These are our featured classes for the month of June 2009
Monday:
Vinyasa Flow yoga- (Intermediate)6:30-7:45 PM.
Let your body have a fluid flow with Dena who has trained with Shiva Rea. $10 drop in, yoga pass packages available.
First class is free! Renaissance Healing Center- 228 3rd Ave N., Jax Beach. (right behind Rita's Italian Ice.)
www.pureboutique.net
Tuesday:
Kripalu yoga with Marci- 6-7:10PM. Multi-level class. A high energy flowing class ending with a guided relaxation and visualization to promote body, mind and soul! $10 drop in, yoga pass packages available. www.RenaissanceHealingCenter.com 228 3rd. Ave N, Jax Beach. (right behind Rita's Italian Ice.)
Wednesday:
Ashtanga with Mia- 5-6:10 PM. Multi-level class. Yoga with Heart and Soul! $10 drop in, yoga pass packages available.
www.RenaissanceHealingCenter.com 228 3rd. Ave N, Jax Beach. (right behind Rita's Italian Ice.)
Wednesday:
Healthy & Fit Hour with Lacy, registered Pilates teacher, 7 PM- 8:10 PM. Featuring a different workout each week including stretching abs & back, belly dance, Pilates, toning and cardio. $10 drop in, packages available. First class is free! Renaissance Healing Center- 228 3rd Ave N., Jax Beach. (right behind Rita's Italian Ice.) www.rhchealthyandfit.blogspot.com
Thursday:
Intro to yoga with Heather. 6-7:10 PM Heather will teach you the basics of Kripalu yoga. Gentle enough for beginners and for people who want to start up or freshen up their practice again. $10 drop in, yoga pass packages available. www.RenaissanceHealingCenter.com 228 3rd. Ave N, Jax Beach.
Saturday:
Kripalu yoga with Heather or Laura, 10-11:10 AM. Start your weekend right with a multi level class which is invigorating AND gentle enough for everyone. $10 drop in, yoga pass packages available. www.RenaissanceHealingCenter.com, 228 3rd. Ave N, Jax Beach. (right behind Rita's Italian Ice.)
Upcomming Events Calendar:
Sunday, June 7th- Healthy & Fit Support Group from 1-2PM w/Heather.
FREE!! Safe and open place to share stories, gain inspiration, share healthy eating habits all with support of each other.
www.rhchealthyandfit.blogspot.com 228 3rd Ave North, Jax Beach. (right behind Rita's Italian Ice.)
Friday, June 19th- Deeksha Blessing Meditation from 5-8PM, by DONATION ONLY. Held by Heather and Deeksha's that have been trained in India to be the giver of this sacred, oneness blessing. Come experience joy, inner calmness and a connection to the Oneness in everything. Renaissance Healing Center, 228 3rd. Ave North, Jax Beach (right behind Rita's Italian Ice.) www.jaxbeachyoga.blogspot.com
Saturday, June 20th- Jax Area Yoga Alliance (jaya) meeting, 5:30-7PM, Come together with other yoga teachers and studios to discuss everyone's monthly events and help plan the future of our jacksonville yoga alliance! Join the blog now at www.jayajax.blogspot.com Renaissance Healing Center, 228 3rd. Ave North, Jax Beach (right behind Rita's Italian Ice.)
Sunday, June 28th- Soul Collage & Gentle yoga class. Noon-3PM SoulCollage is a process through which you use your intuition and creativity to make a unique deck of cards which have deep personal meaning. Join the fun! $20/person or $35/two before 5/20/09. Renaissance Healing Center, 228 3rd. Ave North, Jax Beach (right behind Rita's Italian Ice.) Call: 904-521-4845 to reserve your spot! www.soulcollage.com, www.jaxbeachyoga.com
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Mothers Day Sale at Renaissance Healing Center
Stop by Renaissance Healing Center & Pure Boutique this Saturday for a last minute savings on Mothers Day Gifts and or Gifts Certificates on Massages, Organic Facials, Yoga Classes and more!!!
Located at 228 3rd Ave N.
(right behind Rita's Italian Ice)
Visit Us On The Web....
www.TimeToUnwind.com
or
www.jaxbeachyoga.com
or
www.pureboutique.net
(904) 521-4845 For more info!!
Located at 228 3rd Ave N.
(right behind Rita's Italian Ice)
Visit Us On The Web....
www.TimeToUnwind.com
or
www.jaxbeachyoga.com
or
www.pureboutique.net
(904) 521-4845 For more info!!
Breathe Your Way to Health and Wholeness
An article by Danna Faulds
In my introductory yoga class back in 1983, the first thing my Kripalu-trained teacher taught me was how to take a long, slow, smooth breath. Initially I resisted. "I may not know yoga postures," I thought impatiently, "but I certainly know how to breathe!" Accustomed to taking shallow breaths, I was amazed by how much air I took in when I followed her instructions. She then showed me how to blend a flowing breath with simple stretches. I found this pairing of movement and breath to be seamless, graceful, and surprisingly energizing. At the end of the session, tears rolled down my cheeks. Relaxation and wholeness weren’t beyond my capacity after all but as near to me as breathing.
The breath is so intimately connected with well-being that it is impossible to tease the two apart. Biology tells us that cellular respiration, the process of taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from every cell, is linked to the body’s ability to absorb nutrients, eliminate wastes, and oxidize fuel into energy. When you improve breathing, the health of each and every cell is enhanced.
Breathing is also closely linked to the mind and emotions. Think of the last time you were angry, fearful, or anxious. Chances are your breath was rapid, shallow, and irregular. Contrast that with the smooth and free breath that accompanies moments of calm and peace. Such breathing sends a powerful message to the body that "all is well," stimulating the relaxation response, which lowers blood pressure, decreases heart rate, improves immune response, and produces the alpha brain waves associated with ease and creativity.
Although breathing exercises or pranayama have been integral components of yoga for thousands of years, scientists are only just beginning to study the links between breath and health. Nonetheless, they have already made several interesting discoveries.
According to one study, practicing a slow breathing exercise daily for three months increased the activity of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for many tasks associated with health maintenance and healing. (Indian Journal of Medical Research, 2004)
Another study assessed the physiological effects of breathing exclusively through the right nostril, a traditional form of pranayama. It was found that right-nostril breathing for 45 minutes a day increased oxygen consumption and blood pressure and had a stimulating effect on body and mind. This effect has been used by some people to alleviate symptoms of depression. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 1996) For more information about this study, see Amy Weintraub’s book, Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga.
In a promising study conducted by the Northern Colorado Allergy Asthma Clinic, asthmatics who learned yogic breathing and relaxation techniques reported greater relaxation, positive mental attitude, better exercise tolerance, and decreased usage of beta-adrenergic inhalers.
A 2002 Indian study showed that yogic breathing exercises significantly decreased the level of free radicals in the body, which have been linked to disease-causing processes.
Even a few minutes of natural breathing can ease tension, elevate your mood, and sharpen your mind. It is easy to experience this for yourself right now. Sit up tall and let your gaze grow soft. Relax your belly and allow the breath to flow freely and naturally. Consciously smooth out your breath, shifting easily between inhalations and exhalations, gradually finding your own rhythm. Breathing in this way, you are likely to find that your breath naturally deepens. Let this happen as you release any tensions that inhibit an easy flow of breath. Continue for three minutes and pay close attention to how your body feels after this simple act of focused breathing.
Danna Faulds is a practitioner and teacher of Kripalu Yoga and the author of Go In and In: Poems From the Heart of Yoga; One Soul; and Prayers to the Infinite. A former librarian, she now does freelance editing, research, and writing. Read Danna’s poem "Breath of Life."
In my introductory yoga class back in 1983, the first thing my Kripalu-trained teacher taught me was how to take a long, slow, smooth breath. Initially I resisted. "I may not know yoga postures," I thought impatiently, "but I certainly know how to breathe!" Accustomed to taking shallow breaths, I was amazed by how much air I took in when I followed her instructions. She then showed me how to blend a flowing breath with simple stretches. I found this pairing of movement and breath to be seamless, graceful, and surprisingly energizing. At the end of the session, tears rolled down my cheeks. Relaxation and wholeness weren’t beyond my capacity after all but as near to me as breathing.
The breath is so intimately connected with well-being that it is impossible to tease the two apart. Biology tells us that cellular respiration, the process of taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from every cell, is linked to the body’s ability to absorb nutrients, eliminate wastes, and oxidize fuel into energy. When you improve breathing, the health of each and every cell is enhanced.
Breathing is also closely linked to the mind and emotions. Think of the last time you were angry, fearful, or anxious. Chances are your breath was rapid, shallow, and irregular. Contrast that with the smooth and free breath that accompanies moments of calm and peace. Such breathing sends a powerful message to the body that "all is well," stimulating the relaxation response, which lowers blood pressure, decreases heart rate, improves immune response, and produces the alpha brain waves associated with ease and creativity.
Although breathing exercises or pranayama have been integral components of yoga for thousands of years, scientists are only just beginning to study the links between breath and health. Nonetheless, they have already made several interesting discoveries.
According to one study, practicing a slow breathing exercise daily for three months increased the activity of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for many tasks associated with health maintenance and healing. (Indian Journal of Medical Research, 2004)
Another study assessed the physiological effects of breathing exclusively through the right nostril, a traditional form of pranayama. It was found that right-nostril breathing for 45 minutes a day increased oxygen consumption and blood pressure and had a stimulating effect on body and mind. This effect has been used by some people to alleviate symptoms of depression. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 1996) For more information about this study, see Amy Weintraub’s book, Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga.
In a promising study conducted by the Northern Colorado Allergy Asthma Clinic, asthmatics who learned yogic breathing and relaxation techniques reported greater relaxation, positive mental attitude, better exercise tolerance, and decreased usage of beta-adrenergic inhalers.
A 2002 Indian study showed that yogic breathing exercises significantly decreased the level of free radicals in the body, which have been linked to disease-causing processes.
Even a few minutes of natural breathing can ease tension, elevate your mood, and sharpen your mind. It is easy to experience this for yourself right now. Sit up tall and let your gaze grow soft. Relax your belly and allow the breath to flow freely and naturally. Consciously smooth out your breath, shifting easily between inhalations and exhalations, gradually finding your own rhythm. Breathing in this way, you are likely to find that your breath naturally deepens. Let this happen as you release any tensions that inhibit an easy flow of breath. Continue for three minutes and pay close attention to how your body feels after this simple act of focused breathing.
Danna Faulds is a practitioner and teacher of Kripalu Yoga and the author of Go In and In: Poems From the Heart of Yoga; One Soul; and Prayers to the Infinite. A former librarian, she now does freelance editing, research, and writing. Read Danna’s poem "Breath of Life."
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