Yogathon Challenge to Bring Message of Hope
(firmenpresse) - MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 07/30/13 -- Yogis, health enthusiasts and beginners will gather on Saturday, August 17 in 11 cities from coast to coast to participate in the Art of Living Foundation's second annual Yogathon - 108 Sun Salutation Challenge.
Yogathon challenges participants across Canada to complete 108 sun salutations. Surya namaskar, or the sun salutation, is a dynamic sequence of movements (asanas) performed to celebrate the sun, while building strength and improving flexibility. The Canada-wide Yogathon aims to create awareness about yoga and its role in a healthy lifestyle, as well as raise funds for Care for Children, a humanitarian and educational initiative helping children in developing countries.
The number 108 carries spiritual significance in many cultures. It has become a tradition for yoga practitioners to perform 108 sun salutations. This is most often done in large groups and often as an offering of peace or hope. On August 17, participants across Canada will transcend barriers of age, culture and physical ability to take the 108 sun salutation challenge, as symbolic offering of hope to children around the world and to spread the message of universal education.
Care for Children is an Art of Living Foundation initiative, which partners with rural and tribal areas in Africa, India and other developing countries to establish schools and educational infrastructure.
The Art of Living Foundation is the largest volunteer-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in the world. The Foundation's service projects, programs on meditation, stress elimination and Sri Sri Yoga have benefited millions of people representing all walks of life, religions, cultures and traditions.
EVENT COORDINATOR: Tara Verma (416) 509-0974
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The Art of Living Bureau of Communication
National Media Contact:
Lucie Lapierre
(514) 836-0809
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Datum: 30.07.2013 - 11:30 Uhr
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