Helen Suchting - Spirited Movement & Sound

Chair Groove Canberra - we laughed, we moved, we grooved. Thank you ladies for coming to the chair for wellbeing and connect with others. A delicious morning tea WAS included and huge thanks to Amanda for making her bliss balls (I’ve got the recipe so I think they will be a staple at future events). 🤩

You never know who is going to turn up at a Nia class. Fancy running into Caroline and Peter from Melbourne at Janene’s class in Canberra - and me from Brissie 😂. Love the Nia community.

So what actually happens in a Chair Groove playshop?

For starters, I call it a playshop because I would rather play than work! Wouldn't you? The program is designed to be 100% seated and as soon as you sit, everyone is equal. Also, your brain gets a lovely workout just figuring out new moves from your chair.

We begin with getting to know each other through some fun games. This is fantastic if you don't know anyone else - and here's a thing - I don't know anyone either! So we are all getting to know each other.

The music will start, and that's our cue to get our joints juicy during warmup. From then on, it's a mix of fun, interactive movements - some for the body; some for our brain. The music never stops and you may find yourself singing along to your favourite tunes. As we near the end of our time together, I'll guide you into a moment of calm and quiet.

And after all the fun, we will enjoy a delicious morning tea together and time for a deeper chat and more laughs. This connection is often where the magic really happens!

Yes it does. I am grateful to be in Canberra, travelling, dancing, moving, meeting up with friends, creating new ones. Doing what I love for which I am so grateful!!

At All Saints Anglican Church in Ainslie checking out our grooving space and putting up flyers!

Get grooving Canberra!!

2026 Gathering tix are on sale!! Get in quick if you want to go.

🔥 UPDATE: ONLY 12 SPOTS LEFT!! BOOK NOW!! 🏃

Nia Australia Gathering 2026
Dance & Wellness Retreat- Embody the Elements
2pm Friday 12/6 - 1pm Sunday 14/6
Byron Yoga Centre, Byron Bay NSW

Join us in Byron Bay for a weekend of movement, music and meaningful connection. Set in a beautiful natural environment, you’ll be invited to explore Nia, yoga, Qi Gong and more - all woven through the elemental themes of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Spirit.

Expect moments of expansion, rest, laughter… and that unmistakable feeling of coming home to your body.

If this is calling you, now is a great time to secure your place.

✨ Booking Information

💰 Early bird savings of $50 end 3 April.
👉 Visit the Nia Australia Gathering page for detailed information and to book your place.
www.niaaustralia.com.au/the-gathering-2026/

Current Nia Australia members can use the discount code sent last week.

Only 20 places remain and bookings are first come, first served!

💫 What’s included in your ticket:

🥗Accommodation and nourishing meals (slow food vegetarian menu with organic produce grown on site)
🌀A full program of movement and wellbeing practices including Nia, yoga, Qi Gong and more
💧Access to a heated 20-metre magnesium mineral salt pool
🍉 Herbal teas and fresh fruit available throughout your stay
👌15 months Nia Australia Community membership (for new members)

I love to play with up and down to the floor in class …. Now you know WHY!! 😂

Friday 21 November - instead of my usual Nia class on a Friday morning, Julienne and I are hosting a Yin yoga and sound bath session.

For those with current Nia passes (5 or 10 classes) you can use one of your passes for this. OR $20 on the door.

Please arrive by 8.50am to start class at 9am.

Bookings are not essential but would appreciate if you can let me know if you are planning to come.

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