Body Moves is going to SPICE THINGS UP  on November 17 in a collaborative event with ALLSPICE. AllSpice Culinarium is a Des Moines-based specialty cooking store that opened in Coralville last year around this time. Located at Iowa River Landing in Coralville, AllSpice offers a variety of spice blends, oils, and vinegar along with other […]

WHY DANCE? After all, are there any “real” benefits to dancing?  Isn’t it just a fun activity? Well, yes, it is a fun activity, but yes, it also offers some truly wonderful benefits. Here are some of them: PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS Improves heart and lung health Builds bone and muscle strength Increases aerobic capacity Helps […]

HAPPY NOVEMBER!! We are excited to enter this holiday season along with you, but stop for a moment and consider how you typically end the year. With the same vitality? Too often stress creeps in and steals our joy. This year be proactive in your choices — from staying hydrated to getting plenty of rest […]

MOVEMENT + MUSIC = MAGIC A recipe for success! Many of the Nia principles are based on triads. Visualized as an equilateral triangle, it emphasizes the equal value of the different components. At Body Moves, even as our name emphasizes, we advocate for movement (daily!), but we also recognize the importance of music.    You […]

“There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.” —Vicki Baum Exercise is to be joyful both inside and out for your body, mind, emotions, and spirit. This is the premise of NIA®, a movement form based on martial, dance, and healing arts. A Body Moves exclusive, Nia has been a well-loved practice […]

We’re closing off our Fall Kickoff in SPOOKtackular style, so come celebrate a night of Nia jams and joy with us during our Nia HALLOWEEN Jam! Join Body Moves Nia instructors Beth, Ama, Carrie, Naomi, Pat, and Deb for a fabulous session of dance and joy! The unique style of each instructor will blend together […]