Art + Mindfulness

This series of guided meditations is inspired by art in the Harn collections and led by expert facilitators with years of experience. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge. Forty-five minutes of guided meditation is followed by an art spotlight tour. No registration required In this session, cultivate a sense of steadiness and presence through gentle, accessible yoga. Guided by mindful movement and breath awareness, slow down, connect with the present moment, and build a foundation of calm and stability. Suitable for all experience levels, this practice offers an opportunity to arrive fully before engaging with the museum and its collections. Wear comfortable clothes for movement and bring a mat if you have one. A limited number of mats will be available to borrow. Kim Holton is an Instructional Associate Professor at UF in the Department of Health Education and Behavior in the College of Health and Human Performance. She began studying yoga in 1998 and teaching in 2002. She has completed teacher trainings through Sivandanda, Nosara, and the Kundalini Research Institute and received her certification in yoga nidra through the Amrit Yoga Institute. Kim has also trained with numerous nationally recognized yoga teachers in the traditions of Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini, Restorative, and Vinyasa. She has led yoga and workshops at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. In addition to holding a PhD in health and human performance, she is a national board-certified health and wellness coach, health education specialist, and Narrative Enneagram teacher.