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NOVEMBER 15, 2008
THE YOGA CENTER OF COLUMBIA
8950 RTE 108 – COLUMBIA, MD 21045
YOGA SALUTES NON VIOLENCE
A CHARITY EVENT TO BENEFIT LOCAL SHELTERS FOR NON VIOLENCE.
JOIN US AND HELP STOP SUFFERING IN YOUR HOME TOWN.
Cheryl Catranbone
offered the first YOGA SALUTES NON VIOLENCE in 2002 while living in
Mississippi. Born as a way for Cheryl to connect the Yoga Community with the
local community and at the same time teach her students a practical way to
integrate the teaching of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Karma Yoga (Selfless
Service).
The idea began in her mind and heart as her way to personally connect more
deeply with the community and offer more than a mere donation to a charity
that needed support. Having visited India, Cheryl knew of the tradition of
performing 108 Sun Salutations. A practice she longed to try for herself, she
saw the possibilities of marrying all of these ideas and at the same time
benefit victims of abuse in her hometown. While the first event was a small
one, the event grew each year thanks to the whole hearted efforts of the
local yoga community. The tradition had been born and Cheryl brought it with
her when she moved to Maryland.
In 2006 Cheryl approached Kathy Donnelly of the Yoga Center of Columbia to
see if she might be willing to be a part of the event. Kathy in her ever
generous and loving spirit answered with a resounding YES and Yoga Salutes
Non Violence was held for the first time in Maryland in November of 2006.
With over 30 participants taking part and with donations by local businesses
and the generosity of the yoga community the event raised over $13,000 for
the local Domestic Violence Centers. Our 2007 event grew to over 40
participants and raised over $18,000!
How does it work? Students and practitioners gather together and participate
in doing 108 Sun Salutations (or as many as they can.) The participants,
teachers and students alike, are sponsored by family, friends and students,
local businesses offer gift baskets or gift certificates for raffle, shirts
with the event logo are for sale and there is even a practice CD for purchase
to practice the Sun Salutations by. The Sun Salutations are taught free of
charge and practice times are offered for participants to build up their
stamina and enthusiasm. ALL the money collected goes to the Local Shelters
for Non- Violence. None of the funds go towards administrative costs but are
directly spent on serving those in need.
A tradition we can all be proud of and take part in has been born. Our next
annual event will take place at the Yoga Center of Columbia in November 2008
(date tba). Please join us. If you are not in this area, contact Cheryl and
she can help you arrange to be a part of the event while staying in your
area.
Dreams have no limits…be a part of ours and help make 2008’s the best Yoga
Salutes Non Violence EVER!!!
Thank You for your Support - Cheryl
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