The Nia Technique: The High-Powered Energizing Workout That Gives You a New Body and a New Life

by Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas

the strength of Pilates, the flexibility of yoga, the muscle tone of strength training, and top-notch aerobic fitness--all through the revolutionary pleasure-based fitness program that gets you in shape from the inside out! The hottest new trend in mind-body wellness, Nia--which stands for Neuromuscular Integrative Action--is the most advanced form of fusion fitness, blending martial arts, healing arts, dance, and spiritual self-healing to create...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767917308
• ISBN13: 9780767917308
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Nia changed my body and my life

I discovered Nia 13 years ago, became a certified teacher six years ago, and, with the guidance of the Nia organization, I opened my own studio three years ago. Nia has not only shown me a way to stay fit for the rest of my life, it has made it possible to achieve my lifelong dream of owning my own studio, which is located in the New Haven area of Connecticut. What makes this book outstanding is that it not only explains how to get fit and stay fit through Nia, it is filled with inspirational stories about people whose lives have changed through this beautiful and joyful technique. I recommend it highly to anyone - especially anyone who wants to be fit but can't stand to work out. Nia is something my students look forward to. As a matter of fact, my students have only one complaint when they finish class - their cheeks hurt from smiling so much!

Fitness for everyone!

I highly recommend this book and the corresponding workshop videos available through the NIA website. I am a full figured woman, over 350lbs, and I took a NIA class at my college gym with people of various fitness levels. I could keep up with the routine and break a sweat while those half my size were still challenged as well. The class was fun and involves your whole body. I enjoyed dancing and moving and after each class I feel invigorated and refreshed. I particularly enjoyed the stretches and relaxation poses towards the end. Nia is adaptable for all skill levels and is easy on the joint. I felt sort of embarrassed at first, but as time wore on I got more into it. My flexibility was increased as well as my self esteem as I learned to truly enjoy movement! I am purchasing this book to accompany my videos so that when I move away, I can still do Nia.

Nia kicks you to a new level - gently

The manual is easy to follow, the movements are truly joyful and easy to acheive and one ends the session with a sense of serene joy and self love. My one caveat is that the authors might do well to excise the catty comments about "aerobic bunnies" and simply focus on the beauty of their method which is phenomenal.

The Nia Technique

I timidly walked into my first NIA class six years ago,not knowing what to expect, bald from chemotherapy, my head covered in a bandana. As the music started, Laurie, our teacher, guided us into the movements and directed us to extend our arms outwardly in a fluid manner. I thought, "Who am I to move my arms with grace?" I felt stiff and embarrassed. As a woman in her fifties (who exercised regularly), I had never been taught to actually be in my body. The body was to be controlled, starved and critiqued, but never honored. Then, as Laurie continued her gentle coaching, the rhythm of the music pulled me in, and I knew I had found something very special. My body desperately needed healing. It may not be cured of breast cancer but it certainly could experience some measure of healing. As the class continued, I dropped deliciously into feeling each joint move and become more limber. I almost felt like they were thanking me for moving them in such a luxurious way. By my third class, and still to this day, I often execute a movement and tears will well up as joy, yes joy, is released. I feel immense gratitude to my teacher, Laurie, who brings meaning, beauty and strength to each movement. And I send gratitude also to Debbie Rosas for bringing to life this most authentic form of mind/body/spirit integration. Nia is for everyone, all ages, and all abilities, working together for fitness, heart work and simple delight in recovering the body. I encourage everyone to try Nia.

Best thing on the market for fintess and holistic health

It's just great! If you see at the Nia headquarters webpage you can read yourself the first chapter and find out how new, different and exsiting this book is. Good luck on your journey