Nia with Gail Condrick

03/10/2026

The Joy Immersion Weekend Feb 28-March 1 near Gainesville, FL was an uplifting, spirited, dance of creativity, community and connection. I’m still floating.

Days began with Nia class and a teachers jam- followed by delicious on-site catered lunch- and then presentations in our specialties of anatomy, meditative movement, and tips on dancing through life. I talked about the Sacred Contract of archetypal Athletes and Artists as a life purpose.

Together with Sarit Ben-David Sela and Christine Gingras Stineman our trio brought together our collective Nia teaching experience (totalling 104 and counting years!) in celebration to create this weekend retreat, fulfilling Sarits dream idea.

Here’s some photos of the retreat to inspire you- participants aged 20 to 86, teachers and students inspiring and learning from one another.

A few photos - more found on Sarit’s and Christine’s personal pages.

Thank you to everyone who came!
Same time next year?????!!!!!!

03/03/2026

Planning a visit to Sarasota or Anna Maria? Join me for Nia on Longboat Key Saturdays at 10 AM.

08/21/2024

Join me for TWO Nia classes a week on LBK beginning November 1!

08/20/2024

We are adding new programs all the time here at The Paradise Center! Look for this new "Healing Arts" class in November! We will be hosting a FREE class at 10:00 on November 7th!

NIA: Nia is a low-impact cardio movement technique inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. It is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience, creating a playful and powerful experience that boosts strength, mobility, stability, flexibility and overall well-being. Group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere. Gail Condrick will be our instructor! Local NIA Goddess!

Gail Condrick is a Black Belt Nia Instructor and Master Teacher Trainer who has been sharing her passion for Nia since 1998.

04/30/2024

My friend sent me this picture from several years ago…this is a sumo or riding stance and upward block in motion Nia adapted from the martial arts. Energizing!

04/21/2024

Thank you dancers!
I love dancing through life with you!
My Nia classes resume in fall.

02/17/2024

Fun! Today we danced to
Girl’s Night Out by Carlos with a splash of Barbie sounds!

02/10/2024

We danced to heart songs from Diva, Pulse, and my collection in class today. Fun!

11/04/2023

My Nia classes are back in session!
Today was sublime- great to be back on the dance floor- with a view! We dance here November through April. Schedules change during holidays so please connect first to make sure it’s on.

10/22/2023

09/13/2023

Your body is like a library, and every muscle holds stories. 📚 These stories aren't just physical... every muscle in your body has memory receptors that store components of both emotional and/or physical trauma.

This is one of the reasons why Nia isn't just about fitness; it's about reclaiming your body's wisdom. We combine movement, music, visualization, sounding and expression to move and release stuck emotion and stress and leave you feeling relaxed, energized and joyful. 💫