Nia is the spark that ignited my soul. Each class I take; each training I attend, that light which started out as a little glimmer shines brighter and brighter allowing ME to step out in the world with greater self-confidence, self-esteem and awareness.

In the 80’s it was aerobic classes, 90’s was step and circuit classes and the naughties were taken over by Les Mills and boxing! I have tasted many styles of fitness class but the yummiest flavour and the one which lingers the longest is Nia! From the moment the first beat of music pumps out, a smile spreads across my face, my cells tingle in anticipation and my body begins to sing – Nia is a natural high that lasts all day. I get to play, yell, imagine, dance, laugh, melt, sway, sweat, crawl, roll, receive, connect, touch, feel, kick and punch my way into well-being, health and fitness.

The somatic essence of Nia has carved a path for me to come home to my own body – to feel and sense a connection that I lost many years ago. Nia IS so much more than a fitness class.

As a practitioner my desire is to spread the magic and awareness of Nia in the community, so others may start their own journey of self-discovery, come home to their own body and allow their soul light to shine bright.