Ann Christiansen
Ann Christiansen
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
My path to becoming a Nia trainer can be traced back to my early passion for swimming. I grew up on the west coast of Sweden and spent entire days playing in the ocean, enjoying a sense of comfort and delight in my body and a sense of oneness with the world. My dedication to swimming opened doors to travel, adventure, and deep appreciation for athleticism and the human body. In 1984 I had the honor of swimming in the Los Angeles Olympic Games and in the European & World Championships. In 1998 I became a World Champion in masters swimming in the 400 and 800 freestyle and in the 400 IM.
Following the 1984 Olympics, I enjoyed a modeling career that took me around the world to Paris, Milan, Zürich, Hamburg and Tokyo where I lived from 1987 to 1992. In Tokyo I taught swimming, wrote four books on swimming techniques and hosted a weekly TV show.
After returning to Europe, I began to study applied kinesiology, massage therapy and alternative healing techniques covering subjects like sound therapy, 7-Chi keys, chakra balancing, and nutritional kinesiology to mention a few. I also had a ten-year career as a physical therapist, and served on the staff of the Swedish National Swim Team between 1996-1997.
Little did I know that my Olympic swimming career and subsequent study of kinesiology, physiology, and energy healing would be excellent preparation for my first encounter with Nia! I experienced my first Nia class in 1997, and though I did not know what to expect, I immediately sensed a fusion of all of my learning and interests up to that point. The intelligence and depth with which The Nia Technique connects body, mind, emotions and spirit is amazing. I knew I wanted to dive in.
The following year I experienced the life-changing Nia White Belt Intensive; I began teaching immediately. My vision was to share and grow Nia in Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and throughout Europe. Although I had no previous experience leading group activities of this kind, I was excited to guide people in a class where they could be seduced by the music and to experience physical fitness with emotional expression. The beauty of Nia is that it conditions your whole being – not just your body.
In 2003 I became a Nia Trainer. Now I am certified to teach all five belt levels of the Nia educational system: White, Green, Blue, Brown and Black. I am also certified to train and educate in „Move I.T“ Nia´s newest program , an interval training program focusing on the technique of Nia´s 52 moves. In 2008 the Nia co-founders, Debbie Rosas and Carlos Aya Rosas, selected me as the first Nia Teacher of the Year, and in 2013 I received the first All Star Sacred Athlete Award.”
Currently I have 10 Nia classes per week in my hometown Hamburg and I enjoy the intimate detailed work with regular classes as well as meeting new groups on my travels worldwide with workshops and intensives.
I have choregraphed 5 Nia Routines that serves the growth and development of the enitre Nia teacher community. The Routines Beyond, U, Magic ,Joy, LIFE and my newest RIDE plus the U- class experience that can be enjoyed as a "dance at home" Nia class. All available in the nianow store and on amazon.
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.
My Locations
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Meridian Spa Quickbornstrasse 26, Hamburg, DE |
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Kaifu Lodge Bundestrasse 107, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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STUDIO MPFF Wimpffengasse 25, Wien , AT |
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Kyodo Dojo Mendelsohnstrasse 15, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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The Place 17 Duke's Road, London, UK |
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Studio Kairos ,Rosebank Bowling Club 15 Hume Road, Dunkeld West, Johannesburg, GT, ZA |
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Bodytalk Am Elzstadion 18, 74821 Mosbach-Neckarelz, BW, DE |
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Studio Tararam 7 Hasadan Street, Hod Hasharon, C, IL |
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Studio MPFF Wimpffengasse 25/3 , Wien, BUR, AT |
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Aulos Accademia Danza e Spettacolo via Marecchiese 262, Rimini, AG, IT |
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Ocean Shores Community Centre Rajah Rd 55, Ocean Shores, WA, AU |
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Smooth Latin Groove 474 Ipswich Road , Annerley Qld, ACT, AU |
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TANZSTELLE Zentrum für Bewegung und Gesundheit Balinger Straße 15, Stuttgart, DE |
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Nia/GymAllegro GmbH Bildstrasse 5, 9015 St. Gallen, Schweiz |
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Madrona MindBody Institute 200 Battery Way, Bldg 310, Port Townsend, WA , WA, US |
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Studio Nia Copenhagen Suomisvej 2 kld. tv, Copenhagen, DK |
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Nia Studio Höganäs Verkstadsgatan 2B, 263 39 Höganäs, Schweden |
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Nia Studio Helsinki Lönnrotinkatu 32 D 35, Helsinki, FI |
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Studio Nia 918 SW Yamhill, Portland, Oregon , OR, US |
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Hasting - Studio für zeitgenössischen Tanz Königinstraße 34, 1. Stock, München, BY, DE |
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Aikido-Schule Hamburg Barnerstrasse 16, Hamburg - Altona, DE |
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Scheck Allwetteranlage GmbH & Co Münchner Straße 15, Unterföhring,Münich, BY, DE |
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Entre Cour & Jardin Brusselsesteenweg 63-265 9090 Melle, Belgien |
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Studio MyFa Noordwal 17, Den Haag, DR, NL |
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PANTA-CHOREI Güntherstraße 1, Linz, AT |
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Tanzstudio Billies Stresemannstraße 374, 22761 Hamburg, Deutschland |
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Tanzschule Cyranek Am Kesselhaus 8,, Weil am Rein, DE |
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Halle 41 Steinackerstr. 41, Kloten , bei Zürich, CH |
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Studio Gym Allegro Bildstrasse 5, St. Gallen, SG, CH |
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Hof Oberlehte Wardenburgerstrasse 24, Wardenburg, DE |
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Mikaelin koulu Koulukatu 8, Turku/Åbo, FI |
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Ray´s World of Dance - Die Tanzschule Hauptstraße 19, Stuttgart, Deutschland |
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Tanzraum Kalandstraße 10, 21335, Lüneburg, Deutschland |
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The Edge (State Library of Queensland) Stanley Place, South Brisbane Queensland 4101, Australien |
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Friskis&Svettis-sali Arabia Hämeentie 153 C, Helsinki, FI |
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Friskis&Svettis-sali Arabia Hämeentie 153 C, Helsinki, FI |
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Hampstead Town Hall Centre 213 Haverstock Hill London, London City, UK |
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Théâtre Le Gibus 18 rue du Faubourg du Temple,, Paris, FR |
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Dansskolan Fabriksgatan 4, Mariehamn, FI |
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YOVEDA Yoga- und Seminarzentrum Bahnhofstraße 24, 86938 Schondorf am Ammersee, Deutschland |
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vitaprospera- Bewusstes Leben Könizstrasse 161, Bern-Liebefeld, CH |
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Lenzeirheide Hotel Schweizerhof, Lenzerheide, CH |
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Sportschule Shintai Grüner Weg, Köln, NW, DE |
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Holmes Place Königsallee 59, Düsseldorf, DE |
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Ballettschule Heidi Sievert Salzmannstrasse 53a, Münster, DE |
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Musikens Hus Djurgårdsgatan 13, Göteborg, SE |
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LA Fitness Muswell Hill Hillfield Park Road, London, UK |
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Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1, Canada |
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Studio Fon Nahkurinkatu 8, 20100 Turku, Finnland |
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Raum für Oldenburg Nadorster Straße 60, 26123 Oldenburg, Deutschland |
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Rico Latino De Heurne 19b, 7511 GV Enschede, Niederlande |
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Kulturhus Borne Bekenhorst 8, 7622 CK Borne, Niederlande |
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Studio Move Rauhankatu 15, 20100 Turku, Finnland |
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ADTV Tanzschule Wankelstraße 1B, 86391 Stadtbergen, Deutschland |
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Dansateliers Gravendijkwal 58 b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Niederlande |
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Studio Akordance 13 Rue Philippe de Girard, 75010 Paris, Frankreich |
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Integrierter Sportverein Emden e.V. Kösliner Straße 1A, 26721 Emden, Deutschland |
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Tal Hadar Kfar Monash, Israel |
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Tal Hadar Kfar Monash, Israel |
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Tal Hadar Kfar Monash, Israel |
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Expressions dance Studio Brisbane 420 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006, Australia |
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Romulo Peace Center Century Plaza, 120 Perea, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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Centro Lago Riviera Via Emilio Fattori, 22, 47922 Rimini RN, Italien |
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Bildungshaus Neckarelz Martin-Luther-Straße 14, 74821, Mosbach, Deutschland |
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Pagoda, Shedot Yam, Caesarea Caesarea Maritima, Israel |
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Nia Movement Center Nordostpassagen 55, 413 11 Göteborg, Schweden |
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F.A.C Marseille 151 Rue Sainte, 13007 Marseille, Frankreich |
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Top Vital Otto-Brenner-Straße 45, 33607 Bielefeld, Deutschland |
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My Nia Classes
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Monday | 8:00pm - 9:00pm |
Meridian Spa Quickbornstrasse 26, Hamburg, DE |
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Monday | 10:00am - 11:00am |
Meridian Spa Quickbornstrasse 26, Hamburg, DE |
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Monday | 9:00pm - 9:30pm |
Meridian Spa Quickbornstrasse 26, Hamburg, DE |
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Tuesday | 9:45am - 10:45am |
Kaifu Lodge Bundestrasse 107, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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Wednesday | 10:00am - 11:00am |
Meridian Spa Quickbornstrasse 26, Hamburg, DE |
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Wednesday | 11:00am - 11:30am |
Meridian Spa Quickbornstrasse 26, Hamburg, DE |
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Wednesday | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Kaifu Lodge Bundestrasse 107, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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Thursday | 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Meridian Spa Quickbornstrasse 26, Hamburg, DE |
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Friday | 9:00am - 10:00am |
Kaifu Lodge Bundestrasse 107, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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Saturday | 10:00am - 11:00am |
Meridian Spa Quickbornstrasse 26, Hamburg, DE |
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Saturday | 11:00am - 11:30am |
Meridian Spa Quickbornstrasse 26, Hamburg, DE |
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Saturday | 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Kaifu Lodge Bundestrasse 107, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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Sunday | 10:00am - 11:00am |
Kaifu Lodge Bundestrasse 107, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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Sunday | 11:00am - 11:30am |
Kaifu Lodge Bundestrasse 107, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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Nia White Belt Training | 08/27/2018 - 4:00pm |
Bildungshaus Neckarelz Martin-Luther-Straße 14, 74821, Mosbach, Deutschland |
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Nia Blue Belt Training | 05/25/2018 - 3:30pm |
Pagoda, Shedot Yam, Caesarea Caesarea Maritima, Israel |
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Nia Green Belt Training | 06/03/2018 - 8:30am |
Pagoda, Shedot Yam, Caesarea Caesarea Maritima, Israel |
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Nia White Belt Training | 04/27/2018 - 5:30pm |
STUDIO MPFF Wimpffengasse 25, Wien , AT |
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Nia Brown Belt Training | 07/23/2018 - 2:30pm |
Kyodo Dojo Mendelsohnstrasse 15, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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Nia Black Belt Training | 08/04/2018 - 2:30pm |
Kyodo Dojo Mendelsohnstrasse 15, Hamburg, HH, DE |
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Nia Blue Belt Training | 09/03/2018 - 3:30pm |
YOVEDA Yoga- und Seminarzentrum Bahnhofstraße 24, 86938 Schondorf am Ammersee, Deutschland |
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Nia White Belt Training | 07/07/2018 - 3:30am |
Studio Gym Allegro Bildstrasse 5, St. Gallen, SG, CH |
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52 Moves | 07/14/2018 - 8:00am |
Studio Gym Allegro Bildstrasse 5, St. Gallen, SG, CH |
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Nia White Belt Training | 10/20/2018 - 3:30pm |
Top Vital Otto-Brenner-Straße 45, 33607 Bielefeld, Deutschland |
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Nia Blue Belt Training | 11/10/2018 - 3:00pm |
Studio Kairos ,Rosebank Bowling Club 15 Hume Road, Dunkeld West, Johannesburg, GT, ZA |
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Nia Black Belt Training | 12/01/2018 - 3:30pm |
Expressions dance Studio Brisbane 420 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006, Australia |
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Nia Green Belt Training | 10/10/2018 - 8:30pm |
Tanzraum Kalandstraße 10, 21335, Lüneburg, Deutschland |
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Nia Green Belt Training | 10/10/2018 - 8:30pm |
Tanzraum Kalandstraße 10, 21335, Lüneburg, Deutschland |
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Nia Green Belt Training | 10/10/2018 - 8:30pm |
Tanzraum Kalandstraße 10, 21335, Lüneburg, Deutschland |
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