What to wear to Nia
Posted by terrepruitt on November 6, 2010
Since I started teaching Nia classes I have received the question of what to wear to Nia quite often. For those that have not heard of Nia or done Nia, it is a valid question. People are not sure what it is and what you do in a class, so they have no idea how to dress. I have seen a lot of people wear a lot of different things. I have seen people wear clothes that I would consider fancy “going out” clothes, I have seen people wear “jogging outfits”, yoga clothes, and all types of dance clothes. I wear a variety of things. It depends on where I am doing Nia and what it is for. Most of the time I wear “workout clothes” because I do get sweaty. Plus we do get on the floor. So for my “everyday” Nia I wear my tie-dyed T-shirts. I have a little collection. And I wear loose pants. I do have a few outfits that I think of as “Nia outfits” and I usually save those for Nia playshops, Nia workshops and Nia events. I am working on expanding my Nia outfits.
My answer regarding what to wear is whatever is comfortable to move in. Whatever makes you feel good, but that you don’t mind sweating in or getting on the floor in. I like flowing sleeves and pants that swing. Nia to me is even more fun when your outfit flows and swings. But most important is to be comfortable and safe. Some pants are so so long that they can be stepped on and that could be an issue so you want to make sure you can move freely.
Nia is a workout. In class we move, we sweat, we get on the floor . . . . .so knowing that wear something like that you want to workout in yet that makes you feel good. One thing you don’t have to think about is shoes.
Nia also has Nia clothes in case you are interested. They can be purchased through the Nia website, NiaNow.com.
Below is a picture from a Nia Jam* and as you can see people wear what they want. Nia is about moving your body at your level and in comfort so wearing something that allows you to do that is exactly what you want to wear.
*this Nia Jam was held at the Cupertino YMCA
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Angelia Sims Hardy said
It’s good to post information like this. I am one of those worriers. When I frist tried Yoga, I wore a comfy t-shirt but when we bent over a lot it would fly up and I got more concerned tucking it in and keeping it in place than just relaxing and stretching.
So, I applaud you for the picture and the advice. It’s very helpful. I smile at the idea of the flowy clothes. So cool!
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terrepruitt said
Exactly you can’t let go and get into the movement when you are worried about your clothes. And since a lot of people don’t know what Nia is they have no idea what to where. In the picture you can see all the different outfits.
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How To Belly Dance Basic Moves said
Thanks for finally writing about What to wear to Nia on Terre Pruitt’s Blog. Liked it!
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terrepruitt said
🙂
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