A unique introduction to Nia Technique!

This is an excellent workshop for both new to Nia students as well as seasoned students. Learning the foundation of Nia’s 52 moves will give you an opportunity to polish your technique, to expand your Nia vocabulary, and to better understand the conditioning qualities of each move so you learn how to take your workout to a new level!

Learn the language of Nia in a two-part experiential workshop

EDUCATION 

We will spend time breaking down each move by following Nia’s somatic methodology for studying movement. A triad known as: Learn-Move-Energize.

EMBODY

Get ready to dance, sweat, and ROCK all Nia 52 moves to a unique musical landscape. Music by Led Zeppelin. This one-hour class will give you an opportunity to energize and personalize everything you learned (all 52 moves) while getting a total body workout.

ABOUT THE 52 MOVES 

Nia’s 52 Moves are the building blocks of all Nia routines, classes and Nia programs. They originate from diverse modalities spanning Dance Arts, Martial Arts and Healing Arts. They are designed to bring conditioning to every muscle group, joint, the nervous system, and the three main areas of the body: base, core and upper extremities.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Class is taken barefoot and no experience is necessary. Nia is designed for all ages, fitness levels and body types. For this workshop 16+ are welcomed (under 18 with parent consent). Come ready to move and wear anything that makes you feel free and comfortable. Please bring a water bottle, a towel, and a mat for floor exercises (optional).

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Valerie discovered Nia while living in Honolulu, HI. in 2011. She’s trained in Hawai'i, Australia, New York, Baltimore and Nia Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about Health & Well-Being and believes every single person on earth should experience movement as medicine. She supports people in realizing their potential by using feel-good motivation to support them in ways that are flexible & adaptable to age, health, professions and abilities. Her classes have been described as: inspiring, therapeutic, creative, energetic and empowering!

Grab a friend and join the Queen team for a Sunday afternoon that will leave you feeling energized, amazed, and grateful to be able to live and rock your juicy life!