The Belts

Belt Levels

The White Belt is the first level of training in the four-step Nia teacher training program. It is mandatory and is fashioned after the martial arts system: four belt levels over a minimum of four years.

During the White Belt , you will learn about the Nia basics- the 52 Nia Moves, the 5 Sensations of Fitness, the 7 Cycles of a Nia Workout, Music, Movement and Magic, and much more. This creates the foundation for a more advanced study of body-mind-spirit work. Many people complete the White Belt Intensive training for personal growth only or to complement their other body-mind-spirit practices.

The second level, Blue Belt , addresses all aspects related to teaching fitness the Body's Way, by emphasizing communication and attention to detail as a means of creating and maintaining relationships.

At the third and fourth levels, Brown and Black Belts , the focus goes beyond the physical-both in your Nia classes and in your life-to working energetically with the body, mind, emotions and spirit to create ongoing lifestyle transformation and healing.

All Nia Intensive trainings consist of a 50-plus hours, six-day training program. The Intensives are offered at various sites around the world (check www.nianow.com for locations).

If you decide to teach Nia, then you pay a yearly licensing fee to Nia Technique Inc. which includes:

• Eight hours of video educational and class/workshop material.

• Permission to use the Nia name and logo.

• Use of the toll-free Nia phone line and Nia password-protected Teacher website at www.nianow.com

• Written material for reprint.

• The Nia Newsletter for teachers.

• Option to purchase the Nia Business and Marketing Manual , complete with art, educational, technical and professional support.

• Professional, personal, public relations and office support, including class, workshop, presentation and speaker referrals.