October 15th - 17th
in partnership with the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier
Inspiring us towards deeper connection with ourselves and our communities
The mission of the Vermont Yoga Festival
is twofold:
to motivate participants to engage in community service through inspiring
experiences which offer opportunities for personal growth and new awareness;
to encourage the growth of a collective energy for service projects that catalyze change in areas of the environment, advocacy, homelessness, health and at-risk populations.
The 2nd Annual Vermont Yoga Festival in Montpelier Vermont includes 2 days of workshops and unifying community events on October 15-17, 2010.
The foundation of the 2010 Vermont Yoga Festival is community service. The 2009 Festival raised over $1500 for the Magic House, a local charity providing education for disadvantaged youth. This year, the festival will partner with Vermont College of Fine Arts and proceeds will benefit ReSource and the Magic House.
ReSOURCE's mission is to (1) protect the environment by reducing the amount of reusable and repairable items dumped in landfills, (2) give individuals in transition valuable job skills, technical training, and more opportunity and (3) alleviate the effects of poverty by making vital household goods and building materials available to the poor.
In accordance with the ancient custom of "seva" (Sanskrit for service) yoga festival participants will be offered the opportunity to stretch their bodies as well as their ability to become connected to community service.
For information on becoming a supporting organization, volunteer, or sponsor, contact:
Jennifer Cherkasov, Event Coordinator
802.479.4142
jen@vermontyogafestival.com
