2436 30th Street
Boulder, CO 80301

Feldenkrais®, Yoga, Nia, Soul Sweat and other dance forms for all to enjoy

Chaya Sarah has been incorporating movement as form of release and meditation since a young age. Through both study and experience she holds a spectrum of understanding of fluidity and form. She studied movement abroad, in South East Asia from Thailand to Indonesia. Taking technique while simultaneously deconstructing all rigid ‘form’ and bridging that into a personal experience of the ways our bodies organically long to be moved. Creating a place where periphery drops, coming into ourselves to truly connect to our authentic ‘I’. Connection to others draws in a potent part of the very essence, seeing through reflection. Chaya Sarah lived, worked and taught at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. She has taught movement in Hawaii, Kripalu, and Los Angeles. She has worked extensively in the work of and with Melissa Micheals. Melissa has served both as a mentor and exquisite resource. Chaya Sarah is currently studying at the Leven Institute for somatic expressive therapy in Massachusetts. She also studied at Naropa University in Boulder for somatic psychology and had the opportunity to teach with Nataraja Kallio for the Traditional Eastern Arts program for yoga.  Nataraja exposed her to a plethora of wisdom, discipline and the capacity of foresight with clear vision to truly create her dreams. A huge intention for her is to merge the physiological competent to the map of how we feel moved to move in the world. Chaya Sarah holds a very strong and safe container around all movement work knowing both the holiness of letting go and the strength to be seen.

Nia Instructor

Kendra returns to Alchemy of Movement to teach Nia twice a week. Kendra's classes are high-energy and fun, reflecting both her dance background and her work as a DJ.

Nia Instructor / TranceDance Facilitator
   
Katherine received her Nia White Belt in the beginning of 2002. Shortly after that, she discovered TranceDance with Wilbert Alix, a neo-shamanic approach to experiencing an inner spiritual journey to self-discovery and healing. This led her to study Somatic Psychology at Naropa University. With a passion for self-exploration, dance and travel, Katherine spent several years in other countries exploring the nature of dance in other cultures. She brings her love of dance and influence of dance in other cultures to all of her classes, which include: salsa, merengue, tango, dance-hall reggae, hip-hop, modern, and others. She strives to dance on the edge of who we are by constantly challenging ourselves to go further. Bring yourself, your body, and an open mind. 

Certified Nia Instructor

Laurie is a Nia Brown Belt instructor with over five years of experience. She has previous training in jazz, modern dance, and martial arts. Laurie enjoys sharing the joy of movement with both experienced and beginning students; it is her belief that the many dimensions of Nia provide everyone an opportunity for ongoing growth and personal evolution. Laurie is committed to Nia, and is honored to share her experience and enthusiasm with each of you.

Soul Sweat Founder/Instructor

Chantal Pierrat has danced all her life, most recently teaching Nia as a White Belt, and presents her own body of work at the studio: Soul Sweat.  Her classes reflect her background and education in ballet, jazz, modern dance, and yoga, as well has her innate capacity to let loose and connect unabashedly with the transformative power of movement. Her classes are fluid, funky, and inspiring!

Dance Instructor

Hollie Rogin has been a Nia student since 1997 and was a certified Nia instructor from 2001-2006. Her classes offer students the opportunity to explore movement in ways that facilitate body awareness, self-healing, fitness, and raucous fun. Hollie brought Nia to Girls, Inc., a nationwide nonprofit program for at-risk adolescent girls in Denver in the summer of 2003. Blending classic Nia movements with enticing sounds and an exuberant style, Hollie offers students a pathway to healing, wholeness, fitness and joy.

YOGA INSTRUCTORS - Watch for more details this Fall.

Karuna (Caroline Ashley) completed teacher training in the Kundalini Yoga tradition as taught by Yogi Bhajan in 2007 and has been teaching yoga in Boulder since 2001. In addition to her own classes, she regularly assists Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa (Founder and Director of the Golden Bridge studios in Los Angeles and New York) at her workshops around the country. Karuna has also been certified to teach pregnancy yoga in the Kundalini tradition.

Karuna began her own yoga practice in New York in 1985. Later, while living in London, England from 1987-1992, she helped to create the "The Life Center,” a yoga and healing center in Knotting Hill Gate. During this time she taught private yoga classes. Living in Santa Monica, CA from 1994-2002, she continued her training at Yogaworks with Seane Corne, Eric Schiffman and Shiva Rea. She began studying Kundalini Yoga at Golden Bridge with Gurmukh in 1997. In Los Angeles, Karuna taught yoga to young children and teenagers in the public school system.

Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor

Jasleen began practicing Kundalini Yoga at the age of 14.  Her journey as a teacher continues to expand.  Jasleen is certified in teaching Elementary Education and Kundalini Yoga.  She has taught adults and children around the world including Colorado, Arizona, Alaska, Thailand, and Vancouver.  She is passionate about personal and universal transformation, photography, dancing and being alive!  

Susan is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner^® and licensed physical therapist.  She has taught Feldenkrais classes at the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts, Red Rocks Community College and Metropolitan State College. She finds it especially exciting to work with people who embrace change for self improvement.