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“The word Karma is derived from the Sanskrit Kri, meaning ‘to do’. In its most basic sense karma simply means action, and yoga translates to union. Thus Karma yoga literally translates to the path of union through action. However, in Vedantic philosophy the word ‘Karma’ means both action and the effects of such action. Karma Yoga is described as a way of acting, thinking and willing by which one orients oneself toward realization by acting in accordance with one’s duty (dharma) without consideration of personal self-centered desires, likes or dislikes. Acting without being attached to the fruits of one’s deeds.”{Wikipedia}

In the spirit of giving and Karma Yoga,  myself and a few friends have signed up to do Yoga in the name of charity raise money for  Off the Mat and Into the World through YogaAid at the Wanderlust Festival.

The Yoga Aid Challenge is to complete a 2 hour extreme Yoga practice whilst also supporting great causes!

Please support me and my team “Shakti Shakers” by making a donation to this great cause and help me to make a difference with this Challenge! Here is the link to our site:

http://yogaaid.com/nicoledoherty

We did a little newsletter revamping recently, creating a NicolePresents Version 2.0. It’s cool ’cause its our second year in business as of March 17th, so it all worked out quite nicely.  Yeah, we’ve been working in this industry for a while, but we got official with the government license on St Patty’s Day last year…in a drunken stupor…no, not really, but sounds good doesn’t it?

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Haiti needs our help, urgently.  There are many ways that you can give.  Be creative and work fast.

Text Campaigns

Text 90999 with the message HAITI in the subject. You will receive a message asking to confirm your donation with the word YES. The cell phone company will place a charge of $10 on your bill and send the money to the RED CROSS.

Clothing Donations

YOGA LOFT SF is continuing to be a donation spot for clothing, sheets, towels, and things like that until this Thursday. Feel free to drop things off at any time up until then.

ADDRESS:
Yoga Loft SF
321 Divisadero St. (btwn. Page and Oak)
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-5638

Redeem your Credit Card Rewards Points

Our credit card company teamed up with some great charities to redeem reward points for money donations to an organization of your choice.  Inquire if you have a membership rewards program.

World Food Programme

We have heard that this is one of the best organizations to work with on this effort. First to the scene. You can create your own fundraising campaign through their website. http://www.wfp.org/how-to-help

Don’t take too long to think, just take action!

In yoga, there are four paths to enlightenment: Bhakti yoga, Karma yoga, Jnana yoga and Raja yoga. Karma yoga is based on the idea that to achieve perfection you must use action. In Sanskrit, the word karma means ‘to do’ or ‘action’, while yoga means ‘union’. Together, the words karma yoga mean union though action. Today, a great way to practice karma yoga is by giving back to your community. Volunteering, donating or creating an event to help raise money for a non-profit organization is a great example.

NextAid is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization committed to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the challenges facing African children. Their mission is to promote community-driven, environmentally sustainable, economically and socially empowering responses to the AIDS orphan pandemic. They collaborate with individuals, businesses and nonprofits to produce creative, culturally-rich, awareness-raising projects and music events involving technology, the arts, public education projects, and volunteer opportunities.

For updates on upcoming projects and events, or to make a donation, please visit http://www.nextaid.org

Yoga is more than just a practice, its a way of life!  So over the holidays, why not practice Ahimsa for the Holidays! Think of ways that you can contribute to the greater good. Finding ways to help the homeless, volunteer at a shelter, teach some free Yoga classes to friends, or donate to your favorite charity in the name of a family member as a holiday gift!

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The practice of yoga is an art and science dedicated to creating union between body, mind and spirit. Its objective is to assist the practitioner in using the breath and body to foster an awareness of ourselves as individualized beings intimately connected to the unified whole of creation. In short, it is about making balance and creating equanimity so as to live in peace, good health and harmony with the greater whole.

The core of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra (sacred texts) is an eight-limbed path that forms the structural framework for yoga practice. Each is part of a holistic focus which eventually brings completeness to the individual as they find their connectivity to the Divine.

Of the eight limbs the first are the Yamas which then are broken down into five “wise characteristics.” Rather than a list of dos and don’ts, “they tell us that our fundamental nature is compassionate, generous, honest and peaceful.”

I.  Yamas (Universal Morality) – First of the Eight-Limbed Path

1 (of 5)  Ahimsa – Compassion for all living things
. The word ahimsa literally means not to injure or show cruelty to any creature or any person in any way whatsoever. Ahimsa is, however, more than just lack of violence as adapted in yoga. It means kindness, friendliness, and thoughtful consideration of other people and things. It also has to do with our duties and responsibilities too. Ahimsa implies that in every situation we should adopt a considerate attitude and do no harm.

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