Nia

The Nia Technique is a high-energy, expressive dance practice which combines elements of Modern, Jazz and Duncan dance; martial arts, and yoga. Developed in the early 1980's by dance-fitness pioneers Debbie and Carlos Rosas, Nia (short for "neuromuscular integrative action") engages body, mind and spirit to deliver a fantastic whole-body workout - sweaty, creative, rhythmic and FUN!

Benefits of Nia:

• Cardiovascular Conditioning
• Improved Muscle Tone
• Weight Management
• Emotional Release
• Greater flexibility
• Stress Reduction
• Improved concentration

As you will discover, when you join us for Nia, you do not need any kind of dance background to enjoy this life-changing practice. You do not need any certain body type or fitness level; whatever your age, experience, or background, you can benefit from this profound experience of movement, which puts you in touch with "your body's way" of finding health and well-being through expressive movement!

Yes, Nia involves some basic choreography and technique; but in Cathy's class, you will receive gentle guidance and instruction, so that you can find your own "way in" to the experience...as in meditation, shamanic journeying, or any other powerful tool for self-exploration and healing, you may find Nia a very emotional, spiritual and transformative practice...it can change the way you think about yourself and the world around you; it can teach you to walk along what some Native American philosophies describe as "the path of Beauty." Nia can and will change your life!
For more information about this powerful dance practice, visit the national Nia website: www.nianow.com