JoyFull Yoga celebrates 7 years of Wellness in Jacksonville.

JoyFull Yoga studio started 7 years ago. It has now evolved into its own branch of yoga. I never had the intention to create a new approach to yoga. There are so many wonderful forms already out there yet students comment over and over how transformative JoyFull yoga is for them in so many ways. Even those, who were attached to other forms of Hatha yoga, shared with me, after taking several JoyFull yoga classes, “I just don’t have the same lasting feeling from my regular yoga class that I experience after JoyFull Yoga.” It’s not to say that JoyFull Yoga is better, it just offers an accessible way of integrating yoga with a powerful blend of holistic self-healing techniques. It offers a lasting effect on our overall sense of well-being. I’ve been teaching yoga and various holistic therapies for 30 years. I know what works and why. For years I have been asked to share how to teach the form of my classes. Last year a small group of students embarked on the first JoyFull Yoga Mentoring Teacher Training Program.

The Science behind some of the elements of JoyFull Yoga:

• Rhythmic movements promote physical flexibility, build vitality and endurance, activate the glandular system and heal the nervous system.

• Mantras or sound currents regulate the breath and vibrate the bones to stimulate the glands and support the immune system. Meridian points are stimulated to activate, balance and improve brain, organ and gland function.

• Focused breathing expands lung capacity to increase oxygenated blood flow, which bathes the organs and improves blood pressure.

• Movement and hand gestures (mudras) target meridians of the body, stimulating acupressure points. This allows the energy to move and activate a flow of prana or life-force to heal and strengthen the mind, body and spirit.

This balance of yoga poses, meditations, movement, sound and pressure points, harmonizes the body, mind and spirit, leaving the practitioner feeling energized, balanced, centered and Joy-Full.

Some of the unique components of a JoyFull Yoga class include:

JoyFull Chi-balancing salutation:

This series of fluid movements with breath, enhance the magnetic field. It activates the meridians in the body to increase the flow of prana or life force within

. Wonderful on its own, but towards the end of class it helps integrate and enhance the benefits of the practice.

Dynamic Movement Meditation

Supports the flow of energy and stimulates the lymphatic system which cleanses the physical body, moving toxins and debris. Sound and movements together strengthen the brain; the cardio vascular aspects strengthen the heart. It prepares the body for a deep healing relaxation.

Science is proving that our heart is the main intelligence center of the body. The practice of JoyFull Yoga opens our heart to connect with its wisdom. It connects us to the Truth and the Love in our hearts. It helps us cultivate an attitude of gratitude that becomes a magnet at the core of our being to attract more of what we want and allow more Light, Peace and Love to come into our life. As stress dissolves and serotonin is released, there is a shift in mood and a feeling of well-being and positive emotion. When the movement of energy is intentionally regulated in this way, it enables the heart to regulate its flow of energy, forming a coherent, harmonious order. This in turn enhances health and psycho-social well-being. In effect, we carry this heightened vibration of love and joy to all those around us. This is how peace begins – one person at a time.

JoyFull Yoga is a tool to help us thrive, to expand consciousness and activate our passion and creativity to live the best life we can. Step into your radiance and be empowered now.

© Louise Lavergne 2001-2012

  www.JoyFull-yoga.com;www.JoyFull-living.com 899-0707 2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker, coach, author, creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching. She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes. Email us your questions at louise@joyfull-living.com