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

Renaissance Healing Center - Teachers 2010

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

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

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

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

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

Winter Jaya Jax Meeting and Yoga Ananda Upcomming Workshops

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

Yoga 101 Series with Michelle

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

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


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

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



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

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




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

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


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

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


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

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



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

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


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

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


SAVE THESE DATES:

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

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


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

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

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

Renaissance Healing Center -October/ November Events 09

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes from JAYA meeting--thank u Kate!

JAYA Meeting – Sunday, September 13, 2009

Compiled by Kate Cordell, ERYT500

Hosted by Melissa Johnson, Yoga Ananda

People introduced themselves and these are highlights of introductions.

INTRODUCTIONS

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

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

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

their Wellness Center a couple of days a week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSIONS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next 3 Meetings (may be subject to change):

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Workshops and Teacher Trainings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dennis and Kathy Lang - Community Schedule & Events

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


Email us at kathy.lang@prudentialnetworkrealty.com

Below is our yoga schedule for September:

Movement for Peace:

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

Power Vinyasa Flow:

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

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

We hope to see you all soon.

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

Day 1 - of the 30 Day Yoga Journey

Dear Yoga Friends and Jaya Jax Memebers,

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

And Thank you Deborah for creating this!

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

Welcome and Day 1: Commit to your self-care

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

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

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

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

I look forward to the journey together.

NAMASTE. Deborah Bernstein

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

Namaste'

Heather Hixon www.TimeToUnwind.com

Radiant Child Yoga Program - at Yoga Ananda

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

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

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

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!!!!

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

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

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

A Recap of our Summer '09 Meeting at Renaissance

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

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

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

Please RSVP Melissa at mel@yogaanandastudio.com

or Call her at (904) 680-7344

Upcoming Workshops July & August 2009

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

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

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



August 2009

Renaissance Healing Center Workshops

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

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

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


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

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

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