52 Moves Training

Training Overview

The Nia 52 Moves Training is open to everybody, from new students to seasoned Nia teachers. It includes a pre-training program, a three-day training, and an optional post-training program that is designed exclusively for those who plan to become Nia 52 Moves teachers.

The Nia 52 Moves are the basic building blocks of all Nia routines. Drawing from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts, the Nia 52 Moves correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. From Front Kicks to Upward Blocks to Cha-Cha-Chas to Hip Bumps, these moves cultivate strength, flexibility, mobility, agility and stability while freeing you to be expressive and creative.

Who can Enroll in this Training?

Everybody! No previous Nia experience is required to enroll.

Benefits of the 52 Moves Training

This training teaches students to:

• Receive personal, 52 Moves coaching from Nia trainers and Nia Co-Creator Debbie Rosas
• Learn the names of all Nia 52 Moves
• Gain the ability to physically model each of the Nia 52 Moves
• Understand the basic conditioning benefits of the Nia 52 Moves
• Master the Nia 52 Moves using the 7-cycle class format
• Explore the Nia 52 Moves using the nine movement forms of Nia, three planes of movement, three intensity levels, and five sensations of fitness
• Practice three different Nia 52 Moves routines (focusing on the base, core and upper extremities of the body)
• Obtain healing and conditioning benefits of the practice for healthier living

Requirements to Become a Nia 52 Moves Teacher

All graduates of the 52 Moves Training who wish to become Nia 52 Moves teachers and to teach Nia 52 Moves classes are required to:

• Graduate from the Nia White Belt Training
• Obtain a Nia Livelihood Membership (which includes a teaching license)
• Pass a Nia 52 Moves exam