Harmony is a wellness nonprofit that serves the community by creating and educating Wellness workshops, events, and seminars. Harmony helps people cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. Harmony aids people socially, educationally and emotionalLy live healthier lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. Harmony seeks to enhance people's quality of life, meaning, and purpose. Harmony allows opportunity to create awareness, allowing restoration (healing) and aiding in alignment (overall well-being). Harmony brings balance (peace) in people's lives creating unity within, and within the community.
Rooted in God's Love.
Team HARMONY
President & Co-Founder: Brian Jones
Brian Jones is Executive Director & is one of our Founders. He is a certified YTT and has deep knowledge in the areas of fitness.
Prior military, & with PTSD, Brian experienced healing, space, and balance through the Yoga journey. Which lead to the creation of HARMONY. Brian has dedicated many hours of community service and oversees daily operations/vision. Serving HARMONY with marketing and spreading event awareness.
Brian Teaches: All levels, Vin, Nature Walks, Sound Baths, and Restorative Yoga
Co-Founder & Vice President: Farah Jonres
Vice President and Co-Founder of HARMONY with husband Brian Jones. Together creating "Wellness For All" mission.
Farah is a certified 500 hr RYT. Farah handles all daily operations of HARMONY. Along with countless hours of volunteer work every month. She runs HARMONY & events from the Americus GA location. Develops events, workshops & programs.
Teaches: Vinyasa, Grounding, Restorative, Trauma informed, Sound Baths, and Art classes.
Also is a Physical Educational Instructor for Georgia Southwestern University.
Board Member & Sound Healing: Chris Staton
Chris Staton has been apart of HARMONY since its birth in 2019. Chris serves as one of our board members, as well as hosts Han Pan sessions, and Sound Bath Healing exercises. Chris volunteers all over Jacksonville FL spreading love and wellness to all! All while running his own family own business. He has many volunteer hours and has a heart for the community.
Secretary & Board Member: Kiersten Russow
Kiersten Russow has shared the vision of HARMONY since she met the Founders during their Teacher Training Program at Yoga Den in Jacksonville. Here the ideas of Harmony formed and became a reality. Kiersten is another Board member. Kiersten runs her own grooming company but still has managed to still serve in her community. She has performed many events in the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens. She is loved by all who meet her. Kiersten is a certified 200 hr YTT Teaches: Vinyasa, Vin, Hatha, Flow, and all levels/
Amanda Dill:
Yoga Teacher
500 Hr Certified RYT
Teaches: Vinyasa, Flow, All-levels, and meditation.
Serves Jacksonville community every month!
She goes over and BEYOND when it comes to hosting wellness events. She is a beautiful soul and it shows through her love and dedication to HARMONY.
Host at the public Library, and "Yoga in the Gardens"
Hailey Blood: Yoga Teacher
500 Hr Certified YTT
Teaches at local HOTPower Yoga, Goat Yoga, BEACH YOGA and serves for HARMONY "Yoga in the Gardens" when she has the chance.
Hailey is fun loving, kind, and will whip you into shape!
Olivia Vo:
Laughter Yoga
Olivia Vo is our Laughter Yoga teacher! She brings great joy to the children and families that come to her events.
Olivia is a certified 200 hr Yoga instructor. She host classes every month on Sundays. Olivia has donated countless hours to the community of Jacksonville. She shows her love and appreciation through her long-term commitment to HARMONY
ShaRhonda Green:
Yoga Teacher
ShaRhonda Green is a 200 hr certified yoga instructor. She also teaches at other locations in Jacksonville. She servers with HARMONY when she has the chance. She has attend elementary school wellness events, and has a passion for her community. Teaches: Yoga flow, all levels and more!
Lauren Cortese:
Yoga Teacher
The lovely Lauren Cortese serves her community every month! She is a 200 hr YTT and teaches Vinyasa, flow, meditation, and more! Join her Sundays for "Yoga in the Gardens" You can watch Lauren LIVE from Facebook too!
Taylor Jackson:
Mindful Breathing Coach
Taylor Jackson is one of our newest instructors. He has certifications in breath work. Taylor has a passion for bringing relief to others. Taylor is very excited to serve the community; bringing health and wellness to all of Jacksonville. Hosting workshops 2 times a month. Check for the next one!
Board Member:
Myanda Ratcliff
Myanda is one of our board members. Myanda saw the need for HARMONY in the community and decided that she would also be apart of this heart-felt effort. Myanda is a board certified attorney in the state of FL.