Training will begin on July 6 at 14:00 & end on July 11 at 15:00 

COME HOME TO YOUR BODY

Move Better • Feel Better • Live Better

ART OF SENSATION

A Sensory Journey of Movement, Mindfulness, Connection + Joy


ART OF SENSATION explores Nia practices and philosophy in 13 body-centered principles that have been developed and tested by thousands of participants over 40 years. 

This transformative experience guides you home to your body where you will discover and connect with your authentic self.

Learning to listen to the voice of your body develops body literacy and empowers you to make choices that enhance health and total well-being in your body and life.


EXPERIENCE THE JOY

BODY • MIND • EMOTIONS • SPIRIT

EMBODY HEALTH + WELL-BEING

Creatively explore five core areas of study to enhance your body + life


  • The Body's Way Philosophy: study of the body's inherent wisdom
  • Sensation Science: study of body awareness, health + vitality
  • Sensory Anatomy: study of body design, part + systems
  • Movement Creativity: study of moving, health + potential
  • Music + Sound Resonance: study of sound, health + expression


STEP-IN TO ART OF SENSATION

$1599 USD + tax (paid in two installments)

ART OF SENSATION

Experience Highlights

 

13 Body-Centered Principles | Holistic Body - Mind - Emotion - Spirit | The Body's Way Sensory Perception | Vitality - Sense of Being Alive - Joy of Movement | Imagination + Emotional Expression Pearls | Music Meditation | Sensory Study of Authenticity | Sensory Anatomy | Developmental Movement Patterning | Sensory Study of Primal Motivation | Core - Upper Extremities - Base Sensory IQ Kinesphere | Personalizing Movement | Flow State Psychology | Transformational Practice | Well-Being Mindset


STEP-IN TO ART OF SENSATION

$1599 USD + tax (paid in two installments)

LEARN + EXPERIENCE

Nia Techniques + Practices to Increase Joy, Pleasure, Awareness, Mindfulness and Connection in your Body + Life including:

  • Four Parts of Being Human

    Listen and connect deeply with your Body, Mind, Emotions and Spirit

  • Joy of Movement

    Tools and techniques to sustain and increase joy and pleasure in your body.

  • Living Meditation

    Develop presence, ease and relaxation in any moment.

  • 52 Moves of Nia

    How to use of the language of Nia for conditioning and self healing.

  • Well-Being Fitness

    Consciously cultivate Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, Stability and Stillness to enhance your movement skill and quality of life

  • The Body's Way Philosophy

    Using somatic anatomy and awareness for sustainable movement, conditioning and self-healing.

  • Art of Listening

    Connect with music, sound, silence in a deep and profound way.

  • FreeDance

    A practice to liberate your body, mind, emotions and spirit and discover new ways to move and connect with your body.

  • Fusion of 9 Distinct Movement Arts

    Create energetic, emotional and movement variety through the blending 3 Martial Arts, 3 Dance Arts and 3 Healing Arts.

  • Body Wisdom

    Listen to the voice of your body and use your internal judgement-free witness as a tool to feel better.

  • Well-Being Mindset

    Tools + techniques to support a lifestyle of holistic well-being, meaning and purpose.

  • Global Community

    Connect with a diverse global community of curious, committed and inspired individuals.

MEET YOUR TRAINER

Nia Faculty Trainer Ann Christiansen

“For me, Nia is an exhilarating culmination of the joys I have pursued throughout my life – movement, music, healing, world cultures, and connecting to humanity. Nia has given me the opportunity to fulfill my life’s purpose as a Sacred Athlete and guide to healing. As a Nia teacher and trainer, I inspire people all over the world to enhance their life experience with Music, Movement, and Magic. Nia invites everybody to love and accept themselves fully and to develop their full potential.” - Ann Christiansen Ann found Nia in 1996 and has been a Nia Faculty Trainer since 2003 and is the only trainer currently certified to lead all belts including white, blue, brown & black. Ann's passion and mastery of the Nia practice is palpable and can be found in her 5 crafted Nia routines including: Magic, Joy, U, Ride and LIFE. Ann currently shares the magic of Nia with communities worldwide, offering Nia Intensive Trainings and classes in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, South Africa, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Israel, Belgium, Holland, UK, Italy, Australia, and Bahrain.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

This 16-Session In-Person Experience Includes:

1) 32 Hours of In-Person, Experiential Group Learning of the 13 ART OF SENSATION principles through embodied exercises, personal reflection and discussion

2) 10 1-Hour Nia Classes with your Trainer to help you embody and integrate ART OF SENSATION principles and practices

3)  Pre-Training Online Course Portal with materials and information to prepare you for your ART OF SENSATION experience

4) ART OF SENSATION Online Course Portal* with access to the ART OF SENSATION Curriculum including:

  • 15 individual ART OF SENSATION session booklets (PDF Downloads) sharing Nia philosophy, principles and practices correlated to each live session
  • Nia ART OF SENSATION Journal to document and record your course journey (PDF Download)
  • 2-Week FREE Trial of Nia On Demand (for new Nia On Demand subscribers)
  • Bonus Materials


*You will have access to your online  ART OF SENSATION course portal for a total of 18 weeks (for the duration of your training plus bonus time).  If you wish to extend your portal access, you are invited to join Nia Membership at the conclusion of your training.

CLICK HERE to learn more about becoming a Nia Teacher.

VITALITY • WELLNESS AUTHENTICTY • JOY

Experience the ART OF SENSATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NO EXPERIENCE OR PRE-REQUISITES REQUIRED

Anyone can take the Nia ART OF SENSATION White Belt. 

This course is adaptable to all levels of fitness, experience and abilities.


CONTINUE THE JOURNEY WITH NIA MEMBERSHIP

After you graduate, you are invited to join our global community of Nia members.

Nia membership is for every training graduate, with choices for the passionate body and life student, the prospective Nia teacher and the Nia teaching professional. 

Joining Nia membership connects you to a global movement of peers who, like you, are living the magic of Nia in body and life.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NIA MEMBERSHIP


CANCELLATION + TRANSFER POLICY

Registration and instruction fees are non-refundable. Should you cancel your registration more than 30 days prior to the training start date, the registration fee will be credited to your Nia account. Should you cancel your registration less than 30 days prior to the training start date, you will incur a cancellation fee of $250, which will be deducted from your registration fee. The remaining balance will be credited to your Nia account.

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STEP-IN TO THE ART OF SENSATION

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or help getting started.