Medicine:Nia (fitness)
The NIA Technique is a mind/body physical conditioning program that initially stood for Non-Impact Aerobics, a health and fitness alternative that emerged in the '80's, and evolved to include neurological integrative practices and teachings.[1][2] The Nia Technique was founded in 1983 by Debbie Rosas and Carlos AyaRosas in the San Francisco area. Nia combines martial arts, modern dance arts and yoga in a workout set to music.[3]
History
From 1972 to 1983 Debbie Rosas operated an exercise business in the San Francisco Bay Area known as the Bod Squad.[4] In 1983 a series of sports related injuries prompted her to research and develop an alternative method of aerobic exercise and strength training aiming for safe, non-impact, bodymind based movement.
This led to the establishment of the Nia Technique.[5] Nia Technique headquarters moved to Portland, Oregon in 1991 and is currently overseen by Debbie Rosas, CEO.
Further reading
- The Nia Technique, (Three Rivers Press) 2005
References
External links
- Nia Company website
- Olga Rukovets (May 2013). "This Way In: Nia for Parkinson's Disease | Neurology Now". Neurology Now. http://journals.lww.com/neurologynow/Fulltext/2013/09020/This_Way_In__Nia_for_Parkinson_s_Disease.21.aspx. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
- Shayna Samuels (January 2005). "NIA: fitness meets improv | Dance Magazine". Dance Magazine. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1083/is_1_79/ai_n8586197. Retrieved 2012-06-07.
- Gila Leiter (May 19, 2003). "Find Fitness Bliss With NIA". Webmd.com. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/find-fitness-bliss-with-nia. Retrieved 2012-06-07.
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