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, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12-1 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, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [facebook][events]
2025
August 2025
Saturday 23 August 2025
Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10-11 am. Give yourself the opportunity to slow down intentionally, ground, and breathe. Inspired by the pace of Tai Chi and the creativity of Nia, this slow meditative flow invites you to explore and refine mobility, stability, focus, and patience—finding more spaciousness and quiet within.
SloMo is a new modality created by Sarit Sela, a Nia 1st Degree Black Belt instructor passionate about sensory movement and mindfulness.
Reach out to Sarit to save your spot or learn more—on Facebook or email.
Enjoy a few words from Nancy S., after her first SloMo session: Discover the joy of moving slowly by engaging your breath, your body, and your mind in a meditation that takes you to your inner depths.
You begin by sitting. Relax. Let your mind explore where it will, or empty it and let it rest.
Then allow yourself to melt into the music. As you move, you open yourself by listening to what is true for you. You don’t step to a beat—you flow ... The Thomas Center, 302 NE 6 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]
Saturday 30 August 2025
Sat 30 Aug 2025, 10-11 am. Join us for a serene and empowering mindful movement session led by Sarit Sela, combining the joyful expression of Nia with the meditative flow of SloMo. Offered in accompaniment to the Serenity~Art in Meditation exhibition at the Thomas Center gallery.
This all-levels session includes grounding breathwork, slowflow movement, and closing seated meditation.
No experience necessary, just wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to move with or without shoes. Come as you are. Leave feeling centered, refreshed, and uplifted. The Thomas Center, 302 NE 6 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [facebook][events]
September 2025
Saturday 13 September 2025
Sat 13 Sep 2025, 2 pm. $65, Sliding scale available
Contact us to register.
A Joyful Playspace for Inner Listening and Creative Expression Shapes in Nature.
Come move, create, and unwind in an inspiring afternoon workshop that blends movement, journaling, and intuitive art-making—all rooted in the beauty and wisdom of the natural world. We’ll draw from nature’s shapes, rhythms, and surprises to reflect on our own seasons of change, growth, and renewal.
No experience needed—just your curiosity and a sense of adventure.
- Relaxed, small-group vibe (limited spots)
- All materials, tea, and snacks provided
- Cozy indoor studio + peaceful garden space
About Your Guide:
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a visual artist, architect, and movement facilitator who brings creativity, mindfulness, and deep presence to every gathering. She’s the founder of Nia Gainesville and creator of the SloMo Movement method. With warmth and insight, Sarit creates a playful ... Forest of the Unicorn in the Duckpond Neighborhood, NW 24 Blvd, Gainesville. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]