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About Nia

What is Nia?

Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries. Trainings are designed for those seeking personal enrichment and professional development. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live.

How does Nia work?

Nia draws from Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, jazz dance, modern dance, Duncan dance, yoga, Alexander Technique and Teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. Stiff beginners and highly fit athletes alike can adapt Nia to meet their needs by choosing from three intensity levels. Consecutive trainings collectively explore 52 principles for personal enrichment and professional development. Read testimonials from people of all ages, backgrounds and locations.

Why was Nia created?

Nia’s purpose is to grow a worldwide community of healthy people who are empowered to do great things. We believe every person can discover, explore, unleash and enhance their individual potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life – by engaging their senses and listening to their bodies. With the right tools and education, we can increase our confidence and happiness. We can become connected to others to shape a consciousness that extends beyond our own. Together we will unearth possibilities never before imagined.

Our Classes

Rosanne Russell

Classic Nia Class

at Healthworks Fitness for Women in Cambridge, MA
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9:00am

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:00am

Location

36 White Street Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Free with membership; Day pass (includes use of sauna, whirlpool and all the classes you can take!) $20. Babysitting on site.

Notes About This Class

Begin your day with me!

Fun, high energy and at an all women's beautiful facility in Porter Square, Cambridge.

Joan Turnberg

Classic Nia Class

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9:30am
Classic Nia

Day: Wednesday

Time: 9:30am

Location

12 Mudge Way Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Seasonal Sessions - Register with with the Bedford Recreation Dept. at www.bedfordrecreation.org

Notes About This Class

The Bedford Town Center Bldg. is yellow with a green door. The room is at the top of the stairs. Bring a water bottle and yoga mat / towel.

For questions, contact Joan Turnberg @ 781 223 8555 or joan@live-life-well.com.

Joan Turnberg

Classic Nia Class

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9:30am
Classic Nia

Day: Monday

Time: 9:30am

Location

12 Mudge Way Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Seasonal Sessions - Register with with the Bedford Recreation Dept. at www.bedfordrecreation.org

Notes About This Class

The Bedford Town Center Bldg. is yellow with a green door. The room is at the top of the stairs. Bring a water bottle and yoga mat / towel.

For questions, contact Joan Turnberg @ 781 223 8555 or joan@live-life-well.com.

Maria Skinner

Classic Nia Class

at Yoga & Nia For Life in Concord
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11:00am

Day: Sunday

Time: 11:00am

Location

50 Beharrell Street Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$17 drop-in

Notes About This Class


Maria Skinner

Classic Nia Class

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6:15pm

Day: Monday

Time: 6:15pm

Location

20 Research Place North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Contact Maria Skinner for cost.

Notes About This Class

This class happens at the Lowell General Hospital Bariatric and Weight Loss Clinic. If you are interested in joining this class, contact Maria at ynfl@msn.com

Joan Turnberg

Classic Nia Class

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6:30pm
Classic Nia

Day: Thursday

Time: 6:30pm

Location

12 Mudge Way Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Seasonal Sessions - Register with with the Bedford Recreation Dept. at www.bedfordrecreation.org

Notes About This Class

The Bedford Town Center Bldg. is yellow with a green door. The room is at the top of the stairs. Bring a water bottle and yoga mat / towel.

For questions, contact Joan Turnberg @ 781 223 8555 or joan@live-life-well.com.

Rosanne Russell

Classic Nia Class

at Healthworks Fitness for Women in Cambridge, MA
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6:30pm

Day: Monday

Time: 6:30pm

Location

36 White Street Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Free with membership; Day pass (includes use of club for entire day, plusl whirlppol, sauna, steam): $20.

Notes About This Class

This is a great class! Fun, high energy and at a beautiful all women's facility in Porter Square.

Robyn Maltz

Classic Nia Class

at Laughing Dog Yoga in Wellesley
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8:00am

Day: Thursday

Time: 8:00am

Location

159 Linden St Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

The drop in is $16 and class cards are also available.

Notes About This Class

This class will begin on October 11, 2012. I can't wait to begin to teach a new class at Laughing Dog Yoga. After class browse the beautiful shop for clothes, jewelery and accessories.

Cindy Scholz

Classic Nia Class

at Lumina at Longfellow in Wayland
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8:30am

Day: Wednesday

Time: 8:30am

Location

522 Boston Post Road Wayland, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$15 Drop In when accompanied by a member or $135 Ten Class Card renewable once.

Drop in/Ten Class Card members have access to 10 standard Mind/Body/Spirit classes.

Cindy Scholz

Classic Nia Class

at Lumina at Longfellow in Wayland
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8:30am

Day: Friday

Time: 8:30am

Location

522 Boston Post Road Wayland, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$15 Drop In when accompanied by a member or $135 Ten Class Card renewable once.

Drop in/Ten Class Card members have access to 10 standard Mind/Body/Spirit classes.

Ana Ayvazian

Classic Nia Class

at Waltham YMCA in Waltham
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8:45am

Day: Friday

Time: 8:45am

Location

725 Lexington St Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$13 drop-in free to members

Notes About This Class

Classic Nia

Cindy Scholz

Classic Nia Class

at Laughing Dog Yoga in Wellesley
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9:00am

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:00am

Location

159 Linden Street Wellesley , Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$16 Drop-in or $140/10-Class Card-Valid for 4 months

Ana Ayvazian

Classic Nia Class

at Waltham YMCA in Waltham
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9:00am

Day: Tuesday

Time: 9:00am

Location

725 Lexington St Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$13 drop-in free to members

Notes About This Class

Classic Nia

Janice  Kahn

Classic Nia Class

at West Roxbury YMCA in West Roxbury
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9:05am

Day: Friday

Time: 9:05am

Location

15 Bellevue Street West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Free to members; $15 drop-in

Marcia Coakley

Classic Nia Class

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9:15am

Day: Monday

Time: 9:15am

Location

67 Mechanic Steet Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Free to Hockomock Area YMCA members (Foxboro, Franklin, North Attleboro, Mansfield Ys), and others are welcome through new Membership Reciprocity Agreements with additional Ys - check with Member Services.

Notes About This Class

1 of 2 sessions at the Foxboro YMCA branch.

Cindy Scholz

Classic Nia Class

at The Center at Westwoods in Westwoods
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9:30am

Day: Tuesday

Time: 9:30am

Location

590 Gay Street Westwoods, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$15 drop-in

6 class card $75 good for 8 weeks

8 class card $100 good for 12 weeks

Notes About This Class

Classic Nia

Robyn Maltz

Classic Nia Class

at Laughing Dog Yoga in Wellesley
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9:45am

Day: Friday

Time: 9:45am

Location

159 Linden St Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$16 drop in and class cards are available.

Ana Ayvazian

Classic Nia Class

at Mt. Auburn Health Club in Watertown
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9:45am

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:45am

Location

57 Coolidge Ave Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Free for Members

Notes About This Class

Classic Nia

Robyn Maltz

Classic Nia Class

at Yoga and Nia for Life in West Concord
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10:00am

Day: Monday

Time: 10:00am

Location

West Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$17 drop in and class cards are available

Robyn Maltz

Classic Nia Class

at Yoga and Nia for Life in West Concord
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10:00am

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:00am

Location

50 beharrell St West Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$17 drop in  class cards are available

Notes About This Class

I teach this class once a month usually on the first Saturday of the month.

Rosanne Russell

Classic Nia Class

at North Suburban YMCA in Woburn
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10:05am

Day: Monday

Time: 10:05am

Location

137 Lexington Street Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Free to Greater Boston YMCA members;
Otherwise, please inquire at the front desk or call the YMCA to
ask about their current policy on visiting the Y.

Notes About This Class

Great semi-private environment. Friendly and welcoming group!

Janice  Kahn

Classic Nia Class

at Benefitness Health Club in Brookline
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10:30am

Day: Friday

Time: 10:30am

Location

62 Harvard Street (rear) Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Free to members. First class free! Drop-in possible.

Ana Ayvazian

Classic Nia Class

at The Arlington Center in Arlington
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11:00am

Day: Monday

Time: 11:00am

Location

369 Mass Ave Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$16 drop in

Notes About This Class

Classic Nia

Ana Ayvazian

Classic Nia Class

at Waltham YMCA in Waltham
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11:30am

Day: Thursday

Time: 11:30am

Location

725 Lexington St Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Register for 8 week session, $30.00 for members

$7.00 drop in

Notes About This Class

Classic Nia for half an hour, followed by gentle Yoga for half an hour.

Holly Kania

Classic Nia Class

at Yoga and Nia for Life in Concord
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5:00pm

Day: Sunday

Time: 5:00pm

Location

50 Beharrel Street Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Drop-in for $17, or $15 per class with purchase of a coupon book of 10.  If this is your first class at YNFL, please come dance as my guest!

Notes About This Class

Class begins Sunday, September 23.

Julianne Corey

Classic Nia Class

at Namo Yoga Studio in Cambridge
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5:45pm

Day: Thursday

Time: 5:45pm

Location

21 Belmont St Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$15 drop-in / $12 for students

$110 for ten classes / $90 for students

New to studio take advantage of first two weeks unlimited studio classes for $25

Notes About This Class


Rosanne Russell

Classic Nia Class

at North Suburban YMCA in Woburn
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6:30pm

Day: Wednesday

Time: 6:30pm

Location

137 Lexington Street Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Free to Greater Boston YMCA members.

Otherwise, please inquire with the front desk as to options as a visitor.

Notes About This Class

Beautiful studio! Great class. Come dance with us!

Rosanne Russell

Classic Nia Class

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6:30pm

Day: Thursday

Time: 6:30pm

Location

239 Woburn Street Reading, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

DROP-IN!! Yes, this is a great class to drop in to. $12. or stay for the 6-week series: $60.00.

New to Nia?? (or have never taken a Nia class with me!)
I am offering a FALL special. Come to your first class for $5.00!

Notes About This Class

The UU Church is a lovely place and this weekly class is very special. The ceiling goes for ever about our heads and the bamboo flooring is delightful. As class ends the church choir is in full swing... so we are always serenaded in the end. Please join us!

Holly Kania

Classic Nia Class

at Lexington High School in Lexington
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7:00pm

Day: Thursday

Time: 7:00pm

Location

251 Waltham Street Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$150. for 8 sessions. ($115 for seniors)   Register through Lexington Community Education:  http://www.lexingtoncommunityed.org/classes.php?department=EXERCISEDANCE

Notes About This Class

Class meets:  9/20, 9/27, 10/11, 10/18,10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15.

Marcia Coakley

Classic Nia Class

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8:15am

Day: Wednesday

Time: 8:15am

Location

67 Mechanic Steet Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Free to Hockomock Area YMCA members (Foxboro, Franklin, North Attleboro, Mansfield Ys), and others are welcome through new Membership Reciprocity Agreements with additional Ys - check with Member Services.

Notes About This Class

This is classic Nia class experience with Marcia Coakley. Come take your body on a journey of awareness, increased fitness, and JOY!

1 of 2 sessions at the Foxboro YMCA branch.

Susan Guest

Classic Nia Class

at Beverly Sterling YMCA in Beverly
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8:15am
Classic Nia

Day: Wednesday

Time: 8:15am

Location

254 Essex Street Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Notes About This Class

 5 week Summer Session Starting June 26th- July 24th

Melissa McLaughlin

Classic Nia Class

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9:00am

Day: Thursday

Time: 9:00am

Location

1794 Bridge St Dracut, Massachusetts, United States
Susan Guest

Classic Nia Class

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9:15am
Classic Nia

Day: Tuesday

Time: 9:15am

Location

284 Bay Road South Hamilton, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Summer session special rates.

June 25- July 23rd.

$10 class  or $35 for all 5 weeks. 

Notes About This Class

Nia delivers an invigorating cardio workout, while developing strength, balance, flexibility, agility, mobility, body
awareness, and relaxation.

A one hour class incorporating both structured and freeform movement to diverse music and dynamic choreography.

Easy to learn. Suitable for beginners. It's easy to join in any time!

For any questions, feel free to contact me.

Please wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle.

Susan Guest

Classic Nia Class

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9:15am
Classic Nia

Day: Tuesday

Time: 9:15am

Location

284 Bay Road South Hamilton, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Summer session only- $10 for drop in, $7 with a class card.

Notes About This Class

Summer Session Special Rates

$10 for drop in, $7 for all 5 weeks.

From June 25rd- July 23rd

Julianne Corey

Classic Nia Class

at The Dance Complex in Cambridge
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9:15am

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:15am

Location

536 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$13 drop-in / $12 with class card /$10 full-time student and Nia Livelihood member

Notes About This Class


Melissa McLaughlin

Classic Nia Class

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9:45am

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:45am

Location

1794 Bridge St Dracut, Massachusetts, United States
Donna McGurk

Classic Nia Class

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10:00am

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:00am

Location

5 Summer Street Natick, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$15/class or $60 for a 5 class card

Notes About This Class

For all levels. Start at any time.

Lisa-Anne French

Classic Nia Class

at Home studio in Marblehead
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10:00am

Day: Monday

Time: 10:00am

Location

Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$15 to drop-in

$120 for a 10 class card with a 2 month expiration

$220 for a 20 class card with a 4 month expiration

Melissa McLaughlin

Classic Nia Class

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10:00am

Day: Tuesday

Time: 10:00am

Location

1794 Bridge St Dracut, Massachusetts, United States
Susan Guest

Classic Nia Class

at Beverly Sterling YMCA in Beverly
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10:45am
Classic Nia

Day: Thursday

Time: 10:45am

Location

254 Essex Street Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Notes About This Class

5 Week Summer Session June 27- July 25th

Mary Stevenson

Classic Nia Class

at Greatest Age Fitness in West Newton
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11:00am

Day: Friday

Time: 11:00am

Location

1149 Washington St. West Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

For members of Greatest Age Fitness.  Please visit http://www.greatestagefitness.com for more information.

Notes About This Class


Maria Skinner

Classic Nia Class

at Brickstone Fitness in Andover
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11:00am

Day: Thursday

Time: 11:00am

Location

200 Brickstone Square Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

4 week Series begins May 23

$60 for Brickstone Members

$68 for non-members

Notes About This Class


Suzanne Gainer

Classic Nia Class

at Yoga & Nia for Life in Concord
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4:30pm

Day: Friday

Time: 4:30pm

Location

50 Beharrel Street Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$17 Drop-in

$150 10-class card

$280 20-class card

$390 30-class card

Mary Stevenson

Classic Nia Class

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6:00pm

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:00pm

Location

66 Tappan St. Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$102 for 7 classes starting April 2, 2013.  Sign up through Brookline Adult & Community Education at http://aded.brooklinema.gov or phone 617-730-2700

Notes About This Class


Kira Hower

Classic Nia Class

at Mount Auburn Club in Watertown
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6:00pm

Day: Wednesday

Time: 6:00pm

Location

57 Coolidge Avenue Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

Nia class is FREE to members of The Mount Auburn Club. Class cards are available to non-Members. Ask for the multiple class card discount! 20 Class Card is your best buy.  

Notes About This Class

Open to all fitness levels. Class is held on the 2nd floor in the interior studio. 

Susan Guest

Classic Nia Class

at Harbor Yoga in Gloucester
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6:00pm

Day: Wednesday

Time: 6:00pm

Location

114 Main Street Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$12 for drop in, $10 with class card.

Melissa McLaughlin

Classic Nia Class

at Yoga & Nia For Life in West Concord
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6:15pm

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:15pm

Location

50 Beharrell Street West Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

$17 Walk In

Karen Mcintosh

Classic Nia Class

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6:30pm

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:30pm

Location

80 Main Street Hudson, Massachusetts, United States

Cost

6 classes for $60, or $15 per class drop-in.  Classes start February 5, 2013.

Save 15%! Register by 1/29/12.  Go to http://www.meetup.com/NiaHolisticFitness/

Notes About This Class

Enjoy an energy raising, sweat-inducing, mind-liberating workout and recharge and renew your body and mind. Nia's barefoot fitness melds soul-stirring music, easy to master moves from martial arts, dance, yoga and more, and channels them through the magic that is you!  Nia will shake your senses and enhance your body’s agility, mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Jenny Silverberg

Classic Nia Class

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6:30pm

Day: Thursday

Time: 6:30pm

Location

40 Church Street Northborough, Massachusetts, United States

Notes About This Class

NEW CLASS STARTING - January 31, 2013.  Call Jenny for details!

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