Nia MoveIT (52 Moves) Training with Sophie Marsh + Laurie Bass

September 25 - 26, 2027

Canberra | ACT Australia

We will begin on September 25 at 8:00 AM and end on September 26 at 4:00 PM


Join SOPHIE MARSH + LAURIE BASS for the Nia Move IT Training.

Move IT training is an in-depth exploration of the movement language of Nia, Nia 52 Moves. You learn how to holistically condition your body and consciously develop movement skill using the Move IT 60-second interval class format and developmental conditioning techniques. 

Nia Move IT training develops your knowledge of somatic anatomy, body awareness, and kinesthetic skill. 


In this Training, you'll learn:

  • A body-centered fitness philosophy
  • A whole-body movement vocabulary: 52 moves, names + techniques
  • 4 ways to condition your body: cardiovascular, reflexive, mindful, and anaerobic (metabolic)
  • Movement techniques (biomechanics): range of motion + repetition
  • Somatic self-coaching
  • How to personalize movement skill techniques
  • Systemic movement


TRAINING DETAILS

This Training Intensive Includes:

1)    2-days of in-person, experiential learning including a Nia MoveIT class experience each day. 
   

2)    Pre-Training ONLINE Training Portal with materials to prepare you for your training including:

  • PDF Download of Nia MoveIT LEARN Book

  • Podcasts, Audio Guided Meditations and Movement Exercises

  • And more...


3)    7-Week Post-Training Access to FULL ONLINE Training Portal with MoveIT EMBODY Curriculum including:

  • Agendas with suggested embodiment practices

  • Podcasts to support your embodied learning

  • 1 month FREE Trial of Nia On Demand (for new Nia On Demand subscribers)

  • PDF Download of MoveIT LEARN Book

COST: $599 USD

Payable in two installments: US$180 Registration Fee + US$419 Trainer Fee (invoiced in AUD; no GST payable).

  • $180.00

    Registration Fee (due upon registration) + US$419.00 Trainer Fee (paid 30-days prior to training start). Invoiced in AUD, no GST payable

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MEET YOUR TRAINERS

Nia Faculty Trainer Sophie Marsh

Sophie Marsh is a Nia Trainer, educator and community leader with over 25 years’ experience in somatic movement and embodied learning. A founding member of Nia Australia Association, she has worked collaboratively since 2007 to grow its community and build recognition of Nia as a holistic fitness and wellbeing practice. Known for her warmth and contagious joy, Sophie creates inclusive, empowering spaces where people reconnect with their innate body wisdom and vitality. Her trauma-sensitive, relationship-centred teaching draws on mindfulness, nervous system awareness and experience in coaching, training and family support. She also adapts Nia as Joy Therapy for women affected by trauma and adversity. Since 2011, Sophie has guided hundreds of Art of Sensation (White Belt) graduates across Australia, New Zealand, Bali and online. She also delivers Nia Art of Communication (Blue Belt) and 52 Moves–MoveIT trainings.

Nia Faculty Trainer Laurie Bass

Laurie Bass is an international Nia® teacher-trainer, yoga instructor, Gyrotonic® teacher and life coach. She holds BA degrees in Mathematics and Psychology from Pacific University, Oregon. Laurie honed entrepreneurial skills in the specialty coffee industry before discovering Nia® and pursuing her passion as mind/body educator in 2003. She believes that movement as medicine. Laurie masterfully blends somatic wisdom, leadership and coaching to create transformative movement experiences. She is committed to inspiring others on the path of self-discovery, self-healing and self-mastery.

COST: $599 USD

Payable in two installments: US$180 Registration Fee + US$419 Trainer Fee (invoiced in AUD; no GST payable).

  • $180.00

    Registration Fee (due upon registration) + US$419.00 Trainer Fee (paid 30-days prior to training start). Invoiced in AUD, no GST payable

    REGISTER NOW

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PRE-REQUISITES:

Anyone can take the Nia Move IT Training; no experience is required. Nia Move IT is adaptable to all levels of fitness, experience and abilities.

TEACH MOVE IT: 

For aspiring Nia MOVE IT teachers, this training places specific emphasis on mastering the basics, performing and cuing Nia 52 Moves.

To become a Nia MOVE IT Teacher, you must:

  • Complete the Nia MOVE IT Training
  • Complete Nia White Belt
  • Be an active Nia Sacred Livelihood Member
  • Complete MOVE IT "SHARE" Apprenticeship


AFTER YOUR TRAINING

After you graduate from your Nia MOVE IT training, you are invited to continue your Nia journey through one of three Nia Membership paths:

  • Dancing Through Life: For the passionate and committed Nia graduate (available to all graduates)

  • Sacred Athlete: For the Nia graduate interested in learning and practicing teaching skill (only available to White Belt graduates)

  • Sacred Livelihood: For aspiring Nia Teaching Professionals (only available to White Belt graduates)

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.


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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