Friday, August 31, 2012

YTT 200 Graduation


 
Today we graduated our first class of Lifespan Yoga® Teachers. These special gals worked hard all summer and with great joy we welcomed them into the circle of yoga teachers this afternoon. We are grateful for their dedication and to their loved ones who supported them all summer. Although Jessica’s mom is far away and could not be with us she posted this on Facebook:
Today I am one proud mom, my daughter Jessica graduates, she will be a yoga instructor...as many of my dear friends know she was diagnosed with brain cancer March 2011, and just finished her chemo May 2012. I am so proud of her, all that she has been thru...I can remember it like it was yesterday me pushing her in a wheelchair. Taking her around the rehab place and her yelling at me that I was going too fast...and then the rehab she went thru to regain use of her leg and arm, playing with coins to force her to use her hand and her being mad at me. I loved when she got angry at me…showed me she had the fight in her...She was a trooper. I want to Thank all of my friends who stood by me with private messages...and phone calls...Barb and Sandi, I cannot even begin to thank you. Barb...the gentle way you hit me in the head and helped me get myself together. My older daughter Jennifer who flew back and forth from California...my brother and his wife...putting up with my trials and tribulations...my sweet husband helping me thru it all. So many to thank...my husband's company who with compassion allowed him to take time off and get me back and forth to the hospital  and rehab places in Boston… Thank you so much, Jr…Of course a big thank you also to Jessica's dad...my ex husband who came up from Florida and got a hotel room so he can take Jess back and forth everyday for her chemo treatments. Jessica has come a long way...and everyday she faces challenges...I am so proud of her. Yoga has helped her so much thru this all...and now she will share her knowledge of yoga to others...

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Lifespan Yoga® Yoga Teacher Training Testimonials

I recieved feedback from my current YTT trainees today and had to post their testimonials. They will graduate in two weeks and it is hard to believe the first YTT class is coming to a close!
Yoga Teacher Training at Lifespan Yoga® is a special type of teaching program. There is no other YTT program like it in or around Jacksonville. With small classes and individualized attention, the training is targeted to each student’s needs. It is gentle and flexible enough for those with health issues, like me. The teacher, and owner of the studio, Beth Daugherty, has many years of experience teaching and living yoga. It has taught me how to work with others like myself who have special needs. I highly recommend Lifespan Yoga® YTT if you are looking for a different way of learning to teach yoga.----Sandy S., YTT trainee
Yoga Teacher Training at Lifespan Yoga® has had a huge positive impact on my life. The individualized attention and small class structure made the training so enjoyable and informative. I not only learned how to be an instructor, but I improved my own health and practice greatly.----Jessica N., YTT trainee

Monday, August 13, 2012

Yoga for Cancer Survivors: Save the Date 10.13.12


Yoga in the Park
in memory of Christina Phipps

Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Time: 8am - 4pm
Place: Sea Walk Pavilion
Jacksonville Beach

Come meet me and other volunteer Christina Phipps Foundation certified yoga teachers out at the beach in October. The proceeds from this event go to Jacksonville’s own In the Pink, a non-profit, one stop store that provides a variety of related products and merchandise specifically for cancer survivors. http://www.jaxinthepink.com

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Things You Need to Know about Lifespan Yoga

Welcome new Living Social students!  The deal went off and we had a good response. It would be very helpful if you print the registration form from www.lifespanyoga.com , fill it out and staple it to your voucher. When you arrive just hand it to the teacher, sign in and get set up.  Bring your yoga mat and a bottle of water. There are props at the studio but if you like to use your own, feel free to bring them. The classes at Lifespan Yoga are gentle and last about an hour.  The August schedule is posted on the website and we will be adding a Thursday evening all levels class soon. Watch the website for fall Curvy Yoga workshops.