Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Cost: Donation-based (suggested $15 per class)
Who is welcome: Everyone. Beginners and all fitness levels.
Feel free to contact Sarit to RSVP or with any questions. See you there.
Whether you are new to Nia or a seasoned enthusiast, this is the perfect chance to move and connect with yourself in the peaceful surroundings of the Thomas Center Gardens. Start your Sunday mornings with joyful movement and community.
Nia blends elements of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness, offering a low-impact, adaptable practice suitable for all fitness levels. Classes are designed to be playful yet empowering, enhancing your pleasure, strength, mobility, and overall well-being in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Meet Your Instructor: Sarit Sela
Sarit is an architect, artist, and movement instructor. As a First Degree Black Belt Nia instructor, she has been teaching movement, mindfulness, and creativity in Gainesville since 2 ... Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][email][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
2024
October 2024
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Wed 2 Oct, 2:30-5:30 pm. Workshop Details
* Small group setting
* Advanced registration required
* Exact location provided upon registration
* Rate: $65 (includes materials and snacks)
* To reserve your spot or get more information, contact Sarit Sela
In this all-level, 3-hour workshop, we’ll explore the beauty and symbolism of spirals and mandalas in nature and human history. Through a blend of discussion, journaling, simple movement practices, and creative art exercises, we’ll engage with these patterns as tools for connection and self-reflection.
This workshop offers a chance to slow down and reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the present moment. It’s not about creating a masterpiece or being an expert dancer, but about embracing curiosity, mindfulness, and the joy of shared experiences. No prior experience or special skills are needed—just an open heart and a curious mind!
Meet Sarit: Sarit Sela is an architect, artist, and movement ... Duckpond, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][email][events]
Friday 4 October 2024
Fri 4 Oct, 4:30-5:30 pm. Join Sarit for SloMo Movement, a unique new offering that invites you to slow down and move mindfully. Inspired by tai chi, yoga, and the Nia Technique, this session offers a gentle movement flow guided by your body’s sensations and the surrounding environment. After the movement, we’ll transition into a short sitting meditation.
Set in the serene gardens of the Thomas Center, under the shade of a majestic oak tree, this Friday afternoon session is the perfect way to unwind and ease into your weekend.
Bring a yoga mat or blanket, a meditation cushion if you have one, and a bottle of water.
Open to all—no prior experience required.
Donation-based
Take a pause from the rush of life, connect with yourself and others, and let nature guide your movement and stillness. See you under the oak tree. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, 622 NE 2, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Monday 14 October 2024
Mon 14 Oct, 5:30-6:30 pm. AT UF Field & Fork Farm and Gardens, located at 2656 Museum Drive, Gainesville FL 32611 (Building 503), on the north side of Museum Drive, across from Lake Alice and adjacent to the Bat Houses.
Join us at the UF 360° Mindfulness Program, a recurring mindfulness practice group that welcomes everyone and is offered free of charge. Whether you're a seasoned mindfulness practitioner or just curious to learn more, this is a great space to explore mindfulness meditation and mind-body practices in a holistic, 360° approach. For more information, visit: https://www.ufmindfulness.org/workshops.
This session features Nia—a joyful blend of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness set to uplifting music. These low-impact, playful classes are designed to enhance your fitness, boost your mood, and promote overall well-being. Nia is adaptable to all fitness levels, making it accessible for everyone.
Meet Your Instructor: Sarit Sela
Sarit is an ... UF Field & Fork Farm and Gardens, 2656 Museum Drive, Building 503, Gainesville, 32611. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][email][events]