Feel good and look good with Nia®
A workout, a practice and lifestyle program designed for all bodies, shapes and sizes
Combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness, Nia® tones your body while transforming your mind. The practice draws on the chemistry of nine movement forms:
Martial Arts- Tai Chi, Taekwondo and Aikido
Dance Arts- Jazz, Modern Dance and Duncan Dance
Healing Arts- Yoga, the Alexander Technique and the work of Moshe Feldenkrais®
The unique blend of these nine movement forms along with Nia's 52 moves (27 base moves, 7 core moves and 18 upper extremities moves), give the body an opportunity to experience movement variation that brings health and vitality to every body part, muscle group and joint.
Nia® Technique Headquarters in Portland, Oregon
Where can I find Nia®?
You will find that Nia is taught in nearly every state of the United States, as well as in 45 other countries around the world. You will find Nia in:
healing and wellness centers
fitness centers
YMCAs
dance and theatre programs
retreat programs
luxury spas and resorts
corporate conferences
personal growth and transformation seminars
corporate wellness programs
pre-med departments
hospitals
prisons
drug/alcohol and cardiac rehabilitation centers– to name a few!
How does Nia® differ from other "mind-body" programs?
Everything in Nia is perceived, experienced and processed through the body. Nia uses the body to develop Sensory IQ wisdom. The mind is used to imagine, witness, focus and direct attention. The emotions are used to personally engage the individual with activity, thereby creating the coupling effect needed to trigger the mind-body connection.
Everything you are asked to do in a Nia class is based on The Body’s Way, which means using the body’s natural design to improve function. The biochemistry, joint and muscle action are triggered using imagination, music, emotion and vocal sound. Nia classes address the body’s six main functional sensations: flexibility, agility, mobility, strength, stability and stillness. All of our classes are facilitated using three levels of intensity and participants are encouraged to explore three planes of movement based on their individual needs. Our classes are suitable for all abilities, shapes and sizes.
What are some of the benefits of taking Nia®?
Increase the pleasure of living in your body
Facilitate weight loss and proper weight maintenance
Strengthen muscles, improve muscle tone, and increase muscle definition
Calm the mind and relieve stress
Balance the autonomic nervous system
Improve organ function, particularly that of the heart and lungs
Enhance sensory awareness
Alleviate emotional problems, including depression, anxiety, and stress
Improve circulation of blood and improve lymphatic drainage
Improve concentration and cognitive function
Who takes Nia®?
Men and women of all ages, with varied interests and from all walks of life practice Nia. To name a few, seasoned athletes, elders, people rehabilitating, people in leadership, life and business coaches, artists, entrepreneurs, movement educators, conventional and holistic medical practitioners and people who are passionate about change and desire a conscious, fun and pleasurable way of getting healthy. Learn more HERE.