Vanessa Soleil completed her White Belt Nia® training in January 2010 and teaches classes in Carrboro and Chapel Hill.  For Vanessa, a path of presence means staying with whatever we feel in each moment, and embodying the spaciousness of the heart to hold all that arises within us. Nia and dynamic meditation teach us to do this, and teach us generously, through the joy of authentic movement. She has found Nia to be an amazing process for becoming intimate with the Self and for maintaining physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being . Vanessa loves teaching and gains so much from the energy her students bring to class! Vanessa enjoys meditation, reading, sunshine, trips to the ocean, and connection with kindred spirits.  You can also join her at Flyleaf Books every month where she hosts a contemporary fiction and nonfiction book club.

lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu (May all beings be free and happy)

"Don't look for God in the sky; look within your own body." 
--Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Osho)
 

What people are saying about Vanessa's Nia classes:

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself and felt very good afterward. It's such a more interesting way to get a work out...I could tell I was getting a good work out, but while I was doing it I was engaged on so many other levels." --Mark Spring

"Dancing Nia with Vanessa fills me with energy, joy, fearlessness, and well being. Vanessa's gift of mindfully showing me the unique and pleasant movements, combined with the diversity of the music, provokes a powerful healing effect on my body, soul, and mind. Nia also creates community; I feel surrounded by strong individuals who share enthusiasm for living life to its fullest!" --Annie Herlant

"I feel joyful when I think about going to Vanessa's Nia class.I know that no matter what kind of day I've had, Nia will shift me into the exact opening that I need. Vanessa leads with a deep embodiment of freedom, sensuality, and strength, creating a telepathic opening for her students to access these places as well." --Tree Brod

"Vanessa brings a depth and groundedness to her teaching that I find most helpful and healing." --Rose Halperin

"A great class, love the way you lead us! Love your grounded sensuality and spiritual focus!!" --Moksha

"Vanessa is not only proficient in teaching all levels of Nia, but she has a warmth and depth that transfers to her students." --Eunice