Nia dvd - Unplugged

I'm assuming this is one of the very first DVDs from Nia because it's so unlike the other two (Santana & Opal) I have. I'm not saying it's not good but it's definitely different! It's all drums and really a very good workout but it doesn't feature Debbie's voice-overs which I've come to enjoy. And the workout itself is done with the viewer mirroring Debbie and Carlos instead of watching Debbie from the back and in the mirror. For this reason, I was confused! Could just be me but I prefer the later DVDs' approach to leading the workouts.I'm not sure if the older DVDs are being retired. I haven't heard back from Nia's office regarding this and I'm hoping when I do, I'll get the answer I'm looking for. I would LOVE to buy Cadence and Aya for certain. If anyone has either of these and would like to sell one or both to me, please let me know at catzenjammers at hotmail dot com.

The Nia workout is a great workout! I am a runner who completes 16 to 20 miles a week. The Nia workout is a great cross training workout for me. It has benefited the parts of the body running does not hit. I enjoy the work out very much and look forward to more Nia workouts.

I wasn't sure what to expect from the Nia Unplugged DVD, after only seeing a few short videos on it online. I have some Zumba DVDs, which I love, but Nia is awesome in a different way. I love the freedom in the Nia movements. You never feel as though you're doing something wrong. Though there are moments in the DVD where I feel like Goldie Hawn in the movie Housesitter (the aerobics scene,) for the most part it's an extremely non-judgmental work out. Love the percussion in this DVD. Having just the extremely talented drummer providing music, really keeps you focused on the dance aspect of Nia.The only thing I should mention is that you have to get past some of the more over-the-top moves by a few of the Nia dancers, as it does make you think at first that this is too "new agey" and corny to be taken seriously. After a few times, you really tune them out, and enjoy the experience without the distraction. It's definitely a calorie-burner, and probably best for someone is has been fairly active recently. The nice thing is that you can always modify it if you're not feeling quite up to the whole DVD and all of the moves. Because Nia is more free-form, you can easily modify.

This was my first experience with Nia and I really like it a lot. It has great energy and I love the drums. I wish they would explain the movements a little more, still trying to catch on to some of the more complex moves. It would be perfect if there was a section on the DVD breaking down the moves.

I had never done a Nia class before getting this DVD and i haven't been very active lately, but I was able to do this whole routine on the first try and I'm no spring chicken. It's not like exercise at all but more like tribal dancing with some martial arts, tai chi, and cha cha thrown in. All of the muscle groups get a good woorkout, including good stretches, and a lovely cool down with a short meditation at the end. Not once do you get down on the floor and thats okay with me. My body was SO sore the next day so big thumbs up! I love the drumming in the background and the softer flutes at the end. It is packaged in an unsealed paperboard folder. I contacted Nia to see if this was how it was packaged because I didn't want to support bootleggers, and they confirmed the packaging. If you dislike exercise, you will love Nia!

You really need to have had some exposure to The Nia Technique to get the full benefit of this DVD. Thus, the bad reviews.

I don't really feel like a get a solid workout - even if I do the whole hour-long program. It is just too new-agey and free form for me. I'm not a dancer so this just doesn't have enough structure for me.

NIA Unplugged is an amazing DVD...I hesitate to label it a fitness workout because it is really a mind, body, soul session. Although, don't get me wrong...you will sweat! I am the person who disliked aerobics and working out in a group session but NIA has changed all of that for me. I have become quite addicted to my NIA classes in Portland, Maine to the point that I am buying NIA dance tapes to do at home as well. NIA will take you away and you'll forget your worries and problems while you laugh, dance, and feel very sassy at the same time:) Go for it...take the challenge and transform your life while moving your body in ways you never thought possible!LSC