Date: January 1, 2009

Contact: Deborah Walker

Phone: 415.577.4621

FOUNDERS OF NIA, the GLOBAL fusion-fitness workout and movement practice, TO OFFER MASTER CLASS IN THE BAY AREA

-- Hundreds across the USA Will Experience “More-Gain, No Pain” Fitness
with Founders of The Nia Technique® --

Palo Alto, CA January 27; San Mateo, CA January 28 - Over one hundred Bay Area residents are expected to join fitness industry pioneers Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas at a special “Spirit of Nia” Master Class on January 27 and January 28 as part of a national tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of The Nia Technique®, the exhilarating global fusion-fitness workout and movement practice that is revolutionizing fitness and well-being.

Nia, which was first introduced in 1983, combines principles from Martial arts, Dance arts and Healing arts with music, vocal sounding and self-expression into dynamic, hour-long routines that are practiced by nearly 100,000 students in 37 countries. With its “More-Gain, No-Pain” philosophy, Nia bursts boundaries of age, gender and fitness levels, delivering an enjoyable and effective practice for everyone.

“We are thrilled Bay Area residents will be able to experience Nia directly with Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas, the inspiring founders of Nia,” said Deborah Walker, a certified instructor who also teaches Nia classes in San Rafael. “The Spirit of Nia Master Class with Debbie and Carlos will be an unforgettable opportunity for people who already practice Nia locally, and for those who have been curious about trying Nia.”

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Built on a rich body of education and a philosophy rooted in “The Joy of Movement,” Nia has been lauded by fitness industry experts as the first “fusion” fitness program, as well as by health professionals, including renowned author and physician Dr. Christiane Northrup, who calls Nia “a total mind, body and spirit celebration.” Part of Nia’s uniqueness is its position of encouraging individuals to choose Pleasure as the path toward achieving greater overall physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.

“Bay Area students who practice Nia have reported that Nia has changed the way they view fitness said Walker. “People especially enjoy both the healing aspects of Nia and the joy of movement which is why we look forward to sharing Nia with even more people at this special anniversary celebration.”

In addition to the Bay Area other locations on the Spirit of Nia Tour include Boston; Charlottesville, Va.; Chicago; Boulder and Colorado Springs, Colo.; New York City; Vancouver, British Columbia; Seattle; Santa Barbara, Calif.; Los Angeles; Albuquerque; Dallas, and Austin, Texas.

To Register

There are two “Spirit of Nia Master Class with Debbie and Carlos available in the SF Bay Area; Tuesday, January 27 at Equinox Fitness Palo Alto from 6-8pm; and Wednesday, January 28 at Equinox Fitness San Mateo from 9:30-11:30am. The cost for each class is $25. Registration is available by visiting the global Nia website, www.nianow.com/registration. Advance registration is strongly recommended, as this event is expected to be sold out. For information about Nia classes in your area, visit the local Nia website at www.sfbaynia.com

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About The Nia Technique

Created by Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas 25 years ago, The Nia Technique combines movements and concepts from Martial arts, Dance arts and Healing arts, blending music, vocal sounding and self-expression into dynamic, hour-long routines. While most often practiced in hour-long classes, the true depth of the work lies in a rich body of education that develops into a powerful life practice. With a philosophy rooted in “The Joy of Movement,” Nia teaches people of all lifestyles to choose Pleasure as the path toward physical, mental and emotional health.

Revolutionizing the world of fitness and wellbeing, Nia is today taught to nearly 100,000 students by over 2,000 Certified Teachers in 37 countries. With a “More-Gain, No-Pain” philosophy, Nia bursts boundaries of age, gender and fitness levels, delivering a fun, effective and life changing practice for all walks of life. Visit www.NiaNow.com for more information about Nia, Nia Classes and Events all over the world and Nia Products.

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