Joy tribe Newsletter Spring 2025

Have you had an experience recently that filled you with immense positivity, belonging and deep resonance?

Spending time with the wider Nia community never fails to evoke that feeling in me. There’s a unique magic that happens when we come together; a sense of connection, joy and purpose that nourishes the soul.

With this joy also comes a sense of responsibility: Why can’t everyone feel this way? We all deserve to experience this sense of vitality and community.

The Nia Australia Leadership Team holds this vision at its core. We are dedicated to sharing the gift of Nia and the powerful community spirit it inspires because Nia movement is medicine, and human connection is essential for our wellbeing.

Supporting each other to grow our community is so important. When we lift one another up, share generously, and lead with open hearts, we create more opportunities for others to step in, to feel seen, supported, and alive.

With gratitude

What’s on in the Nia Community?

19 October 10th Nia-versary Dance Jam with Carol Greenwood
YAMBA NSW 2464
Come and help us celebrate 10 years of Vibrant Vitality with Carol! What an amazing community we have, all connected by the joy of movement, music, magic and love! Click here for more info

21-26 October Nia ART of SENSATION (White Belt) with Sophie Marsh
MELBOURNE 3078
It’s not too late to join Nia Trainer Sophie Marsh for six days of rich embodiment, daily Nia classes, and space to deepen your connection with yourself and others.
Click here to register

9 November Community Conversations with host Amanda Downing and International Nia Trainer Laurie Bass
ONLINE 10:00am – 11:00am AEDT
Click here to register

26 November Nia Australia AGM
ONLINE 6:00pm AEST / 7:00pm AEDT
All Teacher and Community Members welcome

6-11 January 2026 Nia ART of SENSATION (White Belt) with Sophie Marsh
PADDINGTON, BRISBANE 4064
Start 2026 the way you want to live it – uplifted, revitalised and inspired.
Early bird: SAVE $300 if paid in full by 6 December
Click here to register or contact Sophie

12-14 June 2026 Nia Australia Gathering
BYRON YOGA CENTRE 2481
Save the date and stay tuned for more details! Open to Nia Australia Teacher and Community Members.

Help Nia Grow and Thrive in Australia

Ever had someone say they’ve never heard of Nia? Let’s change that – together!

Our Nia Awareness Campaign on Facebook and Instagram is shining a light on this life-changing practice. In just 90 days we’ve welcomed:
✨ 80 new followers
✨ 128,000 post views (up 600%)
✨ 6,000 interactions

Imagine the ripple effect if we all joined in! Visit Nia Australia on Facebook and Instagram and like, share or comment to help more people discover the joy of Nia.

💛 Become a Nia Australia Member
When you become a Community Member, you become part of something bigger and help to grow awareness of Nia from the ground up.

Join before 31 December 2025 and pay only $30. We’ll waive the $30 joining fee!

Community membership includes:
🌸 Exclusive access to our Nia Australia Gathering – 12-14 June 2026
🗣️ Free monthly Community Conversations ($10 for non-members)
🎉 Member rates for Nia special events
🤝 Connection in our member groups
🗳 Voting rights and more

(Plus more benefits for teachers!)

Join today at www.niaaustralia.com.au/members — and together, let’s make Nia known and celebrated as a leading somatic practice.

October is Mental Health Month in Australia; a time to check in with ourselves and reflect on how we’re supporting our emotional wellbeing.

While we can’t avoid life’s challenges, we can build habits that help us stay grounded. One powerful, yet often sometimes overlooked tool is movement, especially when it supports the body, mind, emotions and spirit.

A meta-analysis of 218 clinical trials involving over 14,000 people found that dance significantly reduced symptoms of depression—in some cases more effectively than walking, yoga, or even antidepressants (National Geographic, The Independent 2025).

Nia isn’t about performance, it’s about joyful, expressive movement that helps you feel present, connected, and emotionally balanced. It’s a somatic movement practice which means it promotes body-mind connection by fostering awareness of physical sensations leading to reduced stress, anxiety and depression. Practiced regularly, it can lift mood and promote greater emotional regulation and increased resilience.

This Mental Health Month, consider how Nia could become a meaningful part of your preventative self-care. Even one Nia class a week can make a noticeable difference to your wellbeing.

Art of Communication – Blue Belt Training

“I loved my AOC training with dynamic duo Sophie and Laurie.

My initial focus was to deepen my knowledge and skills, specifically to confidently teach a class. However, I discovered the training offered so much more beyond the physical and teaching aspects. I gained valuable personal relationship and communication skills that have positively impacted my every day life.

Overall, I found the AOC uplifting and fun. I have deepened my relationship with myself and others through the unique Nia approach. The training fostered a supportive environment where learning was both insightful and enjoyable.”

Nicole Walsh, Nia Australia Community Member
Nia Art of Communication (Blue Belt) is the second level on the Nia training path and is open to all Art of Sensation grads.