Since 1989, Trees for the Future has been helping communities around the world plant trees. Through seed distribution, agroforestry training, and our country programs, we have empowered rural groups to restore tree cover to their lands. Planting trees protects the environment and helps to preserve traditional livelihoods and cultures for generations.
Off the Mat, Into the World (OTM) is a program that aims to inspire and guide you to find and define your purpose and become active in your local or global community in an effective, sustainable and joyful way. OTM is an educational, experiential and motivational process for those interested in conscious activism and service. We combine yoga asanas, meditation in-depth self-exploration which culminates in the formation of a group project that is real and in service to the community.
The purpose of the Global Mala is to unite the global yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a "mala around the earth" through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108 on at the Fall Equinox as the yoga world's offering to further the UN International Peace Day
The mission of The Art of Yoga Project is to lead teen girls in the California juvenile justice system toward accountability to self, others and community by providing practical tools to effect behavioral change.
Chardin House
Yoga instruction for drug and alcohol detox program for homeless men and women.
Franklinton Community Yoga Program
Yoga program for recovering addicts, ex-offenders, have suffered abuse, and are all working to restore balance and rebuild their lives. It is our hope that yoga will help to foster community amongst these women, teach mindfulness, personal empowerment, and help them on their path towards transformation.
Southbay Community Services
Yoga program component of Teen Recovery Center for youths experiencing substance abuse issues by fostering education and resiliency, facilitating development of an empowered self-sufficient adult.
Carroll Center for the Blind
The Carroll Center serves the needs of blind and visually-impaired persons by providing rehabilitation, skills training, and educational opportunities to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and self-fulfillment and by educating the public regarding the potential of persons who are blind and visually-impaired.
Wild Women Workshops offer adventures integrating the tools of yoga and creative writing in wilderness settings. Our courses are designed to foster self-exploration, expression, and empowerment within a safe and supportive community.
Yoga Ed. develops and produces health/wellness programs, trainings and products for teachers, parents, children and health professionals that improve academic achievement, physical fitness, emotional intelligence and stress management.
Engaging consumers and other collection sites to become proactive in their recycling efforts and realize the impact of the end result. We are not only helping our environment but, also working towards enriching the lives of our future.
The Support Center for Child Advocates, founded in 1977, is the country's oldest and largest pro bono legal and social services agency for children. Our mission is to advocate for abused and neglected children in Philadelphia, with the goal of securing a permanent, nurturing environment for every child.
Place
of Wellness, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an environment where
all persons touched by cancer may enhance their quality of life through
programs that complement medical care and focus on the mind, body and
spirit.
We
believe that empowering youth to be peer role models, leaders and
mentors to younger youth provides an unique opportunity to both create
youth - minority - leadership and reach through "positive peer
pressure" at-risk youth, who doesn't respond to messages from adults.
Be as you are yoga for children
Boston area program bringing yoga to school children.
The Africa Yoga Project uses the
transformative power of yoga to empower communities and change lives. By
inspiring the global yoga community into active service, AYP delivers effective
and innovative programs that foster peace, improve physical, emotion and mental
well-being, facilitate self-sufficiency and create opportunities to learn and
contribute across the communities of East Africa.
Vitamin Angels reduces child
mortality by connecting infants and children under five with essential
nutrients. We help children attain good health and the opportunity to lead
meaningful and productive lives. In 2010 Vitamin Angels will connect over
15 Million children in over 39 countries, including the US, with the vital
nutrients they need as a foundation for good health.
Karma Krew, it is a terrific non-profit
organization that provides
yoga based empowerment programs to underserved populations such as domestic
violence shelters, nursing homes, prisons, alcohol and drug treatment centers, homes
for abused and neglected children, and other places that serve the most
marginalized sections of our population.
To participate in the Yogathon, register for free at www.karmakrew.org
to obtain a personalized fundraising page
to use in securing your pledges online for each yoga class you plan to take
during the month of May. Classes can be taken anywhere you choose. The
more classes you attend, the more money you raise - and the better you feel.
Karma Krew, a 501(c)3 non-profit, uses the money you raise to fund outreach programs
and yoga classes for underserved populations all over the country.
YoKid helps children from all socioeconomic backgrounds foster
self-awareness through low- and no-cost instruction in yoga and
meditation. With greater self-awareness, children can realize their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Highlighting
the science and practice of yoga, this five-day series of events will
serve NIH employees and the public. Participants will not only learn
about the benefits of yoga but also experience them first-hand through
stretching and practice.
Protects
the environment of Alta, including watershed and wildlife habitat
areas; to preserve Alta’s unique character and heritage; and to
encourage stewardship and sustainability of Alta’s environment and
community.
Teens for Safe Cosmetics
A
coalition led by dynamic and passionate young women raising awareness
about as yoga t potentially harmful ingredients in beauty and daily use
products that may be linked to cancer, reproductive harm and other
health risks. The mission is to educate about greener alternatives,
advocate for laws to protect health and inspire teens across the nation
to work together, and lead the change within their communities and
throughout the country.
The
New York City Lab School for Collaborative Education is a unique
learning environment with a distinct philosophy that is predicated on
four defining principles: (1) Academic Rigor; (2) Compassion; (3)
Diversity and Pluralism; and (4) Collaboration
Yoga
Behind Bars is a Seattle group that offers yoga to prisoners to
specifically facilitate therapeutic, conscious human development and
decrease recidivism. Our goal is to spread this learning model and to
provide a unique opportunity for rehabilitation to those in need
through compassion and devotion to the path of yoga.
Washington
Toxics Coalition protects public health and the environment by
eliminating toxic pollution. WTC promotes alternatives, advocates
policies, empowers communities, and educates people to create a healthy
environment.
Covenant
House New Jersey (CHNJ) has been serving homeless and runaway youth
since 1989 and is the largest provider in the state of services to
homeless and at-risk adolescents between the ages of 16 and 21. With
statewide programs in Newark, Atlantic City, Elizabeth, and starting
this Fall, Montclair, CHNJ offers shelter that is enriched with a
comprehensive array of supportive services that help young people to
not only stabilize their crises, but to also transition to a stable
living environment where they can continue to progress in their life's
goals.
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