About Nia

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Nia is a holistic fitness programme offering a whole-body, mind and spirit workout. It was developed in the USA in 1983 by Debbie and Carlos Rosas. Developed to move the body, the way it loves to move, the way it was designed to move THE BODY'S WAY. The main principle of Nia is the Joy of Movement - moving the Body's Way to find pleasure, healing and fitness.

Nia offers many physical, emotional and spiritual benefits, some of which are:

Cardiovascular fitnessIncreased strength, agility and flexibilityIncreased energyStress reductionPostural alignmentWeight managementGreater sense of physical and emotional wellbeingImproved muscle toneA stronger connection to body awareness and self-awarenessIncreased balance and range of motionImprovement in breathingImproved joint mobilityIncreased confidence and creativityMind-body-spirit integrationEmotional release

Nia is a unique fushion fitness programme which aims to address the whole person. It is inspired by three movement forms:

Dancing Through Life: The Nine Movements Forms of Nia

MARTIAL ARTS: T'ai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido

DANCE ARTS: Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, Duncan Dance

HEALING ARTS: Yogo, Alexander Technique, The Teachings of Moshe Reldenkrais®

A Nia class is a carefully choregraphed, hour-long routine incorporating a dynamic blend of the above movement forms, put to a range of wonderful music styles. The Nia Technique is comprised of 13 main principles and 52 basic moves.

Above all Nia classes are exhilarating and fun! Nia is suitable for ALL fitness levels and abilities, ALL shapes and sizes, ALL personalities and ALL ages. Everybody is welcome!

Nia - A More Holistic Approach to Fitness

Nia gives people the opportunity to explore their body and the way it moves, whilst achieving the many benefits listed above. It is fitness developed through the sensation of Joy and Pleasure rather than effort and pain. With regular practice Nia can be life transforming for the body, mind and spirit. During a class you will be encouraged to move and develop in YOUR way and in YOUR natural time, whilst experiencing the great energy that comes from a community feeling in the class enviornment. Nia balances technical precision with opportunity for free and personalised expression. Nia is non-impact and is taught at 3 difference levels of intensity so you can personalise the workout to suit YOUR body. Nia is practed barefoot in loose, comfortable clothing. Nia helps achieve physical, emotional and spiritual health. Come and discover the energy, joy and power of a Nia class!

Nia - Education

There is also an extensive NIa education programme for personal growth or professional use. Please see the main Nia Now website on the links page, for more information.

"Nia is like chocolate - you can't describe it, you have to taste it..!"

Through Movement We Find Health

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