FAQ2

What experience is required to take Nia?
No previous experience is necessary! In Nia, we do things The Body's Way; we dance in ways that
feel good in our own body. Each person chooses their own pace and level of exertion.

How long is a Nia class?
A Nia class usually lasts 60 minutes.

What's a Nia class like?
Classes generally follow this format:
Begin with a key focus or intention
Warm up, preparing the heart and lungs, and activating energy into the joints
Energizing movements with mobility, flexibility and strength to achieve whole-body conditioning
Calming, Harmonizing, & Recentering to harmonize the body, mind, emotions and spirit
Floorplay, or "fitness on the floor," using gravity and space to improve strength and flexibility
Concluding with an appreciation of our body's abilities, and transition to the rest of our day

What's the Joy of Movement?
The first principle of Nia, the Joy of Movement is the physical celebration of the body. Nia offers
you a chance to experience the joy of moving in your body, in the ways that feel best to you.

What do I wear during a Nia class?
Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and free to move! Many students wear comfortable
clothes, such as what they'd wear to a Yoga or gym class. Perhaps the most important thing is
what you don't wear; Nia is done in bare feet, so that you can feel connected to the ground.