Journey of the Yogini
* Empower * Heal * Transform
May 27th, 2012
9-4pm (Doors open at 8:40am)
Glebe Community Center (175 Third Avenue, Ottawa)
A yoga event exclusively for women!
This Yogathon is chance for you to spend a day with like-minded women, all putting Yoga into action by coming to together outside studio walls in order to help support empowering women and girls throughout the world.
Together, we are strong. We are resilient. We CAN make a difference.
Join some of Ottawa’s most inspirational women Yoga teachers from studio’s around the city for an exciting day filled with Yoga.
The Yoga community is one of the strongest in NA, and as a community of like-minded, powerful women we are collectively trying to raise money and awareness for 3 amazing local, National, and International causes!
Each participant is encouraged to raise only $108 for CARE Canada by either fundraising or donating personally.
The participant who goes above and beyond the encouraged amount though,and raises the most for CARE Canada will recieve a
GRAND PRIZE ~ $1,000 Trip Voucher with Free and Easy Traveler!!*
We are also raffling off many other prizes from local studio's and stores valued at over $4,000!
All fundraising proceeds are going to CARE Canada. CARE is Canada’s global force dedicated to defending dignity and fighting poverty by empowering the world's most vulnerable and greatest agents of change: women and girls.
$10 from every Commitment Fee is going to $10 from every Commitment Fee is going to Global Seva Challenge India sponsored by Off the Mat, Into the World organization. The aim is to raise awareness and support organizations in India that are providing refuge, rehabilitation and economic opportunities to survivors, and empower survivors to lead lives with dignity and respect.
$5 from every Commitment Fee is going to Pact-Ottawa. Pact-Ottawa is local and grassroots, helping prevent human trafficking and protect trafficked persons.
2nd Annual Yogini Yogathon!
Last year's Yogini Yogathon raised over $8,600 for CARE Canada!
2012 Goal: $15,000! Together we CAN do this!
The Schedule:
9-9:30am –
Opening Ceremonies~ welcoming everyone and discussing CARE's important work.
9:30-10:30am –
Yogini Yoga ~ EmpowerFlow
with Megan Campbell
An all levels Vinyasa Flow for women.
10:30-11:30am –
Partner Yoga with Justine Hoang
A special way to connect with the other women participating! And super fun!
11:30-12:30pm –
A healthy catered lunch by The Nourished Self
and raffle for loads of prizes!
'Shop 4 a Cause': vendors selling merchandise with portion of the proceeds going to charity!
12:30-1:30pm –
Kundalini Yoga with Jennifer Jasvinder Malisauskas
A special Kriya just for women
1:30-2:30pm –
Hatha for Hips with Melissa Durocher
Who doesn't love happy hips!?
2:30-3:30pm-
Yin Yoga with Kat Mills
A great way to wind down the day with a soothing , gentle, seated practice.
3:30-4:00pm –
Yogic Relaxation with Janice Varuna Soderholm
The practice of deep relaxation or 'Yogini sleep' :)
REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 21st!!
Shop 4 a Cause 2012:
Bee Glorious: fair trade, eco-friendly that support smal producer communities
Adorit: local/ fair trade/ eco friendly products
Pearls 4 Girls: Helping women and girls in Lesotho, Africa
Chakra Vibe: Locally made bracelets and mala's
*The trip voucher is valid for $1,000 towards any 40 day trips, or $500 towards any 20 day trips, including the Yoga in Thailand trips. FNEZ is a group trip destination travel company offering trips for 18-30 year olds, but its more about our mentality than your age. Win it and use it even if you are older than 30 :)
