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studio in this area.
“I know there are a few in Charlottesville and D.C.,” Foster said, “but it is exciting to be the first around here.”
Nia stands for neuro-muscular integrated action, making it the perfect fitness’for every/ body.
Foster explained, “I have even held classes in assisted living and retirement homes. It is designed to achieve proper alignment and can be used by people who are recovering from various injuries or illnesses or by athletes in perfect health.”
Nia combines nine movement forms including three from dance, three from martial arts and three from the healing arts.
For dance, the movement is modem dance, jazz and Duncan dance, offering an emotional release.
As for the martial arts, Nia movement involves tai chi, tai qwon do and aikido.
Lastly, movements from the healing arts include yoga, Feldenkriais—early development and natural movement patterns, and Alexander—leading the body movement with the head.
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