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Jane volunteers at COTS

Jane — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:37:55 +0000

People staying at COTS deeply understand that life can be full of ups and downs.
This morning I had the pleasure of visiting the COTS Family Shelter on Main Street to practice yoga with a mother and son receiving temporary shelter there.
The sun shone warmly into the kids play-room where the class was held; the bright light and the Bamboo Flute CD I brought, helped the space to feel calm. Though we had many distractions during our even some outbursts from pur young yogi, yoga was transmitted to both mother and son and I learned a ton from this woman: integrity, grace, openness.
Spreading wide through her feet on the Earth, I watched this young woman become increasingly grounded. As she lifted hands up into the sky and found emptiness through breath, I could see her grabbing new space, new hope, new vision. The power of her yoga inspired her son to follow along at his own pace, as any yogi should. He even proclaimed at the end: “Let’s play more yoga!”
I left feeling deeply connected to these two humans and to this practice which unites us all with our own self and with one another. I can’t wait to go back to COTS! Thank you God, despite all the suffering, for the many blessings that abound.

$472 for VT Haiti Project

Evolution Yoga — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:38:29 +0000

Evolution Yoga raised $472 for the VT Haiti Project. Thanks to participating students for your generosity and to Andrea O’Connor and John McConnell for volunteering their time and organizing these classes. Members of VT Haiti Project are on the ground in Haiti right now. Read about the work they are doing.

Martha Whitney’s seva to COTS

Evolution Yoga — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:46:28 +0000

I felt completely uplifted after teaching yoga to the dedicated staff of COTS at the temporary family shelter. They were so grateful for the yoga I loved seeing them relaxed , rejuvenated and smiling as they headed back to the challenging work of finding homes for our homeless neighbors. Feeling so happy and knowing I’d found a way help makes me want to go back again and again.

Danielle Vardakas on COTS Seva

Evolution Yoga — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:51:19 +0000

As part of Evolution Yoga’s year long commitment to Seva at COTS, Danielle Vardakas most recently offered a class to nourish the hard-working COTS staff.

Here’s what Danielle had to offer: “The students were very enthusiastic about the practice. They had lots of questions about theory, styles, and alignment. I enjoyed giving them a look into the heart of yoga and a place of calm in the middle of their hectic day.”

May we find joy and relaxation in our life and through our service!

COTS Fundraiser Thanks

Evolution Yoga — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:53:55 +0000

Evolution Yoga and teachers Martha Whitney and Mary Beth Cacciola are delighted to announce that we raised $440 at the COTS Restorative Yoga and Reiki Benefit. Our practice directly helped our homeless neighbors at the COTS Family Shelter. Also a big thank you everyone who came out for the Haiti fundraisers.

Benefit for HAITI

Jamie — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:38:41 +0000

I just finished the flyer for the Evolution’s Benefit for Haiti and I couldn’t be more motivated to help the cause! Remember, $20 suggested donation but additional donations are very welcome! Please ask for any details you aren’t sure of and be ready to dedicate your practice to those in need!

Yoga & Community Potluck/ John McConnell: January 30, 6- 7:30 pm, potluck follows
Anusara-Inspired w/ Andrea O’Connor: January 31, 9 – 10 am
Suggested donation: $20/class
100% of proceeds benefit VT Haiti Project
Register now to save your spot

Yoga for VT Haiti Project

Evolution Yoga — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:13:09 +0000

Practice karma yoga. Join us at Evolution Yoga to raise money, flow with grace in yoga, and offer out to the people of Haiti with 2 upcoming benefit classes.

“The major earthquake that struck Haiti January 12 has created millions of dollars in damage and caused deaths and injuries numbering in the tens of thousands… and rising. Many of the injured- void of proper attention- will still perish, and recovery of the nation as a whole will take decades.

Members of The Vermont Haiti Project are now in Haiti to aid with recovery, and to assess the impact of the damage on the VHP supported programs…This catastrophe has and will continue to impact a nation already dealing with economic and personal struggle.

PLEASE HELP US WITH ASSISTING THE PEOPLE OF HAITI DURING THIS HOUR OF NEED! CLICK HERE to make a donation, and find contact information.VT Haiti Project”

Learn More about VT Haiti Relief Project’s mission

Check out a Haiti Benefit at Yoga Vermont on January 23

Want to teach yoga to under-served populations?

Evolution Yoga — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:21:44 +0000

When: Tuesday January 12th at 7:30pm
Where: Bow Down Yoga, 200 Main St.
(The door is next to Mirabelles, walk up the stairs, and turn right to the first studio that says “Bliss.”)
Contact: Lindsay Foreman, lindsayrachel22@gmail.com

Looking for Yoga teachers who want to teach to under-served populations.

If you are interested in gathering with a bunch of fabulous yoga teachers to talk about how we can organize ourselves to provide yoga classes to under-served populations, then please join us Tuesday January 12th at 7:30pm. We will share stories of previous experience bringing yoga to various non-profits and explore how we might collectively formalize these offerings to the community. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and invite other yoga teachers who might be interested.
Thank you for your contribution to our community!

Restorative Yoga & Reiki for COTS

Evolution Yoga — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:45:20 +0000

Why not receive reiki during restorative yoga in order to support a good cause?
Evoltuion Yoga with Martha Whitney and Mary Beth Cacciola Announce the COTS Family Shelter Benefit Workshop : Restorative Yoga and Reiki for Rejuvenation
Start your new year with this balancing and revitalizing workshop while knowing you are supporting homeless families of Burlington. Martha will guide the Restorative Yoga practice that uses supportive props to allow you to gently
sustain poses that encourage a healing state of relaxation, mediative calm and renewed energy. Mary Beth will offer Reiki for those who would like to receive this subtle and effective form of energy healing that balances and enhances the body’s natural energy level.
January 10th, Sunday 6:15 -8-15 pm $20 donation.
Thank you for pre- registering.

Thursday- come Yoga for Positive Change

Evolution Yoga — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:49 +0000

This Thursday, November 19th, from 5:45-7:15 pm, all the proceeds from Margaret’s all-levels yoga class at Evolution will go to the African Village Survival Initiative (AVSI).

AVSI is led by the Uhuru (freedom) Movement, which brings African people together in the U.S. and worldwide to build collective community sustainable solutions to the economic crisis that has hit the black community particularly hard.

These crucial programs include community gardens; water harvesting and solar energy systems; and in particular at this time, the self-reliance economic development projects.

This is a wonderful opportunity to both enjoy a yoga class and participate in positive social change.

We Hope to see you there!