Yoga aid for children

The Peninsula Yoga Centre will take part in the Australian Yoga Aid Challenge at Umina Beach Surf Club on Wednesday, October 22.

The Yoga Aid Challenge is an opportunity for local yoga enthusiasts to raise awareness for the benefits of yoga and to raise money for various charity projects by each participant fundraising prior to the event.

"Last year the event involved 700 participants at 21 venues around Australia and raised over $150,000," publicity officer Ms Helen Macnair said.

"The Yoga Aid Challenge is a dual purpose event hoping to raise awareness of the many benefits of yoga whilst also raising money for children in need.

"The Peninsula Yoga Aid team is meeting at the Umina Beach Surf Club at 6am on October 22.

"The aim is to do 108 sun salutes (surya namaskar), watch the sun rise over the ocean and raise money for charity in the process.

"It is free to join in and all are welcome."

For more information or to join our Peninsula Yoga Aid team, visit the website at www.yogaaid.com.au or contact the Peninsula Yoga Centre on 4342 5000.

Press release, 2 Oct 2008 Helen Macnair, Peninsula Yoga Centre