Room 240 222 St. John St Portland
Park in back near Margaritas and take the elevator to 2nd floor

Home Studio
36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth 04107
www.dancenia.com

This morning's email from Abraham-Hicks- Worth a read

2010-04-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

"Most people have a hard time delegating, or even wanting to delegate, because you have been justifying your existence through your hard work, and you equate success with struggle; you equate results with struggle. And so, you sort of wear your struggle like a badge of honor. And all of that is opposite of allowing the Well-being. The only thing that ever matters in success or achievement is your achieving the things that you want to achieve. So if you are setting standards and you're feeling uncomfortable about the standards that you've set, tweak the standards back a little bit. Ratchet it back a notch. Give yourself a break. Give yourself the benefit of the doubt. Lighten up. Be easier. Go slower. Take it easy. Have more fun. Love yourself more. Laugh more. Appreciate more. All is well. You can't get it wrong. You never get it done."

Bring a Friend FREE All Month Long- Mondays and Saturdays!

2010-04-10T04:08:00.000-07:00

Dance with your favorite people and treat them to a Nia class on me. I have extended my Bring a Friend FREE Monday and Saturday Classes at the Railroad Building throughout the month of April. So celebrate spring and find a buddy to share the joy of movement!

Bring a Friend FREE Days

Mondays 6-7pm

Saturdays 9-10am

Railroad Building

Room #240

222 St. John St Portland

Casey Bernstein's 3rd Annual White Belt Nia Training ing Maine!

2010-04-08T06:59:00.000-07:00

It's official!! Casey Bernstein, Nia Black Belt Trainer from Albany, will be hosting her third Nia White Belt Teacher Training this summer in Maine. July 17- 23rd at the gorgeous High Mountain Hall in Camden, ME. You can find out more at now at http://www.nianow.com/

April Nia Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2010-04-05T07:10:00.000-07:00

Bring a friend FREE Special!!!
Every Monday and Saturday in APRIL!

April 2010 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio
Class 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Mommy and Me Nia
Class 10:30-11:30am
Drop in $12/ Monthly session options

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $10-8 week session starts April 7th $64 ($5 charge non-residents)

Thursdays
Home Studio
Class 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm*
Drop in $15

Saturdays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 9:00-10:00am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
Class cards can be used at Dragonfly Railiroad and Home Studio Classes only.
Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Dragonfly Taijiquan-Railroad Building*
Room 240 222 St. John St Portland
Park in back near Margaritas and take the elevator to 2nd floor

Home Studio
36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth 04107
www.dancenia.com

March 2010 Nia Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2010-03-01T12:05:00.000-08:00

Bring a friend FREE
Monday March 1rst 6-7pm Railroad Building
Saturday March 6th 9-10am Railroad Building

March 2010 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio
Class 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Mommy and Me Nia
Class 10:30-11:30am
Drop in $12/ Monthly session options

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $10-6 week session Feb 24-Mar 31 $48 ($5 charge non-residents)

Thursdays
Home Studio
Class 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm*
Drop in $15

Home Studio
36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth 04107
www.dancenia.com

What moms are saying about my Mommy and Me Nia Class

2010-02-23T06:29:00.001-08:00

Mommy and Me Nia has been an amazing way for me to reconnect with my body after the enormous transitions of pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. It not only provides me with precious time to move my body, exercise and stretch, but my baby loves being snuggled in while we move to great music. Maggie is the perfect instructor for this class-- she manages to make space for both spirituality and humor, and embraces the flexibility our little ones require. - Lynn

Catherine and I love Mommy and Me Nia. I love to dance and am always dancing around the house. This class is a great time for me to really connect with my daughter and myself as well as reap the benefits of the movement all in a group setting. Maggie is a wonderful instructor and always makes class safe, exciting, and enjoyable. She has great energy and truly looks forward to seeing all of the Moms and babies each week. Finally, I look forward to seeing the other Moms and being able to chat and I love it that Catherine is able to interact with the other babies, which she appears to really enjoy. Try it once and you will be hooked.- Stephanie

Mommy and Me Nia with Maggie Bokor

Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am

Railroad Building Room #240

22 St. John St Portland 04101

Drop in $12 Monthly Session Price ($10 per class)

check out www.dancenia.com for more information

Suitable for newborns and babies. Please bring sling or carrier for dancing with your little one. Blankets for floor time.

Few Spots Left for Saturday Morning NIA with Casey

2010-02-17T12:32:00.000-08:00

There are still a few spaces left for Saturday Morning's Casey Class. Follow the link and sign up before it's too late!

Class with Casey Bernstein

9-10:30am Sat Feb 20th

Railroad Building Room 240 Dragonfly Taijiquan

222 St. John St Portland 04101

$15 drop in or a few bucks and your class card.

Meet, Greet & Support hour free to everyone to hang out with Casey and deepen your Nia practice. 10:30-11:30am

http://www.doodle.com/ny2sqh7kqmaixykb

Caey Bernstein is coming to Maine Feb 20th & 21rst!!!

2010-02-10T06:08:00.000-08:00

Our beloved Black Belt Nia Trainer from Albany, Casey Bernstein, is coming to Maine next weekend! She will be teaching my 9am Railroad Building Saturday Class followed by a meet-greet-support hour. Everyone is invited, but only the first 25 will fit in the studio....so act fast. Follow this link to sign up for the class. 9-10:30am. $15 drop in or a few bucks and your class card. http://www.doodle.com/ny2sqh7kqmaixykb

On Sunday, Casey will be hosting a first ever Nia event in Augusta! I will be posting a flyer for the event later this week. It will happen from 12:30-1:45pm at the Augusta YMCA. FREE to everyone up to 25 participants max, so first come, first serve! Check out more about Casey at http://www.nia-yoga.com/. She should not be missed! THIS AUGUSTA EVENT HAS COMPLETELY FILLED UP! HOPE YOU ARE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES ATTENDING!!!

Words to live by

2010-01-20T14:08:00.000-08:00

Nelson Mandela used this amazing quote from Marianne Williamson's book Return to Love during his inaugural speech in 1994 and it has become my mantra for 2010.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

FREE NIA CLASS-NEW TUESDAY TIME!

2010-01-19T05:51:00.000-08:00

Kicking off our new Tuesday night NIA with a FREE class for everyone! Bring a friend, grab your water and dance!

TUESDAY JAN 19TH

5:15pm-6:15pm

RAILROAD BUILDING(near Margaritas)

RM#240 DRAGONFLY TAIJIQUAN

222 ST. JOHN ST. PORTLAND

Park in back and take the elevator to the 2nd floor.

Martin Luther King Jr Day-NIA tonight

2010-01-18T10:04:00.000-08:00

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy – Martin Luther King JR

In celebration of a great man, we will celebrate our freedom to move, dance and explore our bodies, minds and spirits. Open your heart, open your door, get a move on and let's dance together.

NIA Tonight

January 18th

Monday 6-7pm

Railroad Building #240

222 St. John St Portland

New Tuesday Night Class Poll

2010-01-09T09:21:00.000-08:00

TUESDAY NIGHT NIA!!!!
RAILROAD BUILDING-ROOM #240

The request for more NIA has been answered. So who's in? Please click on this link and fill out this one page survey to help me figure out what would be the best time to teach. You do not need to participate if Tuesdays aren't a possibility for you. This will be one more class where you can use your 3 month Class Cards or drop in anytime for $12.

Click Here to Participate!
http://www.doodle.com/8kyp5a9qdvtvyuwf

Mommy and Me Class Poll

2010-01-09T09:05:00.000-08:00

MOMMY & ME NIA CLASS POLL
To all my lovely Nia Mommies out there, I have not forgotten you. Please help me figure out the next steps for our class. Click on the link below to pick the best times for you and your baby. I will need 5 committed moms to rent a studio space and will start teaching class at my home studio at 36 Columbus Rd in Cape Elizabeth for now. We will keep it at Tuesday 10:30am until I receive information from the poll. Please email or call me if you are planning to come on Tuesday the 12th, so I can plan ahead. maggie@dancenia.com 207-899-5939

Click Here to Participate
http://www.doodle.com/w2zhkf5nggtbctxn

January 2010 Nia Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2010-01-07T05:41:00.000-08:00

Bring a friend FREE
Saturday Jan 2nd 9:00am Railroad Building
Monday Jan 4th6:00pm Railroad Building

Free First Class at SPCC for everyone! DEC 6th

January 2010 Schedule
Mondays
Dragonfly Taijiquan Studio-Railroad Building
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio
Class 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Check in for more details after the new year for Newborns & Infants Mommy and Me Nia Classes

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
First Class FREE for everyone Jan 6th
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $10-6 week session Jan 13th-Feb 17th $48 ($5 charge non-residents)

Thursdays
Home Studio
Class 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm*
Drop in $15

Home Studio
36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth 04107
www.dancenia.com

FREE NIA CLASS FOR EVERYONE!

2010-01-05T03:59:00.001-08:00

FREE NIA CLASS

WED JAN 6TH

6PM-7PM

SPCC

Join us for the first SPCC Winter Session Nia Class for FREE! Sign up for the 6 week session Jan 13th-Feb 17th when you come try it out. ($48 for So Po residents and $53 for non-residents) The South Portland Community Center is located at 21 Nelson Rd off Evans. The studio is on the 2nd floor above the pool. Happy dancing everyone!

Bring a Friend FREE Nia Class Tonight!

2010-01-04T06:18:00.000-08:00

Bring a friend for FREE tonight at our first Monday Night Class at Dragonfly Taijiquan Room 240 in the Railroad Building 222 St. John's St in Portland near Margaritas. Make sure to bring some water and a mat if you like. Drop in for $12 or use your class card and your friend or family member comes for FREE!

NIA Tonight

Monday January 4th

6-7pm

Railroad Building Rm 240

Sat January 2nd Class is ON!

2010-01-02T05:01:00.000-08:00

First Class of 2010!

See you all at the Railroad Building Rm 240 at 222 St. John St in Portland. Right next to Margaritas. Park in back and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Don't forget your mat and water! See you at 9am! It's bring a friend FREE day!!!!!

Last Nia Class in 2009

2009-12-31T06:07:00.000-08:00

LAST NIA CLASS IN 2009!

12:00-1:00pm
Bay Club Fitness
$15 Drop in

Join me at the Bay Club today at noon for the final Nia class in 2009! Prepare to leave all your worries behind and dance into the new year with style! $15 drop in for non-members. Bay Club is located on the 2nd floor of One City Center in Portland. Come get your boogie on before the snow!

Last World Arts Class TONIGHT-Candlelight Nia!

2009-12-28T08:59:00.000-08:00

LAST CLASS AT WORLD ARTS

CANDLELIGHT NIA-Silent Class AO

(Classes move to Railroad Building...see below)

TONIGHT Monday Dec 28th 6pm

$25 Nia Bucks Give Away

You must be present to be entered in the drawing.

Use the bucks towards drop ins or a class card.

Stay after class to do a little holiday celebrating together!

Our beloved studio-World Arts-will be closing its doors on Dec 31rst, 2009. We will miss that beautiful studio with the bamboo floors and all the great vibes. My Monday night at Saturday morning classes will move to the Railroad Building Room 240 at 222 St. John St in Portland. It's right down the street from World Arts near Margaritas. We will have our Bring a Friend FREE classes at our new location on Sat Jan 2nd and Monday Jan 4th. So make a note of the big change! All this info is on my calendar at www.dancenia.com

Quote for the Holidays!

2009-12-24T05:14:00.000-08:00

"The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. "
~ Charles Swindoll

Hope that you find the dance in everyday and always feel the light from inside.
namaste
Maggie

Nia Bucks Giveaway! Last Classes at World Arts

2009-12-23T06:29:00.000-08:00

LAST CLASSES AT WORLD ARTS

(Classes move to Railroad Building...see below)

Saturday Dec 26th 9am

Monday Dec 28th 6pm

$25 Nia Bucks Give Away at both classes. You must be present to be entered in the drawing. Use the bucks towards drop ins or a class card. Stay after class to find out the winner and do a little holiday celebrating together!

Winter Solstice 2009

2009-12-21T09:39:00.000-08:00

Festival Of Yule
Welcoming the returning of the Sun

In Ancient Northern Europe the Winter Solstice was called Mother Earth's Night. As the shortest day of the year, it effectively represents the turning point of the season. The Romans called it the Birthday of the Unconquered Sun.

In Northern Europe the winter festival was called Yule. During this time the Druids began the tradition of burning the Yule Log to conquer the darkness and to evoke the return of the Sun for the new year, the Suns divine male energy was needed to return and quicken the Earths sacred female energy for the Rebirth of spring. Along with the Evergreen, the Holly and the Ivy and the Mistletoe are important plants of this season, symbolizing fertility & everlasting life.

Updated Yule Blessings

Blessings to you from the Earth Mother.

She is the Moon.

She watches over all of us by the light that she casts over the blessed earth.

Walk her night lit path and happiness you will find at every turn.

Blessings to you from the Sky Father.

He is the Sun.
He holds us up and brings us strength.
Carry his sword to cleave the evil from your path and you will be unharmed.

Blessings to you from the Great Spirit.

It binds us all together.

Man to woman; beast to beast. We are all of us connected.

May you have a wonderful Holiday.

The time has come for the sun to be reborn

He lies in his Mother's womb waiting.

Awaiting his reappearance on this plane.

Let us all rejoice in his rebirth and ours.

Merry Solstice, Happy Yule

Last Nia Classes for 2009

2009-12-20T07:42:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Hope we get a chance to dance together before the new year!

Monday Dec 21rst

6pm World Arts

drop in $12 or class cards

Wednesday Dec 23rd

6pm South Portland Comm Center

Drop in $10 unless signed up for session

Thursday Dec 24th

Noon-1pm Bay Club

$20 drop for non-members

$25 Nia Bucks Giveaway Days!!!

Last classes at World Arts!!!

Saturday Dec 26th

9-10am World Arts

$12 drop in or class cards

Monday Dec 28th

6-7pm World Arts

Drop in $12 or class card

Prepare to stay and celebrate after Sat Dec 26th and Mon Dec 28th....let's leave 2009 with a bang!

Nia Gift Cerficates- Great Gift Idea!

2009-12-14T07:15:00.000-08:00

Great Gift Idea for the Nia enthuasist! Give your Nia loved one a Nia Bucks Gift Certificate this year. Any amount that suits your wallet. The Nia bucks can be used for class cards or drop ins! Send me an email with your request. You will receive a sweet little envelope with the GC, business card and postcard about Nia. Maggie Bokor 207-899-5939 or email me at maggie@dancenia.com.

Reiki Gift Certificates are also a great idea for Christmas. $50 for a one hour treatment in my home Reiki room. Benefits of Reiki - fosters self healing, relaxes and reduces stress, balances engeries in the body, relieves pain and discomfort and is adaptable to all recipients.

Amazing words about December Energies...worth a read when you have a few....

2009-12-13T04:14:00.000-08:00

"December Energies And Their Impulses"
What a compelling energetic month we are in the midst of with the energies of dynamic transformative radiant Love pouring in and through us that began on the portal day of the 11-11 and continue during the portal days of the 12-12 and 12-21.Combined, these three portals form the Triad Star Gates of Love where both negative and positive energies are neutralized and become One Pure Energy of Love. Key words are Love and Neutralized.Never before has this pure and loving Trinity of Energy, one after the other, been dispensed in and through us, impulsing us rapidly time and again to stoke the fires of our own intuition, reminding us that it is time to become One Pure Energy within ourselves. Some may wonder why, if this energy is Pure Love, do I feel turbulent or even aggressive energy? The short answer is that this highly stepped up energy finds the places in each of us and in the mass consciousness (which we are linked to), where love is not. It purposefully stirs the pot, if you will, to bring up the particles of shadow energy, not yet healed, and not yet neutralized. This Trinity of Energy is going for our cure, not necessarily our comfort, in the moment. Every step we actively take to becoming closer to who we really are, and act in accordance to that, we are going to find ourselves feeling beyond comfortable. (Keys below will help).Master Lao Tzu said, "Mastering others requires force; mastering the self needs strength." Indeed! Apart from being informed of this energetically compelling month, there truly is an urgent call to us from the benevolent Cosmic realms of consciousness asking us to play, cooperate and pro-actively engage in the powerful energies that afford us the opportunity to get closer to becoming One Pure Energy - the very essence of who we truly are.Love, expansion, renewal, insight, and absolute ability to move further into our ascension are being offered this month through the impulses that I share below. On these two magnificent portal days each of you will be actively impulsed (and fully supported) in three predominant ways. I have listed the impulses below from first to third. Each impulse can and will be felt within you in whatever order is necessary to engage you into a pro-active state with them.For some, the impulses have already begun, and actions born solely out of authenticity and love are being taken. These December impulses will assist to strengthen and focus your present and future actions evermore.For many there will be an exquisite burst of Love that accompanies these impulses and a deep knowing that a cycle of personal disharmony has ended and a harmonious new one begun. You will continue to make discoveries about yourself you have never made before. On both the 12-12 and the 12-21, it will serve you greatly to put yourself in a receptive, undistracted state of being for as long as possible. (If you can't go long, go for short, but make it a concentrated short). You don't have to go into meditation, just enter into an openhearted stillness so you are able to feel into the energies and impulses and turn them to your favor.

THE IMPULSES
The first impulse will be to make the leap from dual nature to authentic nature, once and for all and all of the time. There is no getting around the fact that wherever duality is, harmony is not, power is lost and chaos ensues. This is not the state of an ascended being.You are being supported to investigate, and then let every component of your dual nature be transmuted, regardless of the logic of your mind or the opinion of others. This first impulse requires your undivided, kind and gentle attention.You know the difference between your two natures. Unlike your dual nature, your authentic nature isn't at war with itself. It's the nature that has completed its fascination with conflict, separation, imbalance, drama and story.It's the one that has no relationship to "I can't" and a strong knowing of I can, for I AM. Your authentic nature, once accepted and worn powerfully, humbly, honestly, and continuously by you, will both energize and support you in your ascension, in your joy, your relationships and your life's work and service. It is the wearing of a dual nature that has been the cause of humanities exhaustion, discord and lack.You are being impulsed to act only in accordance with your authentic nature from this day forward and as such, you are promised all of the Universal support and magic to start anew or continue on your decisive intentional harmonious journey forward. Grab your power, harness the energies in the moment and step into the real you. Then watch what happens to your reality! Suggestion: Monitor yourself. Make 7 stops during the day and ask yourself this question. Am I being real? Yes or no are your only choices. Be honest and course correct anytime. There is no penalty for honesty.

The second impulse will prompt you to allow your heart to burst wide open. This will be your life's greatest blessing. Being openhearted, transparent, vulnerable and unrestricted will change the course of your life, and make a difference in the heart of humanity.Please know that your life experiences were never intended to be heart attacks or provide material for you to build walls out of. Only your mind would tell you that an experience of the heart was an excuse to shut it down. Love travels far and wide through every open heart. It is the only healing agent in existence. The more joy and love you flow from your heart, and into your heart, the greater the chances for a mass healing in human consciousness. In addition it is the only chance for our beloved Mother Earth to heal from not only a blatant disregard for her, but from the negative emotions that we have all put into her, while walking on her back. Love is the only way for all of nature to thrive, and the animal and mineral kingdoms to be safe. During these portal days you will feel frequency pulses of the One Pure Energy around your heart chakra as the magnificence of this energy bores through ancient walls. Release your pain, the emotions and the stories and allow your heart to return to its original state. It cannot function behind walls or lock down and it cannot be selective about what it will or will not open up to. Let it be free, you are safe.Many ask, "How may I best serve the Light?" The answer: open your heart.Allow your heart to become the instrument of your affection and diligently learn the ways to think through it, rather than around it. Suggestion: Each morning consciously engage with your heart. These words will help you. "Beloved heart of mine, the portal to all that is. I enter into you humbly and unguarded this day. I deposit my stories and excuses outside of your gateway. They no longer serve me. Please guide me through every step of my day. Beloved heart of mine, I set you free. I love you. I trust you. I will follow you. Together we are free.

The third impulse will be to let your imagination run wild. If you pay attention you will feel these energetic impulses stirring things up that have been buried deep, deep inside of you, things you may have barely dared to let come up and into the Light of day, for fear they would be looked upon as foolish, unlikely or impossible to accomplish. Everything in alignment with your authentic nature is possible. Everything.You are being impulsed to let your imagination run wild to motivate you towards your passions and away from passivity. Passivity comes from a dual nature, exhausted by its fight to survive. You are neither too old nor too young to build the life of your dreams starting now. Let your imagination run wild. See the end as your desired state and run with it. Bring your dreams to life first through your imagination, and then by your actions. Imagine God as your partner, and go for it.A life lived without passion is an incomplete life. The upper regions of the 4th dimension and the entire 5th and 6th dimensions have no interest in hosting any who have separated from their passions. If you've separated from your passions, you have separated from your soul. Let the energy impulses assist you in realignment to this most significant part of yourself.Suggestion: Every day go into stillness with eyes wide open for 20 to 30 minutes. If you can go outside and gaze at the sky while doing this, please do. If you can go into nature and do it, please do. If neither are available for you stare deeply into a crystal or the flame of a candle.Ask your imagination to come up and play. Don't judge anything that comes up as absurd. Write down everything that your imagination delivers to you. Your imagination will lead you away from third dimensional restrictions and stagnant states of mind. Follow it. Albert Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." William Blake was quoted as saying, "Imagination is human existence itself."As we close this cycle of time, and enter a new one, foreign in great part to what we are conditioned to, it is vital to employ the ways in which to direct your life purposefully. It is my prayer that the articles I write each month serve you in doing so, along with the many broadcasts on The World Puja Network. You are the steward of your most precious life. Be the best steward you can possibly be.

December 2009 Nia Schedule with Maggie Bokor

2009-12-07T07:56:00.000-08:00

Bring a friend FREE
Saturday Dec 5th 9:00am World Arts
Monday Dec 7th 6:00pm World Arts

December 2009 Schedule

Mondays

World Arts
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays

Healthy Body Fit Mind
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Terpsicore Dance -Last Class Dec 15th

Newborns & Infants Mommy and Me Nia 10:30-11:30am
Drop in $15 anytime

Wednesdays

South Portland Community Center -Last Class Dec 16th
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays

Healthy Body Fit Mind-Last Class Tuesday Dec 29th
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am* (No Class on Christmas Eve or New Year's Day)
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm
$15 drop in

Saturdays

Worlds Arts
Class 9:00-10:00am*
Drop in $12/ class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class) $160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at World Arts and Healthy Body Fit Mind Classes only.
Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Terpsicore Dance

798 Main St South Portland 04106 Southside Plaza

www.terspicoredance.com

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

Dash for Diva Nia Performance

2009-10-26T09:53:00.000-07:00

Bay Club Fitness owner Tracy Moore has asked me to create a 3 minute Nia dance to kick off the two part fashion show at the Dash for Diva event this Thurs Oct 29th at 6:10pm and again at 7:45pm. The Portland Press Herald is the sponsor for this evening, so we will be starting a dance off dancing with newspapers. We will be in black with lots of pearls and I am sure a few sparkles. This should be a really amazing evening. Tons of vendors, tons of fun and all about women! So join the fun. $7 in advance and $10 at the door. The event is being held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay from 4:30-9:30pm. Check out http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/dashofdiva/ for more info!

13 The Number of Transformation

2009-10-19T09:10:00.000-07:00

Taught 4 Steps and Stances workshops back to back in my home studio yesterday. First began at 1pm and I finished around 7:30pm. What a day! I set the price at $13 per student and kept the classes down to 2-4 students for semi-private sessions. Each class was a little over an hour and I kept them running until the next group showed up. Cool and over cast start of the day ended with a bizarre snow squall as the last group left in the dark. What a day. AND I had 13 students. Guess is was just meant to be.

13 is the number of Transformation. I hope is was transformational for everyone who came...I know it was for me!

2009-10-14T11:02:00.001-07:00

Come Celebrate Halloween in style with the Nia Maine Teacher Jam Benefit Dance Party at World Arts. Many of our fantastic teachers will be coming to jam from South Portland to Camden! We have two special guest teachers joining the fun. Robyn Maltz f...rom Boston and Susie Schoonmaker from San Francisco will be dancing with us! $5 for an amazing night. All procedes go to World Arts! Wear a costume or dress up your body's way! Bring drink and goodies to share. Trick or Treat!

Robyn and Susie are kicking off their Embody Your Beauty Nia Weekend on
Nov 5-8 at Stage Neck Inn in York Maine a little early to support of our growing Nia Maine community. They will also be guest teaching the 9am Sat Nia Class at World Arts on Oct 31rst ($12 drop in). Find out more about Robyn and Susie at www.embodyyourbeauty.com Please contact Maggie Bokor at 207.899.5939 or visit www.dancenia.com for more info on the Halloween Nia Jam.

2009-10-07T14:33:00.000-07:00

ALL BOOKED UP!

IT WILL BE A FULL HOUSE

I WILL BE OFFERING THIS WEEKEND WORKSHOP FORMAT AGAIN VERY SOON!

Nia Steps and Stances Review Class
Sunday Oct 18th
Special Semi-Private Class Price!

New to Nia?
Feel like you have two left feet?
Time for a Movement Review?

Demystify the steps and stances of Nia and uncover your inner dancer! Sunday October 18th, I will be offering a series of 1 hour semi-private Nia Clinics at my home studio in Cape Elizabeth.

The clinics will review the basic steps and stances of Nia. This is your time to ask questions about specific movements or anything esle that may be hindering your play. We will work with your body's way to move and build the confidence needed to embrace your beauty as you dance through life. Learn to trust in your muscle memory, relax your nervous system and discover your connection to universal joy!

Sunday October 18th
1:00-2:00pm
2:30-3:30pm
4:00-5:00pm
5:30-6:30pm

Special Semi-Private Clinic Price $13 per hour
13 is the number of transformation!
(Standard Private Clinic Price $25 per hour)

Please contact Maggie at 207-899-5939or maggie@dancenia.com for an appointment. Will keep each clinic to maximum of 3 students. First come, first serve. Must sign up by Saturday October 17th. Namaste, Maggie

My Home Nia Studio
36 Columbus Road
Cape Elizabeth 04107
map on calendar page at http://www.dancenia.com/

Free First Gentle Nia Class

2009-10-06T11:12:00.000-07:00

Come try out your first Gentle Nia Class on me. Even if you have been a Nia student for years, here is your opportunity to see what Gentle Nia is all about.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

7:30-8:30am

Healthy Body Fit Mind

85 E. Street 2nd Floor

South Portland, ME 04106

October 2009 Dance Nia Schedule-Maggie Bokor

2009-10-01T06:54:00.000-07:00

Bring a friend FREE
Saturday Oct 3rd 9:00am World Arts
Monday Oct 5th 6:00pm World Arts

October 2009 Schedule

Mondays

World Arts
Class 6:00-7:00pm*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Tuesdays

Healthy Body Fit Mind
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Terpsicore Dance
Toddlers Mommy and Me Nia 9:30-10:15am
Drop in $15 anytime

Terpsicore Dance
Newborns & Infants Mommy and Me Nia 10:30-11:30am
Drop in $15 anytime

Wednesdays

South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays

Healthy Body Fit Mind
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am*
Drop in $12/ Class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm
$15 drop in

Saturdays

798 Main St South Portland 04106 Southside Plaza

www.terspicoredance.com

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

New Nia Flyer ready for the Expo!

2009-09-25T13:32:00.000-07:00

Nia Live at the Alive and Well Health & Fitness Expo This Saturday 2:30-3pm

2009-09-25T06:05:00.000-07:00

Kelly LaBrecque called me last week to ask if I would like to do a Nia demonstration at the Alive and Well Expo this weekend and the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland as WCSH6 Channel 6 Fit at Five Feature! Come join us on stage from 2:30-3:00pm for 1/2 hour of Nia bliss! We will be taking the stage at 2:30 and asking members of the audience to come up and try Nia. Kelly will be dancing with us and I am looking forward to getting the word out about Nia. So put on your Nia wear and head on over to the Alive and Well Expo this Saturday, Sept 26th! Check out all the details at http://www.wcsh6.com/life/community/events/aliveandwell/

Healing Nia Weekend with Gail Condrick was a great success

2009-09-16T05:04:00.000-07:00

Are you an athlete, healer, artist, teacher? We discovered the Sacred Archetypes of Nia and experienced the 5 stages of Healing in two powerful workshops with Gail Condrick. Looking forward to co-creating again!

2009-09-07T10:59:00.001-07:00

HEALING NIA WEEKEND WITH GAIL CONDRICK

PORTLAND MAINE SEPT 12-13th

Guest Teacher

Sat Sept 12th

9:00-10:00am class

World Arts

65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101

$12 drop in/ Class cards accepted

Free Introduction to the Sacred Archetypes & Potluck Nia Community Dinner with Gail Condrick
Black Belt Nia Instructor and Sacred Contracts Archetypal Consultant
Saturday Sept 12th
6:00-8:00PM
Maggie Bokor's Home
36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth 04107

Join us for a night of discovery and tasty treats with your Nia Maine community. Learn about Carolyn Myss' Sacred Archetypes while sipping wine and sharing time with friends. Gail will lead us into discovering our own archetypes which will be explored on a deeper level in her Sunday afternoon workshop. It's a potluck, so send me a line and let me know what you would like to contribute.

Healing in Motion Workshop with Gail Condrick
Sunday Sept 13th
10:00am-1:00pm
World Arts
65 W.Commercial St Portland 04101

In the workshop you will:
*Discover the Sacred Contract of Archetypal Healers
*Experience the Nia 5 Stages of Self-healing movement practice
*Learn techniques to deepen your body awareness
*Dance with healing archetypes to enrich your Nia experience

Your Sacred Contract with Nia
A Workshop for Body and Soul With Gail Condrick
Sunday Sept 13th 2:30pm-5:30pm
World Arts
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101

In this workshop you will:
*Be introduced to the power of the eighth chakra, your Sacred Contract
*Meet the archetypes common to Nia
*Identify and understand your archetypal Nia style
*Deepen your skills by dancing with your archetypes
*Tap into the deeper calling of archetypes in your life and business.

Highly recommended that participants attend the morning workshop.

Pre-registration for One Workshop Price: $40
One Workshop Drop in Price: $48
Pre-registration Whole Day Price: $75
Whole Day Drop in Day Price: $96

Register for all events with Maggie Bokor
maggie@dancenia.com
207-899-5939
All workshop info at www.dancenia.com under calendar

What are Sacred Contracts?

There is a calling, a longing, to find the connections that bring us home to our soul, to find the spirit and the meaning in our lives. Caroline Myss calls this our Sacred Contracts; agreements made before we were born that shape every aspect of our lives and relationships. Imagine how you may live, whom you would forgive, and what you might do if you had an insight into your personal soul plan? Sacred Contracts explores the world of archetypes and allows us to identify the old friends who have been with us all of our lives. Once you've met your archetypes in a consultation or seminar you will be forever changed. Your archetypes are old friends waiting to be acknowledged by your conscious mind, and waiting to show you your life purpose and to assist you in life choices that match your soul destiny. www.myss.com

A Little about Gail Condrick
Gail Condrick comes to us all the way from Florida. She is a communications executive, creative problem solver, teacher, and motivational speaker on wellness issues. She brings over 25 years of experience to her classes and workshops. Gail is a certified Black Belt Nia instructor, who has trained with Debbie and Carlos Rosas, the creators of the Nia Technique.

Incorporating her interest in mind/body awareness and communication, Gail became a Reiki Jin Kei Do Master, or Reiki Healing with Wisdom and Compassion, after several years of training. She offers private sessions and classes in Reiki. Gail is a graduate of CMED, the Caroline Myss Educational Development Institute, and a Sacred Contracts Archetypal Consultant. She has studied with Caroline Myss since 2004 and continues her own explorations while offering classes and workshops around the world.
Gail combines her dedication to healing and communications in workshops, classes, and seminars in private sessions and group seminars. She is a frequent motivational speaker at conferences and events. http://www.niavisions.com/

September 2009 Dance Nia Schedule

2009-09-03T12:38:00.000-07:00

Bring a friend FREE
Saturday Sept 5th 9:00am World Arts
Monday Sept 7th 6:00pm World Arts

September 2009 Schedule

Mondays

World Arts
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Drop in $12

Tuesdays

Healthy Body Fit Mind
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am
Drop in $12/ Monthly Membership $79

Wednesdays

South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Drop in $10 anytime/ Fall Session starts Sept 23rd

Thursdays

Healthy Body Fit Mind
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am
Drop in $12/ Montly Membership $79

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm
$15 drop in

Saturdays

Worlds Arts
Class 9:00-10:00am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$50 for 5 Classes ($10 per Class) $90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
Class cards can be used at World Arts only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

Terpsicore Dance

798 Main St South Portland 04106

www.terspicoredance.com

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

Nia Classes with Casey Bernstein Aug 30-Sept 4th

2009-08-27T06:20:00.000-07:00

Open Guest classes with Casey Bernstein
Casco Bay Movers ~ Portland, Maine

August 30 – Sept. 4th

Sunday August 30th 10 – 11am
Monday August 31st 8 – 9 am & 5:45 – 7pm
Tuesday Sept. 1st 9 – 10 am
Wednesday Sept. 2nd 9 – 10 am & 5:45 - 7pm
Thursday Sept. 3rd 5:45 – 7pm
Friday Sept. 4th 10 – 11:15 am

Drop- fee $15 any three classes $35 any five classes $45*
*Maggie's Class Cards do not apply

Register with Maggie Bokor 207-899-5939 maggie@dancenia.com

It's the 2nd annual White Belt Nia Teacher Training in Portland with Black Belt Nia Trainer, Casey Bernstein. Come join the trainees for some amazing Nia classes throughout the week of the training. Casco Bay Movers is located at 517 Forest Ave. Portland, ME. Maggie's World Arts class on Monday Aug 30th will not be held, so come dance with us at Casco Bay!

WCSH6.com | Portland, ME | Fit at Five: Nia

2009-08-25T06:15:00.001-07:00

Nia in Maine has made the news! Check out my World Arts Monday Night Class on Channel 6. Kelly LaBrecque and the Fit at Five Segment...so cool!
WCSH6.com Portland, ME Fit at Five: Nia

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Healing Magic of Nia Class in Camden Maine Sunday Aug 9th

2009-08-05T12:22:00.000-07:00

Brown Belt Nia Instructor from western Massachusetts, Diane Firtell, will be hosting a special Sunday night Nia Class at the beautiful High Mountain Hall in Camden, ME. Keryn Gottshalk, our Nia White Belt sister in Camden, is hosting this wonderful event. Diane will focus on accessing self healing with Nia. Should be a wonderful evening. Class will take place from 6-7:30pm at High Mountain Hall. There is a $12 suggested donation for all participants. Anyone interested in carpooling to Camden from Portland? Please email Keryn at keryn2000@hotmail.com or visit www.highmountainhall.com for more information.

Fit at Five with Channel 6 Kelly Labrecque Filming at World Arts Tonight!

2009-08-03T07:29:00.000-07:00

Just can't wait to share Nia with Kelly Labrecque and her channel 6 filming crew this evening at World Arts. Kelly will be taking class with us for the Fit at Five segment airing this September! We have a full class. Will be sure to send you all pics after this amazing evening of Nia!

Wonderful Youtube Video with Nia Co-founder Debbie Rosas

2009-07-21T13:19:00.000-07:00

I have always known youtube can be a resource for some entertaining videos, but did you know how many great videos are now available about Nia? Debbie Rosas was recently featured on a South African television show, Free Spirit" after her visit there earlier in the year. The video is around 8 minutes and I highly recommend a look to any current Nia enthusiasts and curious people out there looking for a healthy and fun way to keep your body, mind and spirit in shape!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zbIUuD_4uM

Pictures from the Extravadanca Event at Space

2009-07-17T12:01:00.000-07:00

What a fun night! So many amazing performances. Belly dancing, tribal belly dancing, samba, capoera, and us! Here are a few cool images from our Nia group. Thank you to Greg, Aura, Bonnie, Debra and Lindy. You guys rock! Thank you all who came out to check out our World Arts classes and boogie to the beat!

2009-07-07T06:49:00.000-07:00

Join World Arts and Culture Center's first SPACE Gallery Fundraiser with special dance performances featuring Bellydance with Adira, Tribal Bellydance with Jaiyana, Nia Dance with Maggie Bokor, Capoeira Angola with Mestre João and a range of traditional Brazilian dances such as Samba, Afoxe, Frevo and Carimbo by World Arts Samba Troupe. All this and a Latin Dance party all night with DJ Marcus Caine spinning favorites of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and other Latin specialties from Brazil and beyond. Come celebrate with us in style, a dance show not to be missed! Bring your friends and dance for a great cause! For more info, call 207-409-6124. $8 in advance, $10 day of show.

Maggie Bokor's July 2009 Nia Schedule

2009-06-29T13:34:00.000-07:00

World Arts Latin Dance Benefit at Space Friday
July 10th 8pm - Come perform with us!

Casey Bernstein Guest Teaching

Mon July 27th and Thur July 30th!
Contact Maggie at 207-899-5939 for more info

Bring a friend FREE
Saturday July 4th 9am World Arts Class
Monday July 6th 6:15pm Elm Street

July 2009 Schedule
Mondays Casey Bernstein July 27th
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12 ($15 for Casey's July 27th class or $6 with class card)
class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness Casey Bernstein July 30th
Class 12:00-1:00pm
$15 drop in

Saturdays
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 9:00-10:00am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

Embody Your Beauty Nia Workshop with Robyn Maltz

2009-06-19T09:35:00.001-07:00

Join us tomorrow morning for a special treat. Robyn Maltz, Black Belt Nia Teacher, is coming up from Boston to host her "Embody Your Beauty" Workshop at World Arts in Portland from 9-10:30am. This hour and 1/2 workshop is an introduction to her 4 day weekend in November down at the Stage Harbor Inn in York. ME. So come embrace your sensual side, dance with an amazing guest teacher and learn more about her fantastic upcoming workshop! Please check out Robyn and co-host Suzie Shoonmaker's November Nia weekend event at http://embodyyourbeauty.com/

Embody Your Beauty Nia Introductory Workshop

Saturday June 20th

9am-10:30am

$15 drop in fee

World Arts

65 W. Commercial St

Portland 04101

Notes on Blue

2009-06-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

What an amazing week! I am officially a Blue Belt Nia Instructor and loving it! My week in Portland Oregon with Nia Founders, Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas, was a profound experience that I will carry with me throughout my life. 40 eager Nia instructors came together to embrace this beautiful movement form. I am grateful for the chance to deepen my relationship with Nia and look forward to bringing more pleasure, insight and clarity to my classes.

June 2009 Nia Class Updates

2009-06-04T08:14:00.000-07:00

Thursdays Through August
noon-1pm Bay Club begin today June 4th
One City Center Portland

Bring a Friend for Free
Extended Offer
Saturday June 6th
9am World Arts
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101

Monday June 8th
6:15pm Elm St Church
Lyn Suggs guest teaching
168 Elm St South Portland 04106

Maggie Bokor's June Nia Schedule

2009-05-13T05:49:00.001-07:00

IMPORTANT NEWS!!!!
Bay Club Summer Classes- Thursdays at noon only

Bring a friend FREE
Monday June 1rst at the 6:15pm Elm Street
Saturday June 6th at the 9am World Arts Class
Use your class card or drop in for $12 and your friend or familiy member dances for FREE!

June 2009 Schedule

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Summer Session begins June 3rd
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm Summer Hours
$15 drop in

Saturdays
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 9:00-10:00am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

9am Saturday World Arts Nia Class Reminder

2009-05-06T12:35:00.000-07:00

Starting May 9th, this Saturday, the morning Nia Class at World Arts is now permanently at 9am-10am. See you there! Drop in anytime for $12! World Arts is located at 65 W. Commercial St in Portland in the Match Star Buildings near the Casco Bay Bridge.

2009-04-28T13:39:00.000-07:00

IMPORTANT NEWS!!!!
Starting May 9th, World Arts Saturday Class will permanently change to 9am!

Bring a friend FREE will happen Saturday May 2nd at the last 8:40 and 10am classes AND at the Monday Night Elm Street Class at 6:15pm on May 4th! Use your class card or drop in for $12 and your friend or familiy member dances for FREE!

I am heading to my BLUE BELT Nia Teacher Training on May 14th and will return on May 29th to dance with you all Saturday May 30th at 9am at World Arts. Lyn Suggs has graciously accepted teaching my Saturday and Monday Classes. All other classes will be cancelled during my time away. Namaste!

May 2009 Schedule

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Tuesdays (no class on May 19 & 26th)
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm
$15 drop in

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Spring Session End May 13th
Drop in $10 anytime
Summer Session resumes on June 3rd

Thursdays (no class on May 21 & 28th)
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm
$15 drop in

Saturdays
May 2nd-Bring a Friend for FREE!!!! Last double class week. 8:40 and 10am classes end after May 2nd!

Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 9:00-10:00am STARTS MAY 9th
Drop in $12
class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

Earth Day Dancing at SPCC

2009-04-22T06:44:00.001-07:00

Come celebrate our planet with a little Nia! We will be dancing at the South Portland Community Center tonight from 6-7pm. Class will end with a circle meditation for our beautiful planet. So take off your shoes and get earthy with us! Drop in for $10!

South Portland Community Center

21 Nelson Rd

South Portland, ME 04106

Bring a Friend for FREE NIA classes at World Arts April 4th

2009-04-01T12:16:00.001-07:00

Bring a friend for FREE Nia classes at World Arts with Maggie Bokor. Come dance barefoot and find bliss in your body. Nia is an unforgettable combination of martial arts, dance and yoga. So start your weekend of right and clebrate your body! $12 drop in or use your class card and your friend or family member dances for FREE!!! 8:40am or 10am class times!

World Arts

65 W. Commercial St

Match Star Building

Portland ME 04101

Maggie's April 2009 Nia Schedule

2009-03-30T13:06:00.001-07:00

Starting Saturday April 4th, every first Saturday of the Month with be a BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE CLASS for both the 8:40am and 10am classes at World Arts!

April 2009 Schedule

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm
$15 drop in

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Spring Session Starts April 8th
Drop in Class on April 1rst
6 Week Winter Session $48
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm
$15 drop in

Saturdays
April 4th-Bring a Friend for FREE!!!!
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 8:40-9:40am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

Class 10:00-11:00am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

World Arts Open House-Huge Success!

2009-03-30T13:00:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful event! Saturday night's World Arts Open House was a huge success. The parking lot on Commercial Street was full of inspired dancers and attendees. There were great demos and dance performances. Thank you to all who came and did a little Nia with us. Although we started a little late in the game, we gave them a taste of the joy of Nia! Special thanks to Erin who had just enough time to scoot out the door and make it over to Space Gallery!

NIA JAM! This Friday in Freeport

2009-03-23T07:57:00.000-07:00

NIA JAM

with Maggie Bokor, Deb Philips, Ashley Johnson and Lynn Suggs
Friday, March 27th from 6to 7:15pm

Cost: $14 drop in

Come jam with our local NIA teachers. Maggie Bokor will lead the way for an invigorating NIA jam session. Come meet the teachers who are interested in bringing NIA to Center for weekly classes. Wear clothing that is comfortable to move in and bare feet. You must preregister before Friday, so call the Center Studio and Spa at 207-865-0086 or visit www.centerstudioandspa.com for more information.

2009-02-28T13:11:00.000-08:00

March 2009 Schedule
Please note there is no Gentle Nia Class on Tuesday morning March 10th.

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12

Special Guest Teacher, Lyn Suggs, will be teaching Monday March 9th!

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm
$15 drop in

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Starts Jan 14th-Mar 18th
10 Week Winter Session $80
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm
$15 drop in

Saturdays
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 10:00-11:00am
Drop in $12

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

2009-02-24T07:21:00.000-08:00

February 2009 Schedule
NEW CLASS AT THE BAY CLUB!! PLEASE NOTE CLASS TIME CHANGE FOR BAY CLUB CLASSES!

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm
$15 drop in

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Starts Jan 14th-Mar 18th
10 Week Winter Session $80
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm
$15 drop in

Saturdays
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 10:00-11:00am
Drop in $12

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

Cast your vote for Nia!-Call to Action

2009-02-17T08:14:00.000-08:00

Do you love Nia?

Cast your vote!

There is a fun poll on New Life Journal's website. They're looking to find out your favorite way to 'get moving'. It's fun and easy!

To cast your vote:
Visit NewLifeJournal.com
Find the poll on the bottom left of the homepage
Select Nia and click 'Vote'.
Thanks for spreading the Joy of Movement!

Feel The Love-Bring a Friend for FREE on Valentine's Day Saturday February 14th

2009-02-09T05:51:00.000-08:00

Feel the love and share a dance with your favorite people. Bring your spouse, partner and friends to experience the joy of Nia. Start your Valentine's Day off with a little heart pumping, barefoot movement! Drop in for $12 or use your class card and you loved one dances for free! We can fit everyone in, so share the love!

FEEL THE LOVE

Bring a Friend for FREE

Saturday Morning Nia Class

February 14th

10:00-11:00am

World Arts

65 W. Commercial St

Match Star Building

Portland, ME 04101

Casey Bernstein-Guest Nia trainer and teacher at World Arts Saturday February 7th

2009-02-03T05:50:00.000-08:00

Nia Trainer and Teacher, Casey Bernstein, will be guest teaching this Saturday at the World Arts 10am Saturday class! Join us February 7th for a fantastic hour of barefoot bliss! Casey will be back for her second white belt Nia teacher training this August in Portland. So if you are thinking of stepping into Nia, come meet Casey and find out what all the buzz is about. Casey will be available after class for questions.

World Arts

65 W. Commercial Street

Match Star Building

Portland, ME 04101

10-11am

$12 drop in

Martin Luther King Day Special Nia Class!

2009-01-19T08:10:00.000-08:00

Martin Luther King Day

Special Nia Class Tonight!
Elm Street Church
6:15pm-7:30pm
$12 drop in

Please come join us for a special Martin Luther King Day Nia Class!
Stay if you like for our 15 Minute Candlelight Meditation to follow class (7:15-7:30pm)

Elm Street Church 168 Elm Street South Portland 04106 (off Broadway)

Please try to park on Elm Street or the far end of Chapel to allow traffic with the snow!

Thank you kindly!

Maggie's January Nia Schedule

2009-01-02T13:10:00.001-08:00

January 2009 Schedule
please note that my Tuesday and Thursday Gentle Nia classes will now start at 7:15am!

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm
Starts Jan 14th-Mar 18th
10 Week Winter Session $80
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

Bay Club Fitness
Class noon-1:00pm
$15 drop in

Saturdays
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 10:00-11:00am
Drop in $12

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

Spirit of Giving-Special Event with Jen Micoleau

2008-12-29T08:20:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 29th 2008
Join us in the
Spirit of Giving

NIA YOGA FLOW
with MAGGIE BOKOR & JEN MICOLEAU
5:45 - 7:15 pm

ELM STREET CHURCH
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106

(off Broadway between Cash Corner and Rte 77)
An hour and a half of pure BLISS.
45 minutes of fun and funky Nia

45 minutes of flow yoga and relaxation poses
Celebrate, restore and renew your energy for the new year!

$10 drop-in (class cards accepted)
____________
Directions to Elm Street Church:
Cross bridge to SoPo
Right on Broadway
2nd Light take a right on Elm St
Church is on your right on a corner of Elm and Chapel

Enter church from the side entrance

Maggie's December Nia Schedule

2008-11-26T09:13:00.000-08:00

December 2007 Schedule
Monday Elm Street Church
Class 6:15-7:15pm Drop in $12

Tuesday Soma Massage and Wellness
Boot Camp 6:15-7:15am Drop in $12
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am Drop in $12

Wednesday South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm Drop in $10

Thursday Soma Massage and Wellness
Boot Camp 6:15-7:15am Drop in $12
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am Drop in $12
No Class on Christmas Day

Thursday Bay Club Fitness
Class noon-1:00pm $15 drop in
No Class on Christmas Day

Saturday Worlds Arts Portland
Class 10:00-11:00am Drop in $12

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and Soma only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland

Elm Street Church
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Soma Massage and Wellness
6 Cottage Rd South Portland
(across from So Po Post Office and near Hannafords)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106

World Arts Coop
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)

Maggie's Early Fall Nia Schedule

2008-09-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

Monday Elm Street Church
Class 6:15-7:15pm Drop in $12
Clinic 7:30-8:30pm Drop in $8 (October 6th only)

Tuesday Elm Street Church
Boot Camp 6:15-7:15am Drop in $12
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am Drop in $12
Sept 9th-Oct 28th

Wednesday South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm Drop in $10
Sept 10th-Oct 29th

Thursday Elm Street Church
Boot Camp 6:15-7:15am Drop in $12
Gentle Nia 7:30-8:30am Drop in $12
Sept 25th-Oct 30th

Saturday Worlds Arts Portland
Class 10:00-11:00am Drop in $12
Sept 6th-Oct 25th

Location Information:
Elm Street Church
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

World Arts Coop
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Match star building-red with black awning)

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106

Nia in Maine

2008-09-19T06:58:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to announce my new Nia blog with the Maine community and beyond. I will be using this forum as a place to put all my current class and workshop information along with local, regional and global Nia news. It will work hand in hand with my Nia website http://www.dancenia.com/. I look forward to dancing with you all!

Namaste,
Maggie