Nia helps you to appreciate movement in a whole new way.

Everyone can dance and express their unique life experience.

Dance is not just for “dancers”.

Through movement we find health.

Nia brings you
flexibility
agility
mobility
strength
stability
and JOY

and incorporates the essence of
T'ai Chi
Tae Kwon Do
Aikido
Yoga
Alexander Technique
Feldenkrais
Modern Dance
Jazz Dance
Duncan Dance.

The Nia Technique

Nia is dynamic, fun and great for toning your body and uplifting your spirit. It uses physical activity to integrate your neurology (including the mind, emotions and spirit), with your outer body or musculature.

It is a comprehensive, holistic exercise approach designed with a combination of nine movement forms: T'ai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Yoga, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Duncan Dance.

 Nia is done barefoot to music and delivers cardiovascular and whole-body conditioning. Because Nia is self-guided and based on creating a loving relationship with the body and following The Body’s Way – the innate intelligence of the body — it is adaptable and safe for any fitness level, from stiff beginners to highly fit athletes.

Nia teaches you how to physically interpret and internally direct your actions and choices, and to listen to the voice of your body and allow the body to be your guide in discovering Dynamic Ease.

Above Left: Helen (in turquoise) leading a free dance session at Robert Holden's Happiness Now seminar, Feb 2008

Above Right: A Nia class at the White Belt training sesison Dec 2007

Helen is now teaching Nia at LA Fitness, East End Road, N3 on:
Thursdays 7-8pm
Saturdays 11-12pm
Members free
Non-members £10 or £50 for 10 guest passes