Join us Sat. Jan. 23 for an Introduction to the Healthy & Fit Group

    In 2010, we are returning our focus to our health and well-being and encouraging our students, clients, and friends do the same.  To put this focus into action, we decided to re-launch the wonderful Healthy and Fit support group that began in October of 2008.  This group is about support, setting goals, and inspiration!  We will have our introduction meeting on Jan 23 at 11:30am.  It is National Yoga Day and Renaissance Healing Center is celebrating by offering free 30 minute yoga classes from 1pm to 5:30pm.  You are welcome to wear your yoga clothes to the meeting and stay to experience the classes and meet our instructors.  I guarantee you'll feel motivated to get moving after feeling the support and energy of the group!  This session will be complimentary, as we will be explaining the new format and getting everyone signed up for the 6 month plan to a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle.   Please join us and learn all about nutrition, exercise, and the healthy habits you can incorporate to live a healthier, happier, and longer life!!


You can get started right now by joining our Healthy and Fit Jacksonville Online Community, just click the badge at the top of this page.

We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd!

Namaste'
Heather Hixon, Lacy Norman, & Deanna Zeek

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Next group meeting Sunday July 12 at 1pm

Hello Healthy and Fit Friends,
Wow, June was a busy month! We've been building new classes, celebrating our anniversary, making new Yoga Alliances, and enjoying the wonderful energy of the Deeksha Blessing. We've also got a new Facebook page for the Center and we're working on a brand new website. Also, Thanks to those of you who made it out to our booth at the Beaches Green Market, we look forward to being there often in the future.

Well, now that you're caught up on all the happenings at Renaissance in June, let's get back to the present! We hope you enjoyed this past holiday weekend with your family and friends. The fireworks looked awesome from the Beach! Our next Healthy and Fit Support Group meeting will be next Sunday July 12th at 1pm and to get you back on track (from all the hot dogs and BBQ consumed over the weekend) we will be going over the Nutrition/Food Plan that you receive when you attend your first meeting. As well as, discussing what has worked for us and what we can improve on to keep living a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle. Please try to attend, we all need the support of friends!

The Healthy&Fit Hour on Wednesdays at 7pm is now going to be called Pilates Plus. It is the same format, just a new name. Last wed. we went on a CardioBeachWalk. It was challenging and fun, I estimate we burned upwards of 400 calories during our 50minute cardio session!! This week (wed. 7/8) we will be doing Pilates Toning w/Toys. This is a great class where we utilize small equipment such as exercise balls, circles, bands, and weights to maximize the toning benefits of Pilates. Please attend and bring your favorite "toy" so you can learn more exercises in class that you can practice at home. Remember your first class is Free!

These are the Pilates inspired workouts offered in the Pilates Plus class: Stretching&Back Care, Power Abs, Toning w/Tools, Belly Dance, CardioBeachWalk, and Strength Training.

Here is the Schedule of classes for the month of July:

• Wed. 7/1 - CardioBeachWalk
• Wed. 7/8 - Pilates Toning w/Toys
• Wed. 7/15 - BellyDance Basics
• Wed. 7/22 - Power Abs
• Wed. 7/29 - Strength Training w/Guest Teacher Deanna Zeek, Focus Fitness Personal Trainer

Please Follow this Blog if you aren't already receiving updates. Also, if you'd like to know more about Me and my Pilates business please take a look at my new blog Lacy's Pilates Plus
Thanks and have a Peaceful Day
Lacy Norman
Cert. STOTT PILATES Instructor
Renaissance Healing Center
228 3rd Ave N, Jax Beach
(904) 249-0200

Healthy&Fit Hour--Wednesday @7pm

Hi everyone! The new class is going great. Last week we worked on Power Abs, the week before we learned some awesome BellyDance moves, and this week I plan on teaching Pilates Toning with resistance tools. I'll show you how to tone arms and legs while still getting a full body workout using tools such as stretch bands, resistance circles, exercise balls, and various small weights. If you have a favorite tool (or one collecting dust at home) please bring it with you to class so we can explore how these "toys" can make your workout more fun and effective. Also, I'd still like to see more of you from our monthly group attending the weekly class so we can stay Healthy&Fit together :-)
Speaking of... next month's meeting will be on June 7th at 1pm and it's Free as always. I will post the questions in a week or 2. If you want more info about the Group or the Healthy&Fit class please email me lacy.norman@comcast.net or call me (904) 246-4970
See you all on Wed. Night!
Peace and Health
Lacy Norman
Cert. Pilates Instructor

Sunday - January 4th - Next Meeting- at 1:00pm

Hello Healthy and Fit Members and Potential Members!
Just a reminder that this group is FREE. We are all about supporting eachother in being and becomeing Healthy & Fit. It's a great time to get on board with your New Years Resolutions!
At this meeting we are creating our Vision Boards for 2009 focusing on being Healthy & Fit. All you need to do is bring your scissors, healthy & inspiring magazines, and an open mind. We will supply the how to's and the board for your project. Afterwards, weather permitting, we will go on a 30 minute walk on or near the beach which as you may know is right out the back door of Renaissance Healing Center.
Below is a link to our blog post on all of the upcoming events for January.
Hope you can join us!!!
Warmly,
Heather Hixon, LMT, CYT



New Years Workshop Series - Renaissance Healing Center

November Meeting and December Meeting Sceduled

*Our Novemeber Meeting is this Sunday the 9th at 11:00am at Renaissance.
Plan to bring a notebook and walking shoes if you plan to go on the 30 minute walk afterwards.
*Our December Meeting is Sunday the 7th again at 11:00am and we will always meet at Renaissance Healing Center unless there is a workshop scheduled for that day at the Center.
I hope to see you there.
Please sign up to be a "follower" of this blog to be on our updates list!
Warmly,
Heather H.
( Healthy & Fit Coordinator)

3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO GET US STARTED

1. What does being “healthy” mean to you?




2.What would you like to receive and/or achieve from being a part of a “Healthy & Fit Support Group” ?


3. If you could change one thing about your fitness routine what would it be?


Our 2nd Group will meet again at Renaissance Healing Center (228 3rd Ave N. Jax Beach) on Sunday, November 9th again at 11am to 12 Noon
( Please bring a notebook or journal )
We will be setting our goals individually and setting a group intention.
I will also be creating a on-line chat group specifically for our group attendees to log on and support eachother during the month in achieving our goals.
I hope to see you there!!!
Warmly,
Heather

Healthy & Fit Support Group at Renaissance Healing Center

Hello Friends of Healthy & Fit,
To start things off I would like to say...congratulations on taking a step toward your overall health and wellness, you deserve it!
I would prefer to meet on the weekends Saturdays and Sundays work best for me.
A few words about what the group will entail...
1st we will begin with a journal: this will be to take notes during our meetings and to log our food intake during the week, feelings, judgements, affirmations, thoughts and findings about what works and what does not.
This is not about dieting or feeling bad... It's about feeling good about our progress and supporting each other in meeting our goals.
Our first meeting will be on Sunday October 19th at 11:00am - following the Nutritional Cleansing workshop on Saturday October 18th at noon at Renaissance Healing Center located at 228 3rd Ave. N. in Jacksonville Beach. After this we will decide on what days and times work best.
Please email me anytime to communicate your thoughts. I will be the "Group Coach", since I do have some coach training through Coach U. There are no fees involved. I would like to book a few local speakers to come in to give us information on subjucts such as nutrition, wellness, fitness and health. Another idea I have is to plan a short beach walk each month since we will be meeting at Renaissance Healing Center which is just a stones throw from the actual beach. This is a great way to burn calories and to enjoy our beautiful beach fresh air to uplift our spirits.
Let's start thinking of what we each want out of this group so we can create a mission statement.
Please send your emails to my main email address: yogaheather@hotmail.com
I will be creating a place for us to communicate during the month, in between meetings, so we can stay connected. Your participation is key to the success of this group. We will form a team and together we will reach our health and fitness goals.
Visit this blog site regularly so you can stay updated on what is happening within the group. Please make sure to click "follow this blog" and register your email so you will be automatically updated each time I write.
Take care, and let's get excited, I know I am, I need this group as much as you do!
Warmly,
Heather Hixon, LMT, CYT
http://www.jaxbeachyoga.com/
http://www.timetounwind.com/
(904) 521-4845