What are the benefits of Nia?
As a movement program, Nia is based on the Pleasure Principle: if it feels good keep doing it, if it hurts, stop! Amongst the myriad of benefits, Nia balances the autonomic nervous system, enhances sensory awareness, builds reservoirs of chi and alleviates emotional problems, including depression, anxiety and stress. It’s uplifting, invigorating and fun!
What is Nia?
Nia is a personal growth, body-mind-spirit fitness program. It is a “living system” that works with the natural wisdom and intelligence of the body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Nia movement is based on the design and function of the body, known as “The Body’s Way.” With 52 basic moves, Nia movement is multi-dynamic and multi-directional.
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What is it similar to?
It' combines nine movement forms: T'ai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Yoga, Alexander Technique,
Feldenkrais, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Duncan Dance.
How can you use Nia as a healing tool?
Nia offers 3 levels of movement: flexibility, agility and strength. Level One accommodates a person’s current ability, whatever that is. People with pains, injuries and disabilities can improve their muscle tone, increase muscle definition, improve endurance and calm the mind.
What the experts say:
“Nia feels natural and opens up insights and feelings that will make you feel like you are discovering yourself in a new way.” says Bernie Siegel, M.D. Author of Love, Medicine & Miracles & 365 Prescriptions for the Soul
“You’re burning fat and calories, building your muscles, giving your heart a real workout - but you’re not pounding, running or panting. Your feet are planted, your mind is calm, your body is fluid. Welcome to Nia.” Natural Health Magazine
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Nia brings you
flexibility
agility
mobility
strength
stability
and JOY
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Top Left: Nia at Helen's "Moving Forward" workshop, Cape Town 2007
Top Right: Helen leading movement session at Robert Holden's Happiness Now
seminar, London 2008
Bottom left/left: Nia White Belt
training with Ann Christensen
Right: Helen dancing at the London Mind Body Spirit Festival, London 2008
Far Right: Watercolor inspired by Nia, by Helen Allen
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Helen teaches Nia at
LA Fitness, East End Road,
London N3 on:
Thursdays 7-8pm
Saturdays 11:05-12:05pm
Members free
Non-members £10
or £80 for 10 guest passes |
