studio bliss rutland vermont
OPERA HOUSE
59-67 Merchants Row
Rutland, Vermont

802-775-2547

about studio bliss
studio bliss class schedule
studio bliss special events

 

studio bliss core programs

Nia

The Nia Technique is a high-energy, expressive dance practice which combines elements of Modern, Jazz and Duncan dance; martial arts, and yoga. Developed by dance-fitness pioneers Debbie and Carlos Rosas, Nia (short for “neuromuscular integrative action”) engages body, mind and spirit to deliver a fantastic whole-body workout—sweaty, creative, rhythmic and FUN!

Benefits of Nia:

  • Cardiovascular Conditioning
  • Improved Muscle Tone
  • Weight Management
  • Emotional Release
  • Greater flexibility
  • Stress Reduction
  • Improved concentration


For more information on The Nia Technique, contact national Nia headquarters at 800-762-5762; or check the national Nia website at www.Nia-Nia.com

 

Instructors:
cathy salmonsCathy Salmons (director, Studio Bliss)

 

 

Yoga
We offer basic hatha classes grounded in Kripalu and other styles and training, as well as Yin Yoga, and Karen Dalury’s more athletic, anusara-based class, which builds power and grace in the body while developing mindfulness and compassion.

 

 

 

Instructors:
Karen Dalury (Power & Grace)

 

 

Stephanie Jones

 

 

 

Jessica Nowakowski

 

 

Petra O’Neil (Kripalu)

 

 

Dance

Studio Bliss offers an array of World Dance classes, emphasizing rhythm, ritual, and high-energy bliss! Current offerings include Belly Dance, African Dance, Modern, Jazz and Argentine Tango.. See events page.

Instructors:

Gerd Hirschmann
Shelby Jones
Erika Schmidt
Alicia Malay
Alejandra Pineiro

All classes open to adults and teens.

Special Programs
Studio Bliss hosts an ongoing program of special events, performances and weekend workshops. Topics range from in-depth technique classes to Qi Gong, chanting and drumming circles, poetry-and-movement workshops, and intensives featuring acclaimed guest instructors. See events page.

Facilities
At Studio Bliss, you'll dance in comfort on our impact-reducing 'sprung' wood floor, bathed in sound from our state-of-the-art audio system. We offer a convenient oasis in the heart of downtown Rutland.

What Should I Wear?
All our classes are designed to be done in bare feet, unless otherwise noted. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, or dance wear. We provide yoga mats, blankets, props and water. Please refrain from wearing
fragrance, if possible.

Director
Studio Bliss Director Cathy Salmons is a certified Nia instructor (Blue Belt), and has teacher training in Ashtanga yoga. She is also a widely published poet, performing artist and professor in the graduate department of Creative Arts in Learning at Lesley University.


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