Nia: Body-Mind Fusion Fitness for Every Body

“An emotional fitness odyssey, Nia is just plain exhilarating.” -NEW YORK TIMES

Valrico, FL – Announcing NEW Nia classes – Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at MBJ Health and Fitness.

Licensed Black Belt Nia Teacher and Brandon resident, Kathryn Mansfield, presents the highly acclaimed fusion-fitness practice, Nia. Charged with power, grace and body-mind conditioning, this class is open to anyone interested in holistic movement, fitness, health and wellbeing.

Created by Debbie Rosas Stewart and Carlos AyaRosas in 1983, the Nia Technique combines techniques and concepts from Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts, blending music, movements and self-expression into dynamic, hour-long routines. Revolutionizing the world of fitness and wellbeing, Nia trains students to choose Pleasure as the path toward physical, mental and emotional health. Today, Nia is taught to approximately 300,000 students by over 3,500 Certified Teachers in more than 48 countries.

Nia classes include a mindful intention, warm-up, aerobic conditioning, strength training, cool down and movements promoting flexibility. Nia movements are based on 52 moves designed to exercise every joint and muscle group in the body. Each workout brings mindfulness to your movement experience, leaving you feeling energized, mentally clear and emotionally balanced. It is typically practiced barefoot, is low-impact and is adaptable to individual needs and abilities.

Benefits of Nia include stress reduction, cardiovascular conditioning, improved self-esteem, improved muscle tone, greater flexibility and mobility, a more balanced nervous system, improved postural alignment and circulation, weight management and improved concentration.

“Long before anyone knew what “fusion” meant, [Carlos and Debbie] were combining yoga, martial arts and dance to create a workout that is joyful, soulful, and meaningful. It is a unique form of exercise that has to be experienced to be appreciated.”

– Kathie Davis, Executive Director, IDEA Health & Fitness Association

“I love Nia! It’s a total mind, body, spirit celebration.”

– Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom

“This lyrical, dance-like routine is deceptively powerful, delivering a high-powered workout that will leave you strong and centered.” - Health Magazine

All Nia classes are open to all levels; no experience required.

The Nia classes will be offered weekly on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at MBJ Health and Fitness studio, located at 1530 East Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico, FL. The first class is free. Afterwards, packages are available and can be mixed/matched to attend Group Fitness and Nia Classes at MBJ Health & Fitness. For inquiries, contact Kathryn Mansfield at (980) 475-2194 or movewithkat@gmail.com. To register and learn more, please visit mbjhealthandfitness.com.

Visit nianow.com to learn more about Nia.