Bollywood Comes to The Beaches ......November 22

No Shoes Required! Barefeet a Treat!

Dance like they do in Bollywood on November 22!

Thanks Ocean Yoga and danceWorks from Florida State College for hosting.

This is going to be so much fun.

 

Come on down!!!

 

 

 

 

 

When Women Gather!

The First Women's Drum Circle (WDC) formed last night in Jacksonville Beach on the front lawn of the Renaissance Healing Center (RHC) -- the perfect location for the WDC!


Thirty-five women gathered - some out of curiosity, others seeking strength in the connection with women, many experienced drummers and belly dancers seeking another venue to drum, a few in support of my new and exciting adventure, and all attracted to the age old tradition and universal connection of women and drumming.


The beautiful sky and ocean breeze were our friendly companions throughout the night as we watched the evening and the sun set to the rhythm of our drums.

Bridging our east coast beach communities of St. Augustine to Atlantic Beach and over the intracoastal to the west beaches, was the beacon of the drum.



Recognizing the need to share our energy and be the creative beings that women are and continue to be ,was my motivation for forming this Women's Drum Circle and to provide a place that women could gather and join in the drumming community.

Thanks so much to the Renaissance's location - rain or shine - we will have many more enjoyable evenings.



A few of the women gathered were Jane Chadwick, president of the sawgrass women's club and Joan Tobey of sawgrass; Debbie Young, local acupuncturist and full-moon drummer; Carolyn Drazien of Funky Shui Divas Home Staging and Decorating; Kate Cordell of Ocean Yoga; Irene Farwell of New York Life; Jane Wade and 2 friends from St. A; Lacy Norman-Belly Dancer and Pilates Instructor at RHC; Heather Hixon - RHC massage therapist and yoga instructor; and, of course my drum circle collaborator, Lynn Curtin - 'The Voice.'





That is just a few of the women 35 women sharing the glorious evening with me and the beginning of a new gathering for women.


I always knew 'THE RHYTHM METHOD' would take on new meaning to me at some point in my life!!!!!


And, we all redefined it last night as we played our drums.


We enjoyed the Lacy's bellydancing and found that it is harder than it looks.


Practice Practice Practice in the drum circles in the future.



We hope more will be joining us in the fun.











For more detail you can contact me at 904-334-5290 or marilynsonthemove@yahoo.com

http://www.debbieyoungap.com/
Carolyn Drazien (carolyndiva1@yahoo.com)
http://www.oceanyoga.biz/


http://www.renaissancehealingcenter.com/
nifarwell@ft.newyorklife.com
http://www.journeyofthedrum.com/



We're just keeping the Beat!

and The Beat Goes On.........

Your imagination, please!

Now, using your colorful imagination (because i didn't get too many pictures) --

See a Circle of 22 adventurous souls sitting around a candlelit center of a beautiful room with wooden floors and stone fireplace.......each person, rhythmically drumming on their personally selected drum or percussion instrument......each, tuning in to the different sounds around them, hearing themselves in connection with the others and the difference each one makes tonight and in life, while they slowly, rhythmically connect to the musical expressions of the collective group.

The beat starts quietly and methodically and then raises to a crescendo of blended sounds filling the room with a beat of its own. Dynamic, exciting, spiritual, meditative, and thrilling.

That was last night, that was our group of adventurers and passionate drummers who came together at the beautiful Palm Valley Gardens location to explore this interesting medium of connectivity in the community - Drum Circles.

They were not disappointed. They are ready for more.

These 22 adventurers and explorers must be mentioned -- they included area professionals such as: Dean Allan, our evening's workshops facilitator, drummer, and music teacher from St. Augustine; Steve Alvarado, experienced drummer and a part of the downtown drum circle; Debbie Young, Qigong instructor and Full Moon Drum Circle facilitator at the Jax Beach location; Mims Cushing, local writer/author and drummer; Michele Andrews, partner/owner of Palm Valley Gardens; Barbara Lutes, NIA instructor; and Andrew Carey, massage therapist and drummer/chanter.

All of these individuals offered so much to the evening; and their enthusiasm and love for drumming poured out to all of the rest of the many other supportive friends from uptown, downtown, around town, and intown that joined us last night.

These friends and new community are....Barbara King-Hall, Donna Christensen, Bobbi York, Francine Smith, Ida Doherty, June Land, Lena Gallion, Lyn, Mary Howell, Michael, Rick Drazien, Charlie and Colette Sellars, Odiya Slickis, and, of course, me and my adorable hunk of a husband, Frankie-Baby.

Now that's a powerful group!

We all left with a sensation of continuity and community -- with a feather in our caps and a decorated river rock marking our time together......

....................as the river flows, so does our life!

Keep marching to the beat of YOUR own drum!

Hey yanga, ho yanga, hey yan yan!

View Dean's Blog: omrose.blogspot.com

No Excuses -- Yoga is Everywhere

No excuses anymore -- No matter where you are on the beach -- You can find a Yoga Class.

Kate Cordell, of Ocean Yoga, in Atlantic Beach is staying open this entire holiday weekend - JUST FOR YOU!

Come on in - out of the heat - and heat up your healthy bodies with yoga and friendships. You can also bring your visiting family and friends -- If they haven't tried it - they will thank you forever.

NEW SIX-WEEK SERIES STARTING
with Kate Cordell, ERYT 500, LMT

Beginning Yoga-Part 2
Thursday, July 16
7pm-8 pm
Cost: $60.00 for 6-week series

Pre-register by call 742-4582 or yogakate@bellsouth.net
http://www.oceanyoga.biz/

Will I see you there?

My Kind of Yoga!

OHMMMMMMMM............

Who could turn down an opportunity to relax in the park in Atlantic Beach?

These wonderfully relaxed people (and kitty) are experiencing the benefits of their Yoga Class during the Savasana (relaxation) portion of this outdoor yoga session.

Savasana is when your body takes in all the benefits and healing energy derived from the different poses performed. Complete relaxation and joy.

My friend, Lucy Lynch, teaches this lovely class and here are the details:

Every Sunday

9:30AM - 11 AM

Johanson Park, Atlantic Beach

Seminole Road just past Selva Marina Entrance

Under the Trees

Donation or Investment in Self - $5-$10 only per class

For more information email Lucy at mailto:yogarise@gmail.com or call Lucy at 716-6884.

KRIPALU RETREAT ---- A TREAT!!!!

Now that I've been, I must go back!!!!!

We just don't see these types of views here in Florida. Everything seems so large and expansive when looking out over nature's beauty!

The workshop with Joan Anderson was incomparable and enlightening. A must for women approaching or over 50! A way to appreciate ourselves and unite with other women facing our futures, banding together, and supporting each other.

Additionally, having Kripalu as a base for our workshop was The Best! Everything offered at Kripalu was available to us when we were not in class.

For those of you who don't know about Kripalu, I recommend checking out their site and their course offerings. Plentiful!

Kripalu used to be an Ashram where the naturalists, hippies, and yogi's communed. It has since expanded to include others; yet remains true to it's humble beginnings serving organic and vegetarian food with herbal teas.

Only recently has non-vegetarian and coffee been added. Yet, I can assure you the food is exquisite and served 3 times a day in large quantities.

Shhhh!!!!! Silent breakfast, lunch and dinner are options if your visit is to escape and spend time meditating, thinking, or just finding solitude. Here it is not only acceptable, it is encouraged. Using the eyes and not the mouth is essential when taking in the beauty and the intention of Kripalu.

The rooms are simple, yet ample. The hiking path, the fire pit, the labrynth, the wonderful yoga classes and awesome spa are all part of the amenities and not to be missed. Never have I been in a yoga class with over 100 participants and all speaking 'OHM' at the same time. That is elevating all by itself. Classic!

My favorite was the 'SILENCE' badge that one can wear to avoid communicating unnecessarily --it allows a person to become invisible for a time. Frank said he wants to institute that here at our house :(

I will be back to Kripalu and I will participate in more of Joan Anderson's retreats wherever they are. Check out both websites for your own journey beyond.................

http://www.kripalu.org/

http://www.joanandersononline.com/

Namaste -

UP TO MY EARS!

Oh my goodness am I busy trying to get ready for my Women's Retreat at Kripalu Yoga Center this weekend.

I'll be out of pocket til June 9, but will be loaded with information and posts then.

Come back and visit next week!