Yoga for Hope: grab your mat and support City of Hope research

Yoga is a unique way to raise funds.  Its a fun way of sending extremely strong and positive vibes out into the universe. The first time I attended Yoga For Hope in 2013, I experienced an amazing feeling of unity, caring, and positivity.  If you live in the areas of San Diego, San Francisco, or Seattle and you love yoga I strongly encourage you to seek out this event and give it a try.  You will not regret it I’m pretty sure.

Proceeds of this event go towards research at City of Hope.

City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope’s main hospital is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, with community clinics in southern California.

This year the San Diego event takes place on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 on the center field of Petco Park home of the SD Padres.  It is so exciting to walk out onto the baseball field!  The yoga starts at 8:30am and lasts about 2 hours.  There are usually 4 guest yoga guides who will lead us through a series of flows which are geared for yogis of all levels.  Prior to the yoga there are some introductory speeches which tell us about the work being done at City of Hope.  They also tell us how restorative yoga is used as part of patient care and how beneficial it has been for patients and their recovery.  Finally, there is also a a ringing of the bells ceremony which is truly something to experience.

Yoga For Hope 2014 Petco Park, San Diego, CA.
Yoga For Hope 2014
Petco Park, San Diego, CA.

If you are looking for a new yoga experience I encourage you to visit the Yoga for Hope website and sign up to attend. Alternatively, it would be really awesome if you wanted to help by sponsoring me.

I feel truly blessed that I will return to San Diego this June and participate in something which is truly inspirational and contributes to the greater good.

To your health and Namaste.

Valentine’s Day gift ideas for yogis

With Valentine’s Day making its way back around, I thought perhaps some  gift ideas for your favorite yogi would be fun.  In keeping with the happy, positive, and earth conscious yogi persona, a day centered around love requires gifts that reflect and nurture these qualities.

Jewelry is a chance to have a little fun.  Explore sites like Etsy to find one-of-a-kind pieces.  Look for charms with the Om symbol, the lotus flower, about peace, and the breath.  Your special yogi is sure to love it.

Yoga jewelry
Yoga jewelry

Chocolate
Vegan chocolates are a wonderful treat.  Chocolate itself is naturally vegan as it comes from a bean.  Chocolate termed “vegan” refers to the manner in which it is processed.

Vegan Chocolate
Vegan Chocolate

Bath products

Bath products
Bath products

Bath products are a yogi’s best friend.  After a long week of yoga practice and other life commitments, a nice long soak in a tub is a great way to unwind while soothing muscles.

 

 

 

 

I would love to hear other ideas for great gifts.  Feel free to drop me a line with your thoughts.

To your health