We invite you to come to Transform NOLA and experience the Joy of Nia (www.NiaNow.com), a revolutionary body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice that combines dance, martial arts, yoga and self-healing.  Through expressive movement, The Body’s Way, Nia empowers you to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being by making pleasurable choices that are in accordance with your unique body's design. Uplifting soul-stirring music guides your body to move in a way that is natural for you with no comparison or competition. 

The practice of Nia offers both traditional and non-traditional benefits, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular conditioning, joint mobility, stability, flexibility, strength, agility, alignment, energy efficiency, stress relief, relaxation and self awareness. It provides a balanced diet of linear (masculine) and non-linear (feminine) thought and movement that produces power and grace for both male and female bodies. All Nia movements are adaptable and can be personalized for anybody. We believe every person can discover, explore, unleash and enhance their individual potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life – by engaging their senses and listening to their bodies.
The technique fuses science, craft and art to create one of the most exhilarating, energizing, dynamic, creative, playful and fun classes ever! Classes are Tuesday at 6 pm and Thursday at 12 pm -- go here to register.

About Kate
Kate began teaching Nia in 2005 in North Carolina when she completed her Nia White Belt training.  After years of chronic pain, frozen shoulders, excess weight and low energy, she walked into a Nia class. Her body began to dance in rhythmic flow and she knew she was Home. She has gone on to receive her Blue, Brown, Green and Black Belts in the Nia Technique as well as Nia 5 Stages certification. She is honored to be a Nia trainer, and will be leading Nia White Belt trainings in North Carolina, Texas and Louisiana in 2012.

Kate has experienced incredible self healing physically, mentally, and emotionally through the practice of Nia and loves sharing this Joy of movement with others! She has lead Nia trips to Nicaragua, Greece and Brazil, produced White Belt Trainings, and created numerous Nia jams, celebrations and playshops  for the NC Triangle Nia community and Gateway Nia of St. Louis. She is enthusiastic about bringing Nia to the New Orleans area and hopes to create a loving, joyful community of Nia dancers across the Gulf Coast. For more about Kate, visit her website at www.NatureNia.com.

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Transform NOLA is a yoga and personal training studio located at 8422 Oak Street in New Orleans. Yoga, Nia and group training classes are offered throughout the week. Click here for class descriptions and schedule. 

Private sessions are held at the studio, or at your place of business or home. With Mia's guidance, students work to achieve fitness and life goals through positive practices that encourage healthy lifestyle decisions and actions.

Initial private session and life coaching consultations are FREE -- request yours today by clicking here or filling out our online inquiry form. Evening appointments are available upon request.

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