Contact Jill:  jill@niadivas.com or 206-999-1743     In 1996 at the height of her career as a hard-driving aerobics instructor and specialized personal trainer, Jill took a Nia class with co-founders Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas.  And in that moment, she reconnected with the joy of moving in a way that was comfortably athletic and filled with passion and personal expression. Overjoyed with the feeling of "this is for me" she completed her Nia White Belt in Dec. 1996 and began teaching in January of 1997. Over ten years from this paradigm shift and now a certified Black Belt Nia instructor, Jill loves bringing to others the opportunity to discover more joy, passion and personal expression through uncomplicated dance. In 2006, Jill began Nia at Youngstown and soon partnered with Lesley Tinker, and her webmaster husband, Don Tinker to create NiaDivas, Inspirational Fitness for an Exceptional You.   Jill shares her life with her adorable two little people" ages 7 & 9 and her computer engineer by day/ "rock star by night" partner Joel (listen to his music here) 

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A certified Brown Belt and Green Belt Nia Instructor, Lesley smiles when she say that Nia brings out the dancer in all of us. "Our hearts beat in rhythm, so it is natural that we move in rhythm. But, sometimes we lose touch with our body's way and Nia has the power to bring us back. The very first time I took a Nia class, I found myself smiling from the inside out." Coming to Nia with 10 years of experience in meditation and Tibetan yoga (Kum Nye), Lesley offers a dynamically fun and graceful way of reconnecting with body, mind, emotions, and spirit through Nia.

A one hour Nia class with Lesley features guided movement accented with creative self-expression -- an inspired blending of dance, martial arts, and healing arts. Non-impact, fully fun. Enjoy feeling strong, graceful, and alive in body, mind, and spirit. Designed to bring out the best in every body.

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