Portugal: 108 Yoga Sun Salutations – Charity Event by Lulushanti Yoga Helping Pirilampos Orphanage, ACCA kids & Sis Project
Vale De Lobo – Loulé | Sunday 15 May, 2011
Luisa Mckay founder of Lulushanti Yoga will be hosting another “Saluting for Charity” event in Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Vale De Lobo – Loulé, in the Algarve. ALL proceedings will go towards 3 different charities: Pirilampos Orphanage, ACCA kids & Sis Project.
Due to the success of last years charity event, Lulushanti Yoga will be hosting another one this year.
Do join for 108 Yoga Sun Salutations !
When? The event will take place on Sunday 15th May at 9:30am
Where? Dunas Douradas Beach Club have kindly allowed us to use their garden space overlooking the sea. Meeting point will be downstairs in the gym no later than 9:15am
Why 108?
- Sun and Earth: The diameter of the sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth.
- Sanskrit alphabet: There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Each has masculine and feminine, shiva and shakti. 54 times 2 is 108.
- Chinese: The Chinese Buddhists and Taoists use a 108 bead mala
- Planets and Houses: In astrology, there are 12 houses and 9 planets. 12 times 9 equals 108.
- Heart Chakra: The chakras are the intersections of energy lines, and there are said to be a total of 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra.
- Gopis of Krishna: In the Krishna tradition, there were said to be 108 gopis or maid servants of Krishna.
- Dance: There are 108 forms of dance in the Indian traditions.
- Stages of the soul: Said that Atman, the human soul or centre goes through 108 stages on the journey.
Theses are only just a few examples for the use of the number 108, the list goes on!
What you need to do to enter
- To start, you will need a sponsor sheet
- A minimum of 50 euros sponsorship. We encourage you to raise as much money as possible, and to donate a little yourself.
- Some Yoga experience and knowledge of the salutation sequence is recommended (we will be going through the sequence in class leading up to the event)
What you need to take/wear
- Your own Yoga mat (if you have one).
- Dunas gym can offer you use of a mat if you do not have one, alternatively, there will be mats for you to purchase, of which a percentage will go towards charity (please contact me in advance if you require a mat)
- Water/towel/comfortable clothing/suncream/glasses
Kids club
- Kids are welcome to join the experience, however, they can also be left with sonia at the dunas kids club free of charge. (We will need to book this, so please let us know in advance)
The Charities
Pirilampos orphanage
Albufeira based orphanage which is in desperate need of a new bus to fit the legal requirements for transportations. Most proceedings will go towards the bus, others will be put towards groceries, nappies, outings and utility bills in order to keep the centre running efficiently.
ACCA kids
An officially registered Portuguese charity that supports underprivileged children (and their families) in the Algarve, through a network of volunteers and in association with a number of social partnerships and aid associations.
For more information regarding recent projects and acca updates, please visit: www.accakids.com
Sis Project
Service in Satchidananda (SIS) is a non-profit international collection of charities established in honor of H. H. Sri Swami Satchidananda and based on his core teaching of selfless service. SIS, founded by Nalanie Harilela Chellaram one of Sri Swami Satchidananda’s beloved disciples, exists to serve global projects that are working in a sustainable way and giving back to their local communities
IF you wish to view more information about upcoming projects, such as helping families affected in Japan, please visit: www.sisproject.org
Dress code: Vibrant colours in the sunshine!
Lets all make a difference because every little penny counts!
Date: Sunday 15th May de 2011
Hours: 9:30am
Location: Vale De Lobo – Loulé
More information:
Email: info@lulushanti.com – birch@mail.telepac.pt – T: 91 602 4997 (Lulu) – 289 541983 (Pirilampos, Peta Birch) – Web: www.lulushanti.com – www.sisproject.org – www.accakids.com
See also other events by: Lulushanti Yoga
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