Testimonials
"I have always found dance and movement to be the best form of exercise and Nia embodies everything I look for in an exercise program. Nia is a real mind, body and spirit experience and captures the physical benefit of exercise with the emotional experience of relaxation and peace. At the end of a Nia class I feel like I have had a very challenging physical workout but combined with the Nia music and philosophies of connecting with the earth, I also feel like I have had a very calming and serene experience". Jackie, Halifax
“I found my groove, my energy center and my natural rhythm through Nia. After years of sometimes painful and often mind numbing physical practices, Nia introduced my body to freedom, creativity and boundless self-expression.” Jennifer, Toronto
“I believe that living well in our bodies requires a practice of awareness, fitness variety, and pleasure.” Martha, Toronto
“As soon as I set foot in my very first class I was mesmerized. For the first time in many months, I was able to receive pleasure from physical activity.” Sandy, Toronto
“The more I danced Nia, the more I noticed that little aches and pains disappeared. I even lost weight and toned up. Mostly it was fun. I enjoyed the playfulness, the exploration, and the invitation to find my own expression.”Kaycheri, Portland, OR
"The choreography is designed not for how it looks to an audience, but how it feels to the dancer. It's an opportunity to come into a body mind connection in a different way." Annie, Halifax
What the media says:“ This lyrical, dance-like routine is deceptively powerful, delivering a high-powered workout that will leave you strong and centered ” Health Magazine.
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It's like a movement meditation that
leaves one both calm and energized." Its movement options
create strength, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular benefits - the
hallmarks of good health and fitness.” Canadian
Living, 2006
I love Nia! It’s a total mind, body, spirit celebration.
—Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom
A fun and comprehensive workout that exercises not only your body, but also your mind and your heart. Whatever your age or body type, Nia offers you a point of entry.
—Gloria Steinem
"On with the dance, let joy be unconfined..." - Mark Twain
Benefits: Top Ten reasons to take a Nia class:
1. Increases the pleasure of living in your body
2. Strengthens muscles, improves muscle tone, and increases muscle definition
3. Calms the mind and relieves stress
4. Improves endurance and cultivates energy
5. Teaches you how to move with grace and flexibility
6. Improves cognitive functioning
7. Balances the autonomic nervous system
8. Enhances sensory awareness
9. Alleviates emotional problems, including depression, anxiety, and stress
10. Creates weight loss and proper weight maintenance
the Nia Technique is an internationally recognized fitness program.