Healthy Body ~ Calm Mind ~ Joyful Spirit

The Dancing Lotus Center located in Helena Montana offers multi-level Yoga classes, the Nia Technique, Belly Dancing, Oula, Massage therapy, and Integrative psychotherapy, all with certified teachers and licensed therapists.

“If we are to embrace our own power, we have to invent a future for ourselves that is not based in our past, but is embodied in our spirit. To do this we must use our collective imagination.  In this celebration, we embrace our gratitude for our abundance, creating a future of joy.” (Unknown author)

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Kathryn with Nia founder Carlos AyaRosas and Anita at the Nia Brown Belt Graduation in Portland, Oregon, October 8, 2010.
Kathryn with Nia founder Carlos AyaRosas and Anita at the Nia Brown Belt Graduation in Portland, Oregon, October 8, 2010.

Watch Nia in action!

6 Nia classes each week,

3 Belly dance classes,

2 Tai Chi Chuan classes

Helena Community Yoga -  7 Yoga classes a week


Kelly Baraby and Kim Schleicher, Certified Yoga Teachers

Kelly Baraby and Kim Schleicher, Certified Yoga Teachers at the Dancing Lotus Center


Healthy Body ~ Calm Mind ~ Joyful Spirit


The Nia Technique: Feel the true joy of movement with five Licensed Nia Instructors! The Nia Technique is a true body/mind/spirit/emotions class and a profound way to move your body from the inside out. Experience an organic way of moving and living based in love, pleasure, joy and peace with beautiful music! Private classes are also offered. Your body’s way. All levels, all bodies welcome. 461-5412

Yoga: Teachers have a strong background in therapeutics and modifications. Multi level Yoga classes offered, using fundamentals of breath and alignment. A Yoga practice to help cultivate compassion through self-acceptance as you meet yourself in your limitations and strengths,  developing peace within yourself. These classes offer clear instruction and modifications for those who might need them. Also taught is Hatha Flow which offers fluid movement with fewer details given to each pose.  Kelly 431-0809, Kim 431-6780

Belly Dancing: Tribal Style and Egyptian Style Bellydancing classes offered, both classes are fun and alive with highly trained instructors. Tribal: Bobbi 443-3301. Egyptian: Arwen: 459-1017


Tai Chi Chuan: Nathan Korb has trained with Master Hu in Tai Chi Chuan and other Chinese internal martial arts for over fifteen years and is dedicated to sharing the healing and applied principles of these arts to enrich students’ health and body awareness. Classes will include Chi Kung, form practice, and push hands. Classes on hold till late winter. Nathan: 406 -925-1144

Massage Therapy: Provides support for all lifestyles and needs by blending circulatory and deep tissue massage with Asian techniques. This combination is used to remove blockages and balance your body’s energies for a relaxing, healing experience. Robyn: 459-4723

Psychotherapy: Individuals, Couples, Families, Adolescents. Accepting Medicaid/Medicare, all insurance and sliding scale fee.   Jamie Anesi, LCPC, Transpersonal, Sand Tray & Body Centered Therapy with a Concentration in Grief, Loss & Trauma (465-6845) www.jamieanesi.com.   Krissy Gillispie, LCSW, practice focus on women’s journeys, DBT and total body wellness (459-9584).   Christina Keener, Nurse Practitioner, offering collaborative choices in medication therapy.  594 7700.  ckeeneraprn@gmail.com..


Photography By Mathis : Your best source for portrait, business, commercial photography. We love capturing the precious moments of life forever. Our studio is located in the Garden Level (down the stairs) of Dancing Lotus Center. Studio sessions available by appointment. Studio access off Hibbard way and off the walking mall. Roger: 406-458-3347


Kelly and Kathryn opened the Dancing Lotus Center in May of 2007. The Center hosts teachers in body/mind/spirit/emotions classes to the public in addition to special workshops and events. We offer only the finest of the healing arts. If you would like to teach at Dancing Lotus or rent the studio for special events, please call us. To be added to our e-mail list for updates and schedule changes, e-mail: kelleyinstitute@mt.net or call 461-5412.
Namaste,
Kathryn & Kelly
For more information contact: 461-5412(Kathryn/Nia) or 431-0809(Kelly/yoga). www.dancinglotuscenter.com