Keeping our feet on the ground – both literally and metaphorically – feels more important than ever. In a world that often feels chaotic and disconnected, our Nia practice is medicine for the nervous system. Staying connected to our bodies, our breath and to one another isn’t just supportive right now… it’s deeply necessary. Nia Australia’s intention this year is to evolve and grow our community from the ground up. This means drawing on our collective embodied wisdom to support one another and to expand what’s possible – together.

You’ll begin to see these changes reflected in how we show up. Our website is being refreshed, we’re embracing a new colour palette inspired by the grounded hues of the Australian landscape and our social media presence is evolving with more depth, intention and connection.

There’s more to come – we’re preparing a series of inspiring conversations to share with you. So, stay connected… we’re just getting started.

With gratitude

JULY

19 July Nia Melbourne Community Dance Jam
DONCASTER EAST Vic 3109

Let’s come together to move in community from 1.30-3 pm! Contact Angela for bookings and enquiries at 

27 July Nia Nourish + Nurture Day Retreat 
WAGSTAFFE NSW 2257

Northern Beaches Nia teachers Mandy, Mel and Danielle will welcome you for a day of movement, meditation, creativity and nourishment. Click here for event information.

5 – 10 July Nia ART of SENSATION (White Belt) with Sophie Marsh
KERIKERI NZ

Join Nia Trainer Sophie Marsh for six days of somatic exploration through Nia’s foundational principles – a nourishing and transformational journey of self-discovery, connection and embodied joy. Click here to register

SEPTEMBER

6 September – Melbourne Nia Art of Sensation Early bird Discount ends!

Register and pay by today to save USD200 off the October training.

Click here to register or contact

13 September-15 September – New Nia Routine Playshops

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Nia Trainer Laurie Bass, visiting from Portland! Experience the grounded groove of her new routine GRACE, being released in October

13 Sept BRISBANE, 14 Sept GOLD COAST, 15 Sept OCEAN SHORES

Check our Events page for updates (www.niaaustralia.com.au/events)  or email your Expression of Interest to

16-21 September Nia ART of COMMUNICATION (Blue Belt) – OCEAN SHORES NSW 2483


Nia Trainers Laurie Bass + Sophie Marsh invite all Art of Sensation / White Belt grads to deepen their journey with the next level of Nia education, exploring body-centred communication to foster healthy relationships and deeper connection.

Click here to register

OCTOBER

21-26 October Nia ART of SENSATION TRAINING (White Belt) in MELBOURNE Vic 3078

Join Nia Trainer Sophie Marsh for six days of rich embodiment, daily Nia classes, and space to deepen your connection with yourself and others. No previous experience needed — just curiosity about increasing health, fitness and vitality.

Click here to register

Congratulations to Kingscliff Art of Sensation grads and retakers with Trainer Sophie Marsh

Why Join Nia Australia?

Becoming a member of Nia Australia is more than just joining a community – it’s about sharing the joy of movement, supporting each other’s growth, and helping Nia flourish across the country. Members enjoy professional support, event promotion, access to resources, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger. Let’s move, connect, and grow together.

Join or renew today and help spread the joy of Nia!

SPOTLIGHT ON

Nia in Melbourne and Regional Victoria

From Fish Creek to Brighton and Fairfield to Warrandyte there are Nia classes happening almost every day of the week! Whether you’re local or just visiting, step into joy and find a class near you. Your body will thank you!

Go to for individual teacher and class details, as well as Nia trainings, retreats and events.

Warm up this Winter – Dance the 13 Joints!

‘Winter is here and we may tense our muscles and pull our coats closer when outside. Winter may often feel like a time to draw in, relax in a warm heated space…and it may take sometime to let go of the tension and feeling of cold… but what happens to our bodies when we become more sedentary?

Have you ever watched “The Fuzz Speech” by Gil Hedley?

The fascia, or connective tissue, surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fibre and muscle in place. Each night, as we sleep, ‘fuzz’ forms on the slippery surfaces between the fascia and muscles etc. This ‘fuzz’ melts away when we stretch and move our bodies at the beginning of our day. If we become more sedentary the ‘fuzz’ builds up and becomes harder to remove, ultimately resulting in restriction to our movement of muscles and bones.

Co-Founder of Nia, Debbie Rosas, describes joints as the spaces between bones that allow movement. When we sense ease and power in opening and closing our joints it is a sign they are healthy. Our bodies thrive on dynamic ease – dancing the 13 joints your way is a powerful way to ‘melt the fuzz’ and fuel your life-force.

What are you waiting for? Turn the music up and banish the ‘fuzz’ with your 13 joint dance!

References:
*Dailymotion: Gil Hedley: Fascia and stretching: The Fuzz
Speech – video
* The Nia Technique – Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas
* Language of Nia – Debbie Rosas
* bodynbrain.com

~ Written by Lyn Symons, Nia Brown Belt Teacher

Check out this delicious Herbal Chamomile Health Tonic shared by Giulia Ponticello!

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Many members of our Nia Australia community share a love for adventure, and they never travel far without bringing a little Nia along for the journey. Jenny and John Olson, based on the beautiful NSW South Coast, are well known for their vibrant presence and deep passion for Nia. In fact, no Nia gathering feels quite complete without this dynamic duo! I hope you enjoy the story about their Nia adventures abroad. Kerryn

“Dance up your overseas travel with some Nia! Go to classes to meet local Nia enthusiasts and get to know more about the area you are visiting. We’ve done this in Milan, Hong Kong or San Francisco and thoroughly recommend it.

We have also previously travelled to Bali for a number of wonderful Nia retreats with Sophie Marsh and Taryn Pallister. So when we saw another Nia retreat in Bali this year, we decided we needed it! 🥰 The retreat was organised by Alanna Wilson from Canada who was joined by Nia trainers, Debbie-Lee van Ginkel (Cambodia) and Kellie Chambers (USA).

Debbie-Lee and Kellie are the co-creators of the Alchemy routine, which we love. Alanna also introduced us to Journeydance, a form of Freedance. We met so many wonderful people, old friends and new from Malaysia, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, South Africa and the USA. Nia people are so much fun 🥰💃🕺.  The whole experience was awesome!

You can find retreats and workshops listed on Facebook – Nia Global Experiences.  We say ‘go for it, you deserve it’!”

Jenny Bryant and John Olsen

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