Who takes Nia?
Nia Students and teachers represent all ages, fitness levels, and nationalities. Nia students range from people who are enthusiasts of dance and movement to people who have never exercised or danced before. Some students join Nia classes because they have become bored or injured in other programs. Some students come to Nia because they have reached a skill plateau with traditional exercise classes; some are athletes looking for cross-training. Nia Students include burned-out runners, aerobic students, teachers, dancers, and martial artists looking for a new approach that combines mindful awareness with fitness, movement, and health. We also have students who are in wellness, recovery, and therapeutic programs. Some students take Nia at school (grade school, high school, and college programs) and some take classes at their local senior center. Nia is adaptable to any age range or fitness level. Participants enjoy Nia’s comfortable, natural approach to working out that allows for self-ex
