Jax Beach Yoga - Renaissance Healing Center

Hi There! from YogaHeather

2011-07-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

Hi !

Here is my blog that I keep up to date with my workshops and doings in St.Pete.

I miss you all! I hope you are all doing wonderful and continuing on with your yoga practice.

Keep in touch please!

Namaste'

Heather

Time To Unwind Yoga

Radient Wellness Center Offers Yoga Teacher Training

2011-04-04T20:26:00.000-07:00

I wanted to put in a little plug for my dear friend and one of my yoga mentors, Joan Ryan.

I have had many students ask me about yoga classes I recommend since I no longer live in Jacksonville, I think all of my previous students would enjoy Joan's enthusiasm for yoga and her expertise is well beyond mine. So...

Here is a link to her website.

Radiant Wellness Center

I miss you all!

Namaste'

Heather Hixon

Artoga Spring Break and Summer Camp

2011-03-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

SPRING BREAK CAMP

March 28, 29, 30, 31, April 1
9:00-3:00 (Beforecare @ 8:00, aftercare until 5:00)
Special weekly rate just for Spring Camp is $165/$145 siblings
($5 hour/per child for before/aftercare)
Click here for more info.

SUMMER CAMP

The camp that grows with you

June 6 - August 19
Ages 5-14
9:00-3:00 (Beforecare @ 8:00 & Aftercare until 5:00)
Weekly Sessions
Multiple Week, Sibling & Early Bird Discounts
Click here for for details

Shared and taught through customized programs with a strong foundation of Yoga, Movement, Art, and Theater. With weekly theater shows & Art Gallery, beach days, special events and visitors, cooking & healthy eating, wear-the-theme-days, shows on youtube/artogachannel & more! Also this summer: Kid’s Night Out, Camping Trips, Night out at Dessert Theater (@Atlantic Theaters)

Find Out What We Have To Ofeer - For Free!

2010-01-18T11:58:00.000-08:00

Namaste'
Happy New Year and Welcome to Yoga!
National Yoga Day is Saturday January 23, 2010
In honor of this joyous day we are offering several 1/2 hour classes for free
from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Please Call to pre-register (904) 249-0200
You can view the schedule of teachers and times at:
www.JaxBeachYoga.vpWeb.com

See our ad in Natural Awakenings every month!

See ya there!
Heather Hixon and The RHC Teachers

Sign up on our new Jacksonville Yoga Social Network!

2009-12-28T21:05:00.000-08:00

Here is a link to our Social Network for Jaya Jax.
http://www.jacksonvilleyoga.ning.com
I called it "Jacksonville Yoga" because I wanted yoga students to be able to join as well to find out about our classes, events and workshops. You can post things on there yourself too!!!
Very excited about it and it's a great way to connect with one another as well.
See you in March at Ocean Yoga for our next meeting!!!
Happy New Year!!!!!
Namaste'
Heather Hixon
www.timetounwind.com
Here is a link to Renaissance Healing Center's upcoming events as well.
http://www.jaxbeachrhc.blogspot.com

Amazing New Teachers and Classes!!!

2009-11-09T23:05:00.000-08:00

You must stop by the center to check out these new classes!
Mondays at 10am - Finally - we have yoga (Ashtanga Inspired Yoga) with one of our new teachers Cara. She is also hosting a wonderful new group called Circle of Sisters coming up on Nov. 21st.
Also we now have another Lunchtime class - Lacy's Pilates plus- on Thursdays at Noon. Lacy is also teaching our Friday Night Bellydancing class that started last week. We had a lot of fun, for not knowing what we were doing.
Stay tuned there's more to come!
Namaste'
Heather Hixon
www.TimeToUnwind.com

Yoga Teacher Line up - at Renaissance Healing Center

2009-10-26T09:52:00.000-07:00

This Week's Class/Teacher Line Up

Date Day Teacher Class Time

10/26 Mon. Lauren Lunch Time Yoga Noon

10/26 Mon. Joy Prenatal Yoga 5pm

10/26 Mon. Lauren Kripalu Yoga 6:30pm

10/27 Tues. Heather Kripalu Yoga 10am

10/27 Tues. Marci Kripalu Yoga 6pm

10/28 Wed. Heather Warm Yoga 10am

10/28 Wed. Lauren Kripalu Vinyasa Flow 5:30pm

10/28 Wed. Lacy Pilates Plus 7pm

10/29 Thurs. Sherry Intro to Yoga 6pm

10/30 Fri. Heather YogAromatherapy (4th chakra) 10am

10/31 Sat. Heather Kripalu Yoga 10am

11/1 Sun. Yoga and Meditation 5pm

MULTI CLASS YOGA PASS - 10 CLASS CARD FOR $85
~ALLOWS YOU TO ATTEND ALL CLASSES~
CLASSES RUN APPROX. 70 MINUTES
EXCEPT FOR LUNCH TIME YOGA WHICH IS 45 MINUTES

June Updates

2009-05-11T06:06:00.000-07:00

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

Jax Beach Yoga - Renaissance Healing Center: Mothers Day Sale at Renaissance Healing Center

2009-05-03T07:57:00.000-07:00

Jax Beach Yoga - Renaissance Healing Center: Mothers Day Sale at Renaissance Healing Center

Mothers Day Sale at Renaissance Healing Center

2009-05-03T07:44:00.000-07:00

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!!

Breathe Your Way to Health and Wholeness

2009-05-03T07:33:00.000-07:00

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."

Lila's Healing Beach Retreat - Sunday, April 5, 2009

2009-03-22T22:34:00.000-07:00

Come take care of yourself at our next Lila's Healing Beach Retreat - Sunday, April 5th - where each participant will experience two amazing half-hour private spa therapies. We will celebrate the beautiful Spring beach weather with enjoying outdoor classes in Qigong and Yoga with Mudras. We will also challenge our "Inner"selves with an outdoor silent retreat, enjoy a wholesome and delicious lunch - along with a sharing circle of healthy eating tips. We will learn about aromatherapy that balances our chakras and we will end the day with a walking meditation to the beach.

It is sure to be a day to be remembered! This retreat will be held at the Renaissance Healing Center in Jax Beach behind Rita's Italian Ice. Call early - 631-8173 - or email Christina at cphipps@clearwire.net to sign up as space is limited! Cost is $108 for the whole day - including lunch. Check out our website at www.lilashealingretreats.com

We look forward to sharing the healing and energy with you in our beautiful beach town!

Here is the schedule:
9:00 - 9:20 a.m. ~ Registration and check-in
9:20 - 9:30 a.m. ~ Welcome and Introduction
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.~ First Session - Breakouts: 1/2 of group to spa treatments; 1/2 of group learn Qigong with Debbie.

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.~ Second Session - Breakouts: Groups switch places; 1/2 of group in private spa therapies;
1/2 of group in Qigong with Debbie.

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.~ Sharing Circle - Healthful Eating Tips
11:30 - Noon ~ Lunch is served.
Noon - 12:30 p.m. ~ Silent Retreat.

12:45 - 1:15 p.m. ~ Third Session - Breakouts: 1/2 of group in 2nd spa treatment; 1/2 of group in Yoga with Mudras with Christina.

1:30 - 2:00 p.m. ~ Fourth Session - Breakouts: Groups switch places - 1/2 of group in second spa treatment;
1/2 of group in Yoga with Mudras with Christina.

2:15 - 2:45 p.m. ~ Aromatherapy to Balance your Chakras with Heather.

3:00 - 3:33 p.m. ~ Walking Meditation to the Ocean for a special closing ceremony.

The cost is $108 for the whole day - including lunch. Call Christina for more information - 631-8173 - or email at cphipps@clearwire.net.

The spa treatments range from aromatherapy massage, to express facials, to waxing, to hot stone massage to "shop therapy" and more!! Each person will also receive a gift certificate to the Pure Boutique.

Multi Class Yoga Pass now available at Renaissance

2009-03-07T12:07:00.000-08:00

Let's talk about yoga, shall we?
We have some fantastic teachers at Renaissance, all offering something unique and special.
In order to simplify things for you, to be able to experience all of our yoga classes for one price we have created the Multi Class Yoga Pass. The cost is $85 and allows you to attend 10 classes at Renaissance Healing Center with no expiration date. There are many to choose from, in fact I am looking at the back of the card you will receive when you buy one, and there is at least one yoga class offered 6 days of the week!!! So far, no yoga on Sundays.

Renaissance Healing Center Yoga Schedule
Mondays at 6:30pm - Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga ........Dena
Tuesdays at 10:00am - Multi Level Kriaplu Yoga.............Heather
Tuesdays at 6:00pm - Multi Level Kripalu Yoga..........…...Marci
Wednesdays at 10:00am - Multi Level (warm) Yoga............Heather
Wednesdays at 5:00pm - Multi Level Yogalates................Mia
Thursdays at 6:00pm - Intro to Kripalu Yoga................Heather
Fridays at 10:00am - Gentle Yoga (YogAromatherapy)....……...Heather
Saturdays at 10:00am - Multi Level Kripalu Yoga............Heather or Laura

You can purchase a Multi Class Yoga Pass from anyone at Renaissance for $85.
If you only take from one teacher you may still purchase their individual Yoga Pass for $80.
Acceptable forms of payment:
All Major Credit Cards
Debit Cards used as a Credit Card
Check
Cash

Please let us know your feedback, this is how the MCYP was created
(from feedback)
We want you to be Happy, because we are Happy that you found us!!!

Have a great Day!!!
Warmly,
Heather Hixon

Yoga at Lululemon - February 2009

2009-02-10T18:07:00.000-08:00

Hello Yogi's
We have been lucky enough to be invited to be Studio of the Month for February.
Sundays at 9:30am at St. John's Town Center, Lululemon Athletica offers a FREE yoga class every week!!!
2 weeks ago Laura taught - Thanks Laura - You're Awsome!!
Last week Marci taught - Thanks Marci - Beautiful Class Chica!
This week and next week I am teaching.
On Feb. 15th- I will be offering YogAromatherapy for the Heart Chakra
(Multi Level Yoga)
The following Sunday will be a Multi Level Kripalu Class.
I hope to see you all there!!!

Join us this Friday evening on Feb.13th for My Spooky Valentine's Party at Renaissance Healing Center. 5 -9pm we are offering Valentine treats and Dicounts on Gift Certificates for Yoga Classes,Pilates, Massage, Facials and Organic Products, Jewelry and more!!

Namaste.
Remember to Take Time To Unwind Today!!!!

Get Ready for the NEW YEAR!!!

2008-12-29T07:29:00.000-08:00

Hi Yoga Friends!!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday.
We, at Renaissance Healing Center are now getting ready for our healing workshop series. We are very excited to offer such wonderful ways to renew your body, mind ans Spirit.
Starting with: Healing Qigong I on Saturday Jan 3rd at 1:00pm with Debbie Young. Learn the basics so you can start the the new year off right.
On Sunday January 4th- the Renaissance Healthy and Fit Group meets at 1:00pm to create their Goal board for setting their health goals for 2009. You can join this group at any time and best of all..it's free! Just bring your inspirational or health magazines and journal, you'll be ready to go.
Then on Jan. 10th Join us at the Neptune beach Library for the Beaches Holistic Alliance for the Health Fair.
Next, on Saturday - January 17th we have our New Years Celebration at Renaissance. Pick and choose your interests with 2 mini sevices and 2 workshops for only $55. We will also have our regularly scheduled yoga class that morning at 10am... the celebration starts at 1:00 creating your Vision Board for 2009. For more info on the day and registration please call 249-0200.
On Sunday - January 18th we have an awsome workshop on Self Nuturing with the ladies from Soul Collage and a Yogaromatherpy Class (gentle yoga) with Heather. This will be the 1st of a series of workshops to create your deck of cards for daily renewal.
Hope you can join us!!!
Namaste'
Heather Hixon, LMT, CYT
(904)521-4845

Upcomming Community Event

2008-12-11T08:01:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,
Here is a list of our upcomming events:

Our Great Gift Certificate Sale and Holiday Party
December 19th -Friday ( all Day with refreshments and musicfrom 5:00pm to 9pm)
Huge Savings on our Gift Certificates and Pure Boutique Items.

December 21st - (Sunday) from 3pm to 6pm
Winter Solstice - A FREE event
Celebrate with Nina and the Renaissance Crew-
Fun for the Whole Family!
Warm Apple Cider
Candle Ceremony
Drumming
and more...

January 3rd (Saturday) from 1pm to 5pm
Healing Qigong I
Call Debbie: (904) 501-1632

January 10th (Saturday) Noon to 5pm
Beaches Holistic Alliance - Health Fair
To be held at Beaches Regional Library
600 3rd Street - Neptune Beach
A Free Event
www.beachesha.blogspot.com

January 17th (Saturday) Renaissance New Years Celebration
1pm to 5pm
Book your interests of services or workshops
Pay a la carte
or pay for the day for only $55
Yoga
Qigong
Chair Massage
Reiki
Aromatherapy
Magi Cards
Vision Boards
Healthy Foods
Waxing
Skin Consults
Sale at the Pure Boutique
and a New Years Ceremony lead by Nina
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
(904)249-0200

Yoga and Soul Collage

2008-11-20T10:34:00.000-08:00

The Gift of Self-Nurturing
Through the Process of SoulCollageÒ and Yoga

January 18th, 1-4PM

Workshop Description:

It's time to look inward, find stillness and ground ourselves with introspection, study, and nourishment. This is a wonderful time to learn the art of self nurturing. This workshop will begin with the practice of yoga combined with aromatherapy, and use the process of SoulCollageÒ to help us manifest the self-nurturing we all require and deserve. $35 includes all materials and snacks. Offered by Soul Intuition and Renaissance Healing Center. Contact Sherry 904-220-2954 or
Kate 301-639-5167.

Renaissance Healing Center Instructors go to Yoga Journal Confrence

2008-11-10T08:35:00.000-08:00

That's right!!!
It's that time agin, my yearly confrence..you know where I go for a weekend and come back with juicy information from the celebrity yoga peeps!
I love going to confences, it just proves how huge yoga is around our counrty. My hope is that one day every house hold will have at least one yogi in it. Yoga can change the world one pose and one meditation at a time.
Dena of our Pure Boutique will be joining me this year. She has been taking many classes with the famous Shiva Rea ( one of my very fav's)
We will see Shiva Rea along with one of my other favorites - Seane Corn and Patricia Walden.
So- Laura will teach on Saturday, classes will be as scheduled we don't leave until Friday afternoon Nov. 14th.
Can't wait to share the new stuff with you all.
If you are interested in going to the confrence here is a link to the
Yoga Confrence Website.
Namaste'
Heather
P.S.
Take Time To Unwind Today

Yoga & Pilates Classes Special Pricing for the Holidays

2008-11-02T16:49:00.000-08:00

Mondays at 6:30pm - Vinyasa Flow Yoga (Starts Nov. 10th)
with Dena Freeman - Pure Boutique
Dena's Holiday Special: (Love Offering Donations for Nov./Dec.)

Wednesdays 7:00pm (70 minutes)
Pilates for Beginners with Lacy
Bring a friend - buy 1 class get 1 free

Thursdays at 11:00 am - (70 min.) Yoga/ Pilates with Marci
Living With Intention Yoga
Special for December: Bring a friend -
buy 1 class get 1 free
*New students only please.

Thursdays at 6:00pm
Intro to Yoga with Heather
Special for December:
Bring a friend -
Buy 1 class get 1 free
*New students only please.
New Series Starts 12/4
Time To Unwind Yoga

Wednesdays at 10:00am
Kripalu Yoga with Heather
Holiday Special:
1 month pass for this class only
($30 for 5 weeks!!)
Time To Unwind Yoga Website

Tuesday 6 pm Yoga Class- Name Change

2008-11-01T16:47:00.000-07:00

Marci's Yoga Class on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm is now called Kripalu Yoga, previously known as "Funky Yoga"
Marci took Discovery Yoga's 200 Hour Teacher Training Program which is a Kripalu Yoga Method of Teaching.
She has such a professional yet light hearted way of teaching yoga and truly shows her knowledge and passion in her classes.
For a more information about Marci and her classes please visit Marci's blog site:

Eat, Love & Pray is such a great book!!!

2008-10-13T09:01:00.000-07:00

I am reading this book for the 2nd time, well, actually, I don't really have time to read, so i download books from itunes, that way I can walk on the beach in the mornings and listen to books to make the time pass. Anyway, I am enjoying it so much, if you have not read it yet, please do. Elizabeth Gilbert is such an awsome writer. She really puts life as a thirty or forty something woman in perspective. I almost feel like I am living the adveture of traveling to Italy, India and Indonisia through her. I have a dream of traveling, and someday I will. It will be on my next trasure map for sure. Speaking of India- this is a yoga site, so a few words about my own personal yoga practice. I find that when I am not doing Yoga I have to remind myself to breathe!!! Of course I breathe to live, but to REALLY Breathe feels so good. I am often reminding my classes to breathe during class, and throughout our practice, and, so I will be my own teacher today and repeat my own mantra
"breathe girl...breathe!!!"
Until next time.....
Just Breathe.
Namaste'
Heather

Heather's Kripalu Yoga Class Descriptions

2008-10-02T20:31:00.000-07:00

I teach Kripalu Yoga: A free flowing form of yoga postures that is as much of a meditation as it is a series of yoga movements and asanas. This style of yoga supports relaxation, peace, and healing. Each of my yoga classes last approximately 70 minutes.

Tuesday & Wednesdays at 10:00 AM – Kripalu Yoga
This is my most common class which is also scheduled on Wednesday & Saturday Mornings at 10AM. This class can be gentle enough for beginners, and at times challenging enough for someone who enjoys a gentle yoga practice. I gauge all classes according to who shows. I learned years ago the importance of being mindful of new yoga students. There are always the modifications of the postures for those who need it. My wish is for each student to listen closely to their body and never go past the “edge”.

Thursday 6 PM – Introduction to Kripalu Yoga

This is a great class for brand new students OR for those returning to yoga after an extended period of time OR for students who a recovering from an injury or illness that would like to find modifications for the basic yoga postures. This is usually an 8 week series that is on going. We take time to practice Sun-Salutations and basic postures in between each series. Students can join in at any time .

Friday 10 AM – YogAromatherapy
This I am proud to say in my own creation. I recently took a certification for Aromatherapy. I offer Aromatherapy Consultations along with Aromatherapy Massage…as you can tell I love the scents of essential oils and the benefits they offer us for healing. The class is one of my most gentle Yoga classes with a focus on the 7 chakras, which are energy centers located along the spine in our body. This class has a great energy, very calm, meditative and fun too!

Saturdays at 10:00 am
I teach a Multi Level Kripalu Yoga Class every other week, on the off weeks there is either Marci or Laura. Both teachers are great!
Feel free to visit my website or call with questions or concerns.
Class Fee is $10 each or 10 classes for $80 Heather Hixon, LMT, CYT (904) 521-4845 Located at the Renaissance Healing Center, 228 3rd Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach

Gratitude

2008-10-02T19:47:00.000-07:00

Each time I guide a Yoga Class we take a moment to be grateful...for having a body to work with, for the ability to breathe, to move freely & for the opportunity to practice Yoga. To me, each day that I get to come to Renaissance and teach classes, to visit with you, my clients, students, my friends, I am grateful. This is a gift.
I thank you for supporting us.

I have been visualizing my perfect, ideal clients and students for years, in my mind, someone once told me to do this...It works!...It really does!

Namaste'
Heather

Please visit our Renaissance Healing center Blog to find out about Our
Upcoming Events

Yoga and Aromatherapy

2008-09-23T19:56:00.000-07:00

This week I am excited about a new aromatherapy blend I made for my clients. It is for anti-anxiety. The scent is AMAzing! Lavender, Patchuli and Sweet Orange. It is very uplifting yet at the same time relaxing enough to use towards the end of our yoga classes for Sivasana. The Patchuli promotes a sense of peace and well-being.
Did you know that you can book an aromatherapy consultation with me, blend a few essential oils to make your very own blend and take it with you for your home yoga practice, a salt bath, an inhaler stick, a pillow spray or a lotion just to name a few...It only costs $30. Just call me to book your appointment!
Try my YogAromatherapy class on Friday mornings at 10am ...(Gentle Yoga)
Check out our website for all of my class descriptions:

Until next time...
...don't forget to
take Time To Unwind,
Namaste'
Heather

Yoga Mala Event at our Renaissance Healing Center

2008-09-21T19:12:00.000-07:00

Thank you to those who participated in our event! We got through 108 Sun- Salutations with grace and fun too! It felt really good to raise money for such an amazing organization such as The Nature Conservancy. To find out about how you can help support this cause please go to www.nature.org
Yoga has really made such a difference in my life and I have watched over the years, the changes happen for my students as well. Someone last night said that her heart felt so open after our practice, our closing meditation was about the light surrounding the heart and radiating out...this is what yoga does for me every day. I only wish for more people to find the path to yoga or something like it...just find a path to open your heart.
Until next time,
Take time to unwind,
Namaste'
Heather

Yoga Journal - pose of the day

2008-09-20T06:30:00.000-07:00

I love Yoga Journal. i have used it so many times throughout the years. i subscribe to the magazine, and i visit the website on a regular basis. I even have it as a link on my i phone. www.yogajournal.com

Jax Beach Yoga

2008-09-18T12:23:00.000-07:00

The Renaissance Healing Center in Jacksonville Beach offers a wide variety of Yoga Classes for multi levels of practice.
From Intro to Yoga to Intermediate Yoga
Yoga/Pilates
Gentle Yoga combined with Aromatherapy
and general posture flow following the Kripalu Yoga Tradition of breathe with intential movements with awareness of alignment while honoring the body.

please visit http://www.renaissancehealingcenter.com/ for schedule information.
or
http://www.timetounwind.com/

Events:
SUNDAY, September 21st is Global Yoga Mala at 5:30pm to 7:30pm
at the Renaissance studio:
A Group Collection of 108 Sun Salutations Guided by Heather & Marci.
Jump in do a few rounds jump out, take a rest, jump back in do a few more.
228 3rd Ave N. Jacksonville Beach
ABOUT
The Global Mala Project: Uniting Yoga, Seva and Collective Consciousness
The purpose of the Global Mala is to unite the global 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 on Sept. 21st and 22nd, Fall Equinox as the yoga world's offering to further the UN International Peace Day. Each center offers their form of a Yoga Mala according to their yoga tradition and inspiration: