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About

  • Personal Experience with Nia Technique

    My husband Allen and I first discovered The Nia Technique at Rancho La Puerta in 1994. I had been looking for a high-energy workout but had been having shoulder and back problems and was concerned about further damage and pain. We both felt an immediate connection with the music, movement and magic of Nia - and nothing hurt! When we returned to Chicago, we continued to explore Nia through video tapes purchased from the Nia headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Despite my busy career as a college English instructor and Allen's as an oculo-facial plastic surgeon with a hectic medical practice, we were so impressed with the improvements in our physical and psychological fitness that we made a commitment to become Nia instructors in 2002. We both have experienced dramatic improvement in our posture, alignment, core strength, flexibility, muscle definition, and balance. For me, Nia has been a healing force: through The Nia Technique I feel significant relief from rotator cuff damage, slipped disc, and spinal stenosis. Moving rhythmically and playfully to wonderful global music in a group is fun. Moreover, the various Nia routines provide ample space to allow for a private experience of emotional release. Nia invites expressive movement, awakening instinct and creativity as the mind becomes silent and the body takes over. Truly, Nia is "medicine for the soul." Please come and join us. Lynett Putterman, Black-Belt Licensed Nia Instructor

    Nia stands for Neuromuscular Integrative Action

    Nia is the first and most advanced form of fusion fitness - the combining of classic movement forms, it encompasses the martial arts, the healing arts (including yoga), and dance. this combination creates a synergy that no isolated tachnique can match. Nia (pronounced Nee' ah) is a worldwide fitness movement with more than twenty years of technical advancement. Nia can benefit everyone, from beginners of any age to professional athletes seeking the ultimate "cross-training" discipline.

  • How Does Nia Work?

    Through expressive movement - the Body's Way - Nia empowers people to achieve physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and well-being. Nia moves you from the inside out, using imagery to stimulate whole body movement and dynamic ease. All movements are natural and systemic, playful and empowering, respecting each person's skill and fitness level. Nia uses a wide variety of music to fuel your energy, burn calories, engage your imagination, and free your spirit.

    Live Podcast Interview With Dr. J. Hobson.


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    BROADWAY ROUTINE - NIA TECHNIQUE

    LATIN DANCE WORKOUT - NIA TECHNIQUE

    For additional Nia information go to www.nianow.com or download the "About Nia" Guide here:

    About Nia Guide