Yoga to raise awareness and to support Coast Shelter
A yoga class will be at 4:30pm on Saturday, March 18, to celebrate International Women's Day and to raise money for Coast Shelter.
The monthly yoga classes are being offered to build community and connection, said organiser Ms Helen McNair.
"Our February community class, celebrating World Pride 2023, raised $201.
"We are not deducting any costs.
"Teachers from Umina Beach Yoga are teaching for free and I am providing the space and teas," she said.
"Students can donate whatever they can afford.
"That might be nothing or $20, and all proceeds will be donated to Coast Shelter.
"We are hoping to easily reach our fund-raising goal of $1000 by the end of the year.'
"Each class, held on the third Saturday of the month, will be led by one of the team of experienced, professional teachers and will highlight a national or international event to increase awareness, educate and help make the world a better place.
"This month we are raising awareness of International Women's Day.
"As a small business, with a team of 10 women, we want to celebrate women's achievements and to embrace equity."
"These informal classes are designed to make you feel nurtured and nourished.
"We want our beautiful yoga studio to be a space where community can come together and feel welcome, to support physical and mental health with a free yoga practise and to share tea and chat with friends.
"Yoga teaches us non-violence and compassion.
"It has love, acceptance, and peace at its very core.
"Let's use yoga to help make a difference.
"Giving back through yoga is a wonderful way to show gratitude for all that we have."
Book through the live timetable on the website: uminabeachyoga.com
SOURCE:
Media release, 27 Feb 2023
Helen McNair, Umina Beach Yoga