Come join me at NEW YEAR'S DAY YOGA BENEFIT on Jacksonville Yoga

Jacksonville Yoga Where Yogi's and Yogini's Meet Kate Cordell has invited you to the event 'NEW YEAR'S DAY YOGA BENEFIT' on Jacksonville Yoga! Hi Heather: Thank you for supporting this event. Namaste. Time: January 1, 2010  10a.m. and Noon Location: Selva Marina Country Club & Ocean Yoga Organized By: Kate Cordell Event Description: Ocean Yoga hosts our 8th New Year's Day Benefit at 2 locations. At 10 a.m. at Selva Marina Country Club for a Gentle Yoga Class and Noon at Ocean Yoga for a Yoga Flow Class. We invite all students and teachers from all Yoga traditions to give back to the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry who help families in need throughout the Beaches Area. (All levels of students are encouraged to come.) For any questions, please call 742-4582. See more details and RSVP on Jacksonville Yoga: http://jacksonvilleyoga.ning.com/events/event/show?id=4723372%3AEvent%3A34&xgi=5KPGYQnEqGaYfl&xg_source=msg_invite_event About Jacksonville Yoga A community for yoga teachers and yoga students to come together to find out more about Jacksonville's many Yoga classes and offerings. 6 members

Kindness and Balance for the New Year

Monday Dec 28, 2009

Hi All,
Please join us this week to practice being kind to yourself and to bring balance to your life.
Classes this Tuesday are at 8:30am and 6:30pm

NEW YEARS DAY at 10:00am and Saturday at 9:00am.

Please join us and bring family and friends.
Hope to see you this week!
May you have happiness and peace in your hearts and minds, Joan & Jim

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Weekly Quotes

Simple kindness to one’s self and all that lives is the most powerful transformational force of all.

David R. Hawkins

The more balanced our lives, the more serene we feel.

Ann Smith

Happy Holidays from Dennis and Kathy

Dear friends,
I hope this holiday season is bringing you peace, joy and an abundance of happiness!

In the coming new year, we are making a few changes. We will continue to teach every Sunday morning except the first Sunday of the month at Cobalt Moon. However, we will no longer be teaching on Monday nights at Power Yoga in San Marco but instead will be teaching at the new Resonance Center in Jacksonville Beach on Monday evenings.

Also, we have a new Facebook page in addition to our current one under Dennis’ name so please check it out. It’s called “Yoga with Dennis and Kathy”. We will be posting our schedules, events and activities there too.
Here’s our teaching schedule for the next few months:

1. Movement for Peace at Cobalt Moon:

1. When: Sundays at 10:00am, January 10^th, 17^th, 24^th and 31^st (M Body Yoga is teaching Sunday, January 3^rd). Don’t miss our special class on January 10^th (01-10-10!) with live music and chanting by Joseph Triolo.
2. Where: Cobalt Moon - Water Studio at 214 Orange Street in Neptune Beach
3. Details: A class for all levels and a great way to start your week. This is a donation based class - recommended $5 per person and proceeds go to charities

2. Yoga for Wellness Series:

1. When: Every Monday in January at 6:00pm – 7:15pm
2. Where: the new Resonance Center, 496 Osceola Ave. in Jacksonville Beach
3. Directions: Follow 3rd Street in Jax Beach to Osceola Ave. (Starbucks and the Gate gas station are on the corner). Turn west and go to the first street and turn left into the professional park. Take the 2nd right and the Resonance Center will be on the left - #496. There is plenty of parking.
4. Details: This series of four classes will present the health benefits of a continued yoga practice for your health, wellness and longevity. Each class will include summary information, adapted yoga postures for each topic and practical advice for personal use. Classes may be taken individually or as a series. $40 for the series, $15 drop-in rate for each class. Attached is a flyer for more details.
5. We will also continue teaching on Monday’s from 6:00pm – 7:15pm throughout the coming months – not just January.

Workshops

• Charka Balancing and Tuning Workshop - Keith Holden, M.D., and Dennis and Kathy Lang
• Back by popular demand!
• When: Saturday, February 6^th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
• Where: Bliss Yoga Shala, 1615 Thacker Ave., Jacksonville
• Details: A meditative yoga practice to facilitate healing and energy flow by combining crystal bowl harmonic tones with selective postures for each chakra center followed by a guided relaxation. $25 per person with advance reservations; $30 at the door. Call or email us to reserve your spot. Attached is more info.

Namaste, 

Dennis and Kathy

Dennis and Kathy Lang, Realtors®

Prudential Network Realty

375 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 1

Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Cell: 904.608.4017

Fax: 904.242.2443

Email: kathy.lang@prudentialnetworkrealty.com

website: www.dennisandkathylang.com

Advanced Studies and Anatomy Trains - Lisa Long

Hello to everyone who has contacted me about Jacksonville's Advanced Studies & Yoga Therapy Training - 

As an update, our start date moved 2 weeks earlier.   For scheduling reasons, we moved the first March weekend to March 5 - 7, 2010.   Details are on the website.   www.RYT500.com   We anticipate that this is the only date that will shift in the program - as our teachers who are coming to town continue to settle their 2010 travel schedules.

Second, I plan to offer my 3rd Annual Anatomy Trains teacher gathering at my house in either January or February.  It's free.  Pot luck dinner.   For the past 2 years, teachers from many movement disciplines have gathered at my home for 2 Friday evenings to watch & discuss materials that I have from Tom Meyer's Kinesis - Anatomy Trains.   If this is a new topic for you - come on & join us!    No prior knowledge necessary!   This point-of- view of the body will be a phenomenal shift for you!   Or at least get you talking!!!   And, if you plan to take Therapy Training or the full RYT 500 with Body Balance Yoga - it's a great ground floor experience & tremendous base of knowledge to be exposed to -- or re-fresh.   I'll be back in touch with the dates for this later.   Just wanted to give you a heads up.

Please continue to share the great news about our offering here in Jacksonville with others who may be interested.   I remain available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.  Looking forward to studying with you in 2010!

Sending my best,

Lisa

Lisa Long, RYT 500 & Anusara-Inspired

Certified Body Balance Yoga Therapy

www.longlisa.com

Move Well.   Breathe Well.   Be Well.

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Inspire & Motivate

Our Next Jaya Meeting will be Sunday - March7, 2010 at 4pm

Kate Cordel will co-host this next meeting at her studio in Atlantic Beach (Ocean Yoga)
You can RSVP to yogaheather@hotmail.com
This gathering is open to all yoga teachers and/or studio owners in the Jacksonville Area.
There is no fee to be a member of this networking group. We always welcome new teachers!
Jaya Jax about creating unity and sharing our community workshop information with eachother, so we can continue to grow as a yoga community.
Please simply email me your upcoming workshops in email format (text) so I can cut and paste it into our blog posts. Once you have attended at least 3 meetings, you can continue to promote your workshops and classes on the blog. Again here is my email address: yogaheather@hotmail.com
See you soon!
Namaste'
Heather Hixon
http://www.timetounwind.com/
PS
Check out our new Yoga Network!!
http://www.jacksonvilleyoga.ning.com/

December 6th, 2009 JAYA meeting minutes

Jaya Meeting Minutes 12/6/09


Introduction:

Lululemon R&D(research and development, 15% discount for feedback about products)

How Jaya Started

Next Meeting in March at Ocean Yoga

Members introduction: each person name and location where they teach

Sub list- sign up, will be posted on blog

Blog- way of communicating, will post new members info on blog site www.jayajax.blogspot.com

Press release about Jaya in Natural Awakenings

Team Jaya Project: sign up if you’re interested, Jaya member discount like 1st class free and then half off all classes for Jaya members, other ideas? what does each studio feel comfortable offering?

YMCA -visitors pass

members e-mail and website links will be on blog

Send bios and picture(Jpeg) to Heather for blog

Dedication ceremony- We offer, first, a special intention & blessing for Melissa Johnson of Yoga Ananda.
Now please evoke a feeling of gratitude. That all of life’s experiences have led you to this moment. That this is exactly where you are meant to be. Each of us honor different paths & lineages and our attraction to the practice of yoga is diverse – may we continue to support one another on our path. In our words & actions, may we continue to respect our diversity. Each day, may we find time to take good care of ourselves – receiving well so that we may continue to serve. As teachers, may we continue to share our great love & respect of this amazing journey with our students. With a profound & humble honoring, let’s remember our teachers. Those who have paved the way for us. Remembering our yoga teachers and also our life teachers (school teacher, family member, neighborhood elder). Where ever they may be, sending heart felt gratitude. Let’s offer a prayer of intent to use the teachings wisely, never taking them for granted.May we regularly reflect on our personal practice – asking ourselves “Who am I becoming through this practice?” “Am I becoming the world in which I wish to live?” May we be the light that we seek so that others may see the way. May our thoughts, words, and hearts resonate. Please take a moment now and express what you are grateful for specifically in your life. May we continue to be grateful for all of life that comes our way. May we see both our blessings & obstacles as our teachers. May we continue to serve well. May we know peace.

Winter Jaya Jax Meeting and Yoga Ananda Upcomming Workshops

Please join us at Lululemon - St. Johns Town Center tonight at 6:30pm (Sun. Dec. 6, 2009) for our Jaya Jax Holiday Celebration and meeting!
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The following workshops will be held at Yoga Ananda
in Jacksonville

Yoga 101 Series with Michelle

Dates: Fri 1/8/2010 - 2/19/2010
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Discover the many ways in which yoga can improve your physical health, cultivate your emotional well-being and enrich your spiritual self. In this 6 week intro to yoga series, you will learn basic yoga poses, practice yoga breath work, learn basic yogic principles (includng 8 limbs, elements of Hatha Yoga, Chakras, etc) and develop awareness of your own unique capabilities. Discover what yoga has to offer both on and off the mat, to encourage balance and calm. Bring a mat and a pen for notes. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Price $75/ Drop-ins welcome at $14 after minimum of 6 is met. http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/


Clean Green Workshop with Donna & Green Lotus Organics
Dates: Sat 1/9/2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Why spend a fortune on cleaning products & laundry detergent that introduce toxic chemicals into your living space & the earth around you? Come learn to make Green products with simple ingredients that work! Plus saving you & your family $100+ a month. We will make laundry detergent, stain removers, window cleaner, an all purpose spray and furniture polish that smells delicious and feeds the wood while it cleans! These are easy to learn and you will take 4 full size products home plus recipes to recreate them all. 3 hour class cost is $65 includes materials. http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/



Belly Dancing & Prenatal Belly Dancing with Kelly Key Duvall
Dates: Tues 3PM (prenatal) & Thu 10AM (belly dancing) 1/12/2010 - 2/18/2010

Basics I - All fitness levels and ages are welcome! This class offers an introduction to the basics of tribal belly dance (shimmy, pivot bump, Egyptian, taxeem, undulations and arabic). Proper body posture, slow movements and basic large body movements and strengthening are emphasized. Cues and transitions are an integral part of Basics 1 and are required to be mastered before advancing to the next level. An introduction to lead positions, chorus participation as well as circle work is begun. These techniques and movements are broken down to carefully cultivate a solid base from which to build layering and a “vocabulary of movement”. Students often repeat the Basics 1 class for several sessions before moving to the next level. 6 Week Series $75. Please contact Kelly Duvall directly for Registration: kellykeyduvall@gmail.com 
8 to be registered by: Jan 14th




YOGA FOR HEALTHY IDEAL WEIGHT with Joan Ryan
Dates: Sat 1/16/2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Come and reconnect with your body, its wisdom and cultivate mindfulness. Using the wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda and Guided Imagery we offer an integrated workshop to support a balanced weight management process by reconnecting to your body and its wisdom and cultivating self awareness. Learn: mindful eating , breathing techniques to, 6 great ways to start your day, 2 metabolism building yoga practices, how to create your own personal plan for healthy ideal weight, imagery and visualizations. INVESTMENT: $85.00 (before 1-8), $90.00 (after 1-8) LUNCH INCLUDED  http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/


Children's Yoga Classes (mommy & me, toddler, ages 2-4 & 5-10 year classes)
Dates: starts the 3rd week in January
Time: Saturdays, Mondays and Tuesdays see link for more about our children’ yoga program: http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/childrens_yoga.htm

During a yoga class, kids stretch, jump, are quiet/loud, balance, twist, bend, learn to be strong and flexible, sing, play upside down and rest. We foster an atmosphere of non-competitiveness and self acceptance on and off the mat. Kids pay attention to how their own bodies move finding it fun to try different poses that help develop focus and self-awareness. Children’s Yoga classes offers a special time for kids to exercise the body and the mind by using animal, poses, games, and songs. Series = $75 / Drop in = $14 Sibling discounts available. http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/


Intro to Ashtanga Series with Padma
Dates: Wed 1/20/2010 - 2/24/2010
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

If you’re new to yoga, and think you’re not strong enough or flexible enough to practice, start with Intro to Ashtanga. Based in traditional Ashtanga Yoga, this class offers a balance between physical exercise and a tranquil state of mind that will develop strength, movement coordination, body awareness and flexibility. Learn yoga postures in a flowing sequence of movement, build meditative awareness between the body and mind, and experience a deeper level of self through traditional techniques, alignment and inspiration. Whether you wish to take your existing yoga practice to a new level or are just beginning your journey of self discovery through yoga, this class is perfect for you. No prior experience necessary, all levels welcome. :: Investment: $75 / Drop in rate $14 once minimum is met. http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/



Thai Yoga Bodywork (CE's for Teachers & Therapists) with Sudevi
Dates: Fri,Sat,Sun 1/22/2010 - 1/24/2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thai Yoga Bodywork, also known as Nuad Boran, “Assisted Yoga”, is deeply rooted in the traditions of Ayurveda and hatha yoga, and is said to be a gift of Sri Dhanvantari, the celestial healer. It is a series of sensitive, rhythmic, gentle compressions and stretching administered in a flow to clear nadi’s and marmas. Participants will learn to give a 90 minute session. This class gives yoga teachers confidence with hands on adjustments, and is a tool for healers, and all interested in the healing arts. All participants will receive a manual for the course. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and rejuvenate. 16 CECs for RYTs and licensed message therapists. $275 >> http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/


Kirtan with Bhaktiananda (donation event)
Dates: Fri 1/22/2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for an evening of Devotional Chanting, Loving Kindness and Meditation with Master Chanter Yogi Bhaktiananda and The Sound of Mukti Bajan Band: a diverse ensemble of local musicians playing various instruments such as sitar, Tibetan crystal bowls, gongs and bells, tabla and drums, flute and a guest vocalist and sound healer. Bhaktiananda and his fellow musicians have developed a unique sound that is soulful, respectful of the traditional sources, meditative, transcendental, energizing and very accessible to the audience’s hearts. http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/


SAVE THESE DATES:

Karma Kids Yoga Teacher Training
Dates: Fri,Sat,Sun 2/19/2010 - 2/21/2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Karma Kids Yoga Teacher Training Program is for anyone who loves working with children. The course will provide fun-filled, engaging ideas that are beneficial for kids of all ages. Our method of teaching yoga to children incorporates the use of animated poses, props, music, art, games, storytelling and the imagination, to help stimulate their senses as well as stretch and strengthen their developing bodies. The Karma Kids Yoga approach uses creative techniques to keep children of all ages engaged in their yoga practice. The unique style incorporates a lot of fun into each class, while encouraging kids to find their inner-peace. Experience our interactive yoga asanas, yoga with songs, creative breathing, visualization and relaxation techniques for a successful children’s yoga class. Over 350 yoga poses and games! Join us and become a child all over again as you learn, practice, teach, discuss, laugh and play in this wonderful training workshop. http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/


Christ Centered Yoga Teacher Training
Dates: Fri,Sat 3/5/2010 - 3/6/2010
Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Christ Centered Yoga 16 Hour Teacher Training Intensives :: Christ Centered Yoga believes in sharing what God has so graciously shared with us by training instructors who then impact their communities. Training Intensives are for teachers and students and are open to believers and seekers alike. They are designed to impart ways for participants to bring themselves and their students into a personal connection with Christ by studying God's word and allowing its truth to lay the mental and spiritual foundation by which we add the physical practice of yoga. We discover the seven elements of a Christ Centered Yoga class, the four components of prayer, the benefits of yoga, faith and prayer on health, uncover God's call and our need to serve others, discuss pose form and alignment, practice cueing and review the modifications for the most common yoga poses. Discussion surrounding each topic is encouraged as participants grow by sharing experiences of God's living word among the group. Training Intensive participants receive a Christ Centered Yoga illustrated manual which includes class formats utilizing scripture and examples of scripturally based guided visualizations, a Christ Centered Yoga Teacher Training Completion Certificate and a Christ Centered Yoga logo t-shirt. Participants also receive YOGA ALLIANCE Contact Hours, ACE Continuing Education Credits and AFAA Continuing Education Units. Contact becky martin for more info and to enroll: becky@christcenteredyoga.com

Melissa Johnson
Yoga Ananda a Center for Yoga and Wellness
4150 & 4154 Herschel Street ● Jacksonville, FL ● 32210
Center: 904.680.7344
www.yogaanandastudio.com

Next Meeting and Holiday Party

Hello Yoga Friends in Jacksonville,
We have confirmed with Seka at Lululemon that our Dec. 6th Meeting is on.
Here's the details:

• Date: Sunday - December 6, 2009
• Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
• December Location: Lululemon (St.Johns Town Center)
• We will have a 30 minute meeting at 6:30 so please try to be on time.
• Then, we party, Lululemon is providing refreshments and will offer the shop open to shopping.
• This is a networking meeting so bring all of your workshop and class announcements in flyer form as there will not be enough time to announce these things in detail during the "go-around"
• We look so forward to this event and hope you will too.
• Please bring a yoga teacher friend to introduce them to Jaya Jax.

Thanks so much for your interest in uniting together as ONE BIG YOGA community in Jacksonville.


With Love and Gratitude,
Heather Hixon
Co-owner of Renaissance Healing Center in Jax Beach
http://www.jaxbeachrhc.blogspot.com/ / http://www.jaxbeachyoga.vpweb.com/
(904) 521-4845 Please call me if you have any questions :)

P.S.
Our March meeting is set as well. Kate Cordel and Paula will host it at their
studio Ocean Yoga in Atlantic Beach.

Dennis and Kathy Lang - Nov/Dec Yoga Schedule

Dear friends,
Below is our yoga schedule for November and December:

1. Movement for Peace:

1. When: Sundays at 10:00am, November 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th (M Body Yoga is teaching Sunday, Nov. 1st)
Where: Cobalt Moon - Water Studio at 214 Orange Street in Neptune Beach
2. Details: A class for all levels and a great way to start your week. This is a donation based class - recommended $5 per person and proceeds go to charities

2. Power Vinyasa Flow:

1. When: Every Monday in November at 5:30pm
2. Where: Power Yoga – San Marco South, 3825 Hendricks Ave., just south of Emerson
3. Details: This is a Vinyasa Flow basics class and the studio is heated to about 82 degrees. Open to all levels. For more information go to www.yoga-power.com

Workshops

* Charka Balancing and Tuning Workshop - Keith Holden, M.D., and Dennis and Kathy Lang
o Back by popular demand!
o When: Saturday, December 12th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
o Where: Resonance Center, 496 Osceola Ave., Jacksonville Beach
o Details: A meditative yoga practice to facilitate holiday healing and energy flow by combining crystal bowl harmonic tones with selective postures for each chakra center followed by a guided relaxation. $25 per person with advance reservations; $30 at the door. Call Dennis to reserve your spot at 571-3154!

Anusara Advanced Studies and Therapy Training

Great news for 2010! Visit www.RYT500.com to learn about Jacksonville, Florida's Advanced Studies Program & Yoga Therapy Training. World Class Teachers are coming to our city on Florida's north east coast! This program is being lead by Anusara Certified teacher Jenny Otto. Join us for Therapy Training, the complete RYT 500 hour program, or select weekends/workshops! This program is hosted by a collection of Jacksonville teachers under the direction of Jenny Otto - E-RYT 500 and founder of Body Balance Yoga - an RYS with Yoga Alliance. All the details are on the website -- and we will keep updating as we get closer to our program start date of March 2010. We also have a blog that we continue to update. Follow us at RYT500.blogspot.com Please feel welcome to email me or call with any questions! Looking forward to sharing this amazing journey with you!

My best,
Lisa Long
Program Facilitator
Body Balance Yoga - Jacksonville's Advanced Studies Program & Yoga Therapy Training
www.RYT500.com

Renaissance Healing Center -October/ November Events 09

Final Days of Pure Boutique Clearance Sale!!!
Everything is 75% OFF!!!
What's left? (you ask ...)
Yoga Wear, Incense, candles, spa products, hair care, soaps, baby products all organic!, beaded jewlery, Yoga DVD's and CD's, Hair wraps, and more!!!
Please Call before you come to make sure The Boutique is OPEN.
(904) 249-0200

Saturday - October 24
Helen's Organic Skin Care Clinic
Simple Yoga Stretching for Sitting Long Hours
and Yoga for your Skin!
Noon to 2pm
A Complimentary Class!
RSVP (904)249-0200

**Every Sunday at 5pm - Practice yoga for an hour for a $5 to $10
donation which goes to charity. Teachers rotate this class.

Sunday -November 8
Women's Drum Circle - 6:15pm to 8
228 3rd Ave. N. - Jax Beach
Renaissance Healing Center presents:
www.MarilynsOnTheMove.blogspot.com
Join Marilyn and Lynn for an evening of learning how to drum.
Bring a folding chair, something drum on and an open mind.
Feel empowered by the rhythm of our ancestors while
drumming under the stars, with like minded women of all ages.
Love Offering. Call (904) 249-0200 for more info.

Saturday - November 14
Renaissance Healing Center
228 3rd Ave. N. Jax Beach
Saturday Night from 5:00pm to 8:00
Join Us for an Open House "An Introduction to Joy"
Learn about our Upcoming Classes, Workshops and Events
Meet the Owners and Teachers.
Enjoy Light Snacks and Hot Tea.
Live Music and Door Prizes, too!
For more info: www.jaxbeachrhc.blogspot.com
(904) 249-0200

November 20
Saturday - All Day & Evening
Stop by our Open House until 8pm
Renaissance Healing Center - Jax Beach
The Annual Holiday Gift Certificate Sale!
Wellness Gift Baskets ready-to-go, Holiday Treats,
Huge Savings on Gift Certificates and Spa Packages for
Massages, Facials, Yoga, Eyelash Extensions, and more!
www.jaxbeachyoga.com or (904) 249-0200

Dennis & Kathy Lang - Fall 09 Schedule

Dear friends,
Below is our yoga schedule for October:

Movement for Peace:
When: Sundays at 10:00am, October 11th, 18th, 25th (M Body Yoga is teaching Sunday, Oct. 4th)
Where: Cobalt Moon - Water Studio at 214 Orange Street in Neptune Beach
Details: A class for all levels and a great way to start your week. This is a donation based class - recommended $5 per person and proceeds go to charities
Power Vinyasa Flow:
When: Every Monday in October at 5:30 pm as well as Thursday, October 15th, at 9am
Where: Power Yoga – San Marco South, 3825 Hendricks Ave., just south of Emerson
Details: This is a Vinyasa Flow class and the studio is heated to about 85 degrees. Open to all levels. For more information go to www.yoga-power.com


Yoga and Meditation:
1. When: Sunday, October 4th, 5:00 – 6:30pm
2. Where: Renaissance Healing Center, 228 3rd Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach (behind Rita’s Italian Ice)
3. Details: Donation based class
Partner Yoga Workshop - October 17th, at Yoga Ananda from 2:00 – 3:30pm. $20 per person or $15 if pre-registered by Oct. 10th.
We will guide you and your partner through yoga postures that emphasize the breath, touch, communication and trust. This is an all-level class so even if you’ve never done yoga before you will feel right at home. So grab a friend, relative, significant other, husband or wife and meet us for a fun afternoon of Partner Yoga! See the attached flyer for more details.

We’ve also attached a terrific article on the benefits of yoga. This is one of the best articles we’ve seen so please pass it on! Everyone needs more yoga!

We hope to see you all soon.

Namaste,

Dennis and Kathy

Dennis and Kathy Lang, Realtors®
Prudential Network Realty
375 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 1
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Cell: 904.608.4017
Fax: 904.242.2443
Email: kathy.lang@prudentialnetworkrealty.com
website: www.dennisandkathylang.com

Next JAYA meeting - Dec. 6th

We all have such a good time at lululemon, they've offered to throw us a holiday party!  Holiday Party and Meeting from 6:30 - 8:30pm at Lululemon Athletica on Sunday Dec. 6th You may contact sroberts@lululemon.com for more info

Namaste
Heather Hixon

Notes from JAYA meeting--thank u Kate!

JAYA Meeting – Sunday, September 13, 2009

Compiled by Kate Cordell, ERYT500

Hosted by Melissa Johnson, Yoga Ananda

People introduced themselves and these are highlights of introductions.

INTRODUCTIONS

Heather Hixon, Renaissance Healing Center, explained the difference between Premium and Basic Membership in JAYA.  PREMIUM Members at some point would be willing to contribute dues for the expansion of JAYA.  BASIC Members can attend to network without paying.  Membership forms are available for choosing your membership type.

Melissa Johnson, Yoga Ananda, is starting to build a website for JAYA and it will

be completed soon.    She indicated that her studio is still enrolling for the Radiant Child Teacher Training Program.  And, they are looking for an Acupuncturist to work at

their Wellness Center a couple of days a week.

Lisa Long announced that she and 3 other teachers are forming a 500-Hour Teacher Training.  The other teachers participating are Joyce Savitz, Dawn Shay and Terry Morrison.  This program beginning in 2010 will be under the direction of Jenny Otto and will host other national teachers.  Both Jacksonville Yoga and Mindful Motion Yoga will present the events.  More information is available on their website at www.RYT500.com

Joyce Savitz, Jacksonville Yoga, stated that she is starting a 200-hour Anusara Immersion and Teacher Training.  This program will begin on October 2, 2009 and will be divided into 3 sections.  More information about the program is available on www.jacksonvilleyoga.com

Jim Ryan, Radiant Wellness Center, will be offering a Past Life Regression Class

on October 17.  It will be held at Beaches Pain Clinic in Jacksonville Beach.

Joan Ryan, Radiant Wellness Center, will start an Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training in February 2010.  This will be a 10 Month Non-Residential Weekend Program

for students who wish to teach yoga for total therapeutic wellness. 

Seka Roberts from Lululemon asked for Teachers to teach Karma Yoga on Sundays for

free community Yoga.  There are openings for Sunday of October and all of November.

Lululemon will be hosting a big party on October 25 for their Research and Development

members.  They have also offered to host the next JAYA meeting, which will be a Christmas Party.  A discussion ensued as to whether JAYA members should make a financial contribution and Seka will check this out with her management. Will it be a love offering or cover charge or nothing?

Kate Cordell, Ocean Yoga, announced their free Community Global Mala on September 20.  She circulated flyers for Christopher Baxter’s upcoming Workshop on Energy and Emotions on October 11.  Also, informed the group about the 11the Step, Recovery Yoga which is a donation class offered Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

Iain Broadbent, Massage Therapist, stated that he would be offering $50 massages on Fridays to members of the Holistic Community.  A portion of his earnings will be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

Heather Hixon, Renaissance Healing Center, indicated that members of JAYA receive 15% off on massages and facials.  Their boutique is closing and they are having a 50% off sale on the items in the boutique.

DISCUSSIONS:

Heather keeps a 3 ring binder for workshops and teachers who wish to be on a sub list.

She asked that we write that information in that book.  Or, we can email our events

to her blog address:  www.jayajax.blogspot.com.  Please be sure to put these in TEXT format so that they can easily be cut and paste.  Should this blog be public or private?  Heather will research this. 

Heather began a discussion on publicity and how we can get the word out about JAYA and how can we do it cheaply (FREE).  Getting into Jacksonville Magazine would be a good outlet as many people traveling to Jax see this magazine in their hotel and it would give us great visibility to travelers. 

Lisa Long will do some press releases and try Natural Awakenings, Jacksonville Magazine, Folio Weekly and Jacksonville Business Journal.

In response to a request during the last JAYA meeting, Lisa Long did some research regarding non-profit organizations.  Some members had thought that non-profit might be the way for JAYA to form.  Lisa contacted MAYA (Mid Atlantic Yoga Assn.) and SATYA (Savanna) organizations, which have each been in existence for a long time.

MAYA is non-profit and was required to fill out a lot of paperwork to gain this status and is a more formal organization.  SATYA is NOT non-profit and is more informal.

It seemed that the consensus of our group was that we would stay informal and NOT collect any money at this time but on an as needed basis.

Lisa Long initiated another discussion about the push by many states to license as vocational schools those doing Yoga Teacher Trainings.  This is happening in several states and we received some articles about plight of these schools.  How can we support these teachers in other states?  Florida could be next.

Heather asked for teacher bios and photos for the blog and Melissa suggested that we should send a copy to her also for the website.  We also have a Facebook page.  Search JAYA Jax on Facebook to find it.   Heather stated that unity and service are the intention, to serve the greater good and have Jacksonville recognized as a Yoga destination.

Next 3 Meetings (may be subject to change):

December 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Lululemon.  They will have a space for a meeting for JAYA.

They will provide refreshments and Iain Broadbent (Chef) has volunteered to help with food.

March 7 – 4:00 p.m. – Ocean Yoga, Atlantic Beach

June 6 – 4:00 p.m. – Mindful Motion Yoga

Upcoming Workshops and Teacher Trainings

Upcoming lululemon workshops
please see their website for location and details: St Johns Town Center
 There is no cost for theses classes  :)
9/26    9-10am   Fall Fit Camp w/Amber
10/3    9-10am   Pilates Foundations
10/17   830-10am   Stroller Strides
11/14   9-10am    DOGA w/Suzi Teitlman
11/21   830-10am  Stroller Strides
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October Events at Yoga Ananda

Yoga with Live Music with Tina & Arvid
Dates: Sat   10/3/2009  
Time:  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join us for this special monthly class (1st Saturday of every month through winter) as our very own, Arvid Smith plays through a special yoga flow taught by Tina.

***FAMILY YOGA Series classes***
Prenatal Yoga
Dates: Sat   10/10/2009 - 11/14/2009  
Time:  10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Mommy & Me (for mom & baby)
Dates: Sat   10/10/2009 - 11/14/2009
Time:  12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Children's Yoga (2-4)
Dates: Sat   10/10/2009 - 11/14/2009  
Time:  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Children’s Yoga (5-10)
Dates: Thu   10/8/2009 - 11/12/2009  
Time:  4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

How to use the Power of Protection to bring Peace with Jill Cook Richards   
Dates: Mon   10/12/2009  
Time:  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

In this dynamic workshop with renowned spiritual adviser, life coach, psychic and published columnist, Jill Cook Richards, learn how the Power of Protection can bring Peace to your life. Lecture will include: A. Ask and understanding your power and how to use it for good B. Ask for protection and understanding why you need protection C. Recognizing peace and accepting peace D. Celebrating your power of protection and your peace :: Visit Jill’s Website: www.JillCookRichards.com ::INVESTMENT = $20 in advance / $25 at the door

Partner Yoga Workshop with Dennis & Kathy Lang
Dates: Sat   10/17/2009  
Time:  3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Explore new horizons with this fun yoga adaptation using partners. Dennis and Kathy Lang, a husband and wife teaching team, will guide you and your partner through yoga postures that emphasize the breath, touch, communication and trust. This is an all-level class so even if you’ve never done yoga before you will feel right at home. Grab a friend, relative, significant other, husband or wife and meet us for an afternoon of Partner Yoga! Investment: $15 in advance $20 day of event

Ken Anoff's Drum Experience     
Dates: Sun   10/25/2009  
Time:  3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The DRUM EXPERIENCE is a unique event which allows participants to experience all aspects of drumming in a single evening. A powerful and inspiring performance on many different varieties of drums. A group lesson on the basic elements of rhythm, technique and phrasing. A guided group drumming experience. Suitable for drummers of any level! An informative and fun workshop for drummers and would-be drummers to learn and play together under expert guidance. Basic technique will be demonstrated, and the concepts of rhythm and phrasing demystified through simple and clear explanations, allowing even novice drummers to enter into the groove and enjoy the magic of group drumming, one of humanity’s most ancient cultural heritages. :: INVESTMENT: $35 in advance and $40 at the door

Teacher Training 200HR with Didier & Anne
Dates: Sun   11/8/2009 - 5/2/2010
Time:  9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

MEETS EVERY OTHER SUNDAY :: Didier and Ann are offering hatha yoga teacher training for those who aspire to teach yoga, as well as those who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga. This comprehensive training covers such topics as: - teaching postures from the heart with an understanding of their symbolism, philosophy, and alignment - asana practice, study of alignment in postures, science of sequencing - anatomy (physical, subtle, therapy, biomechanics, chakras, kundalini and 36 tattvas) - working with beginners/use of props, breaking down postures/variations - art of teaching/seat of the teacher/stories of great yogis - pranayama (yogic breathing techniques), meditation, use of mantra (sacred syllable) - philosophy (Advaita Vedanta, Kashmir Shaivism, Bhagavad Gita and Classical - Samkhya - Yoga) - Journey to the Heart Contemplation Material provided: Teacher Training Manual + Didier’s Yoga DVD. Certification upon completion Cost: $1800. $600 deposit upon reservation. Balance due 1st day of training. PLEASE CALL YOGA ANANDA FOR MORE INFORMATION: 680-7344

Melissa Johnson
Yoga Ananda A Center for Yoga and Wellness
4150 & 4154 Herschel Street ● Jacksonville, FL ● 32210
Center: 904.680.7344
www.yogaanandastudio.com
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ANUSARA YOGA IMMERSION & Teacher Training with Joyce Savitz
"Enhance your Yoga and work towards certification too!"
An Immersion Program includes:

• Full range of Asana Practice
• Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara Yoga
• Loops, Spirals, and Focal Points of Anusara Yoga
• Pranayama and meditation
• Yoga Philosophy
• The life affirming philosophy (Tantric) that underlies Anusara Yoga.
  

An Immersion is divided into 3 parts (36 hrs each)
PART 1 will be the weekend of October 2-4 AND November 20-22

Friday, Oct. 2  11am to 3pm & 5 to 8 pm
Saturday/Sunday Oct. 3 & 4  9am to 1pm & 2 to 6pm

Friday, Nov. 20 6 to 9pm
Saturday, Nov 21  10am to 1pm & 2 to 6pm
Sunday, Nov 22  10am to 1 pm

Location:  Jacksonvilleyoga.com
          391 Third Ave. S,  Jax Beach Fl,
Investment:  $495 if submitted by September 21  After 9/21 cost is $575
The entire program will be one weekend a month. Part 2 is scheduled for Jan 9-10 & Feb 5-7  Part 3 is scheduled for March 11-13 & April 9-11
CONTACT:  Joyce Savitz   (904) 249-1111    jasavitz@yahoo.com

108 Sun Salutations for Global Mala - 9/20/09 - Sunday 5:00pm

Hello Yoga Friends!!
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Yoga Mala at Renaissance Healing Center on Sunday September 20th at 5:00 pm for a dedication to World Peace with Global Mala.

• We will start at 5:15pm 108 Sun salutations in 4 rounds of 27.
• We will have snacks and Yogi Tea on the front porch to enjoy on our breaks, or if you decided to "sit out a few rounds"
• We are raising money for The Nature Conservancy 
• Any donation is appriciated!!!
• For more info Call (904) 521-4845
• Hope to see you there!!! Namaste' Heather Hixon

Dennis and Kathy Lang - Community Schedule & Events

Want to be added to our email distribution list for upcoming yoga classes and events?


Email us at kathy.lang@prudentialnetworkrealty.com

Below is our yoga schedule for September:

Movement for Peace:

When: Sundays at 10:00am, Sept. 6th, 20th, 27th (M Body Yoga is teaching Sunday, September 13th).
On September 20th, we will celebrate the Global Mala and the class will include live music with Joseph Triolo
Where: Cobalt Moon - Water Studio at 214 Orange Street in Neptune Beach
Details: A class for all levels and a great way to start your week. This is a donation based class - recommended $5 per person and proceeds go to charities

Power Vinyasa Flow:

When: Every Monday at 5:30 pm, September 21st and 28th
Where: Power Yoga – San Marco South, 3825 Hendricks Ave., just south of Emerson
Details: This is a Vinyasa Flow class and the studio is heated to about 85 degrees. Open to all levels. For more information go to www.yoga-power.com

Also, we will be doing a Global Mala Celebration in support of UN Peace Day. The class will be held at the lululemon athletica store at the St. Johns Town Center on Saturday, September 19th from 8:30 to 10:00am which will include 108 sun salutations! Don’t worry, we do 4 sets of 27 salutations with a separate pause and dedication for each set so it’s not 108 in a row. This is a fun (and challenging) event. Call the store at 645-7904 to reserve your spot.

We hope to see you all soon.

For more information on these and other yoga related interests, contact Dennis at 904-571-3154

Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training

**2010 Yoga Teacher Training Courses**

2010 Non-Residential 10 month weekend

200 Hour Integrative Teacher Training program in Ponte Vedra Beach,

Radiant Wellness Center with Joan & Jim Ryan.

Early payment tuition $2,200 by Dec. 4, 2009

Learn to teach yoga for total therapeutic wellness..
For those who want to teach yoga as a healing art..
This program prepares graduates to teach yoga for total wellness. Along with offering yoga classes to the general public, graduates can teach yoga-based wellness programs in hospitals, businesses, universities, clinics, and complimentary health care settings. Open to anyone with a basic foundation in yoga. It is perfect for those who are holistic healthcare practitioners, healthcare professionals, massage therapists, other types of therapists or anyone interested in natural remedies and holistic healing.
Learn art & science of teaching yoga.
Understand health & illness from the yoga perspective.
Learn business practices for yoga.

2010 RESIDENTIAL WINTER/SPRING PROGRAM
200 Hour Therapeutic Teacher Training
Epworth by the Sea, St. Simon’s Island, GA
Yoga Alliance approved teacher training program
Completed in 24 days; two 12 day sessions.
Session #1 Wednesday, February 24 - Sunday, March 7, 2010
Session #2 Wednesday, May 19 - Sunday, May 30, 2010
Investment for the teacher training $2395.00
Early Payment $2,200.00 by November 30, 2009

For more information please contact Joan Ryan at:

Radiant Wellness Center Ltd
yogajoan@comcast.net
Phone (904) 280-4628
Cell (904) 982-1848
Integrative Yoga
Nurturing Wellness for the whole person

Day 1 - of the 30 Day Yoga Journey

Dear Yoga Friends and Jaya Jax Memebers,

I received this email from Pam Davis...Thanks Pam!!

And Thank you Deborah for creating this!

I am doing this journey myself as well and wanted to share it with the group. Follow the link at the very bottoe of the post to sign up.

Welcome and Day 1: Commit to your self-care

Welcome and thank you for beginning the 30-Day Yoga Journey!
Prepare to be inspired, challenged,validated, frustrated and perhaps even enlightened.
Each day for the next 30 days you will receive a new tool for beginning or enhancing your yoga practice -meditations, mantras, hatha yoga practices, communication tools and more.
This journey is appropriate for new comers to yoga and long-term practitioners so feel free to share it with your students, teachers and friends.
Your first day begins right now!

Day1 is below...ready? Let's begin together. Ommmmmmm.
Fondly,
Deborah Bernstein, Creator of the30-day Yoga Journey
Let's Begin now....
Call it what you will, "a fat-off", "re-commitment to the path of yoga", or simply "living well"....I'm beginning a journey. I invite you to join me. You may have very different reasons from me, but the reason is not what is important, it is the process and the community support. Two years of an erratic schedule (and several other equally great excuses) has insidiously added a whopping 20 pounds to my 5 foot tall body. Eeeek. Just putting this in writing is unpleasant for me...equally unpleasant was remembering that nine years ago Patriot's Day (a holiday here in Boston...AKA"Marathon Monday") I ran the Boston Marathon, and today, I would have difficulty completing a 10k. So yesterday, while prepping our house for sale (oh, another good excuse for gaining weight...moving), Scott, Chris (our realtor and friend)and I started what Scott coined a "fat off". Here are the rules of our fat-off: Whomever looses 10% of our body weight first, "wins". If I win...the guys treat me to a spa day...if one of the guys wins, the two non-winners treat to Red Sox tickets.
The fat-off is the catalyst for my journey. Winning it is not the goal.
I have a daily meditation practice and a daily yoga practice. My yoga practice has been mostly restorative for the past 6 months and erratic in the time of day and duration of my practice. My cardiovascular and muscle conditioning routine has been sporadic, at best and non-existent for stretches of up to two weeks sometimes. My energy level is generally moderate, and I find I need more sleep than "usual". I share this information with you as a framework for my starting point. And in the spirit of vinyasa krama, or "starting where you are", this is where my journey begins (at least on the surface). I've sketched out a process of physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotionally nourishing practices to live over the next 30-days. They are practices that have worked for me in the past in enhancing my well-being and they are practices that I have researched and learned about from others. If you want to join me on this journey, I will offer suggestions each day for the next 30 days. Some of the suggestions may be practices you are familiar with, others may be new to you. Some will resonate, others will not. But join me and let's see where we go together. Let's enjoy the process....ready?
Day 1: Commit to your self-care
For today, write an affirmation that is a contract with yourself.

Commit to 30-days of wellness, perhaps note a goal, or perhaps keep it open-ended to see what outcomes arise naturally. Here is my affirmation, feel free to use it too. But be sure to put it in writing (even if it is typing it into the comment field of this article)

I, _______________, understand that I am undertaking an exciting, creative,and intense journey to enable physical, intellectual and spiritual self-nurturing. I understand that there will be days that this will be challenging; I will remain committed to my journey throughout those difficult days because I have support and because I care about my well-being. 30 days to feeling more energized...it will not necessarily be linear. I will remember this on the days that feel like I am regressing.

I look forward to the journey together.

NAMASTE. Deborah Bernstein

To sign up for the 30 day journey go to: http://florianyoga.blogspot.com/2009/06/join-30-day-yoga-journey.html

Namaste'

Heather Hixon www.TimeToUnwind.com

Looking for Good Yoga Teachers in CA...

Hi Teachers,
If anyone knows any good yoga teachers in:
Santa Monica, CA - please contact Kathy Cooper at yogainspires@bellsouth.net
Fort Myers, FL - please contact Cynthia Geesey at cynthiageesey@yahoo.com
Please do not respond to me.
Jai,
Deva Parnell
DISCOVERY YOGA
http://www.discoveryyoga.com