NIA TRAINING
If you are interested in taking your holistic movement practice to the next level, these training programmes are for you. Have a look at the various levels of Nia training you can go through and what they will offer.
WELCOME TO
Join the Nia Africa community while we embrace the joy of holistic movement and fitness in Africa. Focusing on feel-good fitness that heals our bodies through mindful dancing and somatic movement practices.
WHAT IS NIA?
Nia is a fusion of fitness types that combines dance, martial arts, and mindful movement.
The holistic movement classes are so much more than just a cardio workout. Nia is a type of somatic movement therapy that incorporates all aspects of mind, body, and soul.
OUR AIM
Nia Africa is a platform that unites Nia teachers, trainers, and students in South Africa, Namibia, and eventually all of Africa.
Through the Nia classes and training, that is available both in-person & online, we aim to embrace and expand our relationships with ourselves and within the Nia Africa community.
UPCOMING NIA EVENTS
Nia and the Vagus Nerve
14 March 2023
By incorporating a variety of movement practices that stimulate the vagus nerve, as well as mindfulness and meditation, Nia can help promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
From Jazz to Tai Chi: The Various Dance Techniques of Nia
07 March 2023
In this article, we will explore the various dance techniques used in Nia and how they are combined to form this innovative movement practice.
The hippocampus and mindful movement
06 March 2023
The brain is a complex and intricate organ that is responsible for controlling our thoughts, emotions, and behavior. One of the most important parts of the brain is the hippocampus, which plays a critical role in learning, memory, and spatial navigation.
NIA AFRICA COMMUNITY
The teachers and trainers in the Nia Africa community
are spread out throughout South Africa and Namibia.
Have a look at the list below to
find a Nia holistic movement class near you.
Nia Trainer & Teacher
STELLENBOSCH, SOMERSET WEST, PLETT, CAPE TOWN
Mia Steyn
082 874 2176
miasteyn2@gmail.com
Mia.Steyn@nianow.com
niawithmia.com
niaafrica.com
Damian Jardim
Somerset West, Strand & Nia nomad
+27845888196
djardim34@gmail.com
Instagram
Facebook
Lee Scott
Somerset West
www.leescottphys.com
info@leescottphys.com
WhatsApp: 0834065901
STRAND
Leandra de Bruyn
076 410 6533
leandrabes@gmail.com
CAPE TOWN OBSERVATORY
Nicci Gates
082 462 4844
nicci@niasouthafrica.co.za
niasouthafrica.co.za
Christine Els
Els.christine.89@gmail.com
079 316 3236
Hanri Thom
Hanri.thom@gmail.com
CONSTANTIA
Gail Schoeman
083 272 3421
gail@gailschoeman.com
gailschoeman.com
PRINGLE BAY
Michelle Norris
076 746 4595
michelleyourmove@gmail.com
HOUT BAY & KALK BAY
Tania Bownes
083 326 6352
taniab@celebratingfreedom.co.za
celebratingfreedom.co.za
KIRSTENHOF
Gail Schoeman
083 272 3421
gail@gailschoeman.com
gailschoeman.com
Jenny Barenbrug
082 391 9094
jenny.barenbrug@gmail.com
Dee Schaerer
073 185 6230
dschaerer3@yahoo.com
RONDEBOSCH
Shelley Angélil
082 781 6089
shelley.angelil@gmail.com
movementmagic.co.za
TAMBOERSKLOOF
Nicole Levin
nicole@thinka.co.za
Christy Bragg
christy.porcupine@gmail.com
CAPE TOWN OTHER
Liesl Louw
lieslamberlouw4@gmail.com
078 430 7914
KNYSNA, PLETT & WILDERNESS
Cecile Sasman
079 318 4025
info@cecilewithloveandlight.co.za
cecilewithloveandlight.co.za
KNYSNA & PLETTENBERG BAY
Lizl Pretorius
084 208 7668
niabarefoot@gmail.com
Colleen Solomon
colleen@acspack.co.za
KOMMETJIE / FISH HOEK
Maggie Joubert
072 425 5990
magdaleenj@yahoo.com
MUIZENBERG
Gail Schoeman
083 272 3421
gail@gailschoeman.com
gailschoeman.com
Joline Oliver
081 388 4726
jolineoliver1@gmail.com
reckonedlifestyle.com
BlOUBERGSTRAND
Svenja Marais
083 467 1034
niawithsvenja@gmail.com
moonchildcreations.co.za
TULBAGH
Pam Marsh
083 616 1061
pampamarsh@gmail.com
pamsmetrofit.com
HERMANUS
Jeanette Hogg
083 273 9753
jeanette@biznews.com
RIVERCLUB
Julia Kerr & Roxy Kelly
Ballyclare drive, Johannesburg
WhatsApp:
Julia 083 602 1425
Roxy 082 602 1034
BRYANSTON
Gail Williams
082 801 2209
gailwilliams@iafrica.com
Julie McCarthy
083 325 6076
julie@magicblox.co.za
DUNKELD WEST – STUDIO KAIROS
Susan Sloan
083 306 3852
info@niagp.co.za
niagp.co.za
lifeasartwithsusan.co.za
Isa Gesseau
isa@ibiart.co.za
083 600 4030
iBArtDance
GLENHAZEL
Michelle Raichlin
082 824 4763
michelleraichlin@gmail.com
KYALAMI
Karyn Cardoso
083 604 0366
karyncard@gmail.com
thechc.org.za
LONEHILL & KYALAMI
Debbie Green Hunt
083 462 3335
greentreetraining@gmail.com
NORTHWOLD, RANDBURG
Julie McCarthy
083 325 6076
julie@magicblox.co.za
MODDERFONTEIN
Lynne Irvine
Modderfontein & Bedfordview
082 333 0009
Lilynnei@gmail.com
OLD EDS VIRGIN ACTIVE
Susan Sloan
083 306 3852
info@niagp.co.za
niagp.co.za
lifeasartwithsusan.co.za
PARKVIEW
Iris Monzeglio
083 252 6356
mwexit@mweb.co.za
RANDPARK RIDGE
Carol Treherne-Thomas
082 461 2803
carol@omstudio.co.za
omstudio.co.za
ROOSEVELT PARK
Zoë Katakuzinos
084 452 2381
info@studiolife.co.za
studiolife.co.za
MENLO PARK
Una MacIntyre
083 654 6136
unam@mweb.co.za
nianow.com/user/unamacintyre
HAZELWOOD, PRETORIA
Bessie Venter
082 820 1945
bessieventer.bv@gmail.com
RIETONDALE & CENTURION
Jo de Haas
083 783 2425
PIETERMARITZBURG
Adie Dobeyn
082 890 0524
adie@bodyways.co.za
bodyways.co.za
CLANSTHAL – KZN SOUTH COAST
Liz Cunningham
083 556 8108
lizc@scottburgh.co.za
Jessica Shrimpton
The Heart Space
081 481 6800
jessicavanderhoven@gmail.com
DURBAN NORTH
Fiona Furniss
083 258 5880
fiona@flowlife.co.za
flowlife.co.za
HILLCREST AND KLOOF
Lorraine Relleen
072 812 8346
lorraine@eastcoast.co.za
BLUEWATER BAY, PORT ELIZABETH
Lilly Ramnath-Hastie
041 461 1695
lilly@zikhonabricks.co.za
studiomytyme.co.za
KLEIN WINDHOEK
Livia Pack
+264 81 1271504
livia@pack.na
nia-namibia.com
Martinette Godden
martinettegodden@gmail.com+254 797 318 533
movementmenu
Damian Jardim
djardim34@gmail.com
movementfood
“I find Nia to embrace a mindfulness that is very connected to the now, in reality. So in touch with your body’s sensations and the space around it. Compared to the mindfulness when engaging in something like reading or gardening, which allows one to temporarily escape from the now.”