Bollywood Dance in The Park and other fitness events around Houston

This week, get your heart rate up by joining a Bollywood dance party at Evelyn’s Park Conservancy, take part in a St. Patrick-themed race at Brazos River Park and meditate to the new moon at Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
Time to Paddy comes to Brazos River Park in Sugar Land.
Bodies Race CompanyThe St. Patrick’s Day-themed event at Brazos River Park features several running distances, including 5K, 10K and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon. 9 a.m. March 18; 18427 U.S. 59 S., Sugar Land; runsignup.com/Race/TX/SugarLand/TimetoPaddy5k10kLucky131Houston
Bollywood Dance in the Park

T2 Dance Company co-founders Sonali Patel and Anisha Gupta.
Marie D De Jesus Staff photographerIn this choreography-based class led by T2 Dance Company, you’ll learn an easy-to-follow dance routine while listening to upbeat Indian music. 6:30 p.m. March 20; Evelyn’s Park Conservancy, 4400 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire; evelynspark.org
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New Moon Sound Healing Meditation

The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
Courtesy photoIn this “New Moon” meditation series, led by Saumil Manek and Union Is Creation, singing bowls and wind chimes will be used to promote mindfulness and connection. Guests must bring their own cushion or mat. 6-6:45 p.m. March 21; $15; Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, 105 Sabine; buffalobayou.org
Slow Flow with Stephanie McCarrey

Slow Flow with Stephanie McCarrey at Levy Park.
Levy Park HoustonIncrease strength and mobility with the help of this all-levels yoga flow set to the beat of the latest Top 40 and throwback favorites. The class will end with a sound bath Shavasana. 7 p.m. March 21; Levy Park, 3801 Eastside; levyparkhouston.org