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The Coastal Bend Community
Posted by: Megan Grime, RYT 200
Last year, my friend and I hosted our city's first Yoga Day USA event. We had 40 participants and 9 workshops. This year we had the full support of all the yoga studios and various fitness centers in the city. We were able to host 20 workshops with more than 120 participants. The outcry of support by our local business sponsors along with all the studios and instructors was overwhelming.
Between donated items and cash, all the studios were able to raise upwards of $825 to be donated to our 3 chosen local charties. Something we were able to include this year because of all the extra hands helping with the event.
Looking back on the whole event, from the first talks to the end of the party on Saturday night, I am still stunned by all that we were able to accomplish for the people of our city. Nearly every workshop on Saturday had a brand-new person to yoga. We were able to incorporate not only the physical, Hatha yoga practice, but small lectures of the philosophies, medicinal benefits and Ayurvedic information and help, as well. This year's event was truly a well-rounded, whole body, health event.
