KARMA YOGA (Things To Do) February – April 2018 UPDATED!
“Cast your bread upon the water and it shall return to you.” – My great-grandmother Pam, quoting Ecclesiastes 11:1
“The law of Karma is a universal process, whereby causes lead to effects. This is something that all of us are already familiar with, whether or not we use the word Karma to describe it. Newton’s third law of motion, that every action leads to a reaction, is an application of the law of Karma. ” – Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati
KARMA – action {thoughts, words, deeds}, work (root word: “kr” = action)
YOGA – union (root word: “yuj” = to yoke, to join)
Any thought, word, or deed that brings us closer together is a uniting action (karma-yoga). Whether you pick up a piece of trash left by another; tithe; volunteer; or start your hatha yoga (physical asana practice) by dedicating your efforts to someone else – do it with joy; do it with bliss; do it with love and devotion.
“a karma yogi devoted to service to spread truth & peace” – from Be The Change by MC Yogi
Community Karma Yoga @ Nokomis Yoga
When Rachel Guvenc started teaching at Nokomis Yoga she noticed we were missing something…something important…an opportunity to give back. As a direct result of her efforts, 5 classes donated a total of $900 to 5 non-profits in 2017. This year, let’s double that impact!
- Sarah Kalweit leads a “happy practice” this Sunday, February 25th (1 – 2:15 PM) to benefit People Serving People. With a focus on an open heart, people are sure to feel compassion, freedom of movement, and yes, happiness!Emphasis will be on dynamic yet very accessible postures that target tension on the neck, shoulders and upper back. Beginners and all levels welcome!This is a donation-based class. $10-$15 or more if you are able, suggested. All donations will go to People Serving People. No need to sign up, just drop in!
- Join me (Myra) on Saturday, March 10th (2 – 3:30 PM) as we build the practice from the ground up, with a focus on stability and sustainability, to benefit Project for Pride in Living. This accessible practice will explore the physical-mental, psychic-symbolic, and emotional-energetic impact of our bodies. All levels, including beginners, are welcome.This is a donation-based class. $10-$15 or more if you are able, suggested. All donations will go to Project for Pride in Living. Please RSVP to myra at ajoyfulpractice.com if you would like to join us.
Thanks to all the Karma Yogis who practiced on March 10th! We donated $400 to Project for Pride in Living!
- More to come!
KISS MY ASANA
For the fifth annual Kiss My Asana yogathon, I will host two (2) donation-based events inspired by Matthew Sanford’s teachings, as well as the spirits of everyone practicing yoga together – regardless of their size, shape, or physical and mental abilities. We’re going to have some energetic fun and donate all the proceeds to Mind Body Solutions. The classes include partner work and are open to all abilities, but we have very limited space.
Saturday, April 7th (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM) at Nokomis Yoga (2722 E 50th Street, Minneapolis)
Saturday, April 28th (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM) at Flourish pilates+yoga+bodywork (3347 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis)
Please RSVP to myra(at)ajoyfulpractice(dot)com if you would like to join us.
YRun
Saturday, April 14th at Bde Maka Ska,you can run, you can walk, you can roll, you can volunteer,you can donate – either way, you’re strengthening communities, families, and kids. Sometimes it snows in April…unfortunately, sometimes that means cancelling really awesome things. Keep yourself open to other ways to support the Y!
