J.A.Y.A.

Calling all yoga studios and teachers!

2011-04-30T13:44:00.000-04:00

Call to Action

Calling yoga studios, teachers, media partners and sponsors to participate in National Yoga Month September 2011

Yoga studios & teachers:
Host an educational yoga event or invite new students to One Week Free Yoga. Update your profile here.

MediaWrite, blog and help us spread the word. Add yourself to our media list.

Sponsors
Brands interested in taking advantage of our 2011 exclusive and unique sponsor opportunites, please contact us.

Yoga Class Series with Heather in St. Pete

2011-03-17T10:38:00.000-04:00

Click Here to view the Studio Website

Heather's Yoga Workshop in St. Petersburg

2011-03-10T22:42:00.000-05:00

Hey Fellow Yogi's!

You can keep me up to date on your yoga workshops to post here if you want!

Just email it to me with enough time for me to post it for you.

yogaheather@hotmail.com

Namaste'

Heather

Jacksonville Surf Training with Maggie

2010-08-08T10:18:00.000-04:00

Hello Friends and Family!!

Well, since returning from Costa Rica and working with the Surf and Yoga Retreat (Thanks Gry and Lotus Yoga :) there has been so much inspiration in starting a business that focuses on surfing, being healthy, Yoga and fitness. My long time friend, Tiffany Layton approached me about starting a business and hence, Jacksonville Surf Training was born...

We were approached with an incredible opportunity to participate with Groupon.com which offers deals to large groups of people, if you don't know about it, you gotta check it out! I'm forwarding our add that is running all weekend! if you are a jax local, this is a great deal and we encourage all of our friends to take advantage! and if you are receiving this and live outside the (904) area code, we just wanted to invite you to share our stoke, check out our website and spread the good word!

Hope this email finds you all well :)

Much Love,

Maggie

Jaya Jax Update

2010-07-28T12:12:00.001-04:00

Hello Lovely Yoga Teachers!

Well it's been a while since we gathered. I know a lot of us have taken the opportunity to do some traveling so I thought we could wait a bit before planning our next gathering.

I'd like to thank Terry at Mindful Motion Yoga again, for hosting last quarter's Jaya Jax Meeting.We discussed a lot of great ideas about our group.
We are very open to feedback about the group and how we can make it more enjoyable when we do get together. Your ideas for fun events are important, too!!
Heather Hixon : yogaheather@hotmail.com (904)521-4845

Let's plan to communicate on dates for our next meeting as well as ideas for how we can grow our yoga teachers community!
Should we try a different day and time????
We can possibly meet in September or October.
I do need someone to volunteer to host since my studio, Renaissance Healing Center in Jacksonville Beach is now closed, otherwise I would do it.
Visit and Join our Yoga Site by clicking on the Jacksonville Yoga link on the Jaya Jax Blog.
and/or share the blog with fellow yoga teachers by forwarding the blogsite address.

www.JayaJax.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for helping make Jacksonville an EVEN better Yoga Community!!!

Namaste'

Heather Hixon

P.S.

I am also putting together a Yoga and Wellness Retreat for January, I would LOVE for Jaya Jax to be one of the sponsoring communities for this event!!!

2010-07-27T15:24:00.002-04:00

Dear friends,

Here’s our teaching schedule for the next month:

Movement for Peace at Cobalt Moon:

When: Sundays at 10:00am, August 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, and 29^th (M Body Yoga is teaching Sunday, August 22^nd)
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.

Yin Yang Yoga at the Resonance Center in Jacksonville Beach

When: Every Monday from 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Where: the Resonance Center, 496 Osceola Ave. in Jacksonville Beach - www.resonancecenterjax.com.
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.
Details: An all level class which includes standing postures to warm up the body (yang) and meditative floor postures held for longer periods of time (yin). This unique practice focuses on energy balance. $10 drop-in rate.

Chakra Balancing and Tuning Workshop at Ocean Yoga

· When: Saturday, August 28^th, from 2:00 – 3:30pm

· Where: Ocean Yoga, 51 Pine Street, Atlantic Beach, FL

· Details: A meditative yoga practice to facilitate healing by combining crystal bowl harmonic tones played by Dr. Keith Holden with selective postures for each chakra center led by Dennis followed by a guided relaxation. You will float out the door!! $25 at the door; $20 with advance reservations. Please contact Dennis at 571-3154 to reserve your spot ordennis.lang@prudentialnetworkrealty.com.
See attached flyer for more information.

We hope to see you in a class soon!

Namaste,

Kathy and Dennis

Kathy and Dennis Lang, GRI, REALTORS®

Prudential Network Realty

375 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 1

Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Cell: 904.608.4017

Fax: 904.242.2443

www.dennisandkathylang.com

"Yoga for Kids this Summer in Jacksonville Beach!"

2010-06-06T21:17:00.000-04:00

http://www.artoga.org/Site/Camps.html

Upcoming

Updates & upcoming workshops!

2010-06-02T12:41:00.000-04:00

Dennis & Kathy Lang's Teaching Schedule:

Dear friends,

Here’s our teaching schedule for the next month:

Movement for Peace at Cobalt Moon:

When: Sundays at 10:00am, May 30^th, June 13^th, 20^th and 27^th (M Body Yoga is teaching Sunday, June 6^th)
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.

Yin Yang Yoga at the Resonance Center in Jax Beach

When: Every Monday from 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Where: the new Resonance Center, 496 Osceola Ave. in Jacksonville Beach - www.resonancecenterjax.com.
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.
Details: An all level class which includes standing postures to warm up the body (yang) and meditative floor postures held for longer periods of time (yin). This unique practice focuses on energy balance. $10 drop-in rate.

Namaste,

Kathy and Dennis
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Workshops:

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Ananda

Prenatal Yoga Center is thrilled to bring it's Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training to Yoga Ananda. This comprehensive 24 hour weekend training is for those who want to dive into the world of prenatal yoga and work with this very specialized population.

This Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training course offers the skills to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga, meditation, relaxation techniques, labor support skills and conscious birthing. Our goal is to reawaken a woman's innate wisdom by dispelling cultural fears of childbirth and enabling her to make educated, empowering choices about how she want to birth her baby. (July 8th -11th, Thurs 5:30 - 8:30pm, Fri-Sun 9am - 6pm, Tuition: $345 before 6/16 and $375 after)
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YogAcu Workshop with Joy Esler

In honor of the Summer Solstice, Joy Esler with Lotus Center of Healing, LLC is offering a 2 hours YogAcu Workshop on Saturday, June 19 at Renaissance Healing Center, 228 3rd Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach from 1pm to 3pm. The 2 hours class includes yoga postures, breathing exercise, and relaxation techniques to clear, strengthen, and balance the fire energy, element, and meridians in the body in preparation for the summer season. Specifically, the workshop begins with a discussion of the fire element and summer season followed by specific yoga poses and breathing techniques to bring in the fire aspects of compassion, peace, and joy. The class ends with an extended relaxation with the option of ear acupuncture needles in the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol points. The NADA protocol is used worldwide to reduce anxiety and stress, and improve sleep. The cost of the workshop is $45; pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for the YogAcu Workshop, see the attached flyer and call Joy with Lotus Center of Healing, LLC at 904.616.4934.

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"The Map of Yoga" at Yoga Ananda
YOGA "IN-CURSION" W/CHANDRAKANT
It's very important to know the "way" to go in order to arrive at your destination

This "in-cursion" is designed to "change your awareness about yourself" through a combination of understanding and experience and to "reset the way" you practice any style of yoga.

This "reset" will include:

Directions from the "old maps"; yogic texts

Specific pointing exercises to enter into the state described as "yoga"

Amrit Method Yoga Nidra

The Amrit Method "perspective" applied to yoga postures

Chandrakant has studied and practiced yoga and mediation with Yogi Amrit Desai for over 35 years. A senior teacher and seminar leader at the Amrit Yoga Institute, he is skilled at blending his understanding and experience into simple, engaging teachings. He presents these programs nationwide to the yoga world and to corporations, universities,service and recovery programs and hospitals as Integrative Relaxation

(Fri., June 25th @ 6pm, $25)

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Partner Yoga workshop with Heather Hixon

Saturday July 17th from 4-7pm (more advanced partner work from 6-7pm) at Renaissance Healing Center 228 3rd Ave North Jax Beach

Come Solo or Bring Someone
Learn Partner Yoga Postures
Increase flexibility
Meet new friends
no experience needed

Pre-register(sign-up & pay) by 6/20/2010 for $30 per couple or $15 per person.
after 6/20 $40 couple or $20 per person.

Please register with Heather or at RHC 904-249-0200

JAYA meeting at Mindful Motion Yoga

2010-05-21T14:09:00.000-04:00

Please join us for the upcoming Jaya meeting at Mindful Motion Yoga at 4:30pm!
3546 Saint Johns Bluff Road South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 996-2500

Please note that the time for this meeting has changed to 4:30pm(was originally 4pm).

Updates & Reminders

2010-05-05T15:42:00.000-04:00

"Yoga for Kids this Summer in Jacksonville Beach!"
http://www.artoga.org/Site/Camps.html

Meditation, Pranayama & Yoga Workshop Reminder

Sunday May 30th, 2010 from 3-6pm
$20, a portion goes to Charity!
Lauren Amerson's Spring Meditation workshop at Renaissance Healing Center!
In this workshop you will learn several basic Pranayama techniques & experience this breathwork in the context of meditation. Lauren will also guide you in a flow of intentional movement, as a means of meditation & to facilitate increased awarenes of your energy body. Workshop includes complete yoga class incorportating the breathwork, moving meditation & relaxation meditation!
There are still a few spots open, space is limited so please RSVP!
http://laurenatrhc.blogspot.com/

Don't miss the next Jaya meeting, held at Mindful Motion Yoga June 6th, at 4pm.

Dennis & Kathy Yoga Schedule

2010-05-02T11:35:00.000-04:00

Dear friends,

Here’s our teaching schedule for the next month:

Movement for Peace at Cobalt Moon:

•When: Sundays at 10:00am, May 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. M Body Yoga is teaching tomorrow, May 2nd.

•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.

Yin Yang Yoga at the Resonance Center in Jax Beach
•When: Mondays from 6:00pm – 7:15pm, May 3rd, 10th, 17th and 31st. No class May 24th.

•Where: the new Resonance Center, 496 Osceola Ave. in Jacksonville Beach - www.resonancecenterjax.com.

•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.

•Details: An all level class which includes standing postures to warm up the body (yang) and meditative floor postures held for longer periods of time (yin). This unique practice focuses on energy balance. $10 drop-in rate.

We hope to see you in a class soon!
Namaste,
Dennis and Kathy

Upcomming Events

2010-04-21T13:44:00.000-04:00

Thai Yoga Workshop Reminder at Yoga Ananda
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.

Sudevi Linda Kramer has been teaching yoga since 1997 and has been practicing Thai Yoga Bodywork for the past five years. She is currently teaching for the Vedic Conservatory, serving as the yoga director, and is certified in Thai Bodywork, Jivamukti Yoga, and Integral Yoga. Sudevi will be inducted into the Massage Hall of Fame for her contributions to Yoga and the Healing Arts in June, 2010 where she will be teaching Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage - Mat. Sudevi will have just returned from her Thailand Study Tour in Mother Siam (Studying @ TCM in Cheng Mai, The Royal School of Thai Massage, and Village Shaman.) Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and rejuvenate. Sudevi teaches Yoga Workshops and Thai Yoga Bodywork nationally, and internationally. Sudevi is dedicated to the practice of Metta, Loving Kindness.

"Sudevi is not only a wise, knowledgeable and kind teacher but as her name suggests-a beautiful goddess woman of extraordinary grace." -Sharon Gannon, Cofounder-Jivamukti Yoga :: 16 CECs for RYTs and licensed massage therapists.

(April 23 - 24th, 2010, 9am-6:00pm, tuition $350.00)
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JAYA is now on the Lululemon!
Check out: http://www.lululemon.com/jacksonville/stjohnscenter/community.
Click on Yoga Studios. Please read and confirm that the information I have entered is how you would like for it to appear.

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email Lauren at lolobriana@yahoo.com if you have a yoga related event that you would like posted to the JAYA blog! thanks
Namaste

Dennis & Kathy Lang Schedule

2010-03-31T11:39:00.000-04:00

Movement for Peace at Cobalt Moon:

When: Sundays at 10:00am, March 28^th (this Sunday), April 11^th, 18^th, 25^th (M Body Yoga is teaching Sunday, April 4^th).
April 25^th, Joseph Triolo and fellow musicians will be blessing us with live music and beautiful chanting.
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.

Yin Yang Yoga at the Resonance Center in Jax Beach

When: Every Monday from 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Where: the new Resonance Center, 496 Osceola Ave. in Jacksonville Beach - www.resonancecenterjax.com.
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.
Details: An all level class which includes standing postures to warm up the body (yang) and meditative floor postures held for longer periods of time (yin). This unique practice focuses on energy balance. $10 drop-in rate.

Yin Yang Workshop at lululemon

When: Saturday, April 24^th from 8:00am – 9:30am
Where: lululemon athletica store at the St. Johns Town Center
Details: A workshop sure to soothe the body and mind - combining yang standing postures to warm up the muscles and yin meditative floor postures held for longer periods of time to relax the mind. See attached flyer for more info. Please call the lululemon store to reserve your spot at 645-7904. The workshop is complimentary!

Namaste,

Kathy and Dennis

Renaissance Healing Center - Teachers 2010

2010-03-31T00:16:00.000-04:00

Lauren Amerson, LMT, RYT

Kripalu Yoga Instructor at Renaissance Healing Center

JAYA JAX, Admin. Coordinator

Heather Hixon, LMT, CYT

Part Owner and Yoga Instructor at Renaissance Healing Center

JAYA JAX - Co-Founder

The Renaissance Teachers

Heather, Marci, Lauren, Sherry, Joy, and Lacy.

Laura and Deanna (not present)

Visit Our Yoga Website:

http://www.jaxbeachyoga.vpweb.com

Renaissance Main Number: (904) 249-0200

228 3rd Ave. N.

Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Upcoming Events!

2010-03-24T15:25:00.000-04:00

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Ananda:
Dates: Fri, Sat, Sun 4/16-4/18 & Fri, Sat, Sun 5/14-5/16
Time: 9am-5pm
Tuition: $725
Prenatal Yoga Center is thrilled to bring it's Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training to Yoga Ananda. This weekend training is for those who want to dive into the world of prenatal yoga and work with this very specialized population. This course offers the skills to teach prenatal & postnatal yoga, meditation, relaxation techniques, labor support skills & conscous birthing.
http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/

Meditation & Pranayama Workshop at Renaissance Healing Center
Sunday May 30th, 2010 from 3-6pm
$20, a portion goes to Charity!
Lauren Amerson's Spring Meditation workshop at Renaissance Healing Center!
In this workshop you will learn several basic Pranayama techniques & experience this breathwork in the context of meditation. Lauren will also guide you in a flow of intentional movement, as a means of meditation & to facilitate increased awarenes of your energy body. Workshop includes complete yoga class incorportating the breathwork, moving meditation & relaxation meditation!
http://laurenatrhc.blogspot.com/

J.A.Y.A.: Spring 2010 - Meeting and Survey Questions

2010-03-08T17:01:00.000-05:00

J.A.Y.A.: Spring 2010 - Meeting and Survey Questions

Spring 2010 - Meeting and Survey Questions

2010-03-08T16:59:00.000-05:00

Our Meeting was held at Ocean Yoga in Atlantic Beach with Paula
Format For Meeting:

Introductions: A go-around

· Your Name
· Where You Teach
· If you have an Upcoming Workshop…And if you brought flyers.

· Let the Host Studio: go last, to take a few extra minutes to share about their studio…workshops, styles of yoga, etc…

· Announce Next JAYA JAX Meeting : Mindful Motion Yoga

http://www.mindfulmotion-yoga.com/ Terri Morrison

· Date of next meeting : June 6, 2010
· Time: 4:00 pm

· Lauren A.– Jaya Member Support
Your Blog Host- This is a way of communicating, I will post new members info on blog site http://www.jayajax.blogspot.com/

· Lauren’s contact info: lolobriana@yahoo.com
· Lauren A. “Member Support” (352) 359-2787

· Current Members e-mail and website links will be on blog

· Please send your bios and picture (as a Jpeg) to Lauren for the blogsite

· Re-Capp: Old Business from our last meeting…

· JAYA JAX press release for Natural Awakenings was in the December Issue- Thank you Freddie and Thank you Lisa Long.

· Thank you - Toni, Seca, Jessica,Lisa & Lululemon for organizing and hosting our Holiday Gathering! And for all you do in the community to spread the word about our Yoga Studios and classes.

· Jaya Member Discount on Classes: Ideas? Just email Lauren what your studio would like to offer. (For example: 1st class free and then half off all classes for Jaya Members) This list will be posted on the blog site.

· New Business: March 2010
This is the survey we propsed...please let us know what you think by answering the following questions in an email addressed to yogaheather@hotmail.com

· 1. Guidelines for membership and for the website listing: ____
A) Members need to attend at least 2 Jaya Meetings a year to be a "Current Member".
B) Members need to attend all Jaya Meetings (unless- illness or out of town) to be a Current Member.
C) Members do not have to attend regularly to be listed as a current member.

· Re: The Actual Website: Melissa Johnson paid $100 to get the domain name and the site hosting. It will need to be renewed soon. http://www.jayajax.com/

· 2. Please vote on a reasonable fee for premium membership which will include a listing of your studio and or contact info. ____
A) $10 for the year
B) $15 for the year
C) $20 for the year

3. Our Jaya Jax Yoga Event: Teachers sharing with Teachers ____
A) I would like to have this event on the same day as a Jaya Jax Meeting
B) I would like to have this event on a Saturday Afternoon
C) I would like to have this event on a Friday during the day

4. Would you be willing to pay to attend an event like this? ____
A) No. It should be free to Current Jaya Members.
B) Yes $10-$15
C) Yes $20-$30

If you would like to offer a 30 min. class for this event please email Lauren with full details about your class.

Please share with us some other ideas for us to consider and bring to the next meeting:

Detailed minutes taken at the meeting will be posted soon.
Sign up to follow this blog to stay connected to Jaya Jax!

With Gratitude,
Heather Hixon
http://www.timetounwind.com/

Upcoming JAYA Meeting & yoga related workshops!

2010-02-09T14:50:00.000-05:00

Ocean Yoga will be hosting the JAYA Spring Meeting on March 7th from 4pm- 6pm.
Join your fellow Jacksonville Area Yoga Teachers and help promote yourselves & support your peers! Bring info about your upcoming workshops & as always, we love seeing old and new faces, so bring a fellow yoga teacher!

Heather Hixon has created a new online social network for Jacksonville Yogis & Yoginis called Jacksonville Yoga! Sign up to keep in touch & utilize this as another way to promote your yoga offerings.

New Upcoming Yoga Related Workshops:
March 14th from 3-6pm "Fnding Inner Stillness" Meditation & Yoga Workshop with Lauren Amerson at Renaissance Healing Center 228 3rd Ave North, Jax Beach. In this workshop, Lauren will utilize meditation, pranayama, aromatherapy, yoga & relaxation to facilitate and guide you into an experience of inner stillness.

Email us to add your upcoming workshops to the JAYA blog!
lolobriana@yahoo.com or yogaheather@gmail.com

National Yoga Day! - Saturday Jan. 23, 2010

2010-01-11T16:18:00.000-05:00

A Celebration of National Yoga Day

Saturday January 23, 2010 1:00 to 5:30pm
at Renaissance Healing Center 228 3rd Ave N. Jax Beach

~Come for one FREE class or Stay for the Day~

We will have on-going 30 minute yoga classes to take for FREE! Meet the Renaissance Teachers and experience our different styles of practice.

Here is the line up:

1:00 YogAromatherapy with Heather

1:45 Kripalu Yoga with Marci

2:30 Ashtanga Inspired Flow with Cara

3:15 Intro to Yoga with Sherry

4:00 Yoga & Pilates with Lacy

4:45 Kripalu Flow and Meditation with Lauren

Please RSVP to yogaheather@hotmail.com or call us (904) 249-0200 Space is limited so reserve your mat today!

You can come by the Center and sign up for the classes you wish to attend. We are at 3rd & 3rd behind Rita's Italian Ice.

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

2009-12-31T13:45:00.004-05:00

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.

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Kindness and Balance for the New Year

2009-12-31T13:39:00.000-05:00

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

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

2009-12-31T13:36:00.000-05:00

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:

Movement for Peace at Cobalt Moon:

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.
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

Yoga for Wellness Series:

When: Every Monday in January at 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Where: the new Resonance Center, 496 Osceola Ave. in Jacksonville Beach
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.
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.
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

2009-12-31T13:21:00.000-05:00

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.

www.YogaISC.com

Slow It Down. Break It Down. And Truly Teach It.

www.RYT500.com

Jacksonville's Advanced Studies Program & Yoga Therapy Training

Producer & Writer

www.garrisonridgeproductions.com

Inspire & Motivate

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

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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

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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

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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!
____________________________________________________________________________
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

2009-09-20T09:47:00.001-04:00

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

2009-09-20T09:37:00.001-04:00

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

2009-09-09T16:12:00.000-04:00

**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

2009-08-23T12:50:00.000-04:00

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...

2009-08-23T12:39:00.000-04:00

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

Lululemon - St. John's Town Center

2009-08-18T21:20:00.000-04:00

Come by the store on Sunday mornings for Sunday Karma -
Community Yoga Program at 9:30am and
Run club on Tuesdays at 6:30pm.
All of our events are always complimentary!
Please check out our Events page to see what else we have going on!
Come and see what all the buzz is about!!!

the lululemon manifesto
Drink FRESH water and as much water as you can. Water flushes unwanted toxins from your body and keeps your brain sharp.
A daily hit of athletic-induced endorphins gives you the power to make better decisions, helps you be at peace with yourself, and offsets stress.
Do one thing a day that scares you.
Listen, listen, listen, and then ask strategic questions.
Write down your short and long-term GOALS four times a year.
Two personal, two business and two health goals for the next 1, 5 and 10 years.
Goal setting triggers your subconscious computer.
Life is full of setbacks. Success is determined by how you handle setbacks.
Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself.
That which matters the most should never give way to that which matters the least.
Stress is related to 99% of all illness.
Jealousy works the opposite way you want it to.
The world is changing at such a rapid rate that waiting to implement changes will leave you 2 steps behind.
DO IT NOW, DO IT NOW, DO IT NOW!
Friends are more important than money.
Breathe deeply and appreciate the moment.
Living in the moment could be the meaning of life.
Take various vitamins. You never know what small mineral can eliminate the bottleneck to everlasting health.
Don’t trust that an old age pension will be sufficient.
Visualize your eventual demise. It can have an amazing effect on how you live for the moment.
The conscious brain can only hold one thought at a time. Choose a positive thought.
Live near the ocean and inhale the pure salt air that flows over the water, Vancouver will do nicely.
Observe a plant before and after watering and relate these benefits to your body and brain.
Practice yoga so you can remain active in physical sports as you age.
Dance, sing, floss and travel.
Children are the orgasm of life. Just like you did not know what an orgasm was before you had one, nature does not let you know how great children are until you have them.
Successful people replace the words “wish”, “should” and “try” with “I will”.
Creativity is maximized when you’re living in the moment.
Nature wants us to be mediocre because we have a greater chance to survive and reproduce.
Mediocre is as close to the bottom as it is to the top, and will give you a lousy life.

lululemon athletica creates components for people to live longer, healthier and more fun lives. If we can produce products to keep people active and stress-free, we believe the world will become a much better place.

Do not use cleaning chemicals on your kitchen counters. Someone will inevitably make a sandwich on your counter.
SWEAT once a day to regenerate your skin.
Communication is COMPLICATED. We are all raised in a different family with slightly different definitions of every word.
An agreement is an agreement only if each party knows the conditions for satisfaction and a time is set for satisfaction to occur.
What we do to the earth we do to ourselves.
The pursuit of happiness is the source of all unhappiness.

Radiant Child Yoga Program - at Yoga Ananda

2009-08-18T21:10:00.000-04:00

A certificate training course for teachers, parents, therapists, and all who would like to
GIVE CHILDREN THE GIFT OF YOGA
Radiant Child Yoga Program is a certificate teacher training program for anyone interested in giving children the gift of yoga - perfect for certified and aspiring yoga teachers, school teachers, parents, therapists, day-care workers, and many others! This insightful 20-hour weekend training program, founded by Shakta Kaur Khalsa, is designed for all yoga traditions and for all levels of experience with either children and/or yoga. Level 1 takes place on Friday and Saturday, and Level 2 on SUNDAY, builds on the course work in Level 1.
Itinerary includes:* Guidelines for teaching children of all ages, babies to teens* Yoga songs and games that children love* Time for sharing knowledge and networking with others* Exploring a variety of meditation practices: using breath, singing, movement, and silence.* Brain-balancing yoga and Brain Gym skills* Yoga in Motion movements, games, dances that children love.* Practical tips for keeping the class focused and engaged* Breathing practices/meditation with children* Using yoga sets with children* Keeping yourself centered when working with children* Powerful yoga and meditation for you as the teacher* Collaborate with others to create a unique yoga presentation based on what you've learned in the course.* Practical tools for any situation that arises when working with children* Setting up children's yoga business/classes* Yoga for ADD, Autism, SPD* Adapting yoga for schools* Certificate of completion and opportunity to be listed onwww.childrensyoga.com and www.kidsandyoga.com * Course has been recognized for CECs with public schools, therapy organizations, and Yoga Alliance.* Course is approximately 50% lecture and 50% practice, and is serious fun!
Level 1 materials include: Fly Like A Butterfly: Yoga for Children book, Children's Yoga Songs & Meditations CD and RCYP-1 Giving Children the Gift of Yoga Training Manual.
Level 2 materials include: Kundalini Yoga book and companion CD Deeply Relax & Meditate-Music and Mantra, as well as RCYP-2 Growing in Awareness, Living Your Practice Training Manual. You will also receive Yoga in Motion DVD and Yoga in Motion workbook, and two CDs of kids' yoga music Happy and Cozy. That 's $180 worth of mat eria ls for on ly $125, so y ou get 30% o ff t he r etai l pric e!
Cristin Tighe, RYT, MEM, MA, is the Founder of Kids & Yoga! (www.kidsandyoga.com). She is also the former owner of Spiral Flight, DC's oldest yoga center. She is certified to teach Kundalini Yoga by the Kundalini Research Institute's International Teacher Training program, and has advanced training in Conscious Pregnancy and Relax & Renew Restorative Yoga. She is certified to teach children's yoga by Itsy Bitsy Yoga (Babies, Little Families, Tots & Tykes), Next Generation Yoga, Radiant Child Yoga Program, Samarya Center for Integrated Movement Therapy, Yoga 4Teens, Y.O.G.A. for Youth Yoga Ed. (K-8 & Tools for Teachers) and Yoga for the Special Child. Cristin has taught kids' yoga since 2003 and is a trainer for Radiant Child Yoga Program and Yoga4Teens. She's a Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher and International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association member.
Tuition: $460 + $125 materials fee, when registered by August 28th, $520 + $125 materials fee, after. That's $180 of materials for $125, 30% off!

Registration closes September 11th to assure materials arrive in time. Reviewer's price: $75 level 1 or 2, or $130 for both. Register (1) mail a check to: Yoga Ananda, 4150 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210; or (2) www.yogaanandastudio.com , 904.680.7344, orinfo@yogaanandastudio.com , Please bring lunch, pen/paper, water, yoga props. Questions to Cristin: cristin@kidsandyoga.com
**There is a $75 refund fee and no refunds given after the final deadline of Sept. 11th.**
To find out more about our upcoming events visit our website: www.YogaAnandaStudio.comFind us on Facebook
Yoga Ananda
4150 & 4154 Herschel Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
904.680.7344
www.YogaAnandaStudio.com

Meeting Reminder for September 2009

2009-08-10T11:51:00.000-04:00

Our 3rd - J.A.Y.A Meeting
Date: Sun., 9/13/09
Time: 4:00PM – 5:30PM
Cost: FREE
J.A.Y.A = Jacksonville Area Yoga Association.
JAYA also means : Victory!!
Membership is FREE (as of right now!)
"Come in unity of our yoga community"
This is a Great time to meet other yoga teachers, promote your classes or events and connect if you are a sub looking for classes! ~ Melissa from Yoga Ananda
This quarterly meeting will be held at
YOGA ANANDA: A CENTER FOR YOGA AND WELLNESS
4150 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Call 904-680-7344 for directions
Find or Forward our blog: www.jayajax.blogspot.com
Our website is in the works! Check it out! www.jayajax.com

Global Mala 2009 - A Message from Dennis & Kathy Lang

2009-08-10T09:12:00.000-04:00

Again this year, we are partnering with lululemon athletica at the St. Johns Town Center to coordinate a special Yoga Mala around Jacksonville. This is connected to the international effort Shiva Rea started years ago to support UN Peace Day, September 19h and 20th.
The purpose of the Global Mala is to unite the yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a "mala around the earth" through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108. Each studio can offer their form of a Yoga Mala according to their yoga tradition and inspiration. Examples can be:
· 108 Sun Salutations (or variations of 27, 56)
· 108 rounds of mantra such as the Gayatri or Maha Mrityanjaya (or variations of 27, 56)
· 108 rounds of a kriya (or variations of 27, 56)
· 108 minutes of meditation, kirtan, movement meditation (or variations of 27, 56)
· … or simply a standard class with a dedication or intention set for peace.
Go to www.globalmala.org for more details.
We feel convicted in this effort and envision linking all studios and practitioners throughout the area to support this. For us here in Jacksonville, we are holding a class at the lululemon store as the hub location, while other studios do their own variation as noted above. The store event will be held on Saturday, the 19th from 8:30AM to 10 AM. Kathy and I will lead the practice in a four part series of 108 Sun Salutations (four sets of 27) with a special dedication in between each set. If your schedule does not allow for that particular time, then simply a class during that weekend with the intention set to support the effort is enough. Leveraging our collective consciousness and intention during this weekend through the action of our practice expands awareness and can make a difference.
Thank you for your consideration. We admire what you do through your practice, your studio and your example.

Lokaha Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu!

Namaste,
Dennis and Kathy

Chakra Balancing and Tuning Workshop

2009-08-10T09:00:00.000-04:00

Workshop Name:"Harmonic tones integrated with yoga for energetic alignment"
Workshop Host: Dennis and Kathy Lang with Keith Holden
Start Time: Saturday, August 29 at 2:00pm
End Time: Saturday, August 29 at 3:30pm
Where: Ocean Yoga

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=93662826871&mid=ea1353G56fc0526Ga5dda8G7

Pssssst!...... Pass It On!!!!

2009-07-27T00:48:00.000-04:00

Do you know another Jacksonville Yoga teacher that would enjoy being part of our Jaya Jax community?
We are creating a wonderful Yoga Community together, it's free, and it's a great way to network.
Yoga is all about unity and peace, (at least for me it is)....so join us for our next meeting, bring a friend, and your great ideas to share about how we can make a difference in our community.
Just copy and paste this link into your emails and...Pass it on!
http://www.jayajax.blogspot.com
Namaste'
Heather Hixon
www.TimeToUnwind.com

ATTENTION ALL YOGA TEACHERS: J.A.Y.A Meeting

2009-07-19T18:45:00.000-04:00

Our 3rd - J.A.Y.A Meeting
Date: Sun., 9/13/09
Time: 4:00PM – 5:30PM
Cost: FREE
J.A.Y.A = Jacksonville Area Yoga Association. Membership is free! Come in unity of our yoga community. Great time to meet other yoga teachers, promote your classes or events and connect if you are a sub looking for classes!
This quarterly meeting will be held at
YOGA ANANDA: A CENTER FOR YOGA AND WELLNESS:
4150 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210,
Call 904-680-7344 for directions.
Find our blog: www.jayajax.blogspot.com
Our website is in the works! Check it out!
www.jayajax.com

Kundalini Yoga 6 Week Series with Mariana

2009-07-19T18:33:00.000-04:00

DATES: Sundays, 8.2.09 - 9.6.09
TIME: 4:00PM
LOCATION: 4150 Herschel Street
PRICE: $75 for series / $14 for drop in
To Register:
Yoga Ananda : A Center for Yoga and Wellness
4150 & 4154 Herschel Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
904.680.7344
www.YogaAnandaStudio.com

Yoga Ananda's Upcoming Workshops

2009-07-10T09:25:00.000-04:00

Ayurveda 101 Workshop - Part I: Know Your Dosha with Pamela Cefaratti
Dates: Sat 7/25/2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Investment: $108
Ayurveda 101 Workshop - Part I: Know Your Dosha :: Ayurveda is the ancient Indian "science of life". This system of holistic medicine seeks wellness by balancing the elements of nature within the individual's body type. There are three main approaches: herbal remedies, cleansing, and rejuvenation. ** The first step is to understand your body type. Everyone is a combination of the five elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. Ayurveda describes the combinations of these elements as doshas. Vata is space and air. Pitta is fire and water. Kapha is water and earth. Each body is a unique combination. Health is balancing these doshas to your individual genetic code. ** In this workshop you will learn your unique body type and simple steps that are right for YOU to restore health and rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit. This course will cover the basic Ayurvedic principles of elements and doshas. The instructor will read the pulses of each class participant to inform him of his healthy state (prakruti) and his current imbalance (vikruti). The course will cover diet, exercise, meditation, and daily living habits recommended to balance each dosha (body type). **** Recommended reading: Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad.**** Investment is $108 The course will be taught by Pamela Cefaratti who studied with Dr. Vasant Lad at The Ayurvedic Institute for 4 years. Pamela is a gifted healer with expertise in the following modalities: Ayurveda, western herbs, cranio-sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and aromatherapy. After a tremendously successful career in industry and graduate studies in osteopathic medicine, she now integrates holistic practices into family life with her physician husband, three children, and dog. :: For more information on Pamela's practice, visit http://totalharmonyayurveda.com

Kirtan with WYNNE PARIS
Dates: Sat 8/15/2009
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $10 advance purchase / $15 at the door
An evening of Kirtan and raga rock improvisations. For more information about Wynne, visit: www.wynneparis.com **** Wynne Paris is a world beat artist/producer and musician who has spent the last decade devoted to an emerging genre of spiritual music: Yoga music and Kirtan. Wynne’s artistic sound is derived from 20 years of musical adventures and spiritual experiences. ****It was Yoga that gave Wynne a new voice , a new instrument, and a new venue in which to use them. The new voice: Kirtan chanting, ( the call-and-response singing of Bhakti yoga) ; the new instrument: Sarod (a 26 stringed, sitar-like instrument from India); the new venue: yoga centers.**** The practice of yoga also introduced Wynne to the celebrated chanter, Krishna Das. Now a long-time collaborator with yoga’s most famous musician, Wynne has performed with Krishna Das at such venues as the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York; the Jivamukti Yoga Center in New York – the largest yoga center in the U.S.; and Yogaville, the Satchidanda Ashram in Virginia. Wynne played guitar, sarod, and saz (a stringed instrument in the lute family) on the groundbreaking Krishna Das CD, “Pilgrim Heart,” one of the genre’s defining albums, which also featured Sting. Wynne also played sarod on the Krishna Das CD “All One,” and composed the music for the Krishna Das single, Prayer to Rudra on the CD “Planet Yoga." As a yoga musician, Wynne has performed his music on such diverse stages as those at Constitution Hall, the Smithsonian music series at the National Zoo and the Millenium celebration in Washington DC; CB’s Gallery (CBGB’s) in New York, the Health and Harmony Festival in northern California, and Karmapalooza in Florida; as well as at museums, holistic resorts, bookstores, raves, churchs, temples, and private gatherings. Wynne has also performed with the Indian Saint Ammachi, and sang at a Washingtonian event that featured H.H. The Dalai Lama. He has recorded with many of the best-known New Age musicians, including, Shahin and Sephir, Sophia, Bhagavan Das, Girish, and Kim Waters of Rasa. And in 1996, one of the songs he cowrote with Maura Moynihan, “Prayer for the Pure Land”, won first place (out of 1900 entries) in the SAW National Songwriting Contest.

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

A Recap of our Summer '09 Meeting at Renaissance

2009-06-23T12:03:00.000-04:00

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

2009-06-06T08:13:00.000-04:00

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/

What to expect at the 2nd JAYA JAX meeting: 6/20/09

2009-05-24T10:00:00.000-04:00

Hello Jacksonville Yoga Teachers!
We are in the process of getting more area covered of this HUGE city of Jacksonville. Melissa from Yoga Ananda has stepped up with enthusiasm to connect Southside, Riverside, and all the sides ... to get everyone involved. Thank you for your support and guidance Melissa! She is also starting a Facebook for Jaya so check that out and connect there as well.

This JAYA group (which stands for Jacksonville Area Yoga Alliance) is for the purpose of Unity among the many Yoga Studios in Jax. I hope we can help each other fill up our yoga-like workshops so we can continue to be a popular, sought after and well known place for Yoga-like events.
Who knows maybe someday the Yoga Journal Conference will be right here in Jacksonville!!!
Ooommmmmmmmmmmm. :)
So, We will meet again at Renaissance Healing Center which is located in Jacksonville Beach at 228 3rd Ave. N. (right behind Rita's Italian Ice...it's a little green and white house)
Saturday June 20th at 5:30pm. Last time we planned to meet for 1 hour and I believe it went on for more like 2 hours, with all that positive energy I didn't even notice the time! We met outside in a circle, as the beach weather was breezy and beautiful. I am hoping for the same for June. Lite and healthy refreshments will again be available. Please bring a towel to sit on, your ideas, a list of your summer workshops and events, and also some information on your favorite local animal shelter charity organization so we can create a fundraising event. ( My goal is to choose one charity per year to raise money for by offering a Yoga Community Event put on by JAYA which means all of us. This idea has been in the works by Marci Cervone and I for the last year or more. Involvement in this Event is of course optional.

If you are wondering about membership to JAYA JAX...
Right now it's free.
This is a good time to get involved as we have a lot of area to cover.
At some point there will be a membership fee for the hosting of a live website which will be linked to every local hotel, bed and breakfast and website that Jacksonville and surrounding areas offer.
I have already purchased the website domain and will be in the process of getting that going.
Lacy Norman (pilates instructor & co-founder of the Healthy & Fit Group) has been assisting me with getting organized so if you receive an email from her it is basically also from me...was that confusing?
This brings me to another point about the group...
We need to decide at our next meeting if we want to open up to other styles of teaching such as Pilates, Qigong, Tai Chi, etc.. I like the fact that we are a Yoga Group but I also hate to exclude anyone. Let me know what you guys think about that. yogaheather@hotmail.com

We are always open to new members and always will be. Please pass on this blogsite http://www.jayajax.blogspot.com/ to every yoga teacher you know.
Remember to email me your upcoming workshops so I can keep posting them.
I think that's it for now...I hope to see you all on June 20th at 5:30pm.

JAYA JAX!!! (Victory Jacksonville)
and of course...
Namaste
Heather Hixon
http://www.timetounwind.com/

Renaissance Healing Center
228 3rd Ave. N
Jacksonville Beach
Main number (904) 249-0200
Heather's number (904) 521-4845

Beaches Holistic Alliance Health Fair
Saturday May 30th / 11am to 3pm
Ponte Vedra Beach Library
Free to the public

Renaissance Healing Center Upcoming Workshops:

Sunday - July 26th
Kripalu Yoga & Soul Collage
1 to 4 pm
$25
By Sherry Wolfson (Yoga Teacher and Soul Collage Facilitator)
Attend a 45 minute Gentle Kripalu Yoga class at 1:00 pm, then use your creativity to make an awesome deck of cards to use with your daily intuition and journal writing, or use them in your yoga practice. Each card has a theme such as nurture, adventure, love, family, etc...
Enjoy a day of nurturing your soul!
Call to register (904) 249-0200
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Deeksha Blessings
I experienced this in Asheville, NC this past April at Namaste Yoga Sanctuary.
I had no idea what is was or what it was all about...as an adventurous yogini... I went anyway.
The feeling in the room was so amazing...the lights were soft the room was filled with light-hearted people, the music was angelic...
I sat on my yoga mat, instead of a chair which was available as well. The Deeksha Blessing givers were seated at the front of the room as they explained what was going to take place and how they came to be Deeksha Blessing Givers.
My experience was wonderful. I knew immediately that I had to find this in Jacksonville.
While still on my trip in Asheville I did some research and found Lavanya on line.
She has agreed to do our Deeksha Blessing service.
All I can say is...you must experience this blessing.
I would like to Invite Lavanya to do an event for us as a group, so let me know if you are interested!
Namaste,
Heather Hixon yogaheather@hotmail.com

Coming to Renaissance Healing Center in August:

Reiki I with Joan Ryan
Yoga for Surfers
Organic Skin Care (Easy Steps to Beautiful Healthy Skin)

Yoga Ananda's Upcoming Workshops

2009-05-24T09:50:00.000-04:00

Melissa,
Thanks for your help with the group!!
Namaste'
Heather
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Yoga Ananda a Center for Yoga and Wellness
4150 & 4154 Herschel Street ● Jacksonville, FL ● 32210
Center: 904.680.7344
http://www.yogaanandastudio.com/
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Chakra Workshop with Joan Ryan
Dates: Sat 6/20/2009
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Investment: $45, $40 if enrolled before June 13th
Using a variety of yoga techniques we will explore and experience the Seven Chakra Centers of the human body.
In this workshop you will: Learn the characteristics and qualities of each Chakra and the relationship of each Chakra to the endocrine system //Experience a series of practical exercises: “The Seven Basic Rights” and The Bija Mantras for the Seven Chakra Sounds” // Enjoy a yoga practice designed to stimulate and open each of the Seven Chakras // End with a Guided Chakra Meditation.

Yoga Workshops in May

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Thanks to everyone who attended our first JAYA meeting! It was a great success, and we look forward to even more teachers joining in at the next meeting. The date is set for June 20th at 5:30pm at Renaissance Healing Center 228 3rd Ave N. in Jax Beach (behind Rita's Italian Ice). Please let us know if there are any upcoming workshops you would like posted here. (I will be posting the June dates very soon). Also, don't forget to "Follow" the blog -the button to the left- so you can be notified of future meetings =)

5/3 Community Yoga for Diabetes 3-5pm by Kate Cordell 742-4582 Free w/Donation

5/9 Yoga for Weight Management 1-4pm by Joan Ryan 280-4628 @ Yoga Ananda $45

5/16 Chakra Balancing Workshop 2-3:30pm by Kathy & Dennis Lang 571-3154 @ Mindful Motion Yoga $25

5/16 Prenatal Pampering Retreat 12noon-5pm (Yoga,Massage,Facials) by Dena Freeman 859-8654 @ Renaissance Healing Center $125

5/17 Body&Breath w/Christopher Baxter 1-5pm by Kate Cordell 742-4582 @ Ocean Yoga $40

WorkInProgress--We are currently compiling a list of all member's names and emails and websites as well as Teacher Training Facilities, so look for a new post very soon!
For more information on J.A.Y.A. email Heather at yogaheather@hotmail.com
Namaste'
Heather Hixon
www.TimeToUnwind.com

What to expect at our 1st JAYA meeting

2009-04-14T15:38:00.000-04:00

Hello Jacksonville Yoga Teachers!
I am very excited about gathering such a finominal group of people at our Renaissance Healing Center this Saturday - April 18th at 5:30pm
We will have Yogi Tea available and treats.
We will be sitting in a circle to introduce ourselves and announce any upcomming events (bring flyers if you can to hand out to the other teachers)
This meeting is about supporting eachother as well as making sure we are not scheduling our major yoga events on the same dates.
I have created this blog and will be able to add your studio as a link on the blog. Lisa and I are in the process of putting a website together which will then require a "small membership fee" to JAYA to be listed on the website.
I would like to plan a 2nd meeting date for June 20th due to the fact that many wanted to attend the JAYA meeting but could not make our 1st date.
Please mark your calandars for June 20th at 5:30pm.
For more information about JAYA you can email yogaheather@hotmail.com
Renaissance Healing Center is located at 228 3rd Ave. N. in Jacksonville Beach
(behind Rita's Italian Ice)
Namaste'
Heather Hixon
www.TimeToUnwind.com

To my fellow Registered Yoga Teachers,

2009-03-23T03:04:00.000-04:00

Join us April 17-19! The Jacksonville Yoga kula is honored to host Jenny Otto, E-RYT500. Jenny is known nationally for her in-depth understanding of anatomy & therapeutics. In addition to being Anusara Yoga® Certified & Para Yoga® Dedicated, she is also a Professional Structural Integrator certified through Kinesis Myofascial Integration® (Anatomy Trains®). To learn more, visit her website at www.bodybalanceyoga.com.

This is a great opportunity to study in-depth with Jenny and learn how to work therapeutically with our clients and ourselves. Her workshop “Teaching & Practicing Therapeutically” is suitable not only for yoga and fitness professionals, but also health professionals (Chiropractors, MD's, Podiatrists), Body Workers, and our students. Jenny has added a special segment Friday evening designed to help develop the “teacher’s eye” within each of us – “Breath, Touch & Connection”.

Join us in April for a new appreciation and understanding of our bodies! Jenny's sure to fill you up with new ways of moving, thinking, breathing, and being! The workshop will be held at Joyce Savitz’s Jacksonville Yoga studio in Jacksonville Beach www.jaxyoga.com. Feel welcome to share the great news with your staff, clients & friends!

And, we are excited to announce the formation of JAYA – Jacksonville Area Yoga Association! Similar to MAYA (Mid Atlantic Yoga Association) and SATYA (Savannah Area Yoga Association), we hope to unify our community, coordinate our offerings, and share our respect and love for the many benefits of our Yoga practice.

If JAYA sounds intriguing to you, please feel welcome to come to an organizational meeting on Saturday, April 18th from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. The gathering will be hosted by Heather Hixon at Renaissance Healing Center 228 3rd Ave. N. Jacksonville Beach. RSVP to Heather at yogaheather@hotmail.com. If you cannot attend, but would like to participate with JAYA, please feel welcome to email me or Heather your contact information. You may email me at longlisa@me.com.

May we continue to serve well,

Lisa Long, RYT 500 & Anusara-Inspired®
www.longlisa.com

"Slow It Down, Break It Down, & Truly Teach It.™"
A founding teacher of Jacksonville's YogaISC™: Yoga for Injuries & Special Conditions™
www.YogaISC.com

Welcome To JAYA Jax!!

2009-03-23T02:41:00.000-04:00

Hello Jacksonville Yoga Teachers!!!
This BLOG is where we can post upcomming workshops, and our websites. You can include this blog site address on your newsletters and or flyers to your students as well.
Hopefully we can create a wonderful network for yoga teachers and events. Perhaps we can avoid double booking our fabulous workshops on the same dates/times.
Instead I hope we can help one another by promoting eachother in the spirit of UNITY!

Our 1st official JAYA meeting is scheduled for April 18th at 5:30 pm to meet at Renaissance Healing Center in Jacksonville Beach.
I hope to see you all there! Please RSVP to yogaheather@hotmail.com
Namaste
Heather Hixon, LMT, CYT
www.TimeTounwind.com
www.RenaissanceHealingCenter.com