WHAT IS NIA?

Nia is a body-mind-spirit, personal growth, movement and physical conditioning practice. Expressive and practical, Nia focuses on internal guidance to develop awareness and create mindful body conditioning. It is a “living system” that works with the natural wisdom and intelligence of the body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Nia combines a diverse blend of Eastern and Western movements, concepts and philosophies from the healing arts, martial arts and dance.

Nia empowers students and teachers to make their own movement choices by offering students a flexible structure they can personally modify to suit their needs. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. Beginners and highly fit athletes alike can adapt Nia to meet their needs by choosing from three intensity levels.

What makes Nia so innovative is its unlimited adaptability. People of all ages and fitness levels can participate, and a wide range of therapeutic, wellness, self-growth and educational models can effectively integrate Nia.