Nia FLOORplay Training ONLINE with Ann Christiansen
STEP-IN TO THE ART OF PLAY
NIA FLOORPLAY TRAINING WITH ANN CHRISTIANSEN
September 11 - October 23, 2025
THURSDAYS
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CET
[Replays available for the duration of the training]
Join Ann Christiansen for the Nia FLOORplay Training ONLINE.
Nia FLOORPlay "Art of Play" is a unique program that stimulates functional movement and self-healing by working with Nia principles and The Body’s Way philosophy.
The practice uses space, time and gravity guided by the element of play to creatively condition the body.
Nia FLOORplay Training takes you on an 7 week journey where you will learn how to master moving on the floor versus exercising on the floor. This difference in somatic orientation delivers a powerful holistic fitness experience.
The art of FLOORplay is blending one move into the next to create a beautiful dance that massages and strengthens the whole body from fingers to toes.
All of the body postures and moves in FloorPlay are personalized to help you open up and guide your body into new levels of strength, flexibility, mobility, agility, and stability that nurture your body’s way.
This 7-week training is focused on you and your body to deepen your knowledge of the science, craft, and art of play and how to achieve greater comfort, function, meaning and purpose from moving on the floor.
YOU'LL LEARN:
- Moving versus exercising
- Fundamentals of moving on the floor
- Energy support from the body’s three Hara’s
- Dynamic alignment
- The role of play in self-healing
- Gravity + natural conditioning
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If you desire to share Nia FLOORplay in a professional capacity you will need:
- To have completed a Nia White Belt training(Find a White Belt)
- Have a Nia Sacred Livelihood Membership (Learn more about Nia Membership)
KNEE PADS RECOMMENDED
To experience optimal comfort and pleasure and get the most out of your Nia FLOORplay we recommend using knee pads for your practice.
Available for $19.99 USD.
TRAINING DETAILS
This Training Intensive Includes:
ONLINE TRAINING
1) Weekly 2 Hour LIVE Experiential Sessions via ZOOM
(live participation is encouraged, however replay access is available)
2) ONLINE Training Portal...
With access to the FloorPlay EMBODY Curriculum including:
- Weekly agendas with suggested homework exercises
- 2-week FREE Trial of Nia On Demand (for new Nia On Demand subscribers)
- PDF Download of FLOORplay Guides
- And more...
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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.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PRE-REQUISITES:
Anyone can take the Nia FLOORplay Training; no experience is required. Nia FLOORplay is adaptable to all levels of fitness, experience and abilities.
AFTER YOUR TRAINING:
After you graduate from Nia FLOORplay, you are invited to continue your Nia journey through one of three Nia Membership paths:
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Dancing Through Life: For the passionate and committed Nia graduate
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Sacred Athlete: For the Nia graduate interested in learning and practicing teaching skill
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Sacred Livelihood: For aspiring Nia Teaching Professionals
If you do not choose to become a Nia member, you will have access to your online training portal for 2 weeks after your training graduation.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Nia Membership.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to teach Nia FLOORplay, you also must complete your Nia White Belt training. Find a White Belt Training.
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 $100 which will be deducted from your registration fee. The remaining balance will be credited to your Nia account.