Screenshot 2023 12 13 at 18.35.13Our story:

We are Nordic Walking experts from Europe and founders of the Slovak Nordic Walking Association in 2013 — a movement born from the search for sustainable, science-backed physical and physiotherapeutic activity. Since 2010, we have organized countless courses, certified instructors across Europe, and guided thousands of walkers toward stronger, healthier lives.

Now, as the USA Movement Nordic Walking Academy, we are bringing this proven European tradition to the United States — and elevating it for the modern American wellness lifestyle. We combine the full-body benefits of Nordic Walking with the ancient Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing — a mindful, sensory immersion in nature that has been scientifically shown to lower stress, reduce blood pressure, boost immunity, and sharpen mental clarity.

This is more than exercise. It is a transformative experience that engages your body, calms your mind, and reconnects you with the natural world. Whether you walk along Florida’s coastal trails, through forested state parks, or in your local greenspace, every step becomes a chance to move better, breathe deeper, and feel more alive.

Join us on this transformative journey and experience the remarkable benefits of Nordic Walking firsthand.

Check our YouTube channel. Contact us: [email protected]

Adrian Kasper Adrian

  • 2023 President of the USA Modern Nordic Walking Academy
  • 2023 Modern Nordic Walking coach
  • 2014 Qualified Spiral Stabilization® instructor
  • 2014 Founder of the Slovak NW Tour and WALKER/KA competitions
  • 2013 Founder of Slovak Nordic Walking Association
  • 2011 Founder of the first Nordic Walking centre in Slovakia
  • 2008 Certified massage therapist
  • 2005 Certified ski instructor
  • 1994 Aikido professional

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Lucia

Lucia Okolicanyova

  • 2023 Vice President of the USA Modern Nordic Walking Academy
  • 2022 Qualified Oxygen Advantage® instructor
  • 2022 Director of the Slovak and Czech Academy of Modern NW
  • 2019 Modern Nordic Walking coach
  • 2019 Qualified Spiral Stabilization® instructor
  • 2018 Author of the book “Moderný Nordic Walking” (Slovak and Czech edition)
  • 2014 Founder of the Slovak NW Tour and WALKER/KA competitions
  • 2013 Founder and President of the Slovak Nordic Walking Association
  • 2011 Founder of the first Nordic Walking Centre in Slovakia