PERSONAL GROWTH & TEACHER TRAINING

The Nia Technique is an expressive body-mind movement and lifestyle practice, integrating fitness and health. Nia creatively blends movements, concepts and philosophies from both Eastern and Western traditions.

By embracing the gifts of the healing arts, we embody sensation, the backdrop upon which all of our practice takes place. Martial arts and meditative techniques teach mindfulness, a powerful tool for self-discovery. Dance techniques teach how to move with grace and fluidity. And integrative body therapies help us understand how to self-heal through awareness and alignment that improves functioning. Various psychological tools support the self-guided process, allowing students to become self-empowered and to take charge of their own growth and well-being - a transformational experience in and of itself.

Nia Technique, Inc. is a recognized leader in the field of body-mind-spirit fitness training. Nia Intensive Trainings are offered in a variety of settings, from New York City's premiere fitness clubs to a secluded island retreat on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia - to the breathtaking views of the North Carolina's Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Intensive trainings in the Carolinas are facilitated by Denise Medved, a highly experienced 1st degree Nia Black Belt and a certified Nia Trainer.

The first of Nia's four levels of Intensive Training, the White Belt, is a week-long program which focuses on embodying body-mind-spirit basics and learning the elegant foundation of Nia, You may become a Certified Nia Teacher after taking this intensive or take the training for personal growth.

Thousands of people have trained in the Nia Technique, embarking upon a path of personal development and self-discovery, incorporating the body-mind-spirit techniques into their existing fitness, health and wellness practices. Regardless of what brings you to the Intensive Training, Nia Training offer wisdom, knowledge, personal and professional growth, self-empowerment and self-actualization.

What You Will Learn

The Nia White Belt Intensive is highly interactive and based on cognitive and experiential teaching models and the Nia principles themselves. You will study movement dynamics, mind-body physiology, kinesiology, choreography, music appreciation, physical and x-ray anatomy and more. You will also participate with other students in Nia classes to witness the power of the Technique in practice and experience your own body responding to the principles of the Nia Technique.

Ongoing Support

We want you excitement, enthusiasm and fascination for learning Nia to continue. TO that end, there are many Nia tools we offer in support of your path to personal and professional mind-body growth. The Nia video tapes, newsletter, website and the entire Nia Family are here to support you. We also offer Nia logos and original artwork for flyers, class forms, business cards, postcards, stationery and much more. Most of all, we do care and want you to succeed in fulfilling your personal dreams.

2007 NIA WHITE BELT TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVES

For personal growth or teacher certification.

A week-long training in expressive Body-Mind movement, exploring the science, craft & art of Nia, which includes the Martial Arts, Dance Arts & Healing Arts. Near Asheville, NC, where the Blue Ridge& Smoky Mountains meet!

With Denise Medved, 1st Degree Black Belt Nia Teacher & Trainer

March 3 - March 9, The Pump House, Asheville/Hendersonville, NC
May 5 - May 11, CORE/ElCentro, Milwaukee, WI
July 7 - July 13, Saradance, Sarasota, FL
September 15 - September 21, mbody, Asheville/Hendersonville, NC
November 3 - November 9, Huntsville, AL

$1499 fee include pre-training videos, printed materials & suggested reading, more than 50 hours of hands-on training, handouts, a comprehensive Nia manual, marketing resources and business support & an elegant graduation dinner and celebration.

Registration forms & deposit go to: Denise Medved, Nia Trainer, 2314 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739. Denise Medved: Phone 828-696-3060, Email: nia@magicalweb.net for further information, or call Producer Anne Lowry at 828-687-8874. Email: niaskywalker7@aol.com

ABOUT 1st DEGREE BLACK BELT NIA TEACHER & TRAINER DENISE MEDVED

A youthful 53-year old, Denise has been featured on television, in publications such as "American Fitness", and at such internationally acclaimed facilities as Canyon Ranch Health & Fitness Resort, Tucson, AZ, The Oaks Spa, Ojai, CA and The Pebble Beach Resorts, Pebble Beach, CA.

Denise was a senior officer and board member of one of the largest communications companies in New York City for 14 years, as well as a marketing & PR consultant in California for another 11 years. She brings excellent marketing & stress management skills to her trainings!

She also utilizes more than 35 years of acting, singing & dancing experience to make every Nia class fun and unique! Movement classes, playshops & retreats are also a part of her business, Feather on the Moon - a "spa without walls" for the body, mind & spirit. She is in a Masters program in Gerontology and specializes in movement for those with physical challenges, injuries and those over 65 years of age.

CALL DENISE MEDVED AT 828-696-3060 or Email her at nia@magicalweb.net or call White Belt Producer Anne Lowry at 828-687-8874. Visit her web site at www.niasouth.com