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Our intention from the opening of Simple Abundance Yoga was to reach out to our
community not only through offering classes and workshops at our studio, but
also by donating time, service, and money toward area charities and groups in
need.
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Charity is never small and is within the reach of each of us. The joy of charity
is immense.
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Special thanks to Joanne Tillman for passing this picture on to us.
We have been blessed to sponsor numerous charities since SAY's opening in 2006
and we are truly thankful for such generous students. Most of these charities
are listed below so that you can see how you have helped and so that we may
continue to bring attention to them through the included web links.
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June, 2009 :
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Simple Abundance Yoga signed up as a team for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life for Washington County.
This was an amazing experience and we appreciated the support of our students and so many people.
In just over a week we were able to double our goal through the generous support of so many amazing people.
Visit the event details and photos.
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In the fall of 2008, Wendy was invited to teach classes at Piney Flats United Methodist Church in Piney Flats,
Tennessee. The Pastor, Laura Razor, and the wonderful people at PFUMC made
Wendy and I feel incredibly welcome. As a gesture of appreciation for being
able to share yoga in this beautiful space, 10% of the proceeds of yoga classes
at PFUMC are donated to the church. Classes at PFUMC continue to date. [
more info ]
 By request of
numerous students who asked for a yoga practice that they could carry with them
on vacation, business trips, etc., Wendy and I collaborated on a 1-hour yoga CD
practice which we released in early 2009. The CD is named
Simple Flow Yoga. We were so impressed with the commitment and
difference that PFUMC was making to local families in need that we decided to
donate 10% of the proceeds from our CD to the local chapter of the
Interfaith Hospitality Network.
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October, 2007 thru March, 2008 :
We saw a program featuring
The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee... We thought "What
a perfect charity to sponsor!". 100% of the proceeds from one Saturday
Community Flow class per month were donated to the Elephant Sanctuary.
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November, 2007 : We would like to thank everyone for their generous
support of the
Yoga for Food project that Simple Abundance Yoga and its students
sponsored during the month of November. New students were offered a free class
in exchange for food donations. In addition to the 79 pounds of food that we
carried to the
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, donated proceeds from
classes and direct contributions from students totalled $150. They were very
appreciative of the food and monetary contributions!
Note: We are in the process of updating the web site with events sponsored over
the past few months.
Through the generous support of our students we have been able to sponsor the
adotion of dozens of dogs and cats at the local animal shelter. Please visit
the JC/Washington County Animal Shelter and adopt a dog or
cat in need of a caring home!
April, 2007 : Northeast Tennessee Parkinson’s Support Group
During the month of April, we donated 100% of the proceeds from our April 16th Meditation
Class and our April 21st Community Flow classes. Also, any cash
donations from our donation vase were contributed as well.
We would like to thank Judy Hensley for the information display that she
brought to our studio for all of us to learn more about Parkinson's. It has
been our privilege to provide programs and classes for this inspiring group of
people over the past year.
March, 2007 : Anna’s Closet
Anna's Closet was started in 2000 after the sudden death of Anna Love, a very
special young girl. In her memory, counselors at Indian Trail Middle School
decided to open Anna’s Closet to provide new and nearly new clothing to
students who were unable to purchase stylish clothing and shoes.
Throughout the month, SAY students generously brought in bags, bags, and more
bags of clothes. Also, 100% of the proceeds from our four Beginner Meditation
classes were donated to Anna’s Closet -- allowing them to purchase additional
items that children may need. This raised an additional $105.
American Friends Service Committee
On March 19th we held a special Peace Meditation. This was a donation based
class which raised $30 for the American Friends Service Committee. AFSC's work
is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the
power of love to overcome violence and injustice.
February, 2007 : Abel Tyson
An SAY student brought the need of the Tyson Family to our attention and asked
for our help. Abel is an 18-Month old suffering from Stage 3 Neuroblastoma.
100% of the proceeds from our Super Bowl Yoga (Sunday, February 4th) and our
Community Flow Yoga (February 10th) were donated to this family, along with the
cash donations from our donation vase.
January, 2007 : JC/Washington County Animal Shelter
Thanks to monetary donations, as well as the support of several classes during
the month of February that we contributed 100% of the proceeds. We were not
only able to cover Fletch's heartworm treatment of $400, we were also able to
sponsor the adoption of 8 more animals at the shelter ($150). Additionally, we
carried two loads of several hundred pounds of supplies and food to the
shelter.
About Fletch
December, 2006 : Our amazing students, teachers, and the community.
2006 has been an amazing year for Wendy and I. We opened Simple Abundance Yoga
only five months ago and ended the year with over 200 amazing students. We have
found our students and teachers to be some of the most generous people --
freely supporting our sponsered charities each month.
With this in mind, our December focus was our gratefulness for our students,
teachers, and the community! Therefore, throughout the month there were special
treats. By far, the clear winner appeared to be the hot chocolate!
We cannot begin to express our appreciation for your support of SAY and our
mission for the community -- Thank You!
November, 2006 :
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.
We were overwhelmed by two large boxes that over-filled with the abundance of
non-perishable foods brought by our students and instructors during the month
of November. 100% of the proceeds from the November 10th Blacklight Teen Yoga
and November 25th Community Flow Yoga classes, and cash donations were
contributed as well.
Simple Abundance Yoga is a proud sponsor of the 2006 Yoga for Food project.
October, 2006 :
Safe Passage Women's Shelter
100% of the proceeds from our October 14th Community Flow class and October
20th Freedom Yoga class, and cash donations were contributed as well.
August-September, 2006 :
Boys-to-Men/Children of Promise
All donatations, plus 100% of the proceeds from Freedom Yoga, Yoga for Peace
for the month of September and Community Flow classes on August 26th and
September 9th.
Update: We were delighted to hear from Lisa Tipton of the Children of Promise
program that the donated funds allowed children to attend programs at Trinity Arts Center of Johnson City,
Tennessee.
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