Nia Education

Free Nia education includes monthly newsletters, telecourse calls with Debbie Rosas and guests, and select downloads. Scroll down to view our current course of study and to review past courses of study.
If you are seeking to complement and cultivate your body-mind-spirit practice, consider purchasing the Nia Livelihood Membership, a comprehensive continuing education program for personal enrichment and professional development. Available to all belt graduates, this 12-month membership provides you with a deeper exploration of the tools and concepts presented in Nia Belt Trainings, and includes access to in-depth educational materials and videos, a teaching license, and special benefits and privileges.
Some of the exclusive livelihood member benefits include:
- 4 Choreographed Nia teacher routine DVDS
- 12-month Nia teacher’s license
- Monthly classes and workshops with Nia Co-Creator Debbie Rosas
- Weekly mentoring telecourses with Nia Faculty
- Profile page, personal URL and class listings on NiaNow.com
- Exclusive discount prices on NiaWear
- Retake* any belt training previously completed for only $125 USD
- Five FREE session audits* of any belt training previously completed (excluding Green Belt)
*All retakes and audits are based on space availability and approval by the trainer.
Part 2 - Becoming a Sensation Scientist
| Title |
Type |
Published | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Handout - Awareness of Shinbones - July 2012 | Download | Jul 3, 2012 | view article | |
| Awareness of Muscles: Sensing Action and Relaxation - Student Handout | Download | Jan 2, 2012 | view article | |
| Student Handout - Awareness of Ankle Joints - June 2012 | Download | Jun 5, 2012 | view article | |
| Student Handout - Awareness of Chest - January 2013 | Download | Jan 9, 2013 | view article | |
| Student Handout - Awareness of Thighbones - September 2012 | Download | Sep 11, 2012 | view article | |
| Student Handout - Awareness of Knees - August 2012 | Download | Aug 14, 2012 | view article | |
| Student Handout - Awareness of Joints - April 2012 | Download | Apr 3, 2012 | view article | |
| Student Handout - Awareness of Spine - December 2012 | Download | Dec 20, 2012 | view article | |
| Student Handout - Awareness of Shoulder Girdle - March 2013 | Download | Mar 22, 2013 | view article | |
| Student Handout - Awareness of Pelvis - October 2012 | Download | Oct 16, 2012 | view article |
Part 1 - Becoming a Sensation Scientist
| Title |
Type |
Published | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Touch Worksheet | Download | May 3, 2011 | view article | |
| Awareness of Sight: Sensing Light | Download | Mar 31, 2011 | view article | |
| Becoming a Sensation Scientist: Course Introduction | Download | Feb 22, 2011 | view article | |
| Nia's Way: The Art of Listening - Student Handout | Download | Aug 4, 2011 | view article | |
| Awareness of Taste: Sensing the Flavor of Pleasure - Student Handout | Download | Jun 3, 2011 | view article | |
| Awareness of Emotion: Sensing the Vibration of Mood - Student Handout | Download | Aug 31, 2011 | view article | |
| Awareness of Smell: Sensing the Aroma of Now - Student Handout | Download | Jun 30, 2011 | view article | |
| Awareness of Touch Questionnaire | Download | May 3, 2011 | view article | |
| Awareness of Thinking: Sensing Perception - Student Handout | Download | Sep 30, 2011 | view article | |
| Awareness of Hearing: Sensing Sound and Silence - Student Handout | Download | Jul 28, 2011 | view article |
Science of the White Belt
| Title |
Type |
Published | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Handout - Energize Your Hands With Nia! | Download | Aug 31, 2010 | view article | |
| The Voice of Creating a Sacred Livelihood | Download | Feb 13, 2010 | view article | |
| Nia White Belt 52 Moves Anatomical Analysis—Muscle and Joints | Download | May 11, 2010 | view article | |
| Student Handout - Barefoot Walking | Download | Jun 2, 2010 | view article | |
| Student Handout - White Belt Principle 4 - FreeDance | Download | Mar 30, 2010 | view article | |
| My Nia Awareness Questionnaire | Download | Apr 27, 2010 | view article | |
| Nia's Answer to Stability—Naked Feet | Story | Jun 2, 2010 | view article | |
| FreeDance Your Passion | Story | Mar 30, 2010 | view article | |
| Creating Your Sacred Livelihood Scroll | Story | Feb 13, 2010 | view article | |
| Creating a Sacred Livelihood for Yourself and for the World | Story | Oct 26, 2010 | view article |