Nia Technique Explained

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.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.vitalitylink.com/modality-NIA-previously-Non-Impact-Aerobics,-Neuromuscular-Integrative-Action-353 Vitality Link.com, "Neuromuscular Integrative Action"
  2. http://www.healersworldwide.com/article/what-is-nia-neuromuscular-integrative-action/ Healers Worldwide, "What is NIA"
  3. http://www.inwardboundadventures.com/nia.html Inward Bound Adventures, "What is NIA?"
  4. https://books.google.com/books?id=KGEEAAAAMBAJ&dq=Debbie+Rosas+Bod+Squad&pg=PA77 Working Mother Magazine, Nov 1986, "Low-Impact Aerobics"
  5. http://www.nexuspub.com/articles_2006/interview_nia_06_jf.php Nexus Colorado Interview Jan/Feb 2006 "A Moving Story: Interview with Carlos Rosas and Debbie Rosas"