What is Nia?

The Nia Technique is based on The Body’s Way and incorporates 9 movement energies, 13 primary principles, and 52 basic moves.

Students learn the technique of Nia in classes, through books and videotapes, and in workshops or student/teacher intensive training. Improvement in technique comes from practice that promotes growth out of love and ease rather than pain and effort.

Nia gives people of all ages and fitness levels tools to explore their own bodies and the ways they move. Students are given the space and time to explore, perceive, and refine their movements in order to experience greater ease and pleasure. Through the practice of Nia's time-tested technique, the body, mind, emotions, and spirit transform - changing and growing to reach the personal potential set by each individual. People are encouraged to develop in their own way and in their own time within a community group exercise environment.

Listen to BBC Radio Oxford interview with Maria 10 Sept 06

Read about Nia by Maria

See Nia Maria article from the Oxford Times Imago supplement

Learn about the Nia Technique in depth at www.nia-nia.com

Find out about Nia in the UK at www.uknia.com