​Intro to Nia Workshop
(incl. a Classic Nia class)

A 2 hour experience for beginners introducing you to all things Nia. The first hour is mainly passive, where you'll receive the following from Alison, supported by the visuals of a powerpoint presentation:
  • The Nia story
  • How and What makes Nia different
  • 3 Planes of Movement | 3 Intensity Levels
  • How Nia nurtures Body, Mind, Emotions, Spirit
  • The 52 Moves | The Language of Nia 
  • The 9 Movement Forms
  • The 7 Cycles
  • Tips for Success
A 1.5 minute intro to Nia by Nia co-creator; Debbie Rosas
We'll fit in some active learning too in the first hour, whereby participants will learn some of the key 27 base moves. If time allows, we'll get to experience a sense of movement variety offered by the 9 Movement Forms too.

In the second hour we'll move to a classic Nia class, possibly alongside Nia regulars in one of the scheduled weekly classes.  The focus will be on The Joy of Movement with the intent to be empowered to make movement choices that enhance pleasure and reduce pain. 

Beginners LEARN Workshop
Nia 52 Moves Part 1: The Base
​(incl. a Classic Nia class)

A 2 hour experience suitable for beginners and also for regulars who wish to revisit and refine technique.

The first 50 minutes will be focussed on learning the 27 base moves of Nia; stances, steps, foot techniques and kicks. A soundscape of Nia music will offer inspiration as you learn the names of the moves, how to move them to suit Your Body's Way, and how to tweak them with the sensation of pleasure as your guide.

A short break will allow us to move to the larger studio for the second hour; a Classic Nia class where we'll be joined by some of the regulars. This class will include all 27 Nia base moves we've just played with.

Beginners LEARN Workshop
Nia 52 Moves Part 2: The Core & Upper Extremities
​(incl. a Classic Nia class)

A 2 hour experience suitable for beginners and for regulars who wish to revisit and refine technique.  

In the first hour you'll learn the 7 core moves and 18 upper extremity moves of Nia.  Another workshop (Nia 52 Moves Part 1) covers the base moves.

In the second hour we'll move to a Classic Nia class, possibly alongside Nia regulars in one of the scheduled weekly classes.  The challenge for Alison is to do her best to include ALL 52 moves of Nia in this classic Nia class!