A Recap of our Summer '09 Meeting at Renaissance

Greetings Jacksonville Yoga Teachers!
Thank you so much for your support at our last meeting. I am so grateful to be on a forward track towards unity among the yoga teachers of Jacksonville. We are a fabulous group of spiritual and well trained Yogis. Here is a recap of our meeting in case you wanted to review, or if you were unable to attend.

• Heather Hixon shared her story and vision for Jaya Jax and gave a brief "context" of what the meeting would entail.
• We then went around to introduce ourselves, announce workshops and offer community outreach information.
• Lisa Long then gave her story and vision of Jaya Jax.
• We opened up the floor for discussion about "Jaya Jax Area Volunteers" to help spread the word about our group to other yoga teachers & studios in Jacksonville. As of right now we have the following members in place for volunteer purposes.
• Heather Hixon & Lisa Long (Jax Beaches)
• Melissa for (Avendale, San Marco). (please correct me if I'm wrong)
• Terry for (Southside). (please correct me if I'm wrong)
• Kate Cordel has offered to take our minutes at our meetings in the future.
• Dennis & Kathy Lang have offered to promote to the community and help out when needed.
• Melissa has offered to host and create our website. Which will be for the community to find out about our studios, classes and workshops.
• Lisa is contacting MAYA and SATYA to find out about the "how to's" for future visions.
• Heather Hixon will continue to host the Jaya Jax blog site. This will be our teachers forum/ information about upcoming meetings and workshops, contact info and meeting minutes board. (Not designed for the community ...but more for us as teachers)
• Make sure you sign up to "follow" the blog. It's easy.
• Heather put in a call to Freddie at Natural Awakenings. (FYI.)
• Marci Cervone is putting together ideas for the fundraising event for the animal shelters. We will make sure all legalities are researched.
• Melissa also created a facebook page so be sure to link up with JAYA JAX.

Our next meeting will be on September 13, 2009 at 4:00pm at Yoga Ananda, hosted by Melissa.

Please RSVP Melissa at mel@yogaanandastudio.com

or Call her at (904) 680-7344

Upcoming Workshops July & August 2009

Sunday Community Yoga Program at Lululemon
Every Sunday for the Month of JulyIn - Store
As many as you already know, every Sunday we at lululemon invite you to a complimentary yoga class here at the store. This month the friendly yogis (although being a mean yogi is kinda difficult) from the Yoga Life studio have been nice enough to share their wisdom with us for the month of July. So drop on by, all levels welcome. Sundays at 9:30a.
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Are You Free?
A Workshop with Swami Shantanand Saraswati (Shantji)
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009
enrollment closes tomorrow at 2PM TIME: 12:00PM - 5:00PM
LOCATION: 4150 Herschel Street
PRICE: $50 REGISTER
Do you know who you are? ● Do you know whether you are a doer or a witness?Do you know how your life unfolds? ● Do you know how you fool yourself?Do you believe you can be enlightened? Experience a crash course in Self-Realization beyond all concepts and beliefs. Learn through step-by-step, practical exercises that you are not a "doer" and that life unfolds naturally in the context of a cosmic scheme. Release fear, guilt, and all burdens that have been accumulated under the false notion that "I am the doer." Find comfort in knowing that the spontaneous ebb and flow of life is always geared toward greater happiness and freedom. Discover your innate, immortal nature that remains ever divine and free. Swami Shantanand Saraswati (Shantji) was born in northern India in 1946. Since early childhood he was contemplative about the mysteries of life. After graduating with honors from the University of Allahabad, he spent several years in monasteries and caves seeking God. He practiced Raja Yoga and meditation but ultimately realized the core of his being through Jnana Yoga. He has been teaching, lecturing and conducting workshops in the United States since 1980. Author of Are You Free, Power of Truth, Pure Wisdom, and Enlightenment he has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. An unorthodox mystic, Shantji is a dynamic and challenging speaker who engages the intellect but appeals to the heart with his clarity, humor and stories.
To purchase books or schedule private counseling: Uma (904) 669-1437 yoginiuma@yahoo.com Find Shantji on MySpace: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102633317693&s=1597&e=001Fwe2e-551DNrK5UF-nlFfh7dOW1QX2XjWXfnw2ZIU0yS7wdw0wmafEVdy_8EpW2hWZ712NZPGi6PCgq2SDX786qwKxUG3089eO-C4jiOPdK3A4jhqOHO6PadypIhVtYi (watch 5 min video)To find out more about our upcoming events visit our website:
www.YogaAnandaStudio.com Yoga Ananda4150 & 4154 Herschel StreetJacksonville, Florida 32210904.680.7344 www.YogaAnandaStudio.com
Yoga Ananda 4154 Herschel Street Jacksonville FL 32210
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Yoga Life Jessica Carnes - Yin Yoga Workshop Sat.- July 11, 2009 - 1:00 - 3:30pm $35 ($5 OFF before 7/1/09)
http://www.yogalifejax.com/
Also at Yoga Life...Sara Torbett - JivamukhYoga July 13, 2009 6 to 8:00 pm
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Renaissance Healing Center Upcoming Workshops:

July 18, 2009 (Noon to 2pm) Complimentary -Organic Skin Care Clinic (Easy Steps to Beautiful Healthy Skin with Helen May, Owner of Helen's Day Spa)
Please RSVP to Helen at (904) 451-6620

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YogaIsc - Jacksonville Yoga
Lisa Long - Optimal Performance & Breath Workshop
Tues. - July 14,2009 - 6:15pm to 7:45 pm
$20 or ($30 at the door)
(904) 699-2230
http://www.yogaisc.com/



August 2009

Renaissance Healing Center Workshops

Yoga for Surfers - Saturday -August 1, 2009 at 3:30pm : Practice Intergral Yoga with Kelly & Sean Local Surfers who also teach an amazing yoga class! All proceeds go to a charity in India to help kids. Call to Register: (904) 249-0200

Sunday August 2, 2009 - 6:30pm - Open to All Reiki Healing Circle -
A Love Offering Donation is suggested for the Reiki Practitioners.
Please RSVP to Heather (904) 521-4845

Joan Ryan - Reiki Level I
Sat. - August 8th, 2009 - 12:30 to 6 pm
$125 for the day
Please contact Joan at yogajoan@comcast.net or
(904) 280-4628 to register.


Renaissance Healing Center - Jax Beach
www.jaxbeachrhc.blogspot.com
228 3rd Ave. N. Jacksonville Beach, FL
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YogaIsc-Jacksonville Yoga
Lisa Long - Length & Strength on the Foam Roller
Tuesdays, August 11 & 18, 2009 - 6:15 - 7:30 pm
$25 for both nights with own roller / $45 who need foam roller
(904) 699-2230
http://www.yogaisc.com/

Dennis & Kathy Lang - Chakra Balancing Workshop
Saturday, August 29, 2009 - 2-3:30 pm
$25, $5 discount for early sign up

Yoga Life Studio
Sara Torbett - Yoga Anatomy
Friday-Sunday, August 28-30, 2009
Check website for time and cost
http://www.yogalifejax.com/