ONCE YOU enter the world of Nia, my advice is to roll with it. Roll with the teacher’s instructions to burp up joy, pat rainbows and let yourself shine through. Cynicism is not permitted. It’s ...

Imagine dancing with joyous abandon, grooving and gliding into soul-kissing bliss. That's what my morning was like when I took my first "Nia" class at Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, Minn. Nia ...

EVEN NIA instructors have a hard time explaining what NIA is. “NIA has to be experienced,” says East Bay instructor Danielle Woermann. “It is a fusion fitness,” explains San Rafael instructor ...

Not Your Ordinary Workout: NIA is a unique blend of dance, martial arts, and relaxation that lets you dance your way to self-discovery. Our editor experienced it firsthand for you! Photo: FITBOOK I ...

Within moments of stepping into my first Nia class, I knew I would become a Nia teacher. It blended fitness with playfulness and joy – something mandatory for me, because, truth be told, I’m not ...

Renee Tillotson teaches a nia class at the Still and Moving Center in Kakaako. Tillotson on Feb. 19 led her students Irene Mackay, left, Joanne Edgar, Eunice DeMello and Karen Morisaki Page. “I was in ...

I was recently asked a great question by a health professional. She often refers clients to yoga and meditation, and she wanted to know when and why to refer a client to Nia. This is a great question!

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Depending on when you peeked in the Buck Recreation Center’s aerobics studio between 10 and 11 a.m. last Thursday you may have thought a tai chi class was ...

Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Meanwhile, Nia, a unique type of exercise, is growing in the Spa City. Nia is a cardiovascular mind-body movement ...