Wednesday, February 13, 2013


One Billion Rising 

Dance to stop violence against women and girls!

Where~ever you may be on Thursday February 14th,

DANCE!

and know you are in good company ~ we are all dancing with you.


Love
Anita

wear red and black to strike, dance and rise

onebillionrising.org

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Break the Cycle of Violence against Women and Girls

Hello Everyone,

This Valentines Day I will be devoting our 9:00 am NIA Dance Class in alliance with OneBillionRising.org in an effort to realize our collective strength and solidarity across borders to end violence against women and girls.  Show your solidarity and wear red and dance on Thursday and let's Break the Cycle.  Come as you always do ~ with your beautiful minds and hearts!

If you would like to know more about One Billion Rising click here:   http://onebillionrising.org/page/event/detail/4vx8l

I am looking forward to our dance!

Warmly,
Anita

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

February Focus ~ Awareness of Joints: Sensing Mobility


Awareness of Joints
Sensing Mobility

Movement is key to living a long and healthy life. 
Movement is a sign of youth, health, fitness and well-being.
While there are lots of body parts that make motion possible, 
JOINTS provide us with some of the most important mechanics for moving.
There are 13 primary joints in the body, 
and each provides you with various degrees of mobility and stability. 
When joints are healthy, you experience the proper balance between stability and mobility. 
You have the power to move in all kinds of ways–vertically, horizontally, and in circles and spirals–at any speed.
Spring load your body from your joints and 

experience  what your ankles, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, shoulder joints and spinal chord do!

Let's Find Out!

Awareness of Joints: Sensing Mobility while Maintaining Stability

Cost $5

To register www.theMAC.com or just drop in and register on site!

PT506

We will explore this theme through the month of February in all of Anita's NIA Classes!

*  *  *
AND you are always welcome to dance at my home studio 
every Wed/Fri morning from 9:00 am - 10:15 am. $14 drop-in and class cards available.

Love,
Anita

Friday, January 18, 2013

New Class time at Anita's Studio 9 - 10:15 am


Hi Lovelys,
I am shifting the time on the Wed and Fri NIA Classes at my studio to
9:00 - 10:15 am

Come and chat with the community at 8:45 am 
and dance at 9:00 am.  

If you have any feedback, do please drop me a note.

Love,
Anita

Friday, January 11, 2013

Anatomy in Motion ~ Know Your Bones

Hi NIA Loves~ 
Enjoy this from Anatomy in Motion http://www.mografi.com/anatomyinmotion/
Did You Know: The adult human skeletal system consists of 206 bones, as well as a network of tendons, ligaments and cartilage that connects them. The skeletal system performs vital functions — support, movement, protection, blood cell production, calcium storage and endocrine regulation — that enable us to move through our daily lives.



Thursday, January 10, 2013

Yes it is snowing and we are dancing NIA this AM

YESSSS it is snowing.  Leave yourSELF plenty of time to get to the MAC NIA Class today at 9:00am.  Patience.... and if you arrive late to class ~  that is ok.  Snow is a beautiful time to spend reflective time with your body, mind, emotions and soul.  The dance of reflection today!

Monday, December 31, 2012

Sensing Healthy Bones and New Pricing Structure



Awareness of Healthy Bones



Sensing Alignment while Maintaining Agility

As movable architecture, bones provide protection, support and 
a place for the storage of minerals, salts and a fresh supply of red blood cells.

By design, bones come in a variety of shapes and sizes 
acting as mechanical levors to convey muscle contraction into powerful movement.

Despite the bones light weight, bones are stronger than reinforced concrete, 
designed to withstand great mechanical stress.  

Together with your joints, the bones make linear, circular, fast and slow movement possible.  

Celebrate the more than 206 bones in the body ~ 
from short to long, flat to round and symmetrical to irregular.  
We will practice agility while sensing alignment through our bones.


2013 Pricing Structure for Anita's Classes

After a great deal of thought and input from all of you I have created a new pricing structure for 2013.

Currently classes are offered every Wed/Fri morning from 8:30 am - 9:45 am.
Drop-in Class rate is $14 per class. 
Or you may pre-purchase 5 classes or more at a discounted rate of $12 per class.  
These cards have a 30 day expiration period from the day purchased.
If you currently have a class card, the new pricing structure will take effect
once your card is completed.

I remain committed to offering Anita's classes to you!  
Thank you for your ongoing enCOURAGEment.

I feel blessed and loved by all of you!

Happy New Year and I will see you on Wed, Jan 2nd at 8:30 am.
I will be teaching every Wed/Fri in January!

Love,
Anita



Anita Stark
The Body's Way to Joy and Happiness
NIA Black Belt Facilitator
Through Movement We Find Health
503-310-2864

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Holiday schedule through Jan 6th at the MAC and at Anita's Studio


Happy Holidays to all of you beautiful dancers.  

Thank you for taking the time to DANCE in a community 
which nurtures health, pleasure and joy!

Here is the holiday schedule through Jan 6th at the MAC and at Anita's Studio

MAC Club
Dec 20, Thurs NO CLASS
Dec 23, Sun 10-11am
Dec 24, Mon 7 - 8 am
Dec 25, NO CLASS Club Closed
Dec 27, Thurs 9-10 am
Dec 30, Sun 10 - 11 am
Dec 31, 7 - 8 am
*****JAN 1, 2013, Tues  9 -10 am*****
Jan 3, Thurs 9-10 am
Jan 6, Sun 9-10 am Workshop, Awareness of Bones ~ Sensing Agility
Jan 6, Sun 10-11 am 
classes as regularly scheduled from here on....

Anita's Studio
Dec 19, Wed 8:30 - 9:45 am
Jan 2, Wed 8:30 - 9:45 am
Jan 4, Fri 8:30 - 9:45 am
classes as regularly scheduled on Wed and Fri from here on....

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Classes for December and beyond

Join in on the dance

Wed 12/5
Fri 12/7
Wed 12/12
Fri 12/14
Wed 12/ 19
no classes 12/26 - 12/28
Wed 1/2
Fri 1/4


Monday, November 12, 2012

NIA dance this Wed 11/14 at Anita's Studio


NIA Dance this Wed 11/14 at 8:30 am

No class this Friday as I will dancing in Texas at my sweet nephews wedding:-)

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

November NIA Focus and Class Schedule


Awareness of Muscles
Sensing Flexibility

By design, your muscles are the ultimate shape-shifter.  
There are 620 muscles in your body designed to
create, generate and release energy.
Move your muscles and you will energize what is in you and that which is outside of you!

Anita's Classes November Class Schedule $12 each (I am now offering more classes -please make the commitment to yourSELF)
10/31 Wed 8:30 am
11/2 Fri 8:30 am
11/7 Wed 8:30 am
11/9 Fri 8:30 am
11/14 Wed 8:30 am
11/21 Wed 8:30 am
11/28 Wed 8:30 am
if there is interest ~ I will have class on 11/30 Fri ~ let me hear from you

Anita Stark
The Body's Way to Joy and Happiness
NIA Black Belt Facilitator
Through Movement We Find Health
503-310-2864
anitaastark@gmail.com

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

October Focus at Anita's Classes


October Focus at Anita's Classes

Sensing Strength Through the Connective Tissues


Connective tissue shapes your body and creates structure.  It's everywhere ~ storing energy, protecting organs, serving as a structural framework, and connecting all body tissues ~ the Pillar of Strength. 
Connective Tissue is designed to Move, Move, Move
Let's Dance
Anita's Classes October Class Schedule (I am now offering more classes -please make the commitment to yourSELF)
10/3 Wed 8:30 am
10/5 Fri 8:30 am
10/10 Wed 8:30 am
10/17 Wed 8:30 am
10/19 8:30 am
10/24 8:30 am
10/31 8:30 am

Oct 6th Women's Retreat
Relax, Rejuvenate, Renew 
$119 at Anita's Studio
Why attend:
You have too much going on & need a break
You are feeling stuck
Need space to reconnect to yourself
Feel like you've lost your spark

Elevate your mind, body, spirit

Love,
Anita
503-310-2864



Sunday, September 16, 2012

Sept Schedule at Anita's Classes ~ 2 Fridays Added


Glorious End of Summer Dancing
at
Anita's Studio

Classes to the end of Sept:
Wed 9/19 8:30 am (followed by coffee chat***)
Fri 9/21 8:30 am
Wed 9/26 8:30 am
Fri 9/28 8:30 am
Please RSVP anitaastark@gmail.com

***Coffee Chat ~ let's brainstorm which classes to add to the schedule and
a new class card model and visit! (RSVP 9:45 - 10:45 am)

Through the end of September you will be dancing
HUMANITY AYA VIBE and much more

Women's Retreat is Oct 6th here at Anita's Studio
Sign up NOW for the early bird discount:)
Love
 Anita
Awaken Your INNER Dancer


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Wed Class at 8:30 am


WEDNESDAY NIA  CLASS at 8:30 AM at Anita's Studio

HUMANITY presents a balanced combination of yin and yang dynamics, 
featuring the deep, aboriginal beats of Ganga Giri and Cybertribe, the funk of Afterlife, 
the Arabic melodies of Cheb i Sabbah, and the sensuous vocals of Norah Jones. 
Discover an unparalleled harmony through the musical landscape of polarity.

We will bring balance into our movement by activating  the sensations of FAMSS
Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, Stability

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Fall Women's Wellness Retreat


Fall Women's Wellness Retreat
Relax, Reflect & Rejuvenate
Saturday, October 6th
at Anita's SW Home Studio
Time to treat yourself! As the leaves change in autumn, so do we. It’s the perfect time to reflect on where you are and where you're going; the perfect time to relax and rediscover yourself; the perfect time to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. 
The theme for this year’s retreat is “Come Home to Yourself: Relax, Reflect & Rejuvenate." I am very excited to be co-faciliating this event with Kirsten Mineghello, Career and Life Transition Coach, friend and a woman with a purpose ~ empowerment of women. 
Space is limited, so I recommend registering early if you would like to join us for this special event.
I have attached the brochure and you can register today at kirsten@illuminationcoaching.com
I hope you will take advantage of this special retreat and give yourself the gift of being taken care of.
Love your body
Love your life

Anita



Relaxed, Alert, Aware

                                                                    I love summer. 
 
We become so alert to all the playful joy 
summer brings.  

Yet relaxing in the warmth 
of the summer sun.  

Aware that we are so lucky to be in a body 
that allows us to feel and sense 
whatever we choose.

love your body
love your life
Anita

Class schedule for August at Anita's Studio
Friday 8/2  8:30 am
Wednesday 8/8 8:30 am
Wednesday 8/15 8:30 am
Wednesday 8/22 8:30 am
Wednesday 8/30 8:30 am

Thursday, July 5, 2012

No Class ~ Wed July 11th

July 4th class

What an amazing turnout at Anita's Classes on Wed, July 4th.  Thank you for the dancing fireworks!!!!

Saturday, May 5, 2012

NEW TIME on WED 8:30 am - 9:45 am

We are dancing earlier on Wednesday from 8:30 am - 9:45 am.