Holistic fitness blending dance, martial arts and yoga in an exercise program that is good for cardiovascular conditioning, cord strengthening, fitness, as well as overall health and healing


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Change your Body, Change your Life with Robin Okun

Nia is like chocolate...
    You can't describe it.
        You have to taste it!

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Nia Technique

Nia is a body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Through expressive movement—The Body’s Way—Nia empowers people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Nia blends the power and precision of the Martial Arts; the grace, fun and expression of the Dance Arts and the support and centering qualities of the Healing Arts... all to beautiful music!

Nia is for EveryBody

WHAT IS NIA?

The Nia Technique is a movement practice that offers the cardiovascular benefits of traditional exercise as well as encourages emotional expression and engagement to nourish the mind, body and soul.

Nia’s ground-breaking work is now recognized as one of the most innovative and safe cardiovascular programs to date. Nia is a pioneer in the health and fitness world, and offers the very best in body-mind training, programs, and on-going education. You can find Nia in more than 30 countries.

In practicing Nia you fall in love with being and moving in your body – you experience the power of Self-Healing. Nia empowers you to make your own movement choices by offering a flexible structure you can personally modify to suit your individual needs. The blueprint of Nia is practical, experiential, and focuses on internal guidance to change and develop awareness. .

Moving with Purpose…Nia Technique

It is possible to stay fit and reap much deeper benefits - a sense of well being that filters through other aspects of your life.

Get started on your path to a heightened experience of well-being and fitness.

Dress to Move...

Wear anything that makes you feel free, comfortable and excited to move.Yoga clothing, street or exercise wear, even a skirt can change the way you move and feel and work out. Barefoot Movement...Unless you need shoes for medical purposes, take off you shoes and let the bottoms of your feet send information back to your brain so your body can move safely and efficiently. Water...Bring plenty of water to class!

Balance Your Fitness Program...Combine a good diet with internal and external exercises. With enough sleep, healthy nutrition, and exercise, you will see and feel results far beyond changing the shape of your body!


Get started on your path to a heightened experience of well-being and fitness.You can stay fit and reap much deeper benefits:

  • Cardiovascular Conditioning
  • Stress reduction
  • Improved muscle tone
  • Greater flexibility, agility, and balance
  • Improved self esteem
  • Body Mind Spirit integration
  • Increased vitality
  • Emotional release
  • Posture alignment

  • Weight management
  • Increased energy
  • Better circulation
  • Stronger immune system
  • More stamina and endurance
  • Improved digestion
  • Better concentration
  • Relaxation
  • Centering and grounding
Robin Okun, Ann Arbor, NIA instructor, exercise
“I’m impressed how the gentler movements of Nia get people into their training range for excellent cardiovascular benefits.”
Dr. James Garrick, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of the Center for Sports Medicine



Nia with Robin Okun, MSW, Movement Coach
Certified Nia Instructor
Ann Arbor, MI

email: nia@mindfulmovement4u.com
call: 734.395.2624

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