Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 9-10 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, 650-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]
2019
March 2019
Sunday 3 March 2019
Sun 3 Mar 2019, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]
Wednesday 6 March 2019
Wed 6 Mar 2019, 6-7 pm. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]
Saturday 9 March 2019
Sat 9 Mar 2019, 10 am-12 pm. Please join us to celebrate the beauty of life by creating traditional Indian sand mandalas, sipping Indian chai, and dancing Nia to Indian tunes and world music. No previous experience or special talent needed, just some curiosity and an open mind.
Anupama Priyadarshini is a visual artist and an Artist-in-Residence at the UF Health Arts In Medicine program. Originally from india, Anu is living and creating in Gainesville. Sarit Sela is a City Architect and a Black Degree Nia instructor. Originally from Israel, Sarit is living and creating in Gainesville.
Space is limited to 12 participants. Email to secure your spot:
$25: Early Bird Registration, by March 4
$30: March 5 or later.
Please wear comfortable movement clothes and bring a bottle of water. Feel free to contact Anu or Sarit with any questions. Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]
Sunday 10 March 2019
Sun 10 Mar 2019, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]
Wednesday 13 March 2019
Wed 13 Mar 2019, 6-7 pm. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]
Sunday 17 March 2019
Sun 17 Mar 2019, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]
Wednesday 20 March 2019
Wed 20 Mar 2019, 6-7 pm. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]
Sunday 24 March 2019
Sun 24 Mar 2019, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]
Wednesday 27 March 2019
Wed 27 Mar 2019, 6-7 pm. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]
Sunday 31 March 2019
Sun 31 Mar 2019, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [events]