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."
The Australian Nia Association welcomes the opportunity to enlighten our community about the benefits of mind-body health, communication, & harmony.
Media Releases
24 June, 2008: Bmagazine's Emma Portelli
explores 15 ways to get fit for $15 or less...
#13... why not crank up the energy with Nia, which blends yoga, tai chi, jazz, modern dance and other movement forms to give you cardiovascular fitness with soul. It builds strength, flexibility, balance and grace and is adaptable to suit all ages, body types and fitness levels. The classes are held at various times throughout the week and at five locations across Brisbane. Cost is $15 each or a 6 class pass for $60. For session and location information call Sophie on 0431 484 054 or go to www.niaaustralia.com.au
Gourmet Traveller Magazine - September 2007
"Decoding spa speak"
Elisabeth King offers an A to Z of spa terms. A is for Ayurveda... B is for Biofeedback...C is for Craniosacral therapy...N is for "Nia...A more intellectual form of dancercise, it incorporates the grace of dance movements with the high action of martial arts and the spirituality and calmness of yoga and tai chi." p172.
The Courier Mail (Brisbane) March 2007
"Class Action" by Lucy Brook.
This article speaks of the body-mind forms of fitness, and shows Nia as a leader in the realm of body-mind fitness. It takes a historical look at exercise and how the philosophy and approach to fitness has changed since the 1970s.
"Nia…is founded on the concept that there is a dancer, martial artist, and highly aware person within you."
"Nia increases pleasure of living in your body, relieves stress, strengthens and tones muscles, encourages weight loss, alleviates emotional problems, heightens sexual function and improves endurance." - Lucy Brooks, Writer – The Courier Mail
At Melbourne's Knowbody Studios, Nia classes are becoming increasingly popular among those tired of the usual timetable fare. These classes blend Yoga, breathing techniques, martial arts, and tribal dance for an alternative that's as energetic as it is eclectic.
Doing the Salute to the Sun with Bono warbling from speaker stacks, swapping the trainers for designer heels or mixing Yoga with dance moves may seem a tad gimmicky, but let's not forget that many of today's popular fitness forms were once considered out there, such as Pilates, which blended moves from gymnastics, yoga, and martial arts in a pioneering stretch and tone routine.
Gimmicky or not, this fusion of fitness and fun clearly has the power of motivation on its side. "I think when it's something you enjoy doing, it also gives you the incentive to stick with it," says Rice.
Balance Magazine. Mental Health Association (Qld) Inc.
In a tranquil studio on a Saturday morning, twelve barefoot women gather. Their needs are as varied as their ages and body shapes. Some seek physical fitness, others mental and emotional clarity and health - all have found answers in Nia.
The concept of finding joy through exercise is a relatively new one, at least in the Western world. A new technique known as Nia encourages finding joy in movement through a blend of Martial arts, dance, and Yoga.
This article from The Australian Woman's Day Magazine, April 2006
"The secret of fitness is the Joy of Movement" is what I was told is the fundamental principle of Nia technique. Having researched the technique prior to my session, I found myself not really knowing what to expect, and more than a litle concerned that I was going to be the most uncoordinated member of the class! Read full article (pdf) -
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