Blog Posts Our Blog Posts https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/feeds/rss/blog Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:46:55 +0000 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:46:55 +0000 Sit on your hamstrings!! https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/sit-on-your-hamstrings https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/sit-on-your-hamstrings Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:46:59 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/sit-on-your-hamstrings#comments <p> Have you ever noticed how you sit? &nbsp;We all have to sit throughout the day. &nbsp;Sometimes for long periods of time. &nbsp;If you sit like most people, the pressure is usually behind the sit bones which causes the lower back curve to move posteriorly. &nbsp;The lower back curve should move into the body versus out. &nbsp;The most common place of herniation is in L4-L5 because most of us are "stuck in a tuck". &nbsp;The center of gravity is in the sacrum (S-2 to be exact)&nbsp; Try lifting the hamstrings toward the buttocks and the buttucks up toward the sacrum. &nbsp;You will notice that your lower back curve will move in. &nbsp;This is just the beginning of helping you maintain your lower back curve and get out of pain in that lower back, knees and even feet! &nbsp;Join us at JacksonvilleYoga.com and learn more about keeping the curves in our spine so that we can move without pain and be happier as we age. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> Big Toe Knowledge https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/big-toe-knowledge https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/big-toe-knowledge Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:02:09 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/big-toe-knowledge#comments Improve Your Balance at Jacksonville Yoga https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/improve-your-balance-at-jacksonville-yoga https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/improve-your-balance-at-jacksonville-yoga Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:10:08 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/improve-your-balance-at-jacksonville-yoga#comments <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-8"> <h3> As we get older, maintaining a good balance with our bodies is very important. </h3> <p> We all know that our bodies take longer to heal as we age, and broken bones can be mean a permanent loss of our mobility and independent living. </p> <p> This video shows Instructor Joyce Savitz demonstrating balancing movements at Jacksonville Yoga Studo as part of the Advanced Medicinal Movement Saturday class. </p> <p> Come and join me in <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/medicinal-movement/why-medicinal-movement"><strong>Medicinal Movement</strong></a>! Enjoy this wonderful curvy way of alignment that really brings us back to how we were as children. Pain free, happy, bouncy, curvy, open, and invigorated! </p> <h4> We are offering Virtual classes on Monday at 6:15 and Thursday at 9am on Facebook Live (Medicinal Movement with Joyce Savitz) </h4> <h4> We are also offering our class Wednesday morning at 10 on zoom. </h4> <h3> Got questions about Medicinal Movement? Call the studio (904) 635-6762 or Contact Jacksonville Yoga. </h3> <p> &nbsp; </p> </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-testid="fb:video Facebook Social Plugin" frameborder="0" height="1000px" name="fb5f689f4395a" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/v7.0/plugins/video.php?app_id=&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df266380d1042d88%26domain%3Dwww.jacksonvilleyoga.com%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.jacksonvilleyoga.com%252Ff229d20e8cd7f9c%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=509&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjoyce.savitz%2Fvideos%2F10224173292580800%2F&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=400" title="fb:video Facebook Social Plugin" width="400px"></iframe> </div> </div> Posture Wellness Classes at Jacksonvilleyoga.com https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/posture-wellness-classes-at-jacksonvilleyoga-com-1 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/posture-wellness-classes-at-jacksonvilleyoga-com-1 Mon, 03 May 2021 02:01:00 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/posture-wellness-classes-at-jacksonvilleyoga-com-1#comments <h2> Our posture makes all the difference inhow we age. </h2> <p> In these past two years, I have learned for my self as well as my clients how we sit, how we sit down, and how we get up can save our backs, knees, feet, and hips. </p> <p> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/=wp-content/uploads/2018/08/crouching-cat-power-posture-e1533238544321.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com=&quot;https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/crouching-cat-="> </a> How we hold our ribs can save ourshoulders, our necks, arms, hips and lower back. The breath makes all the difference in how we are able to support ourselves. The Latin meaning of breath is Spirit. </p> <p> What saddens me is seeing so many people my age and younger walking with a limp and grimacing as they go to sit or stand. Also, it does take a little time to break our old patterns that are thousands of years old. </p> <p> The more we start to repattern our old neuropathways, the more we save ourselves from aging disease. </p> <h4> Join us for our <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/yoga-classes"> classes </a> at JacksonvilleYoga.com. Just call teacher Joyce Savitz (904) 635-6762 for more information about Medicinal Movement and to sign up to join our classes! </h4> <p> <strong>Your mind, body and spirit will thank you!! </strong><a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/rehydrate/=posture-wellness-classes-at-jacksonville-yoga#respond"> </a> </p> Connective Tissue Hydration with Body Postures https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/connective-tissue-hydration-with-body-postures https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/connective-tissue-hydration-with-body-postures Mon, 03 May 2021 01:56:35 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/connective-tissue-hydration-with-body-postures#comments <h2 style="text-align: center;"> Jacksonville Yoga studio is now offering Medicinal Movement classes: </h2> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> Relieving body pain through correct alignment. </h3> <p> <img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads=/2020/01/medicinal-movement-300x225.jpg"> A seasoned exercise veteran, with four decades of exercise and body movement specialties, <strong> Joyce Savitz </strong> has found that as we age the connective tissue gets more dehydrated resultingin stuck energy and subsequent pain. </p> <h4> Hydrating this tissue with movements allows body tissue to become more pliable and flexible again, which ultimately helps the skeletal structure to return to its correct alignment, thus relieving bodily pain. </h4> <p> Savitz shared, It's all about connective tissue. I loved my client's responses when I started offering Yoga Rolling classes which targets connective tissue by rolling the body on soft foam rollers.I loved it but when I started working with another way of alignment using bent legs vs straight, I immediately knew this technique was a game changer. </p> <div> <dl> <dt> <img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads=/2018/08/crouching-cat-power-posture-150x150.jpg"> </dt> <dd> Crouching Cat pose - Power Through Posture class </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt> <img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2=020/01/medicinal-movement-pose-1-150x150.jpg"> </dt> <dd> Medicinal Movement pose - Jacksonville Yoga (904) 635-6762. </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt> <img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/w=p-content/uploads/2018/08/humble-cat-power-thru-posture-e1534448955215-150x=150.jpg"> </dt> <dd> Humble cat pose - Power Thru Posture </dd> </dl> </div> <p> I now teach you how to use your body in a curvy, springy, and healthy postures which create optimal functionality and graceful movement for any body. </p> <p> You will learn alignment that will not only take you out of pain but will change your life by recognizing the greatness within yourself and sendingthat out into the world. </p> <div> <dl> <dt> <img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/up=loads/2018/08/twisted-cat-power-thru-posture-150x150.jpg"> </dt> <dd> Twisted cat pose - Power Thru Posture </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt> <img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/u=ploads/2018/08/pyramid-pose-power-thru-posture-1-150x150.jpg"> </dt> <dd> Pyramid pose - Power Thru Posture </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt> <img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/up=loads/2018/08/sphinx-pose-power-thru-posture-1-150x150.jpg"> </dt> <dd> Sphinx pose - Power Thru Posture </dd> </dl> </div> <p> &nbsp; </p> <h3> Come and join us! Got questions about our new alignment techniques? Call the studio (904) 635-6762 or Contact Jacksonville Yoga. </h3> <p> Enjoy this wonderful curvy way of alignment that really brings us back to how we were as children. Pain free, happy, bouncy, curvy, open, invigorated and free! </p> Posture Wellness Classes at Jacksonvilleyoga.com https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/posture-wellness-classes-at-jacksonvilleyoga-com https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/posture-wellness-classes-at-jacksonvilleyoga-com Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:55:44 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/posture-wellness-classes-at-jacksonvilleyoga-com#comments <h3> Our posture makes all the difference in how we age. </h3> <p> In these past two years, I have learned for my self as well as my clients how we sit, how we sit down, and how we get up can save our backs, knees, feet, and hips. </p> <p> How we hold our ribs can save our shoulders, our necks, arms, hips and lower back. The breath makes all the difference in how we are able to support ourselves. The Latin meaning of breath is Spirit. </p> <p> What saddens me is seeing so many people my age and younger walking with a limp and grimacing as they go to sit or stand. Also, it does take a little time to break our old patterns that are thousands of years old. </p> <p> The more we start to repattern our old neuropathways, the more we save ourselves from aging “dis-ease”. </p> <h4> Join us for our <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/yoga-classes">&nbsp;classes</a> at JacksonvilleYoga.com. Just call teacher Joyce Savitz (904) 635-6762 for more information about Medicinal Movement and to sign up to join our classes! </h4> <p> <strong>Your mind, body and spirit will thank you!!</strong> </p> Why Medicinal Movement? https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/why-medicinal-movement https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/why-medicinal-movement Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:25:56 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/why-medicinal-movement#comments <p> I have done Yoga since 1974. I have seen the changes that have happened in my body as I age. I have known other people who have taken Yoga with me in the past as well as teachers who have taught even longer than me. What astounded me was the number of hip replacements that have happened in this field of the people we have all respected. Some of these advanced poses have caused ligament damage in myknees (and I have used good alignment skills while doing these poses). In the past few years, I haven't felt GREAT after practice so itinspired me to move to other avenues such as the MELT Method, Neuro Kinetic Therapy (NKT), Bowspring, etc. </p> <p> I have developed Medicinal Movement a simplified series of movements which are invigorating yet nurturing; the most restorative practices I have ever experienced. </p> <p> What I also have learned is that as SOON as I misalign, I know it! It just doesn't feel right and therefore I can effectively correct. What I have noticed in other styles that I have done and taught, I could get away with misaligning and not feel the negative impact so could get away with it until it was too late. And this is from someone that has ALWAYS worked hard on alignment!! </p> <p> It would be so much easier to just keep teaching the same thing and people seem to like not having to change. However, I can't honestly do something when I have found another way that is so much more healthy for my body, mind and spirit. I am used to being a pioneer in that I started Yoga here way before many and even got ridiculed. </p> <p> So once again we begin and move into a new, healthier direction. </p> <h4> Come and join me in Medicinal Movement! Enjoy this wonderful curvy way of alignment that really brings us back to how we were as children. Pain free, happy, bouncy, curvy, open, and invigorated! </h4> <h3> Got questions about Medicinal Movement? Call the studio (904) 635-6762 or Contact Jacksonville Yoga. </h3> 12 CEUs – Yoga and Foam Rolling for Massage Therapists https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/12-ceus-yoga-and-foam-rolling-for-massage-therapists https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/12-ceus-yoga-and-foam-rolling-for-massage-therapists Mon, 03 May 2021 02:12:15 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/12-ceus-yoga-and-foam-rolling-for-massage-therapists#comments <h3> This Workshop is an excellent opportunity for Massage Therapists to earn 12 live CEUs! </h3> <p> Join our Workshop on <strong>Thursday, August 22nd</strong>, to learn simple, foam rolling techniques to help reduce muscle fatigue and soreness; reducing aches and pains by improving blood flow and hydrating the connective tissue. These simple foam rolling techniques, when properly performed will rehydrate the connective tissue, to restore muscular and joint function. </p> <p> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/about-us"><strong>Joyce Savitz</strong></a> will be teaching this Workshop, sharing her knowledge and experience from over 30 years of being involved in different movement therapies. </p> <p> <strong>Where:</strong> at our Jacksonville Yoga studio 391 3rd Avenue South Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 </p> <p> – – – Massage Therapists will earn <strong>12 Continuing Education Unit Hours for Florida and National NCBTMB</strong>. </p> <p> – – – <strong>The Workshop fee is $300 per person</strong>. – – </p> <p> – – – <strong>Class size is limited to 30 people and only a few openings left.</strong> </p> <h4> Read more about our Yoga and Foam Rolling in this Jacksonville Yoga article – <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/rehydrate-roll-and-yoga">/rehydrate-roll-and-yoga</a> </h4> <h3> Call or Text Joyce at 904-635-6762 to enroll over the phone before this Workshop fills up! </h3> Yoga Therapeutics and Foam Rolling for Every Body Workshop https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/yoga-therapeutics-and-foam-rolling-for-every-body-workshop https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/yoga-therapeutics-and-foam-rolling-for-every-body-workshop Mon, 03 May 2021 02:18:10 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/yoga-therapeutics-and-foam-rolling-for-every-body-workshop#comments <h2> Are you a Massage Therapist in the Jacksonville, Florida area? </h2> <h3> Join us Saturday and Sunday, June 1st and 2nd at our Jacksonville Yoga studio for learning and fun in our Yoga Therapeutics and Foam Rolling for Every Body Workshop! </h3> <h4> During this 2 day Workshop, Joyce will share simple, foam rolling techniques which help reduce muscle fatigue and soreness; reducing aches and pains by improving blood flow and hydrating the connective tissue. When properly performed, these foam rolling techniques help rehydrate the body's connective tissue, restoring muscular and joint function. </h4> <p> <strong>Hundreds of happy clients have proven these techniques help you feel better! </strong><br> <strong>PLUS Massage Therapists and Yoga Teachers will get 12 Live CEUs (NCBTMB &amp; State of Florida). </strong> </p> <p> <strong>Class Schedule: </strong> </p> <p> Saturday June 1 </p> <p> Session 1 9:30 am 12:30 pm Upper body, ribs, upper back, diaphragm </p> <p> Session 2 2:00 pm 5:00 pm Hands, elbows, neck, head </p> <p> Sunday June 2 </p> <p> Session 3 9:30 am 12:30 pm Feet, shins, knees </p> <p> Session 4 1:30 pm 4:30 pm Hips, lower back </p> <p> Cost of this 2 day Workshop is $300 per person for all 4 Sessions, or $100 per person per Session. </p> <p> This healthy Workshop is based on our refreshing and rewarding <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com=&quot;https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/rehydrate/rehydrate-roll-and-yoga&quot;">Rehydrate, Roll and Yoga series</a>. </p> <p> Jacksonville Yoga's Joyce Savitz is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist, helping people in our Jacksonville community to look and feel better since 1976. </p> <p> <strong>Cost of this 2 day Workshop </strong>is <strong>$300 per person</strong> for all 4 Sessions, or <strong>$100 per person</strong> per Session. </p> <h4> Class size is limited to 30 people. </h4> <h3> Call or Text Joyce at 904-635-6762 to enroll over the phone before this Workshop fills up! </h3> Power Through Posture Series https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/power-through-posture-series https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/power-through-posture-series Mon, 03 May 2021 02:22:10 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/power-through-posture-series#comments <h3> <span style="color: inherit; font-size: 1.25em;">Jacksonville Yoga offers Power Through Posture as a 10 week series.You will feel a paradigm shift in the easy way your body moves!!</span> </h3> <div> <dl> <dt> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/crou=ching-cat-power-posture-300x216.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads=/2018/08/crouching-cat-power-posture-150x150.jpg"> </a> </dt> <dd> Crouching Cat pose - Power Through Posture class </dd> </dl> </div> <h4> This Power Through Posture series is designed to teach people a healthypostural alignment system for: </h4> <p> --- <strong> Sitting </strong> </p> <p> --- <strong> Standing </strong> </p> <p> --- <strong> Walking </strong> </p> <p> --- <strong> Running </strong> </p> <p> --- <strong> Biking </strong> </p> <p> --- <strong> Going to floor </strong> </p> <p> --- <strong> Getting up from the floor </strong> </p> <p> <strong>and other common body movements. </strong> </p> <p> People who have foot, knee, hip, back or neck pain have discovered whiletaking this series how their posture was contributing to the discomfort. Students explore optimal alignment through forming their bodies into therapeutic shapes and making therapeutic movements. This series introduces attendees to new, healthy habits, and these students notice how old unhealthy habits begin to fade. </p> <div> <dl> <dt> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/humb=le-cat-power-thru-posture-e1534448955215-300x214.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/w=p-content/uploads/2018/08/humble-cat-power-thru-posture-e1534448955215-150x=150.jpg"> </a> </dt> <dd> Humble cat pose - Power Thru Posture </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/twis=ted-cat-power-thru-posture-300x252.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/up=loads/2018/08/twisted-cat-power-thru-posture-150x150.jpg"> </a> </dt> <dd> Twisted cat pose - Power Thru Posture </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pyra=mid-pose-power-thru-posture-1-294x300.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/u=ploads/2018/08/pyramid-pose-power-thru-posture-1-150x150.jpg"> </a> </dt> <dd> Pyramid pose - Power Thru Posture </dd> </dl> </div> <p> <strong>We are all in the same boat of continuing to learn how to live better. We all want to learn new ways to nurture ourselves! </strong> </p> <div> <dl> <dt> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sphi=nx-pose-power-thru-posture-1-300x172.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/up=loads/2018/08/sphinx-pose-power-thru-posture-1-150x150.jpg"> </a> </dt> <dd> Sphinx pose - Power Thru Posture </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pyra=mid-pose-with-bow-arc-twist-power-thru-posture-300x288.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyog=a.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pyramid-pose-with-bow-arc-twist-power-thru=-posture-150x150.jpg"> </a> </dt> <dd> Pyramid pose with Bow, Arc, Twist - Power Thru Posture &lt;b= r&gt; </dd> </dl> </div> <h4> Cost for this entire series is only $130. (That's only $13 for each life-changing class!) </h4> <h3> --- Power Through Posture series schedule will be established when this series is offered again. </h3> <h3> If you would like to find out more about our Power Through Posture series and be notified when this series will be offered again, please Contact Joyce 904.635.6762 at Jacksonville Yoga. </h3> Yoga and Rolling Workshop https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/yoga-and-rolling-workshop https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/yoga-and-rolling-workshop Mon, 03 May 2021 02:25:11 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/yoga-and-rolling-workshop#comments <h2> <span style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"></span>Are you a Massage Therapist or Yoga Teacher in the Jacksonville, Florida area? </h2> <h3> Join us Saturday and Sunday, March 23rd and 24th at our Jacksonville Yoga studio for learning and fun in our Yoga and Rolling Workshop! </h3> <p> Joyce will be sharing simple, foam rolling techniques which help reduce muscle fatigue and soreness; reducing aches and pains by improving blood flow and hydrating the connective tissue. These foam rolling techniques, whenproperly performed, help to rehydrate the connective tissue which will restore muscular and joint function. </p> <p> Hundreds of happy clients have proven these techniques help you feel better! </p> <h4> --- PLUS Massage Therapists and Yoga Teachers will get 12 Live CEU's (NCBTMB &amp; State of Florida) </h4> <h4> Class Schedule: </h4> <p> <strong>Saturday </strong> 9:00am-noon Feet Shins Knees </p> <p> --- 1:30-4:30 pm Lower back, Pelvis and Hips </p> <p> <strong>Sunday </strong> 9am-noonUpper body, Ribs, Shoulders </p> <p> --- 1:30-4:30 pm Neck, Head, Arms, Elbows, Hands </p> <h4> Cost of this 2 day Workshop is $250 per person until March 1st. Workshop fee after March 1st is $300 per person. </h4> <p> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/r=ehydrate-your-connective-tissue-with-melt-method-at-jacksonville-yoga.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com=&quot;https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rehydrate-your="> </a> This healthy Workshop is based on our refreshing and rewarding <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/rehydrate-roll-and-yoga"> <strong> Rehydrate, Roll and Yoga series </strong> </a> . </p> <p> Jacksonville Yoga's Joyce Savitz is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist, helping people in our Jacksonville community to look and feel better since 1976. </p> <p> --- Cost of this 2 day Workshop is $250 per person untilMarch 1st. Workshop fee after March 1st is $300 per person. </p> <p> <strong>Class size is limited to 30 people. Call or Text Joyce at 904-635-6762 to enroll over the phone before this Workshop fills up! </strong><a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/=foam-rolling/yoga-and-rolling-workshop#respond"> </a> </p> Rehydrate, Roll, and Yoga https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/rehydrate-roll-and-yoga https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/rehydrate-roll-and-yoga Mon, 03 May 2021 02:31:14 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/rehydrate-roll-and-yoga#comments <h3> Why Rehydrate, Roll, and Yoga classes? Many people appreciate how much better they feel after a massage. And some people have found out that properly done, foam rolling can help you feel better, much like a massage does. </h3> <p> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/r=ehydrate-your-connective-tissue-with-melt-method-at-jacksonville-yoga.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com=&quot;https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rehydrate-your="> </a> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/about-us"> <strong> Jacksonville Yoga's Joyce Savitz </strong> </a> has been teaching simple Rehydrate and Roll techniques for foam rolling, tobe performed just before yoga exercise since 2013. Based on the concept shared in an&nbsp;article in <strong> <a href="http://www.prevention.com/" target="_blank"> Prevention magazine </a> </strong> , Joyce and her students have confirmed that these simple foam rolling techniques can reduce muscle fatigue and soreness; significantly enough that the following workout actually feels easier! </p> <p> And proper foam rolling performed as part of your cooldown actually helps to reduce occasional post exercise discomfort. </p> <p> Joyce's students have told her how the foam rolling techniques that she has shared with them have also helped to ease many of their aches and pains (by improving blood flow; rehydrating and restoring muscular and joint function). </p> <p> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/j=oyce-demonstrating-melt-method-on-roller-for-class.jpg"><img src="https://www.jackson=villeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/joyce-demonstrating-melt-method-on=-roller-for-class-300x220.jpg"> </a> Because <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/rehydrate-roll-and-yoga"> <strong> Rehydrate, Roll, and Yoga sessions </strong> </a> have helped many of her students feel so much better, Joyce has found these sessions personally rewarding, too. </p> <p> Often, people who do not learn these simple foam roller techniques tend to press too hard on their rollers, in an effort to get relief from their pain. Pressing too hard on their rollers can be painful; the pain relief is not achieved. </p> <p> To get the benefits of foam rolling without adding pain, Joyce recommends attending one of her <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/rehydrate-roll-and-yoga"> <strong> Rehydrate, Roll, and Yoga sessions </strong> </a> at Jacksonville Yoga studio, in Jacksonville Beach. </p> <hr> <p> The 10 week <strong> Rehydrate, Roll, and Yoga </strong> series is only $130! Joyce offers this series at a very affordable price, to make it available to help more people who are suffering with various aches and pains. </p> <ul> <li> Based on her experience and feedback from students, it is advised to have a private session with Joyce before starting a series with a group of people. </li> </ul> <hr> <h3> Find out more about pain relief with <strong> Rehydrate, Roll, and Yoga just <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/contact-us"> Contact Jacksonville Yoga </a> or Call (904) 635-6762. </strong> </h3> <p> &nbsp; </p> Corrective Exercise Training https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/corrective-exercise-training https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/corrective-exercise-training Mon, 03 May 2021 02:33:21 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/corrective-exercise-training#comments <p> <img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/correc=tive-exercise-training-350-x-645-163x300.jpg"> Muscle imbalances lead to poor movement. Poor movement leads to injuries. Let us help you create more balance inyour everyday movements and help you to reduce pain! </p> <h3> Joyce Savitz is now also a <a href="https://www.nasm.org/about-nasm" target="_blank"> NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) </a> Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). </h3> <p> She helps clients and athletes prevent injuries, reduce movement deficiencies, improve muscle imbalances, and maximize results by creating safe, individualized training programs by identifying dysfunctions, developing a plan of action, and implementing corrective exercise solutions. </p> <div> <dl> <dt> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/corr=ective-exercise-training-350-x-385-273x300.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-cont=ent/uploads/2016/01/corrective-exercise-training-350-x-385-150x150.jpg"> </a> </dt> <dd> Corrective Exercise Training. </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/corr=ective-exercise-therapeutic-class-350-x-239-300x205.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.co=m/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/corrective-exercise-therapeutic-class-350-x-23=9-150x150.jpg"> </a> </dt> <dd> Corrective exercise therapeutic class. </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/corr=ective-exercise-therapeutic-class-1-350-x-325-300x279.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyog=a.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/corrective-exercise-therapeutic-class-1-35=0-x-325-150x150.jpg"> </a> </dt> <dd> Corrective exercise therapeutic class. </dd> </dl> </div> <p> <strong>All it takes is a simple assessment and we go from there! </strong> </p> <p> --- Your Initial Assessment, Plan of Action, and Workoutis $85. (This will be an approximately 60 minute session.) </p> <p> --- You will leave with your own, personalized Plan of Action to perform on your own. </p> <p> --- To do this weekly with Joyce, the cost is only $80 per session. </p> <h3> Call (904) 635-6762 to make your appointment for Corrective Exercise training with Joyce today!! </h3> MELT Refresh and Neuro-Strength Workshop https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/melt-refresh-and-neuro-strength-workshop https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/melt-refresh-and-neuro-strength-workshop Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:13:45 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/melt-refresh-and-neuro-strength-workshop#comments <h3> Join us at our Jacksonville Yoga studio on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2015 in a MELT Workshop that will refresh your body and mind with the Lengthening and Hydrating techniques you have learned. </h3> <p> This will be a good workshop for all MELTers who have purchased MELT equipment but have not practiced using it. </p> <h4> Please NOTE: This is NOT a workshop for beginning MELTers. </h4> <ul> <li> Joyce Savitz, the most experienced certified MELT instructor in Northeast Florida, will review the <strong>first four Rs of MELT that help you get out of pain</strong> (Reconnect, Rebalance, Rehydrate, and Release). </li> <li> And then Joyce will add the <strong>next two Rs of MELT</strong> from the NeuroStrength phase of the program, that <strong>keep you out of pain</strong> (Regenerate and Repattern). </li> </ul> <p> For more details on this MELT Workshop, please see the attached <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/melt-refresh-and-neuro-strength-workshop-jacksonville-yoga-092215.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>MELT Refresh and Neuro-Strength Workshop PDF</strong></a>. </p> <p> <strong>Don’t suffer with pain. Make your reservations now to attend this MELT Workshop.</strong> </p> <h3> Save money and reserve your spot today! </h3> <p> <strong>Cost is only $20 per person until September 19th.</strong> On September 20th, the cost of attending becomes $35. (<strong>Mail your personal check</strong> to Jacksonville Yoga at 476 10th Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250), or <strong>Call Joyce at 904.249.1111</strong>. and charge this Workshop on your Credit Card). </p> <h4> <strong>Reminder: </strong> </h4> <h4> <strong>This is NOT a workshop for beginning MELTers. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about MELT please Call Joyce 904.249.1111 or <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/contact-jacksonville_yoga">Contact Jacksonville Yoga</a> for an invitation to our next Introduction to MELT Workshop.</strong> </h4> MELT Refresh and Neuro-Strength Workshop https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/melt-refresh-and-neuro-strength-workshop-1 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/melt-refresh-and-neuro-strength-workshop-1 Mon, 03 May 2021 03:18:44 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/melt-refresh-and-neuro-strength-workshop-1#comments <h3> Join us at our Jacksonville Yoga studio on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2015 in a MELT Workshop that will refresh your body and mind with the Lengthening and Hydrating techniques you have learned. </h3> <p> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/r=ehydrate-your-connective-tissue-with-melt-method-at-jacksonville-yoga.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com3D=&quot;https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rehydrate-your="></a>This will be a good workshop for all MELTers who have purchased MELT equipment but have not practiced using it. </p> <h4> Please NOTE: This is NOT a workshop for beginning MELTers. </h4> <ul> <li> Joyce Savitz, the most experienced certified MELT instructor in Northeast Florida, will review the <strong>first four Rs of MELT that help you get out of pain</strong> (Reconnect, Rebalance, Rehydrate, and Release). </li> <li> And then Joyce will add the <strong>next two Rs of MELT</strong> from the NeuroStrength phase of the program, that <strong>keep you out of pain (Regenerate and Repattern).</strong> </li> </ul> <p> For more details on this MELT Workshop, please see the attached <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/pdf/melt-refresh-and-neuro-strength-workshop-jacksonville-yoga-092215.pdf"><strong>MELT Refresh and Neuro-Strength Workshop PDF</strong></a>. </p> <p> <strong>Don't suffer with pain. Make your reservations now to attend this MELT Workshop.</strong> </p> <h3> Save money and reserve your spot today! </h3> <p> <strong>Cost is only $20 per person until September 19th.</strong> On September 20th, the cost of attending becomes $35. (<strong>Mail your personal check</strong> to Jacksonville Yoga at 476 10th Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250), or <strong>Call Joyce at 904.249.1111</strong>. and charge this Workshop on your Credit Card). </p> <h4> <strong>Reminder: This is NOT a workshop for beginning MELTers. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about MELT please Call Joyce 904.249.1111 or <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/contact-us">Contact Jacksonville Yoga</a> for an invitation to our next Introduction to MELT Workshop.</strong> </h4> Inversion Immersion Workshop https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/inversion-immersion-workshop https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/inversion-immersion-workshop Mon, 03 May 2021 03:20:23 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/inversion-immersion-workshop#comments <h3> Join talented Yoga and MELT Method instructor, Joyce Savitz for ourInversion Immersion Workshop, Sunday, March 1, 2015, from 9:30 until 11:30AM at our friendly Jacksonville Yoga studio. </h3> <p> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/j=oyce2.png"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/joyce2.=png"></a>Inversion Therapy in yoga helps you to detoxify your body, removing impurities while you build core strength andmuscle firmness, and you enjoy a calm feeling that results in clarity of your mind. </p> <p> The benefits of learning how to, and then regularly inverting your body are many, from aiding digestion to giving you glowing and healthier skin, to even improving the soundness of your sleep. We will discuss more about the benefits of inversion therapy during this class. </p> <p> Come join us at our Jacksonville Yoga studio in Jacksonville Beach. </p> <p> Learn the correct way to build: </p> <p> - - Handstands </p> <p> - - Forearm Balance </p> <p> - - Headstands </p> <p> - - Shoulder Stand </p> <p> in this one Workshop. </p> <h4> Find out more on our <a href="http=s://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/inversion-immersion=-workshop-030115.pdf">Inversion Immersion Workshop PDF.</a> </h4> <h3> &nbsp;If you have questions about this Inversion Immersion Workshop, please <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/contact-us">Contact Jacksonville Yoga</a> or call Joyce 904.249.1111. </h3> Joys of Teaching Yoga! https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/joys-of-teaching-yoga https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/joys-of-teaching-yoga Mon, 03 May 2021 03:05:28 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/joys-of-teaching-yoga#comments <h3> Today reminded me of the joys of teaching Yoga. </h3> <p> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/I=MG_0189-e1290799443977.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com3D&quot;http=s://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/IMG_0189-e129079944=3977.jpg&quot;"></a>A student that just started coming said,&nbsp;with tears in her eyes, that<strong> she was out of pain for the fist time in over 40 years !</strong> The hair on my arms stood straight up! Such a happy feeling comes over me when&nbsp;a student's face goes from being in pain to a peaceful smile. </p> <h4> This happens frequently! </h4> <h4> People are starving to find a way to get out of pain without using drugs, surgery, etc. </h4> <p> <strong>John Friend</strong>, my teacher and the founder of Anusara Yoga, has <strong>simplified alignment techniques so that we can al l be more aware of our alignment and get out of pain</strong>. He teaches us that pain is a good thing. It lets us know that something is a little out of sync. When we pay attention and know how to get back in line with nature we are happier beings which makes people around us morejoyful. Life is more full and blissful for us all! </p> <h4> If this sounds like a path for you, please join me for our next <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.comhtt=ps://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/jax-beach-yoga-workshops">A nusara Yoga Immersion on January 28</a>. </h4> <p> <em><strong>Immersions are open to all that would like to delve deeper into their practice. It also is a prerequisite for our teacher training. Please join us! You will be glad you did!</strong></em><a href="https://www.=jacksonvilleyoga.com/general-yoga/joys-of-teaching-yoga#respond"> </a> </p> Dosha https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/doshas https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/doshas Mon, 03 May 2021 02:58:26 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/doshas#comments <h3> Do you know what your dosha is? </h3> <h4> <a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/=relaxing-with-yoga.jpg"><img src="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com3D&quot;https://www.jacksonvill=eyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/relaxing-with-yoga.jpg&quot;"></a>Check it out at<a href="https://www.whatsyourdosha.com/" target="_blank">http://www.whatsyourdosha.com</a>. </h4> <p> You will be amazed at what you learn about yourself. </p> <p> There is just one thing, when I have read information about doshas, theyusually tell me the negative aspects. What I have learned from my teacher,John Friend, is that there are very positive aspects to each dosha. He also taught the remedy for each one that has help me and my students tremendously. </p> <p> There are 3 doshas: </p> <ul> <li> Vata, </li> <li> Pita, </li> <li> and Kapha. </li> </ul> <p> Check yours out and see. </p> <p> Check back in and we will be going over each one to understand ourselvesand others.<a href="https://www.=jacksonvilleyoga.com/general-yoga/doshas#respond"> </a> </p> Avoid wrist pain from yoga https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/avoid-wrist-pain-from-yoga https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/avoid-wrist-pain-from-yoga Mon, 03 May 2021 03:07:13 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/avoid-wrist-pain-from-yoga#comments <p> Pain in the wrist while doing yoga can be s symptom of a misalignment in your shoulders. My teacher, John Friend, taught me about this when I had a ganglion cyst on my wrist which was causing me alot of pain in handstand, sun salutation, backbends and any arm balance. </p> <h3> So here is the key: top of the arm bones back/lowertips of the shouldblades in! </h3> <p> Usually we all bend forward to read, type on the computor, take care of children and loved ones. The very top of the arm bone (at the shoulder) usually goes forward from the above activities. Try facing a wall and take your right arm out to the side, palm up, and press the little finger part of the hand into the wall. Take the top of the arm bone back as you turn your body away from the wall. Feel the lower tip of your shoulder blade moving into your back. Then when you are doing backbends, etc. see if you can keep this action. Hopefully, this will help to heal your pain in the wrist!<a href="https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/gener=al-yoga/avoid-wrist-pain-from-yoga#respond"> </a> </p> Proper instruction for Back-Bends https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/proper-instruction-for-back-bends https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/proper-instruction-for-back-bends Mon, 03 May 2021 03:09:11 +0000 https://www.jacksonvilleyoga.com/blog/proper-instruction-for-back-bends#comments <h3> Many people think that backbends are bad for their back and very difficult to do. </h3> <h4> We are here to tell you that is not true if done with proper instruction!! </h4> <p> When the spine is in a backbend, the spine moves into the body; therefore, bulging disk can find relief. Also, if you learn how to go up in abackbend using the back plane of your body, it will feel like you are justfloating up with ease. </p> <p> Hard to believe? Joyce Savitz can teach you how to do back bends properly. You will be amazed how good you will feel when you do back bends with proper instruction. </p> <p> There have been several articles in <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Yoga Journal</strong></a> about the benefits of doing backbends properly. </p> <p> After experiencing what using the back plane of the body you will understand on a deeper level what is being taught by fellow Anusara Teachers such as Desiree Rumbaugh (wrote the most recent article in Yoga Journal on backbends). </p> <h3> <a>Contact Joyce at Jacksonville Yoga</a> to find out when her next session including back bend instruction will be held. </h3> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> &nbsp; </p>