Ken Gilbert

I have struggled with back issues up until 10 years ago. Chronic inflammation and immobility (painful) would keep me from ordinary activity. When I began working with Ken I was able to sustain one Pil... more

The practice of Nia is teaching me how to listen to the wisdom within my own body. I feel energy, a sense of community, freedom to do what ever I want! And in the midst of all of this fun, my body is ... more

When I take a Nia Class I experience a natural uniting of my mind and body occuring about midway through the class that feels peaceful, and grounding. This feeling seems to be the gateway for a backl... more

I always feel like I have learned something new that I can take with me in my everyday life whether it relates to body awareness and good posture or my place in the universe and feeling a connection w... more

When I take a Nia Class I experience and feel . . The initial feeling is of anticipation and pleasure, as each class session creates a gathering of differing individuals. Our community is built b... more

When I take a Nia Class, I experience and feel...Joy, Joy and more Joy!. The joy of movement, feeling, expressing and deepening into my body, my way. As a Nia Teacher, Ken Gilbert leads us with stre... more

Ken is so much more than a trainer. His insight and ability to see where my body needs to focus its' work has led me on a life course I could not have imagined. Not only has my body responded in pos... more

When I take a Nia Class I experience and feel joy and pleasure. I sense my spirit in the present moment and allow myself to experience all the sensations that come to me without judgment. Nia allows m... more

What I receive when studying with Ken Gilbert: I receive a detailed idea of what happens in my body as I move, which muscles to access, and how to move energy. I can work at a very deep level, often f... more

When I take a Nia class I experience and feel freedom and letting go. It is like a peeling away, on a somewhat superficial level I can peel away the layers of a bad day or week. On a deeper level it's... more

My experience with Ken Gilbert started about two years ago when I was at a very low point in my life. My husband of forty five years died after a long and desperate fight with cancer. I was his primar... more