Classes

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

MAGIC HEALTH AND FITNESS STUDIO, Quincys Corner, Candolim, North Goa, India

Palm trees surround our peaceful mirrored studio situated in a quiet location off the Candolim-Calangute Road near to Sonesta Inn. Just one minutes walk to Candolim beach (you can see the sea from the studio!)! We are featured in the Lonely Planet South India and Goa.

Daily class schedule:

mondays and fridays

9-10am Qi Gong - A safe and gentle exercise for all ages to increase vitality and rebalance mind, body and spirit.

10.15-11.15am Tai Chi - Balanced, natural movements that are beneficial for stress related disorders. Improves balance, coordination, posture and  health.

11.30-12.30pm Body Combat - A martial arts based exhilarating exercise experience that burns calories and delivers ultra fast fitness results.

1.30-2.30pm Egyptian Bellydance - Learn traditional techniques and choreographies from the middle east.

2.45-3.45pm Dance Fit - Aerobic exercise using samba, africa and egyptian dance with yoga and core strengthening.

4.30-5.30pm Kids Dance (all ages) - Dance funk/fusion of bollywood, hip hop, samba, africa and egyptian dance.

5.30-6.30pm Kids Kung Fu (7-14yrs) -Learn to detect, deflect and defend. Improves self confidence, focus and discipline.

7-8pm Body Combat - A martial arts based exhilarating exercise experience that burns calories and delivers ultra fast fitness results.

 

tuesdays and thursdays

9-10am Qi Gong - A safe and gentle exercise for all ages to increase vitality and rebalance mind, body and spirit.

10.15-11.15am Tai Chi - Balanced, natural movements that are beneficial for stress related disorders. Improves balance, coordination, posture and  health.

11.30-4.30pm Holistic treatments - Acupuncture, Reiki and Shiatsu by appointment.

 

wednesdays

9-10am Qi Gong - A safe and gentle exercise for all ages to increase vitality and rebalance mind, body and spirit.

10.15-11.15am Tai Chi - Balanced, natural movements that are beneficial for stress related disorders. Improves balance, coordination, posture and  health.

11.30-12.30pm Body Combat - A martial arts based exhilarating exercise experience that burns calories and delivers ultra fast fitness results.

2.30-4.30pm Weekly workshops - 1st weds of the month Sacred Nepalese Dance. 2nd weds of the month Reiki Share Group.

Also Holistic treatments: Acupuncture, Reiki and Shiatsu, Reiki workshops, personal training and private courses.

7-8pm Body Combat - A martial arts based exhilarating exercise experience that burns calories and delivers ultra fast fitness results.

 

Weekend workshops:

Tera-Mai and Usui Reiki Certificated courses levels 1, 2 and Master/Teacher:

Munay-Ki

Specialised subjects for Tai Chi and Egyptian Bellydance:

Baby Massage for parents:

Indian Head Massage for friends and family:

Self Defense for women:

Childrens workshops:

Guest teachers: 

 

Workshops! Katie and Glen are availability to teach workshops all over the world .

Holidays! If you are thinking of visiting Goa and would like to include private tuition, accomodation and trips please see the 'HOLIDAYS' page for more information of the exciting options we can offer you!

Instructors! We also hire our space for courses, classes and rehearsals.

Teacher Training! On application.


Classes in the UK and Europe:

For exact dates and venues see the NEWS and EVENTS page for listings. This is updated regularly. 

If you would like to book Katie for an event or workshops please contact for availability.

 

Testimonials:

'I came along to my first class in October 2003 and I was immediately hooked and stunned by the way Katie danced. When she explained the moves and broke them down it was so easy to understand and do. I love her unique style of dancing and teaching. She has inspired me in so many ways, in my dance and in my life, I am much more of a confident woman. She has encouraged me a lot as I started my own classes and I encourage all my students to do all of her workshops whenever they possibly can'.

Jane Brooker, UK. Feb 2009.

 

'As a bellydancing beginner, I studied with Katie for one week, for four hours a day. Katie was incredibly thorough and meticulous in her teaching, as well as encouraging and kind. I came away from my week of dancing feeling very enthusiastic and as if I had been given all the skills to go on and continue learning. Katie is truly inspiring as a teacher; not only is she a beautiful and graceful dancer, she is also very knowledgeable about all aspects of the dance, from the rich history behind bellydancing, to the various kinds of rhythms and beats.

The setting in Goa was wonderful; it was so amazing to swim in the sea or just chill on the beach after several hours of dancing. I really enjoyed my stay and my dance lessons and hope to return again in the near future!'

Annie Bumgarner, America/Korea. Feb 2009

 

'Katie is such an excellent teacher and I have really enjoyed and benefitted from her classes. She explains and demonstrates in a way that is easily understood and ensures you can follow this before pushing you out of your comfort zone, thereby continually improving. Her skills and ability as a dancer make her classes fun and suitable for all levels.'

Isabelle Whitten, UK. 2008

 

'It has been about 16 classes of Belly Dance which I have been following in South Goa (Colva) from Katie. I truly enjoyed Katie's classes and wished I could have followed more of her classes. The classes are easy to follow because of the comfortable set-up of the class. Clear explanations followed by ample amount of practice. Keep it up!!'
 
Claudia Kanth, Goa, India 2009
 
 

It was a great pleasure to attend the Egyptian dance workshop at Brightlife in the Isle of Man this weekend. Our very talented dance teacher Katie Holland gave us an exquisite demonstration of how beautiful this form of dancing can be, then spent the next two days gently and supportively guiding us through a wide variety of steps to incorporate into our repertoire. She was assisted by Simon Webster, a superb percussionist who helped to drum this new knowledge into our heads. His input helped us to clearly recognise the beat and patterns, enabling us to match the steps to the music with ease. I would recommend this course to anyone who likes dancing at any level and wants a brilliant weekend with lots of laughs. I’ll be back!  

Beth Martin, Brightlife. Isle of Man 2010

 

Dear Katie

I love to dance and having joined your belly-dancing classes in Goa last season, I thoroughly enjoyed learning the various moves that are involved.
 
It is so much fun shaking my hips and booty as well as learning the control involved in making my belly perform for me! I made some good friends there too and was pleased to find that, with regular practice, my body became more supple and firmed up - hooray for that!.
I try to regularly practise the routine you taught us and fully intended to create other routines to the music you gave me.
 
Unfortunately in April this year I was brought up short by a fall which broke my hip. That set me on a long road to recovery!
 
However, I am now getting much stronger again, starting to wiggle those hips again! I believe that the belly-dancing did in many ways help me to get back onto my feet more quickly.
 
Looking forward to seeing you again when I am next in Goa and to having fun developing my skills even further.
 
Love & Blessings
 
Susan U'Ren
Goa, August 2010

Above, here are some of my lovely ladies warming up for their weekly Egyptian dance class at The Old Barn, Worthing, West Sussex.