at three dog yoga, we’ve chosen to take a stand for causes we support to "be the change we want to see in the world." causes we support fall into three categories: health and wellness promotion, non-violence and human rights and animal welfare.
we hold monthly "karma initiatives", which allow our members to get involved in our charitable giving activities...if your nonprofit would like to work with us on a karma initiative, please email us at info@threedogyoga.com
here's what we've been up to so far!
the Africa Yoga Project uses the power of yoga to foster peace, improve well-being, facilitate self-sufficiency and create opportunities across the communities of East Africa...they are literally changing the world!
we were able to raise more than $900 in member contributions and we matched this with three dog funds...sending more than $1,800 to AYP!
this could be as simple as helping someone with groceries, giving someone an unexpected smile or letting yourself off the hook for that slice of cake or missed workout......or you could step it up and spend a day at the food bank, give blood, volunteer at a local school or donate money to needy causes.
the idea is to become aware of our power to make a difference in the world...in big and small ways!
here's how the program works: get yourself to 12 classes during the month of december 2009 -- instant karma for body and mind.
bring a “wish list” item for the YWCA’s Safe House/Preschool to each class -- instant karma for the soul.
the items are small, but together they will have big impact for women and children fleeing domestic violence. for every member who completes the challenge, we’ll donate $10 to the YWCA’s ongoing efforts.
participation is free; sign up and pick up a copy of the wish list at the studio.
through our "Relax, Renew and Recharge" program, our instructors travel to local schools and conduct basic classes for groups of eight or more at reduced rates to make classes more accessible to teachers and staff.
last year, we worked with Mark West Elementary School and had a BLAST!
we hold monthly "karma initiatives", which allow our members to get involved in our charitable giving activities...if your nonprofit would like to work with us on a karma initiative, please email us at info@threedogyoga.com
here's what we've been up to so far!
july 2010 - 108 Sun Salutes for the Africa Yoga Project
on Independence Day, we celebrated with 108 Sun Salutations AND supported a great cause...the Africa Yoga Project uses the power of yoga to foster peace, improve well-being, facilitate self-sufficiency and create opportunities across the communities of East Africa...they are literally changing the world!
we were able to raise more than $900 in member contributions and we matched this with three dog funds...sending more than $1,800 to AYP!
june 2010 - david's karma day
for david's 35th birthday on June 8, we challenged our members to come to class and celebrate...and for each member who came to class, we donated $10 to A Leg Up Rescue, the organization where we got our dog Pebbles...it was a great day, and we ended up sending more than $500 to A Leg Up!february 2010 - kindness everyday
in February, we challenged YOU to commit random acts of kindness throughout the month!this could be as simple as helping someone with groceries, giving someone an unexpected smile or letting yourself off the hook for that slice of cake or missed workout......or you could step it up and spend a day at the food bank, give blood, volunteer at a local school or donate money to needy causes.
the idea is to become aware of our power to make a difference in the world...in big and small ways!
january 2010 - MLK celebration to benefit haiti's earthquake victims
to celebrate Dr. King's legacy, we challenged students to come to class on MLK Day by donating $10 for everyone who came to class to the Red Cross Efforts in Haiti. With matching funds from our members, we donated more than $750!twelve days of yoga - our holiday karma challenge to benefit the YWCA Safe House/Preschool
in 2009, we donated over $500 and 300 items to the YWCA! we can't wait to do it again in 2010!here's how the program works: get yourself to 12 classes during the month of december 2009 -- instant karma for body and mind.
bring a “wish list” item for the YWCA’s Safe House/Preschool to each class -- instant karma for the soul.
the items are small, but together they will have big impact for women and children fleeing domestic violence. for every member who completes the challenge, we’ll donate $10 to the YWCA’s ongoing efforts.
participation is free; sign up and pick up a copy of the wish list at the studio.
august-november 2009 - the three B’s and the three R’s
our “Bend, Breathe and Be” program is a free program offered to local elementary schools for children in the primary grades. that teaches coordination, focus and relaxation. our teachers visit local schools for two hours each week, bringing a fun and games approach to fitness and yoga.through our "Relax, Renew and Recharge" program, our instructors travel to local schools and conduct basic classes for groups of eight or more at reduced rates to make classes more accessible to teachers and staff.
last year, we worked with Mark West Elementary School and had a BLAST!