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Body
Franklin Method
There’s always good news and bad news. Which do you want first? This is how a Franklin Method experience often begins. Well the good news is actually great news! I am a licensed Franklin Method Educator and our first teacher trained in this revolutionary system in Jacksonville, FL. What is the Franklin Method? One of… View Article
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Body
Pilates for Resiliency
Resiliency is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. If you’ve lived a few decades, you have had to be resilient. I often joke in class that none of us get through life without challenges. And, while we all laugh, it is a laugh of knowing. We know it’s true. I was first introduced to… View Article
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Body
Therapeutic Yoga Works
I am proof of the practice. Specifically, I am proof that a therapeutic yoga practice works. I call it “donkey work.” If somebody said you were a donkey, I don’t think you’d take it as a compliment. I, however, would like to be a bit more like a donkey. It’s not the stubborn part of… View Article
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Mind
Relieve Stress Fast
Stress can be good. Really, I am serious. Stress can be a good thing. We’ve given stress such a bad rap, lately. It’s like the rotten step-child in a Disney move. We blame stress for just about everything. Well, like a good animated film, there’s always a happy ending where we all realize what we… View Article
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Mind
Sleep Better Tonight
A good night’s rest helps us function at our best. If you’ve ever experienced a difficult night with limited sleep, I know you’ll agree. We know that when we sleep our body goes into repair and recovery mode. When we rest for extended periods, from 6-9 hours, our bodies then have the necessary time to… View Article
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Community
BEAM
When simple needs are met, individuals have the opportunity to feel safe and supported. Simple needs are food, housing, clothing. BEAM or Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry is a local non-profit that serves Jacksonville’s beaches communities. The non-profit relies heavily on community support to assist neighbors in times of need. BEAM helps our neighbors during times… View Article
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Community
Mission House
It’s a hot and controversial topic in our beaches community. The issue? How to address our resident homeless population. I like to address them by first name. Others prefer to address our beaches homeless community by figuring out how to ship them across town to the Sulzbacher Center. I have always had a soft spot… View Article
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