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

The book had been recommended to my wife and me when we began Nia classes 2 months ago. It has been invaluable in its content--both verbal and visual. For both of us, it has motivated us even more to continue our Nia class. This is t he only regular form of a physical, psychological, spiritual workout that we've done. The book makes it more understandable and it also additionally facilitates the various movements via the photographs of so many of the moves that are made in each hourly workout.

I love Nia, but what a surprise it was to receive the book and find it so well written, interesting, and informative about the human body.

I started attending nia classes at our local gym about four months ago in order to add some variety to my gym routine. Despite feeling pretty goofy doing some of the work, I enjoyed it enough to keep going back. Now I go to five or six classes every week. Nia has helped me increase my aerobic fitness while also helping heal old stress injuries in my shoulder and hip.I think that nia is a very useful exercise modality for a lot of different people -- you can get all kinds of different things out of it. It would be challenging, however, to use the book on its own. It makes much more sense if you are using the nia videos (available through Amazon) or also taking a class. I find that I need to watch someone execute a movement and then I can replicate it, but the pictures and words in this book are not enough on their own for me to figure out what to do. On the other hand, the book is a HUGE help in figuring out the nuances of different steps and poses in the dance, and it gives you ideas for changing up routines shown in the videos. (I often alter steps to accommodate my healing --but still sometimes achy-- shoulder).If you are at all interested in nia, it's worth trying. You can do the videos at home, if you like, or you may be able to find classes near you. I am always excited to see a huge range of ages and body types in my classes -- it IS for everybody!

Very detailed book from Nia founder Debbie Rosas. Includes what made her create the program along with the steps and techniques, etc. I've never enjoyed working out as much as I do when I go to a class or pop in a DVD. Nia has made it fun and not at all hard on my body.

Since I discovered Nia 3 years ago, I've done some training and weekly classes, soon to branch out into teaching. This book is a staple for venturing into the awesome world of Nia, which teaches people how to learn to be "pleasure" beings as part of being human. Excellent guide to all things Nia. Debbie Rosa is an inspiration to all.

If you want to go more in depth in your NIA practice, this book is for you. Both for students and instructors, you can take any section and deepen into your practice, body and the joy of movement!

Are you interested in HOW the Nia technique works and HOW to get the MAXIMUM benefits every time you step in to your practice? If you would like to embrace the 52 MOVES, improve your technique and learn more about how/why Nia was created, please purchase this book:)Amy Ross, Blue Belt

This book has excellent illustrations and descriptions of the different movements and routines in The Nia Technique. However, I would strongly recommend attending a few live classes before reading this book, as it may be difficult to mimic the routine illustrations in the book without having seen them in person first. Additionally, this book would make a wonderful complementary piece to those who've been practicing Nia for awhile and are looking for advanced technique and precision.

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J ai acheté cet ouvrage car j avais découvert par hasard sur Youtube cette approche et je voulais en savoir davantageLe livre est très complet et chaque figure de la chorégraphie que l on peut composer est bien expliquéeL esprit de la pratique est séduisant : le plaisir de bouger mais aussi la libération de sa vitalité et de son elan de vie personnelle intégrant les émotions. Donc plus profond que ce qui paraîtrait au premier abord

Great condition - it is a gift for someone

Fantastic book giving a real insight into Nia

Schade, dass es das Buch nicht übersetzt gibt, so dass es auch für englisch-Unkundige lesbar wäre. Wer englisch kann, wird es aber sehr gut lesen können. Es ist wunderbar geschrieben, so dass das Lesen Spaß macht.Inhaltlich ist es wunderbar geeignet, die Nia-Philosophie verständlich zu machen und der Leserin eigene Erfahrungen zu ermöglichen. Beim Lesen wird viel vom guten Kontakt zum Körper vermittelt, schon bevor man einen einzigen Barfuß auf den Boden setzt. Wer es gelesen hat, kann aber nur hoffen, einen Nia-Kurs in der Nähe zu finden, damit es dann auch praktisch losgehen kann.Wer Nia schon praktisch kennt, versteht spätestens nach dem Lesen des Buches, warum es so gut tut.Nia ist deutlich mehr, als ein Fitness-Programm. Ich werde meine körper- und tanztherapeutischen Weiterbildungen in jedem Fall mit einer Ausbildung zur Nia-Trainerin ergänzen.