It sounds like the ultimate yoga challenge – an all-day yoga class, for those who are up to it.
On Saturday, Feb. 25, eight local instructors will lead a full day of classes in B.C.’s first-ever Yoga For Hope event in South Surrey.
It’s a grass roots charity initiative that allows people to help make a difference in their community simply by participating in yoga.
Stop by for a single class, or stay all day and sample different kinds of yoga classes.
Best of all, Yoga For Hope is assisting SOS Children’s Village BC, a non-profit organization that supports foster children and vulnerable youth. Its headquarters are located in downtown Cloverdale.
Some definite star power will be assembled for the event, including Olympic slalom snowboarder and seven-time national champion Alexa Loo.
Loo, an ambassador for SOS Children’s Village B.C., has challenged herself to a full day of yoga.
Beth Sukha-Barker, creator of Yoga For Hope, will also be there.
Beginners to intermediate enthusiasts are all invited to grab their yoga mats and come on out to show their support – and get a fantastic workout.
There will be a variety of options, ranging from two yoga sessions up to the full day of eight sessions.
Participants who raise a minimum of $100 in pledges will get their day of yoga for free.
Organizers hope to raise $10,000 for SOS Children’s Village BC, which operates five family homes in Surrey, along with a variety of outreach programs, including an after school homework club, the Sounds of Learning music program, therapy services, camps and more.
Yoga for Hope is an annual event. This year it’s being held on two sides of the country; in Waterloo, ON, and at the Rotary Field House at South Surrey Athletic Park, 146000 Rotary Way, Surrey. (It starts at 7:30 a.m.)
To register or for more information, visit www.yogaforhope.ca.
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