Nia (say Nee-uhh) … Uhh? What’s Nia?
Stephanie Williams says "Well, if you live in a body, you’re ready for Nia. Unlike Yoga or
Pilates, Nia is not a household name. I’m planning to change that. Nia stands for ‘Neuromuscular Integrative Action’. Sounds scientific? Evidence-based? Boring! Agreed. Which is why I call it the Joy of Movement. I am a licensed Nia Technique instructor offering Nia classes in your local community. "Use this link in your browser to find out more about the Nia philosophy and technique.
"Or if you prefer a more personal experience, come join us at the Moruya Red Door on 23 April for an Introductory Nia Playshop. A gold coin donation will be accepted for Red
Door funds.
You can contact Stephanie at herbs.sw@gmail.com for more details and current classes in Batemans Bay.
Stephanie says "Nia’s wide appeal lies in the benefits it brings to people of all ages and ability levels, bodies of all shapes and sizes from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Nia welcomes and values everyone who lives in a body. While Nia’s values do not embrace weight loss messages, you may discover that using the Nia technique as a regular practice brings a satisfying improvement in your body’s muscle tone and shape.
"When people ask me “What’s Nia?”, I say that Nia is my go-to comfort zone, Nia is self-healing; Nia is fun; Nia is sensational; Nia is my dancing-through-life partner, both on and off the dance floor. And like any regular routine, it can be addictive – in the best possible sense!
"For me, Nia is the exact opposite of degeneration, which is how we tend to see the
process of aging. For me, Nia is regeneration. And I always feel better for moving!
What does the science say?
"It is well-accepted that activities which include physical, social and cognitive aspects all at
the same time are more likely to promote and maintain wellbeing than doing just one of
these activities on its own. For example, doing the crossword every day on your own,
walking the dog or catching up with friends outside of home can each bring benefits. But
as well as ticking all three boxes, Nia adds a therapeutic dose of emotional balancing.
In a nutshell, practicing Nia involves learning a new language (cognitive) while moving our
bodies to a variety of diverse musical genres (physical, emotional, spiritual) while at the
same time meeting new friends (social).
"So when people ask me “What’s Nia?”, I say, Nia is my go-to comfort zone, Nia is self-
healing; Nia is fun; Nia is sensational, Nia is my dancing through life partner, both on and
off the dance floor. And like any regular routine, it can be addictive – in the best possible
sense!
"I invite you to experience all that Nia has to offer."
L-R: Nia lovers Lyn Symons (Instructor, Ulladulla/Milton), Izumi Trotter, Rosie Miller, Linda Lees, Stephanie Williams (Instructor Batemans Bay), Lynn Cowley, Sonya Silverstone, Zora Brown, Noel Boycott (Instructor Ulladulla/Milton).
