Sophie Marsh thrives on sharing her contagious passion for Nia, inspiring people to live their joy and offering innovative Nia classes, playshops, retreats and White Belt trainings. She believes embodying the Joy of Movement is key to embracing our innate vitality, body wisdom and passion for life.

The first Australian Nia Black Belt and Nia Trainer, Sophie blends over 15 years experience in holistic fitness and as a corporate trainer in sales, systems and staff development. Through Nia's playful integration of body, mind and spirit Sophie lovingly guides people to move beyond their perceived limits, to discover and express the infinite potential of their true selves, to connect with others in meaningful ways and to co-create conscious communities.

"In 1999 I danced my first Nia class in Boulder Colorado and it changed my life. Every cell tingled with sparkling aliveness and the music and movement felt like they'd been designed just for me. Now I realise that this is what happens when we quieten our mind, tune into our body, move with pleasure and express our unique spirit. Back then, I just knew that after Nia I felt amazing and I wanted more. So began my Nia journey into knowing, healing and loving my Self through the body and sharing those gifts with others. Since bringing Nia home to Queensland in 2004 I have had the joy of co-creating and supporting Nia's growth and recognition in Australia while travelling annually to the US to continue my Nia education and belt trainings. I feel blessed to share this life-enhancing practice as a Nia Trainer, offering Nia's rich somatic education around Australia and beyond."