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Wellness Retreats
Worthy Warriors Who are Healing Wellness Retreat
A Wellness retreat focused on healing and wellness for individuals seeking to improve their physical and mental health through learning skills and methods of body positivity.
The company offers two options for team building activities: Innovation Days, where groups can pitch and implement ideas to help the business, and Staycation-style retreats, where managers can take their teams to a local offsite venue for brainstorming and building work relationships. Innovation Days usually last 1-2 days and can be held onsite or at a recommended venue, while Staycations are typically 5-7 days and are hosted at one of the company's facilities. This is a great option for organizations who are in need of buidling autonomy throughout their organization
Please scan and send intake documents to us at brianna.chesteen@heateducation.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for us to reply to your inquiry! Thank you!
Community Events
Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution program
The Bundle of Joy: Diaper Distribution Program is a heartwarming endeavor that offers a helping hand to families in need, ensuring that infants and toddlers stay snug and content. Through collaborations with local organizations, non-profits, and community leaders, this initiative turns compassion into action, making sure no child goes without the comfort of a fresh diaper. By providing essential support, it transforms challenges into smiles for both caregivers and their precious little ones. The Diaper Distribution program is sponsored by Humana, Inc.
New Classes
Grant Writing Mentorship Program 2024!
Are you in need of starting your own business and need a mentor to help you start the process? Enroll in H.E.A.T.’s Grant Mentorship Program to learn how to start up your business! This is a 12-week online mentorship course. Complete our mentorship course on your own schedule!
Learn how to write your own grants for your business! We teach you the foundational elements of grant writing and how to secure grants within your business. Learn how to pitch grant proposals to your potential funders to secure funding up to 5 years! Ready to learn how to maximize your grant returns, then sign up today! We accept weekly, bi-weekly, or monthy payments! This class is for both non-profits & for-profit business owners!
Tax documents needed for the IRS
Appropriate filing methods for the IRS
How to obtain 5013(c) status
How to obtain business credit
How to build business sponsorships and donor relationships through networking
How to write the perfect Bylaws for your company
How to apply for your Solicitation Documents
How to write your Articles of Incorporation
How to apply for grants pertaining to your business
How to make your website for your business
Advertising/ Marketing strategies
Web design
Grant research
Classes are held via Zoom and in-person ! In-person classes will only be within the Gainesville and Jacksonville areas! Class will start each week and will consist of weekly homework assignments!
Safe and Sexy at Home with H.E.A.T. Podcast
Host: Jianna D’Addario
Inclusive sex ed can change the world. To be a part of that world, join us for Sexy and Safe at Home with H.E.A.T. to dive deeper into sexuality topics that often go neglected by mainstream, or nonexistent, sexual health education: prioritizing pleasure, breaking down the binary, exposing the Black maternal health crisis, destigmatizing sex work, exploring kink, demystifying disabled sex, and so much more.
With host Jianna “J” D’Addario, UF Psychology and Theories and Politics of Sexuality alumnus and H.E.A.T.’s sex health educator for over a year, we will build a better, sexier, safer world with unapologetically queer and revolutionary conversations about sex. Through biweekly interviews with community members, organizers, and experts, we’ll explore the knowledge and stories that can empower us to better understand sexuality, sexual health, ourselves, and each other. Catch this podcast bi-weekly on Wednesdays on BuzzSprout!
Reiki- Healing at Home classes!- Sundays 10am & 11am EST
We are excited to announce our NEW Reiki Healing classes! Reiki cleanses a person’s energy, removing the parts of their energy that no longer serves them on a cellular level. This allows the recipient’s energy and cells to replenish and heal itself. Join us as we teach you how to heal thyself!
A trained healer channels the universal life force energy within and around the recipient, becoming a conduit, and moves the energy through the recipient to heal them. Unlocking and moving the flow of energy throughout the physical body and aura field allows people to feel less stressed, promotes mental clarity and memory, eases physical pain and ailments.
In our Reiki healing classes you will be paired with your own H.E.A.T. Wellness instructor for a remote Reiki healing session, in which you can choose your date and time for healing to begin!
Kids Crafting Class- Saturdays at 1:45pm EST
Join us for our Kids Crafting class! This class is a virtual class that will be held bi-weekly on Saturdays starting at 1:45pm EST! This class will help our children experience the following:
Understand mindfulness and creative arts through arts and crafts
Encouraging bonding time for children and parents through arts and expression of self
Practice emotional and creative expression through the form of creative arts and crafts
Promote learning a new skill to promote learning a new skill for destressing
Time: 1:45pm- 2:30pm EST
Location: heateducation.org
Christian Yoga
Dive into your spirit in our Christian yoga series! This class will recite biblical scripture and songs while indulging into yoga. Learn how to move your body with your spirit and to listen to your spirit while you learn your body! This class is great for beginners who would like to explore Christianity or would like to explore their body. Join our Christian yoga classes for only $8 dollars!
Latest Video
H.E.A.T. Eats- Last Friday of the month
Starting at 6:30pm EST on Facebook Live!
Join Miranda in the kitchen for another episode of our Mindful Eating class! We first start with a guided meditation that focuses on body awareness and meditation! Next, we include our sweet and savory brussel sprout dish! Lastly, we share tips and tricks to bring mindful eating into the kitchen! Be sure to stay until the end for a virtual tour of the EBT booth at Heartwood Sound Stage!
Improving the quality of health in Gainesville and around the world through health education and health promotion.
We are a non-profit 501(c)3 holistic wellness center for low income minorities within the Eastside of Gainesville. We offer the following free services: wellness planning, cooking classes, nutritional goal setting, group grocery shopping, exercise plans. All of our classes/ courses are streamed live or pre- recorded online! We also have guest speakers that come into class and facilitate health education classes.
Classes focus on the following areas: sexual health, community health, mental health, sexual health, physical health, and diabetes/ high blood pressure management, resume writing, career planning, and much more. Our yoga classes are designed to help you on your healthier you journey.
COMMUNITY. HEALTH. EDUCATION. TEAMWORK.
WHAT WE DO
We are a non-profit 501(3)(c) geared toward health education and promotion within the Gainesville community. We use community resources to educate and promote health education within the under-served minority population. Our Health Education Classes & Courses focus on the following…
Physical Health
We explore the many dimensions of health through the practice of yoga. We offer the following yoga classes: Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Restorative, Gentle, Christian yoga. These classes are offered all through the week and weekends!
Community Health
We explore our community and what our community has to offer though guest speakers who are passionate about wellness. These classes are bi-weekly on Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm! Come teach your passion!
Spiritual Health
Are you going through a healing journey, or would like to learn more about how to start? We provide healing classes to help facilitate internal and external healing processes.
Mental Health
We provide a holistic approach in exploring mental health and what it means to establish healthy boundaries, and how to cope with daily stressors through meditation. These classes are held on Saturdays from 9:30am- 12:00pm!
Sexual Health
We have an open discussion about sexual health and how to maintain your sexual health. These classes are held bi-weekly on Saturdays!
Nutritional Health
Do you want to learn how to plant a indoor garden, or how to save money grocery shopping? This class is an introductory class on healthier eating options. Our Mindful Eating (ME) class provides tips and tricks to healthier eating options, and how to save money! These classes are held on Fridays!
Financial Health
Would like to learn about other ways to create income for you and your family? Take our financial health courses. These courses will be offered on the third Tuesdays of the month.
We have what you’re looking for.
YOGA BASICS — 101
This is an introductory class and introduces the many poses of yoga. This class is designed for those who have never practiced yoga and can aide as a refresher class to others who are more advanced.
RESTORATIVE/GENTLE (Returning Summer 2021)
This practice is for all levels of yoga especially beginners to the yoga practice. This class is used to slow down the mind and the body. This practice is used to open your mind and your body with deep breathing and stretching. This practice is used to relax the body and muscles with deep stretching. Props can be used such as a blanket, or bolster.
VINYASA FLOW
This practice is a flowing practice and uses a series of poses. This practice involves synchronizing the breath with the continuous flow of poses. This class is a great class to explore in depth if you are a new yoga member or if you would like to build upon your strengthen.
HATHA
This practice is to align the mind, body, and spirit. This practice focuses on aligning your skin, muscles, and bones through creating balance and space. Enjoy this class to deeper your journey of well- being and self-awareness.
KIDS YOGA
We are now offering Kids yoga! This class will be offered from 10:00am- 11:00am EST on Mondays only! Kids from 8- 12 years old can explore body movements through yoga, and learn how to manage environmental stress factors! Only 20 slots available — sign up now!
KIDS CRAFT CLASS
Join us for our Kids Crafting class! This class is a virtual class that will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 1:45pm EST!
GUIDED MEDITATION (Beginners)
Do you need to release stress from the week? Are you losing focus on your goals and aspirations in life? This practice strives to lower your stress levels through guided meditation. This practice is used to align your higher thoughts with your body and spirit. This class is usually held in the morning on weekends!
GUIDED MEDITATION (Intermediate, Returning Summer 2021)
Do you need to release stress from the week? Are you losing focus on your goals and aspirations in life? This practice strives to lower your stress levels through guided meditation. This practice is used to align your higher thoughts with your body and spirit. This class is usually held in the morning on weekends!
Healing at Home Reiki
Reiki is a specific form of energy healing based on the belief of a universal life force energy; it can be practiced both in-person and remotely.
Reiki cleanses a person’s energy, removing the parts of their energy that no longer serves them on a cellular level. This allows the recipient’s energy and cells to replenish and heal itself.
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