Testimonials
“I leave feeling lighter in heart and freer in spirit.”
"Nia is not only a physical salve but an emotional and mental boost too."
“Nia is a boost to my week."
“Nia is like a ‘one stop shop’ for your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing."
"Nia is my escape."
"My body thanks me every time I do it!"
"Nia - It's poetry in motion."

Media Releases
Balance Magazine
from the Mental Health Association Qld
The Courier Mail
(Brisbane)
March 2007
Gourmet Traveller Magazine September 2007


At this time, registered teachers of Nia are conducting classes in NSW, Queensland, & Victoria only.
If you are a qualified Nia Instructor & would like to be listed on this site, please contact us!

Julie on completing her Blue Belt training at Nia Headquarters in Portland, USA. May 2007
Photos of Julie's classes



Julie Bartley
Julie is a trained Nia teacher and comes from a dance and healing arts background. She has a Diploma in Shiatsu and Aromatherapy, a Dip Ed (Prim) and has completed the Journey Practitioner Program. She brings a freshness and enthusiasm to her classes. The emphasis is to have fun and enjoy the process of moving our bodies, no matter what age or experience.
“My first Nia experience woke me up to the joy of movement again – something I hadn’t experienced since a child. I realized that nothing else can give me such a powerful surge of energy and joy as Nia. Nia brings this to me right here, right now ."
“It is my desire to find the key that helps us sustain our self care in mind, body and spirit”.
Class details
Mondays - Adults 7.00 - 8.00pm
Venue - St John's Hall, Murwillimbah Rd, Mullumbimby
Cost - $60 -6 class pass, casual $13, conc. $11
Please bring a water bottle and towel
Mondays - Adults 10 - 11am
Venue - Scout Hall, Tennyson Street, Byron Bay
Cost - $60 -6 class pass, casual $13, conc. $11
Please phone to confirm this class - 0402 980805
Bring a water bottle and towel
Tuesdays - Teenagers (12 plus) 4.30-5.30
Venue - St John's Hall, Murwillambah Rd, Mullumbimby
Cost - Class $9 or $8 conc
Thursdays - Adults 10.00 - 11.00am (commencing May 1)
Venue - Ocean Shores Community Centre
Cost - per term $90, casuals welcome
Please bring water bottle and towel
Contact details - For class enquiries or student feedback
email - julie@niaaustralia.com.au
Phone - 0402 980805
Student feedback
Nia is a combination of all I have done before-yoga,dance,martial arts,
somatic bodywork. Is is relaxing, easy and fun! I love it. Thankyou.
Sharon - Mullumbimby
I am working with healers to overcome old sports injuries causing
restrictions. I have tried yoga and other dance classes but the twisting
stopped me in dance and positions on the floor in yoga. However with Nia I
enjoy dancing, stretching, strengthening and more, to work with my
structural corrections using yin/yang balancing principles.
Richard, Tai Chi teacher -Suffolk Park
"Nia has been a liberating, relaxing and self healing experience that I
intend to incorporate into my life. The benefits I have felt are numerous
including: easing pressure on my lower back caused by scoliosis (curvature
of the spine) and creating more supple movement in areas of my back, which
is of great relief. Nia seems to help me release the blockages I have
stored in my back for years. Julie provides an atmosphere where you are
free of inhibitions and open to connect with your body, mind and spirit. I
get fit and have fun as well!".
Kristin, Mullumbimby