Jacksonville Surf Training with Maggie

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

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!!!

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

Dennis and Kathy Lang - Nov/Dec Yoga Schedule

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

1. Movement for Peace:

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

2. Power Vinyasa Flow:

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

Workshops

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

Upcoming Workshops and Teacher Trainings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)