Leading the way in barefoot fitness for nearly 40 years, Nia® technique and its global community of teachers and students believes everyone has the right to choose if and when to move barefoot.

In honor of National Go Barefoot Day Nia Technique, the original pioneer of mind-body fusion barefoot fitness will partner with Nia teachers around the world to host national, international and local dance-a-thon fundraisers online and in-person to help empower the millions who live without shoes around the world.

iBODY will be hosting this event on Friday June 24 at noon MDT live at Studio IBODY in Denver, as well as on Zoom. Join Dana Hood and Lisa Silverstone in a beautiful, barefoot Nia dance class focusing on gratitude for our feet.

Register at www.ibodydenver.com/schedule to reserve your spot or to get a zoom link. All proceeds will go to SOLES4SOULS! There will also be opportunity to do additional donations at the studio and on this webpage. 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/danahoodgobarefoot



While science has shown tremendous benefit in being barefoot – including improving balance and awareness, relieving body pain and building foot and ankle strength – the Nia community recognizes the privilege of being able to CHOOSE if and when to move barefoot.

“Millions of children and adults living without shoes around the world do not have this choice,” said Debbie Rosas, founder of Nia. “Shoes provide a plethora of benefits, including opening up opportunities for school and work that are otherwise unavailable. At Nia, we want to do our part to empower people and help them acquire at least one pair of shoes they can use in their daily lives, when and if they choose.”

Nia is a holistic fitness practice that addresses body, mind and soul, with teachers and practitioners worldwide who are passionate about all aspects of self care as well as community connection. With its strong community focus and belief in confidence, connection and empowerment, Rosas says the Barefoot Day shoe drives and related efforts are a perfect fit for Nia. She says participating Nia teachers will host the fundraisers to benefit Soles4Souls - a global non-profit organization that partners with women's shelters, veterans organizations, children's programs and schools to get shoes and clothing to those who need it most. $1 = 1 pair