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As seen in the December 2008 issue of Yoga Journal magazine!

Hatha yoga (the physical practice of yoga asanas) is only one branch of traditional yoga. Another equally important branch is that of Karma yoga, or the path of service. We practice karma yoga whenever we perform our work and live our lives in a selfless fashion and as a way to serve others. Volunteering is a prime example of selfless service associated with the karma yoga path.

In 2007, a handful of yoga teachers in Ann Arbor wanted to find a way to strengthen our local yoga community. We could think of no better way to do this than through Karma yoga, so we formed an organization called Yoga Serves! We are a group of local yoga teachers and practitioners who know that 'yoga serves' on many levels. We believe that practicing yoga improves our lives and can benefit our community. Our yoga "posses" go out on a variety of community service missions. We pledge to help, and to serve, with joy!  We gather together for quarterly vegetarian potlucks (hosted by a different yoga studio each time) where we plan our service strategies and share our endeavors with each other.  We create community through the fun of serving others together.

Yoga Serves Schedule of Events & Projects

Delonis Center Homeless Shelter

Join us the 1st Thursday of each month at the Delonis Center in downtown Ann Arbor as Yoga Serves members come together to serve dinner for the homeless.

Contact Shannon at swalter@cfigroup.com for more information and to sign up.

3rd Annual Home Grown Festival @ The Ann Arbor Farmer's Market

This year's HomeGrown Festival is going to be bigger and more beautiful than ever, with even more fabulous chefs cooking from the great Michigan foodshed; live local music; wonderful Michigan beer, wine, mead and hard cider; the wonderful Project Grow Heirloom Tomato Tasting; and lots of fun ways for kids and adults to learn where our food comes from. Join other yogis as we volunteer at the festival, and then hang out together afterwards for some fun!

Contact Christy at info@christydeburton.com to sign up.

Yoga Serves Community Potluck

Take your yoga practice off your mat and into the community! Bring a vegetarian dish to pass, and come ready to make new friends and sign up for a variety of community service projects throughout the coming months. We serve the hungry, the homeless, the environment, the elderly and other good causes that need our help.

Location: Ann Arbor School of Yoga, 420 West Huron Street, Ann Arbor
Bring: A vegetarian dish to pass (with ingredient list) and your own place setting
RSVP by: Friday, September 24 to Christy at info@christydeburton.com