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Introducing Hip Love Studio

Introducing Hip Love Studio. New name. New look. I am so excited to announce my dance studio space now has a new name. Hip Love Studio. H. I. P healing in physical Love. Empowering women to feel good. Welcome to Najlas Dance & Healing.

Change is inevitable and good as it changes the energy and flow so things can become less stagnate and it shakes things up a bit. Why this change? I wanted something simple, to the point, easy to remember but different. I wanted and needed something that truly encompasses all that I can offer as I am more:

Allie Joseph who is sole owner of Najlas Dance and Hip Love serves Chillicothe, Ohio and surrounding areas. To empower women, giving them confidence and find what has been lost deep within though, fitness, dance, movement classes for women of all ages! In addition, Allie is a Master Kundalini Reiki Teacher, Crystal Healer and a Card reader these are additional services that are held at Hip Love: by appointment.

Why the name Hip Love?

In bellydance we use our hips, it is the foundation that connects our lower body to our upper body. It relates to our pelvic and core region. When we dance our hip flexors are highly active which changes the flow and helps us release feeling better. Over the years in research and tons of learning! I love to learn! Our hips hold most of our emotion! Did you know that?

Think of your hips as a junk drawer. Everyone has one. A junk drawer is where you put things away that you do not know what to do with. It keeps filling up and before you know it your are holding onto so much junk in your hips that you do not even realize it. This is the most simplest terms. Our hips hold stress, anger, anxiety, trauma and more and these signals get sent to our whole body. From movement, meditation, dance, energy healing we can break this cycle and start feeling better, lighter, free!

Hear is what a few students have to say: Keep Reading!

A couple of my dearest friends and students helped me with this new look and we talked about what Hip Love meant to them. Here is a few things they had to say:

Dee Carpenter says: Hip Love: “No judgement. Physical movement which helps the soul emotionally….so you feel love to help the healing process by letting go through motion.”

I just love this what Dee says! This is why when we do move we feel better!

Here is what Angela Dawn says and what Hip Love means to her: “For me it’s and expression of freedom and femininity. Even when we dance the shapes we make sometimes with our hips are hearts! Using dance and movement to heal emotionally and physically.”

Awe! I do just love this and it is sending love to your hips!

Big huge thanks to Dee for coming up with the tag line: Healing in Physical Love...My dream was to open a place for women where they can come and be and what I have created is honestly more then I could ever imagine! I will be talking more on this too!

Join us in Celebration for the new look!

Najlas Dance & Hip Love Studio: Dance & Healing with Allie’s first official Open House! I want to send you a personal invitation. Join us on October 29th, 2022 for free mini classes and more!

We start at 9:00 am with a lovely gathering & refreshments. Then at 9:30 we start with the first FREE MINI class: Women’s Circle meditation/journaling and healing! For this class you will need a journal and yoga mat! Stay for the morning! Bring a friend! Spread & Share! Want to no more…look below

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Age has no limit

Age has no limit and therefore is never too late to try something new. Age does not defy you on how you should look, act or be. This past weekend in both my classes this subject came up where one of my students she mentioned told someone who just happened to be younger that they were taking dance classes and the comment was you, really?

Ageism What is it?

Ageism definition:
Ageism, also spelled agism, is stereotyping and/or discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age. This may be casual or systemic. The term was coined in 1969 by Robert Neil Butler to describe discrimination against seniors, and patterned on sexism and racism. Butler defined “ageism” as a combination of three connected elements. Originally it was identified chiefly towards older people, old age, and the aging process; discriminatory practices against older people; and institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes about elderly people. Definition from Wikipedia

I honestly had not heard of ageism but we talked about it in both of my classes and it turned into a good discussion. This is something I have come across myself; not just in dance but how I dress and look. Why do we allow a number to define how we look, feel or what we do?

A bit of story

Today I am going to share a bit of a story of getting older in regards to this subject. My mom would always say to me as I got older. When are you cutting your hair? It is to long for you now that you are getting older. My reply to her was never I will never cut it and I am just going to let it grow down to my butt and I did! It was my way to say I will never allow my age to define me.

We have grown so accustomed to this thought process that society says when we hit are 30’s, 40’s 50’s 60’s and even going into our 70s this is what we should do, not do, dress and or be. Why can we not be yourself? Why do we have to put a limit on ourselves.

Over the past years through my teaching; I have had the honor of teaching women of all ages! This dance is truly for everyone and age does not matter! Most of the women that come through my doors; the average age of when they start is in their 40s. I have had women in my class in their 70’s and 80’s and I am going to tell you they are usually my best students! Why? Because they know who they are, what they like and honestly they do not care about others opinions. They are doing what makes them happy and honestly that is all that matters! So be you your most beautiful, unique self! Be you!

Are you ready to try something new & fun?

I just launched my new 6 month course: Metamorphosis through Movement, Healing and Dance! We are one class in but you can still join us! If you are looking for a way to move your body but do not know where to start this is perfect for you! We will be focusing on:

  • Feeling stressed out?  Through this course you learn how to alleviate stress through different types of movement.
  • Loss of connection in our bodies.  I will help you reconnect to your body and loving it through organic simple movement.
  • Loss of self worth.  I will help you build confidence back and to feel good  about yourself in a warm, loving, safe place.
  • To bring back some fun in your life!  I will help you to reconnect to your childlike self.  As adults, we forget or are told we can not play!
  • Play and movement is critical and it will help us bring back joy and fun!

Join me for the whole 6 months and get a free 30 minute Reiki Energy healing session from me! Total Package price just $240.00! At the end of this course you will feel:

  • More balanced
  • Stronger in your body & mind
  • Empowered & confident
  • Lighter & alive
  • Enjoy the release of emotions & trauma that no longer serves you
  • Bring back a sense of play and fun
  • Relieve tension & pressure of your daily life
  • More self love & care for your beautiful self

Does this sound like it is something you have been looking for? Go here to preregister or find out more! Next Class is Monday 6:30-7:30 pm in person: https://najlasdance.com/product/metamorphosis-6-month-series/

Testimonial from Angie about this course:

I had such a great time at this class it was amazing and I not only had so much fun but stretched out my tight muscles to beautiful music through dance. As we age sometimes are muscles get very tight this is a fun and easy way to use them. The stress disappeared and relaxation took its place. Allie Joseph I for one am so glad I was recommended to you from SOBB Southern Ohio Bulletin Board and to whomever recommended me to her Thank you so much you have no idea how much I needed this! If you can I recommend you join this class you will not regret I promise!  Thank you so much Allie Joseph for such a great class believe me when I say you are changing lives with your talent and caring heart.

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Love your Body

Love your body. Be proud. Your awesome as you are! 

There used to be a point in my life where I did not love my body.  I had suffered a lot of issues that stemmed back into my childhood days.  

This started with not being able to get up from the table until all my food was gone…it didn’t matter if I was hungry or not.  

Going into my teens I heard you thighs are big, you look like a football player, look at those bold legs…get the idea?  This sent me down a spiraling path of destruction…poor body image.  

It took me years to unravel these ideas and thoughts of what I believed to be true.  It has not been easy to say the least.  I’m talking a good 25 years of ups and downs.  

Being a fitness instructor helped but then there was still this idea that I had to be a certain way in regards to my body.

I got into Bellydance Cabaret Style.  All the glitter!  There though was this focus on body image but the way we moved it felt good in my body.  I still struggled.  

In 2010 it really started to change.  I found Global Caravan Bellydance!  This was different!  All where welcome and this is really when I began to understand and love my body!  

I was not just taught dance but about movement and loving yourself for who you are!  Because I’ve struggled and I truly have a passion for helping others; I have developed a 6 month course just for you. 

Metamorphosis Through Movement, Healing, & Dance

With Allie Joseph 

6 Month Series Coming to you, 

In Person Classes

We start next week Monday 6:30-7:30pm

I am so thrilled and excited to bring this very special dance course. Over the past year, I have been working excitedly on this series and I am ready to launch it for you!

Why did I develop this?

Over the past 20 years in my fitness and dance career, working through my own body struggles, I have been drawn to and worked with other women who have similar body-love issues and procrastination on allowing themselves to feel good.

There has been this one common theme.

They want to be able to learn how to move their body again, or even perhaps, for the first time..

To feel good. To feel connected. And to have fun – something just for them!

My 6 month series will be broken down into 3 different 8 week series, with different themes.

Each  8 week series starting with Movement & Play be your beautiful self and move in your unique way. Movement through Healing balancing the body as we continue different movements to release, strengthen and let go. Movement through the femine power of dance fun & easy developing confidence and strength.

With  the theme of metamorphosis, unique as we grow and expand, and will build upon each week, as we move our bodies and experience a new way of moving and being connected in our own skin.

Is this what you have been missing in your body, and your life? You know that it is time to move and enjoy your body as you are. If so, you will not want to miss any of this dynamic and inspired class.

This course will help you solve the many issues we face daily in our lives.

  • Feeling stressed out?  Through this course you learn how to alleviate stress through different types of movement.
  • Loss of connection in our bodies.  I will help you reconnect to your body and loving it through organic simple movement.
  • Loss of self worth.  I will help you build confidence back and to feel good  about yourself in a warm, loving, safe place.
  • To bring back some fun in your life!  I will help you to reconnect to your childlike self.  As adults, we forget or are told we can not play!
  • Play and movement is critical and it will help us bring back joy and fun!

This series will help you feel 

  • More balanced
  • Stronger in your body & mind
  • Empowered & confident
  • Lighter & alive
  • Enjoy the release of emotions & trauma that no longer serves you
  • Bring back a sense of play and fun
  • Relieve tension & pressure of your daily life
  • More self love & care for your beautiful self

Metamorphosis Through Movement Level 1

*The first 8 weeks

Movement & Play. I will guide you through simple & easy movement. 

 You will be able to move at your own pace and move your body that fits you. There is no right or wrong. To just be your beautiful self.

 We will  move and play. Letting go, gaining self confidence, to feel light and balanced in our skin. 

This will help you bring in more self love and care, relieve tension and raise your confidence and feel empowered.

Metamorphosis Through Healing Level 2

*The second  8 weeks 

Learning to  heal our bodies and mind through more movement, stretching and strengthening the body.  

Incorporating, breath/meditation work. 

Allowing to bring the body and mind back to its natural state, releasing old stories and trauma that does not serve us.  

You will feel lighter, bringing a sense of peace & joy back.

 Metamorphosis Through Dance Level 3

*Final 8 week series

We will explore basic feminine glorious movements of Global Caravan belly dance that are  fun and easy, as we continue to connect our body, mind, increase flexibility & strength.

We will take the movements we have learned while moving and grooving, being playful and having fun to relieve stress and feel good while gaining confidence and having a strong connection in your body.

I Invite you to Join Me Now…

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! 

All body shapes and ages are welcome.

Come as your unique, beautiful self!

Course Details:

January 10th, 2022-June 20th, 2022 (No class on May 30th), In Person Only, 

Pre-registration necessary please! 

Contact Allie at najlasdance.com@gmail.com or najlasdance.com@gmail.com

Class will be at: The Foulke Block 14 South Paint Street, Suite 23, 2nd floor (Elevator Access)

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Payment Details for Metamorphosis Through Movement, Healing & Dance

*Full 6 month course paid in full: Special price $240.00 savings of $150.00 (390.00 value)

Includes a 30 minute private healing session with Allie!

*Need to Pay every 8 weeks? Join me for just $80.00 each 8 weeks, save $50.00 ( $130.00 value)

This plan includes a 10 minute private healing session with Allie

REGISTER NOW: https://najlasdance.com/product/metamorphosis-6-month-series/