Raves From Extraordinary Doctors

"I am impressed how the gentler movements of Nia get people into their training range for excellent cardiovascular benefits" - Dr. James Garrick, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of the Center for Sports Medicine.

"I love Nia! It's a total mind body spirit celebration!" - Christine Northrup, MD, Author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom.

"The movements feel natural and open up insights and feelings that will make you feel like you are discovering yourself in a new way." ~ Bernie Siegel, MD Author of Love, Medicine and Miracles.

Raves From Ann’s Nia Students

“Ann makes certain that the movement done in her Nia class is truly a “pleasure”. What a gift! And she always gives me an opportunity to focus on parts of me I usually take for granted. Another gift! Thanks, Ann!” ~ E.V.

“Ann’s style of teaching Nia awakened joy bubbles throughout my body and soul! Treat yourself to a positively inspiring Nia experience dancing with this gifted Goddess!” ~ M.O.

“I’ve enjoyed Nia and Ann’s Nia teaching and approachability so much so that after 5 years and at 80 years old I went on to take the White Belt intensive to deepen my own knowledge and pleasure without any desire to actually teach.” ~ P.W.

"Nia helps me put my body back together where I feel taller like when I was a kid." ~ D.H.

 “Ann's teaching style puts the emphasis on me and my body's needs.  Her goal is to make everyone's Nia experience personal and right for them.  I love that about her classes.” ~ K.W.

"Ann's teaching style makes it so much fun to learn Nia.  She is very clear with her cues. She connects with each student throughout the lesson. Her teaching experience shows!" ~ E.B.

“For me, Nia is a means of overcoming gravity as one knows it in ordinary movement.  My Parkinson’s robs me of some balance stability until I can enter the nearly unconscious state of floating along with the music and rhythms I feel dancing in Nia classes.  I compare this feeling as a means of transcending natural physical limitations and entering a joyous new realm of being where I am free to be creative through surprising energy forces.  I find Nia to be the most mysterious and enjoyable of the Martial arts that I’ve experienced.” J.N. 

"Nia makes me feel both energized and relaxed. The movements and rhythms make me feel almost graceful.” ~  G.H.                                                                   

“Between Pilates and Nia, I get tremendous strength.  Nia gives me an all over good feeling.” ~ Y.M.

“I have found new movement that transcends my balance limitations. It has freed my soul.” ~ J.N.

“Nia~ a wonderful fluid movement – so nice to have your own interpretation incorporated into the rhythm.  It has helped me with balance; a fun experience." ~ S.S.