Reminder: No Bellydance Tonight

A reminder to my students: there is no bellydance class tonight, we will resume next Friday.  I hope it was a Happy Thanksgiving for everyone!  I am teaching the Sunday class at 5pm this weekend and if you would like to get a bit of bellydance practice in we can do that also, so please come to Renaissance Healing Center.  :)  

We are the Spotlight business this Saturday at the Green Market in Jarbo Park, Neptune Beach.  We will have a tent with chair massage and Free Yoga Class passes as well as spa gift baskets for sale.  Don't forget to ask Joy all about her Acupuncture and Qigong treatments we are now offering at the Center.  I look forward to seeing you all and doing some Green Post-Thanksgiving shopping ;-)

peace

Lacy Norman

lacy.norman@comcast.net

Top 10 Reasons to do Pilates! (About.com)

Here is the Top 10 List from an article I like on the Pilates About.com page... read the full article here 
The Many Benefits of Pilates Exercise
A Top 10 List of Great Reasons to Do Pilates By Marguerite Ogle, About.com Guide

There are far more than 10 reasons to do Pilates. I'm starting with 10 because I want to inspire you and give you the opportunity to follow-up on the aspects of Pilates training that interest you. My personal list of the benefits of Pilates could reach way past 20 items. But start here and see what you think. Is Pilates right for you?

If you already do Pilates, read the list and see if your favorite reason to do Pilates is here. If not, visit the Pilates forum and tell us about it. You can also take the poll: Why Do You Do Pilates?

1. Pilates is Whole-Body Fitness

2. Adaptable to Many Fitness Levels and Needs

3. Creates Strength Without Bulk

4. Increases Flexibility

5. Develops Core Strength

6. Improves Posture

7. Increases Energy

8. Promotes Weight Loss and Long, Lean Appearance

9. Increases Awareness - Body/Mind Connection

10. There are Many Ways to Learn Pilates

Pilates instruction is easy to come by these days. The ever-growing popularity of Pilates has put it on the map all over the world. This is good because when you start Pilates training, it is important to start with live Pilates instruction at a studio or gym, and preferably from a certified instructor. But there are lots of ways to supplement your learning once you get going. You can practice at home and you don't need one bit of fancy equipment, just comfy clothes and a mat.

• Top Ways to Learn Pilates
• Pilates Info for Beginners
• Pilates DVD Reviews
• Pilates Books
• Free Pilates Exercise Instructions Online

And for those of you who have ever wondered what the difference is between Pilates and Yoga here are 2 more excellent articles by Marguerite Ogle with the answer:

The Pilates - Yoga Connection

Pilates vs Yoga Exercises

happy reading!

BIG SALE THIS FRIDAY ONLY!

Renaissance Healing Center Annual Holiday Gift Certificate Sale this Friday Nov. 20th ALL DAY!

Looking for some stress-free shopping?

Come to 228 3rd Ave North in Jax Beach today for a one-day-only-sale.  Get Awesome Discounts on Gift Certificates for Massages, Facials & Skin Care, Yoga and Pilates Classes, Acupuncture & Medical Qigong Treatments, Customized Spa Packages and MORE!!


I will be there all day selling my Pilates and Bellydance Class Passes.
Here are my specials:

• Lunch Time Yoga & Pilates 8 Class Card - good for 4 Yoga (Mondays at Noon) and 4 Pilates (Thursdays at Noon) 45 minute Classes - regularly $64 ($8 per class) - on sale for $56
  
• One 10 Class Pilates Pass - good for my Wed. at 7pm or Thursday at Noon Group Classes - regularly $80 - on sale for $70
• Belly Dance for Beginners 6 weeks series on Fridays Jan 8-Feb 12 - regularly $50 - register early for $45
  

Don't miss these savings!  Our Practitioners and Instructors are the BEST in Jax.  We are even the official spa of the Casa Marina Hotel in Jax Beach!  Please come to enjoy a relaxing shopping experience and stay for our holiday party from 5-8pm.  We'll have food and music and look for me Bellydancing by the fire  ;-)  see you there!

Lacy Norman
Certified Stott Pilates Instructor
(904) 246-4970

Still time to sign up for Bellydance!!

My students and I had a great time in our first Beginner's Bellydance class Friday evening!
<-- I even got Henna'd for the occasion  ;-)

If you couldn't make it, there is still time to catch up and start next Friday 11/13.  You will learn a coreography to a Lebanese style song over a 6 week session.  Next week we will review the beginning that we learned yesterday and add on more of the dance.  So that means there's one more week left to register for the Beginner's Bellydance series being held at Renaissance Healing Center.
Please call me at (904) 246-4970 or email me at lacy.norman@comcast.net if you would like to sign up, the cost is $50
If you have *always* wanted to try BellyDancing, Now is the time! I would love to share it with you  :)
~Join my class, learn a beautiful dance and discover your inner BellyDancer~

peace.love.dance.
Lacy ~Aleaxandra~ Norman
(904) 246-4970
lacy.norman@comast.net

November Class Schedule

Here is the November schedule for my Pilates Plus class
*First Class FREE*  Wednesdays 7-8:10pm

• 11/04  Back Care & Stretching
• 11/11  Get Flat Abs
• 11/18  Pilates Toning w/Resistance Tools
• 11/25 Cardio

I will also be teaching a Pilates Lunch Time class every Thursday from 12noon - 12:45pm at Renaissance Healing Center 228 3rd Ave N Jax Beach, FL   (904) 249-0200


Peace,
Lacy Norman
your STOTT Pilates Certified Instructor