The Nia 5 Stages is an integrative movement practice based on the five stages of human development: Embryonic, Creeping, Crawling, Standing and Walking. Practiced with awareness, these stages have the power to facilitate optimal alignment, improved function and comfort in the body. Whether practiced at length or for as little as five minutes a day, this system provides a tool for reclaiming and sustaining mobility, flexibility, strength, agility and stability.

The Nia 5 Stages Training provides people with the tools to embody the practice. Upon completion it qualifies graduates (who license) to facilitate a 60-minute Nia 5 Stages class and to integrate this body of work into Nia classes, private sessions and two-hour experiential workshops. The Nia 5 Stages Training program adds a whole new skillset to the Nia teacher’s realm of expertise. It includes three comprehensive modules: Pre-Training, Training and Post-Training.

Whether you are a Nia teacher, belt graduate, instructor or mover of any modality, this training is for everyone with a desire to move with a fluid, graceful ease for life. It is the perfect accompaniment for any movement, fitness or sport practice. It will enhance any profession - movement or otherwise. For lovers of movement and the body, the study of the body's way of anatomy in motion. It is for able-bodies who can move from the ground up. You will be trained to teach adaptations.

The Training is beautifully paced, alternating between movement sessions and discussion times designed to give our bodies a chance to rest and recharge. Honor your body by self-guiding and adapting. Participants have successfully completed 5 STAGES while while healing medical conditions that necessitated limited movement. Your unique pace is perfect. Session topics include the 5 STAGES class format, The Body's Way Lesson (Nia's anatomy), the art of verbal guidance, the voice, movement observation, adaptations and use of props.

Optional pre-training material is available to prepare before or review after: a self-paced study that includes reading material, 2 dvds and cd sessions with Debbie Rosas - creator - on the architecture, energy flow, body's way anatomy and voice.  I will have extra sets if you sign up close to the date.

Upon completion of all sessions, you become a 5 STAGES graduate. In the Nia system, graduates who are current Livelihood Members are automatically licensed to teach. A dedicated 5 STAGES license is available to non-livelihood members ($170) and gives you access to a comprehensive post-training program that includes 52 somatic lesson plans. These are brilliant somatic experiences created by Debbie Rosas and are what you learn to deliver during the training. Topics range from the study of bones, joints, muscles to the chakra system, the heart and sounding. Unique to the 5 STAGES, each lesson blends a cognitive study of anatomy with a poetic, sensory-based delivery. Ideal for your personal or professional development, you’ll receive everything needed to deepen your own course of study and to deliver Nia 5 STAGES classes, workshops and private sessions.

You will leave with a body and voice transformed.

Sample hours: 8am - 6pm,

What to wear: Comforatable movement clothing. Knee pads are provided.

Tuition: $895 USD

Cancellation and Transfer Policy:

Should you cancel your registration more than 30 days prior to the training start date, the registration fee will be credited to your Nia account. Should you cancel your registration less than 30 days prior to the training start date, you will incur a cancellation fee of $125 – your remaining event balance will be credited to your Nia account. Credited balances can be applied toward the price of another intensive training.

Intensive trainings purchased at sale prices are not transferable or refundable. Trainees who are unable to attend the purchased sale intensive may transfer their credited funds to another training and pay the difference in price.

If you have paid for a training that is cancelled by the trainer, you will receive a full refund.

5 STAGES FAQ's

Answers to common questions....

Q.  Is the 5 STAGES for me?
A.  Whether you are a Nia teacher, belt grad or mover of any modality, this is for everyone with a desire to move with a fluid, graceful ease for life. It is the perfect accompaniment for any movement, fitness or sport practice. It will enhance any profession - movement or otherwise. For lovers of movement and the body, the study of the body's way of anatomy in motion. It is for able-bodies who can move from the ground up. You will be trained to teach adaptations.

Q.  Beyond the Nia teacher or practitioner, who is the 5 STAGES training ideal for?
A.  Professional in the health, wellness, therapy, rehab and somatic fields have taken the training to engage in a personal practice and add professional skills.

Q.  Will we be moving for the entire day?
A.  No. The Training is beautifully paced, alternating between movement sessions and discussion times designed to give our bodies a chance to rest and recharge. Honor your body by self-guiding and adapting. Students have successfully completed 5 STAGES while while healing medical conditions that necessitated limited movement. Your unique pace is perfect.

Q.  Is there Pre-training?
A.  Optional to prepare before or review after: a self-paced study that includes reading material, 2 dvds and cd sessions with Debbie Rosas - creator - on the architecture, energy flow, body's way anatomy and voice.  I will have extra sets if you sign up close to the date.

Q. Is there a test?
A.  No. However, there are self-assessments that you may complete at home to hone the language of the practice as well as your knowledge.
 
Q. How do I know if I'm ready to do 5 STAGES?
A.  If you've gotten this far, that's a sure sign that you ARE ready . Truly. You are. As is. No matter your exposure or experience.
 
Q. Can I teach as a 5 STAGES facilitator?
A. Upon completion of all sessions, you become a 5 STAGES graduate. In the Nia system, graduates who are current Livelihood Members are automatically licensed to teach. A dedicated 5 STAGES license is available to non-livelihood members ($170) and gives you access to a comprehensive post-training program.

Q.  What is the GREATEST personal benefit?
A.  #1, you will have developed a life practice to increase the power, pleasure and grace of living in your body. #2 The 52 Lesson Plans as a somatic self-study is phenomenal. #3 Like all Nia trainings, all practices translate into lifestyle tools.
 
Q.  What is the GREATEST professional benefit?
A.  #1 - physical sustainability.  #2 - mastery of your voice. #3 To enhance your Nia teaching (greater access to physical pearls) or any profession, as well as the way you communicate in your life.

Q. Got a Q that isn't covered?
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For information regarding accommodations, transportation and venue, please contact producer and Nia Trainer Jamie Klausing:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

How to register

1. Register at NiaNow with 50% of the tuition by clicking:  (INFO + REGISTER )

2. You will be invoiced for the other 50% (instruction fee)  by Laurie