Fun Autumn Wellness Events Throughout Gainesville
It’s back to the daily routines of school, work and family life. Life starts getting hectic as fall rhythms settle in, and our own health and wellness can get deprioritized in the process. Psychologist Ellen Bard believes that self-care can fall to the wayside unless we make it a priority. According to Bard, there are many signs (both small and big) that indicate that you may need a timeout, and some rest and relaxation. Those signs could include
- lying awake in bed despite being physically exhausted;
- friends telling you that you look tired;
- feeling anxious, sad and/or overwhelmed with life.
Don’t let yourself hit your breaking point. This autumn, take the initiative to put wellness on the forefront with these 17 events around Gainesville. Take a break, learn more about how to better care of yourself, and you’ll be able to go through life with more energy and zest.
Learn Capoeira at Depot Park
Want to learn a new skill while keeping fit? Take your hand at capoeira, a Brazilian martial art form that incorporates music and movement. In this free class, Mestrando Mico of Allied Capoeira League Gainesville will teach the basics of Capoeira. All you need is comfortable clothes, openness to trying something new and a sense of fun. This activity is suitable for both adults and kids, so make it a family outing. No pre-registration needed. Simply turn up at the Promenade at Depot Park. Classes are available at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Understanding Low Back Pain with Tiffany Cowen
Hours of sitting at an office desk can leave you with lower back pain. Educate yourself on this common health problem at this workshop organized by Sanctuary Yoga. The workshop will be led by Tiffany Cowen, a licensed physical therapist and 200-RYT certified yoga instructor who has been practicing yoga for more than 10 years. Aside from imparting knowledge to help participants better under lower back pain, she will also share its relationship to yoga and how yoga can be used more effectively to address this issue. The workshop will include Asana and Pranayama practice based on Cowen’s teachings. The workshop will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22. It costs $45, and you can register online to secure your spot. Sanctuary Yoga also offers other workshops such as Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 and Healthy Hips Healthy Core.
Meditation, Sharing & Dinner
Held every Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Light House, this free event is a casual way to get into meditation. The meditation is partly guided and partly silent — all you need is an open mind. The meditation session is followed by a sharing before dinner begins at 8:00 p.m. No registration required, and potluck dishes are welcome. Images by: jill111, SofieZborilova, Alexandra Koch
