Biography
I discovered Nia about 3 and a half years ago and fell in love with it immediately!
As a kid and all through school, I hated all kinds of sport and physical activity. I was uncoordinated, always picked last for team sports and even had a phobia of balls!
Fast forward a few years, in my last year at university, I studied a subject called Music and Health, for which we were required to create a playlist to accompany an exercise routine! My worst nightmare! What was I going to use as my form of exercise?!
Mum suggested I come along to a Nia class so I went – and I loved it! I researched Nia and learnt about its foundations, why it was created and what it can do for your overall wellbeing. I created my playlist and submitted my assignment. I have been going to Nia classes weekly ever since.
Nia started my fitness journey; after finding Nia, I found other forms of exercise I enjoy and now do up to 3-4 hours of exercise classes every night 6 days a week.
What I love about Nia is the freedom of expression and connecting with my body in a judgment-free environment with a focus on the JOY of movement – moving in a way that feels good to you! I also love the friends and community I have met on my Nia journey and in Nia classes. I love that you don’t have to be coordinated, that you can choose the level of your own workout and just have fun!
A bit more about me:
I am a certified Feng Shui Master and have my own Feng Shui business.
I sing.
At university I completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Chinese (language) and International Relations. I also completed a concurrent Diploma in Languages in French. Additionally, my studies included Spanish, Positive Psychology and Music and Health.
I also speak Japanese and basic Auslan
Pricing and Details
New to Nia? 3 classes for $30 (valid 4 weeks)
Casual $20 / $17 concession (Nia Australia Members $15)
10 class pass $160 (valid 3 months)
5 class pass $85 (valid 2 months)
Email: niawithnatalie@gmail.com
Mobile: 0449 687 929
Gold Coast, AU
Current Classes
| Location | Class Type | Time |
|---|---|---|
Bert Swift Community Centre, Centurion Crescent, Nerang QLD, Australia |
Classic Nia | 9:30am - 10:30am Saturday |
Pole Catz Australia, Strathaird Road, Bundall QLD, Australia |
Classic Nia | 7:30pm-8:30pm Monday |
De Paul Manor Estate Retirement Village Gold Coast, Edmund Rice Drive, Southport QLD, Australia |
Gentle Nia | 9:00am-10:00am Monday |
Nia with Natalie – Nerang, Gold Coast
Bert Swift Community Centre, Centurion Crescent, Nerang QLD, Australia
For Nia feel free to wear any exercise or comfortable clothing that makes you feel good and free to move. Bring along a water bottle and a towel or yoga mat if you have one.
Nia is designed to be practised barefoot. If there are physical reasons not to practise barefoot, soft sole shoes can be worn.
Classic Nia is a joyful, low impact, movement class inspired by soul-stirring music. Nia’s unique blend of martial arts, dance and mindfulness gives you an energising cardio workout that benefits – body, mind, emotions, and spirit. You will be guided to listen to your body and practice being with sensations of pleasure and ease. Adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Nia meets you where you’re at and invites you to move in your own body’s way.
Nia with Natalie – Bundall, Gold Coast
Pole Catz Australia, Strathaird Road, Bundall QLD, Australia
For Nia feel free to wear any exercise or comfortable clothing that makes you feel good and free to move. Bring along a water bottle and a towel or yoga mat if you have one.
Nia is designed to be practised barefoot. If there are physical reasons not to practise barefoot, soft sole shoes can be worn.
Classic Nia is a joyful, low impact, movement class inspired by soul-stirring music. Nia’s unique blend of martial arts, dance and mindfulness gives you an energising cardio workout that benefits – body, mind, emotions, and spirit. You will be guided to listen to your body and practice being with sensations of pleasure and ease. Adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Nia meets you where you’re at and invites you to move in your own body’s way.
Seniors’ Nia Ashmore, Gold Coast
De Paul Manor Estate Retirement Village Gold Coast, Edmund Rice Drive, Southport QLD, Australia
Classes resume in 2020 date TBA
For Nia feel free to wear any exercise or comfortable clothing that makes you feel good and free to move. Bring along a water bottle and a towel or yoga mat if you have one.
Nia is designed to be practised barefoot. If there is any physical reasons not to practise barefoot, soft sole shoes can be worn.
Gentle Nia Class is a playful and relaxing movement experience infused with music that benefits body, mind and spirit. It includes that fundamentals of a Classic Nia class at a slower pace for those wanting more of a work-in than a workout. It provides more time and space for you to mindfully connect to life-force energy and move in your body’s way.