Nia
Discover pleasurable, fun conditioning whilst exploring your potential for self healing. Nia is a barefoot movement practice that blends dance, martial arts and mindfulness. It empowers people of all ages and levels of fitness to find their groove and feel better in Body, Mind, Emotions and Spirit.
Not only does Nia offer the cardiovascular benefits of traditional fitness classes, but it also encourages expression and engagement to nourish the body and the soul.
Nia's lifestyle education encourages you to embrace your body and live your life aligned to the truths you sense in your body. To learn to move in your body and in your life in ways that feel joyful, healing and transformative.
Created as an alternative to the “no pain, no gain” attitude to fitness, Nia is designed to nourish and nurture your body and teach students to sense and seek pleasure. Based on the intelligent design of the body, a classic Nia class is a low impact cardio movement class, to and eclectic selection of world music. All classes are crafted using 52 moves, which move through the whole body, so you feel lighter and more alive. All classes are adaptable for all ages and bodies.
The practice draws on the chemistry of nine movement forms: Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Jazz, Modern Dance, Duncan Dance, Yoga, the Alexander Technique and the work of Moshe Feldenkrais®. This unique blend allows the body to move in fun and free ways that bring health and vitality to every part.
Some of the many benefits of Nia include cardiovascular health, alleviation of stress and anxiety, hormonal stability and an increase in well being.
A Nia class, event or training opens a pathway towards conscious living, vibrant health and community. Through Nia’s sustainable movement you are able to tap into your body’s wisdom and connect to an inner sense of self, creativity and confidence.
For more information on Nia visit niaaustralia.com.au or nianow.com