nia technique
Nia (previously Non-Impact Aerobics, then Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is a holistic fitness and lifestyle practice that allows all of you – your inner child, guru, athlete, seeker, artist, warrior and dancer – to expressively emerge! Created by Debbie Rosas Stewart and Carlos AyaRosas over 25 years ago, the Nia Technique combines three Dance Arts (Jazz, Modern, and Duncan), three Martial Arts (Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, and Aikido), and three Healing Arts (the work of Moshe Feldenkrais, the Alexander Technique, and Yoga) to create a dynamic class that is integrative, invigorating and inspirational!
“We must explore ourself through the gift of a Body. We must open to life within us and sense, unearthing the treasures we have forgotten and awakening our remembering of what it feels like to be free.” ~Debbie Rosas Stewart and Carlos AyaRosas, Nia Co-Founders
Balancing technical precision and freeform bliss, Nia emphasizes creativity, conditioning, community and individual expression. The true depth of the work lies in a rich body of education that develops into a powerful life practice. With a philosophy rooted in “The Joy of Movement,” Nia teaches people to choose pleasure as the path toward physical, mental and emotional health. With a “No-Pain, More-Gain” attitude, Nia bursts boundaries of age and fitness levels, delivering a fun, effective and life changing ‘feel-good’ practice for all.
“Stop exercising. Start moving. Follow the pleasure principle. If it feels good do it, if it doesn’t stop.” ~Debbie Rosas Stewart and Carlos AyaRosas, Nia Co-Founders
Experience the JOY of movement!
- Dance your heart out! Find a Nia class near you! www.NiaNow.com
- Dive in! Find a Nia White Belt Intensive Training near you! www.NiaNow.com
- Turn your living room into your very own Nia dance floor! Purchase a Nia DVD or NiaSounds CD to start your personal practice! www.NiaNow.com
- Receive inspiration in your inbox! Subscribe to the Nia Technique, Inc. mailing list to receive newsletter articles, product updates, special offers, and more!
- Read more about the movements, techniques, and philosophy of Nia! Check out the Nia Technique book, Nia Technique: the high-powered, energizing workout that gives you a new body and a new life, written by Nia Co-Founders, Debbie Rosas Stewart and Carlos AyaRosas. Available at Amazon and NiaNow.com
