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

April 18 - April 24, Missoula, MT with Britta von Tagen, Missoula Women's Club.  Contact Barbara Riley at briley@montana.com for more information.

June 1 - June 7, Sarasota, FL, Saradance Studio.  Contact Kelly Atkins at MBFDancer@aol.com for more information.

June 13 - 19, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center.  Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com for more information.

6/27 - 7/3, Boston, MA, Cambridge Masonic Hall. Contact Maria Skinner and Rosanne Russell at trainings@niaboston.com to register. For more information see www.niaboston.com . 

July 18 - July 24, Cardiff, Wales.  Contact Sam Hyde at niacardiff@msn.com for more information. 

August 1 - August 7, Milwaukee, WI, CORE/El Centro Studio.  Contact Barb Wesson at rebenone@yahoo.com for more information.

August 15 - August 22, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center.  Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com for more information.

August 29 -September 4, Missoula, MT, with Britta von Tagen, Missoula Women's Club.  Contact Barbara Riley at briley@montana.com for more information.

September 12 -September 18, Raleigh/Durham with Stephaney Robinson, Triangle Dance Studio.  Contact Kate Finlayson at kate@naturenia.com or Irena Brezenski at irena@globalnia.net for more information.

October 10 - October 16, Asheville/Hendersonville, Sanctuary in the Pines, Highland Lake Retreat Center. Contact Anne Lowry at niaskywalker7@aol.com for more information.

October 24 - October 30, Capetown, South Africa.  Contact Kathy Wolstenholme at kathy@niasouthafrica.co.za for more information.

December 5 - December 11, Sarasota, FL, Saradance Studio.  Contact Kelly Atkins at MBFDancer@aol.com for more information.

White Belt Intensive fee of $1599 includes 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 celebration.  To register go to  http://www.nianow.com/niafinder/teacher/33 Trainings with Denise and click on View.

For more information contact Denise Medved at 828-290-2344 or nia@magicalweb.net , or call Producer Anne Lowry at 828-687-8874, niaskywalker7@aol.com .

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

A youthful 56-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), Rosey’s Little Village (Agistri, Greece), aboard Princess and Carnival Cruise Lines & at The Pebble Beach Resorts (Pebble Beach, CA).   

While she has taught all ages & all abilities, from children to athletes, from dancers & non-dancers to golfers…she specializes in movement for those who believe their movement is restricted – & helps them find they can not only move again with joy, but heal their bodies & improve their quality of life!  She works with those over 65 years old, those with chronic illness, & those recovering from physical injury & joint replacement. 

Denise was a senior officer & board member of one of the largest communications companies in the world in New York City for 14 years, and served as a Marketing & PR consultant in California and North Carolina for another 15 years. She specializes in helping Nia teachers successfully market and promote their Nia business and in working with seniors.  She also has more than 30 years singing & acting experience & brings high energy, creativity, fun & excellent stress management skills to her workshops & trainings! Contact Denise at 828-290-2344 or email her at nia@magicalweb.net.