Learn to move
from the inside out.
A two-weekend immersion in somatic movement — for teachers, caregivers, wellness professionals, and anyone ready to reconnect with their body's natural wisdom.
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Most of us have learned to live above the neck.
We think our way through stress. We analyze our way through difficult moments. We push through pain and override what our bodies are trying to tell us. It works — until it doesn't.
Nia offers a different path. Not more thinking, but more feeling. A body-centered approach that teaches you to sense, respond, and move with greater ease — in your practice, your teaching, and your everyday life.
The Art of Sensation is where that journey begins.
Held at Move2Joy Studio · 106 Albion Street, Wakefield, MA · Led by Rosanne Russell, Nia Faculty
Living in a constant state of fight or flight, I always thought I had to think my way out of my physical and emotional pain. Nia taught me that the opposite was true — that my body has its own way, and I need to listen to it. Feel my way in.
When Rosanne had us stand still and just listen, I could feel the violins in my legs and the trumpets in my chest. The more I could feel the music inside my body, the easier it became to move. That's the Nia magic.
— Lauren, Art of Sensation Graduate
This training is for you if...
You're a yoga teacher, fitness instructor, or wellness professional looking to bring more somatic, body-centered tools into your work
You're a caregiver, therapist, or coach who wants practical frameworks for helping others reconnect with their bodies
You're someone who's been curious about Nia and wants to understand it from the inside — through experience, not just observation
You feel disconnected from your body and want a joyful, non-intimidating way back in
You're a mover and a learner who thrives in experiential, embodied environments
You are not a dancer — and that is perfectly fine. Nia is for every body, every background, every level of experience
Over two weekends, you'll shift
how you inhabit yourself.
- 0113 body-centered principles you can use immediately
Practical, sensory tools that support how you move, teach, and live — not just concepts, but felt experiences you carry with you.
- 02A new relationship with music and movement
Learn to feel music in your body — not just hear it — and discover how that changes everything about how you move and guide others.
- 03The 52 Nia movements as a living vocabulary
Dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts woven together into a body of knowledge you can teach, share, and build on for life.
- 04Certification as a Nia White Belt teacher
Upon completion, you receive the foundational Nia teaching credential — the first step in a lineage of somatic movement education practiced worldwide for over 40 years.
- 05A morning ritual you'll actually want to do
Many graduates describe a shift not just in how they teach, but in how they start each day — creating space that feels intentional, grounded, and alive.
The details.
Weekend 1: April 11 & 12, 2026
Weekend 2: May 2 & 3, 2026
Move2Joy Studio
106 Albion Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
In-person, movement-rich immersion
You'll be on your feet, dancing, sensing, and learning through your body most of the day
Nia White Belt — Foundational Level
Recognized worldwide by the Nia Technique organization
Managed through Nia Now
Questions before registering? Email Rosanne at rosanne@move2joy.com
About Rosanne
Rosanne Russell is a Nia Faculty trainer and the founder of Move2Joy, a boutique yoga and movement studio in Wakefield, MA.
She brings to the Art of Sensation what she brings to every class she teaches: a deep belief that movement is medicine, that joy lives in the body, and that everyone — regardless of age, background, or experience — can find their way back to ease.
Rosanne's participants consistently describe her teaching style as warm, clear, and genuinely transformative. She makes complex material feel accessible without making it feel simple.
Have questions before you commit? She means it when she says email her. rosanne@move2joy.com
Before you ask — here are some answers.
Do I need to be a dancer?
Not at all. Many participants come with no dance background whatsoever. Nia works with your body as it is — not an idealized version of it. The Art of Sensation is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
I'm a yoga teacher. Will this complement what I already do?
Deeply. The somatic principles in Nia — body awareness, sensation-led movement, presence — speak directly to yoga philosophy, and many yoga teachers find that Nia gives them new language and tools for cues they were already trying to offer their students.
What if I can only attend one weekend?
The certification requires both weekends. If your schedule is uncertain, reach out to Rosanne before registering and she can help you think through the timing.
What does the training cost?
Investment and registration details are through the Nia Now platform. Click "Register Now" to see current pricing, or email Rosanne with any questions about what's included.
What should I wear? What do I need to bring?
Comfortable clothes you can move freely in. Bare feet or soft-soled shoes. A water bottle, a journal if you like to write, and an open mind. Everything else Rosanne will provide.
I've never heard of Nia. Where do I start?
Take a Nia Dance Break! Visit Move2Joy's YouTube channel to get a feel for the practice before you commit. Or email Rosanne — she loves talking about Nia.
"There's a lot of information to learn, but Rosanne teaches it in such a way that you're able to not only take it in, but see how it can be utilized in your day-to-day life."
— Lauren, Graduate"I love creating the space each morning as I prepare to start my day. The training gave me a ritual I actually return to — something that feels mine."
— Art of Sensation Participant"I was a little intimidated going in. I left feeling more at home in my body than I had in years. I didn't expect that."
— Art of Sensation ParticipantYour body already knows
how to move. Come remember.
Two weekends. Thirteen principles. One certification. A practice that stays with you.
Register for Art of Sensation Have questions first? Email Rosanne →