Participant Testimonials

Nia is both a fitness and a lifestyle practice. Nia has thirteen principles that can be integrated into a focus for a movement class, and applied to everyday activities as well. Nia can change your outlook on fitness and your day to day life, some students share their comments below. Nia is taught in over 45 countries visit this link to read testimonials from all ages, locations and backgrounds. Visit the Ventura Nia Place Page on Facebook to share your comments with the local Nia community.

Participant Comments

I have been dancing with Kate and Kathy for nine months and it has completely changed my life. I have gained strength and stamina and my body tone is completely different, but beyond that I have moved back into joy and self-love. I can't imagine a day without dancing now. It carries into every aspect of my life. My family can't believe how happy I am almost all the time. In the beginning I was afraid I wouldn't be able to last through a whole hour of class, now it passes by in a moment; whoosh, gone. I was 65 when I started and now I feel like I did at 35 but wiser. This practice is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I feel so blessed to have found it. If you have found this site then you really need to try it for yourself. Pam Free

When I started doing Nia with Kate two years ago, it seemed all I could do was walk. I was constrained in body and spirit, I was stiff and clumsy, my balance was poor. Kate and Kathy have shown me that 1) I can dance! 2) I really love to dance!!, 3) I can't imagine life without dancing!!!, and 4) I'm just beginning on this vast journey of mind/body training that is Nia!  Thank you Kate for your courage and faith in opening a Nia center in Ventura and for being the beloved, energetic, and fun teacher that you are. Thank you Kathy also for the core-play classes, you  keep it fresh and I learn so much in each class. And thank you to all the women and men who attend the classes and make Nia a wonderful community experience!  Nova

"Nia classes with Kate at the Ventura Nia Center aren’t just good for your body, they're good for your soul.  It just feels wonderful to move your body in a way that also lifts your spirit, and it's so much fun!  Kate has a way of connecting the body with emotions and expressing them through physical movement.  The idea is to get your body moving, and she has a way of motivating you to do it that is powerful and liberating.  You don't feel like your exercising during class, but when you finish, you've had the best workout ever, because your not counting reps or trying to learn how to work some complicated equipment.  It's just you and the music and some inspiring words of encouragement from the most adorable English girl with the most lovely accent. Brilliant! Cheryl Conway

I discovered Nia in 2002 shortly after I retired.  I felt that I was reasonably fit but found that I was not able to complete a full hour of dancing.  I loved the music, loved the movement and loved the challenge of the dance so I kept coming back.  And the mind, body, emotion and spirit connection really appealed to me.  I really have found THE JOY OF MOVEMENT. Pat P.

Coming to Nia has changed my life. It has completely turned me around from feeling pain and discomfort in my body at varying levels all the time (from bed bound to just walking around with a feeling of a monkey biting my neck). Since I began coming to Nia regularly last July I have found myself with increased JOY in my BODY!!! I now have the gift of ease and comfort in my bones, muscles, joints and spine in day to day living. I have found the gift of a most wonderful feeling of serenity and calm after each class. During class I often have a feeling of complete release and a sparkle of euphoria. The instructors are WONDERFUL and the fellow Nia dancers are open and friendly. Love, Suzanne

Nia is the best-kept secret to health in the world! I lost 25 lbs by a change in diet and doing The Nia Technique. Thanks to Carlos and Debbie ( The Nia Technique co-creators ) and especially to Kate - my teacher, my friend.
Marla Paz