The Changing Face of Fitness
Yes, a Nia class is a choreographed 1hr group movement class to music. Sounds familiar! Dive a little deeper however and discover the uniqueness of the Nia practise. Driven by the "pleasure principle", Nia offers a fun, creative, personal, functional way to achieve health and fitness goals. Here are some of the key differences between traditional exercise and Nia:
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Traditional Exercise
Painful Guilt driven Single-movement forms Stoic Trains only large muscle groups Movements directed externally Can lead to injuries Creates physical fitness |
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Nia
Pleasurable Desire driven Fusion fitness Expressive Trains all muscle groups Movements directed internally - The Body's Way Heals injuries Creates fitness of body, mind, emotions and spirit Source: Rosas, Debbie & Rosas, Carlos: The Nia Technique, 2004, p19 |