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a brand new day
Street Yoga Happenings May 2011
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 Dear Street Yoga Family,
It's a wonderful time for Street Yoga and I'm thrilled to be looking toward the future with you.
For the past six months I have served as your Interim Executive Director and it's with great humility that I bow in gratitude to what has been built here over the last few years. In large part I'm grateful to the amazing contribution of Adrienne and her assistance during this transition.
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Annual Report
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STREET YOGA'S LETTER TO OUR SUPPORTERS
We are thrilled to share with you our stories of the life changing work that Street Yoga brings to at-risk youth and families.
read & download here »
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Special Events
Learn about some opportunities to immerse yourself in wisdom & yogic activism:
read more here »
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Upcoming Events
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BHAKTI EXPRESS Saturday, May 14
Where: Yoga Union Donate: All proceeds benefit Street Yoga programs at
Bradley Angle House GREEN FESTIVAL Saturday & Sunday May 21-22, Seattle WA! 
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Gratitude
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CUPCAKE DAY!
Cupcake Jones, a locally owned bakery in the Pearl District, will be donating 5% of their proceeds to us for MAY 17! Plan ahead and order a big batch, or walk in and buy cupcakes on our "Benefit Day" we will receive 5% of what you spend.
STREET YOGA JAM!
+ Yoga on Yamhill +
STREET YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: TUCSON + Tucson Yoga + + Samadhi Yoga + + Yoga Blaze + STREET YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: SEATTLE + Ryther Child Center + STREET YOGA VOLUNTEER GATHERING + North Portland Yoga + + Sweethome Teacup + Games, Support and more, What a lovely time shared. YOGA LOVE + Yoga Everywhere + Thanks for the link love! |
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Street Yoga
Teacher Training
| WE ARE NATIONWIDE!
Featured Training: Join us in Washington D.C.
We still have space for you to join us May 20-22, 2011
JUNE Minneapolis, MN - SIgh Yoga Philadelphia, PA - Sankha Yoga JULY NYC, NY - Laughing Lotus NY AUGUST Detroit, MI - Yoga 4 Peace Portland, OR - Yoga Shala PDX Boston, MA - Prana Power Yoga ................. register here » |
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Program Update
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Student at Seneca House, age 12Yoga helped me alot. I've learned that not only has Yoga gave me peace but it teach me that my anger can be controled and one coping skill for me is Yoga! I want to say I love my Street Yoga teacher :) :) ~ Ariana
Volunteer at Pioneer Special School
Before class began, I shuffled my deck of yoga cards for kids, and noticed how appealing the partner poses were... and boy did the kids agree with me!
Almost all of them chose the bright pink cards with parter poses like "lizard on a rock" and "double down dog"....
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How You Can Help
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Street Yoga Eye Pillows!
Do you sew?
Our amazing volunteer teacher Kathryn is starting a sweet Eye Pillow project for Street Yoga kids!
Drupal Wizard
We need a tech genius to spruce up our media. Hang with us in the office, or work from home.
Event Planning Committee
Do you love to plan? Organize? Gather a community of devoted yoga enthusiasts? Wow! We do to... let's chat :)
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email alice@streetyoga.org to volunteer with our Street Yoga Team!
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 A Letter From Our Executive Director
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 Dear Street Yoga friends and partners,
It's a wonderful time for Street Yoga and I'm thrilled to be looking toward the future with you.
For the past six months I have served as your Interim Executive Director and it's with great humility that I bow in gratitude to what has been built here over the last few years. In large part I'm grateful to the amazing contribution of Adrienne and her assistance during this transition.
This organization has an amazing tangible and intangible effect on everyone it touches; and I am no different. I have been honored to witness and participate in the passion of this growing group of yoga service workers all over the country, and to see firsthand the huge impact of this work.
As we embark on 2011 Street Yoga has a lot of success from which to grow - and a lot of work to do. It's my hope that Street Yoga programming can reach even more youth and caregivers throughout the United States and beyond. Youths who deserve to find safe homes within their own bodies. Caregivers who suffer secondary trauma and need tools for self-care and sustenance. Yoga makes space for healing, breath helps to self-soothe and asana strengthens those who feel helpless. I'll be hard at work with both the staff and the board to grow our reach to those in need.
It's my honor to serve with you and I look forward to supporting this mission in the next phase of our evolution. For, it's your dedication that makes Street Yoga unique, meaningful and significant and together we have remarkable potential for change in our communities.
Please read our 2010 Annual Report which has an inspiring letter from Adrienne and Mark regarding her transition.
Namaste,
Rachel Sample
Executive Director
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Gratitude! We've got a lot of it...
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So many wonderful individuals, organizations, and businesses support Street Yoga. We are continually filled with gratitude for their generous support.
TUCSON TEACHER TRAINING
- Thank you Tucson Yoga for hosting such a full and vibrant training!
SEATTLE TEACHER TRAINING
- Ryther Child Center hosted our training yet again, and we are constantly reminded of the healing and empowerment that their amazing organization creates in the Seattle community.
- Thank you Yoga Blaze and Samadhi Yoga for co-sponsoring this training. We couldn't reach as many people without you, and our training was truly co-authored by every single individual.
DONATIONS FROM THE HEART
- Limbo Market generously doanted lavender to our new Street Yoga Eye Pillows! Look for them at Yoga Shala locations. For every eye pillow purchased, one will be donated to a Street Yoga child. Coming soon to our online store!
- Thank you Yoga Pearl for donating gently used clothing! We love to help out those that we serve, and your generosity is so wonderful.
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Street Yoga 2010 Annual Report!
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Read it on our website & Download your own copy!
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Ongoing Community Classes
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 Community and Donation classes benefit Street Yoga Programming, and are a fun way to give back to the community through your practice!
Santosha Yoga
Beginning Vinyasa class at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays.
All proceeds from this class benefit Street Yoga.
4876 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite L4
http://www.santoshaforeverybody.com/
Yoga Bhoga Power Yoga for all levels! 12pm to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday
10% of all class proceeds benefit Street Yoga.
1028 SE Water Ave #265 http://yogabhoga.com/ ....................................................
If you would like to host a donation class at your location, and be featured on the Street Yoga website as well as monthly newsletters,
Please contact rachel@streetyoga.org.
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Upcoming Street Yoga Teacher Trainings
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We offer monthly weekend teacher trainings in cities across the country for community members interested in learning how yoga serves vulnerable young people and their families, not only homeless youth, but also young people who are faced with challenges that stem from overcoming the pain of sexual and physical abuse, homelessness, mental illness or familial substance addiction and other traumas.
Trainings are open to experienced yoga teachers as well as those new to yoga. In the past we've had massage therapists, nurses, social workers, teachers and many others join us for a weekend of connection, learning and soul-building.
We now offer CEUs through the Yoga Alliance and the National Association of Social Workers for the SY Training. Sign up now!
Washington, DC · May 2011
Minneapolis, MN · June 2011
Philadelphia, PA · June 2011
New York · July 2011
Detroit · Aug 2011
Boston · Aug 2011
Portland · Aug 2011
Click here to register and secure your spot »
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Stay tuned for future Street Yoga Teacher Trainings in your region!
Email Jaime for further information about Street Yoga Programs and Training.
jaime@streetyoga.org
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Yoga & Mindful Events
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YOGA AND SOCIAL CHANGE
 May 21-22, 2011 - Portland, OR
Hosted by Yoga Bhoga
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." We've all seen that quote-on everything from tee-shirts to bumper stickers.
But how do we actually do it?
Come hear about thriving community yoga programs for the most under-served and marginalized communities, as well as strategies for creating inclusion and partnership in everyday life. Together we will explore what each of us, as individuals, can do to change our own prejudices and presumptions and see our commitment to social justice as part of our commitment to Yoga.
- The Path Of The Bodhisattva
- The Power Of Partnering
- Everyday Yogi
- Yoga As A Truly Healing Art - Classes for Special Conditions
- Beyond Yoga Teaching, Yoga Therapy And Activism
Whole weekend: $200 early registration (paid in full by May 20th) or $250 regular or $50 per session
*DISCOUNT FOR ACTIVE STREET YOGA VOLUNTEERS!
contact alice@streetyoga.org for details
ANCIENT WISDOM RISING
May 19-22, 2011 · Port Townsend, WA
A Gathering With Traditional Elders and Indigenous Wisdom Keepers
Follow your heart and sign up now.
Traditional Elders will bring their wisdom, timeless solutions to our modern-world problems -- but the Ancient Wisdom Rising community dances with your feet, sings with your voices, lives in your hearts.
www.ancientwisdomrising.com/
REVEAL BEAUTY: A HEALING FUNDRAISER FOR KELLEY RUSH
 May 15, 2011 - Portland, OR
Sunday, two workshops focus on de-toxing the body to aid in healing and lessening breast cancer risk: 9-10am Basics Fitness Class $10, 11-1 Yoga for Vitality Workshop $25 with all proceeds going to Kelley Rush Healing Fund, 2-5pm Silent Auction and Services Showcase. Beautify yourself from the inside and out that will not only benefit you, but another's healing with cancer.
Over one million people were diagnosed with cancer last year. 12.2 percent of women born today will be diagnosed with breast cancer (National Cancer Institute). These numbers are staggering and chances are 3 in 4 people have a personal relationship with cancer. One person's journey can have an everlasting effect on all.
www.InnerElementsYoga.com
TEACHING YOGA AND MEDITATION IN MILITARY SETTINGS
May 15, 2011 - Portland, OR
Robin Carnes, Karen Soltes, Sue Lynch, Annie Okerlin, and Patricia Lillis-Hearne
Part One, Teleconference
: June 8-July 20 (Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, EDT) or October 19-December 7 (Wednesdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm).
Part Two, workshop at Kripalu
: January 8-13, 2012.
For yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training.
Get the training you need to bring the healing power of yoga to soldiers, veterans, their families, and their caregivers. This certification program will give you a solid foundation in the art and science of teaching yoga in a military setting. You will learn from seasoned teachers, with medical, mental-health, and military backgrounds, who have significant experience teaching yoga to servicemen and -women with post-deployment physical and psychological conditions.
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Support Street Yoga
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DRINK STREET YOGA TEA!
Street Yoga Tea is a sweet, refreshing hibiscus blend that calms and clarifies. Hibiscus, the red flower sacred to Ganesh, contains vitamin C and is beneficial to meditation. Street Yoga tea also has calming chamomile, rosemary for concentration, peppermint, cardamom and cinnamon for digestion, lemongrass for its antioxidant properties, and stevia and licorice for taste. This tea is beneficial and safe for all, including children. To purchase our tea, click here »
SPORT A STREET YOGA T-SHIRT OR TANK! Why not kick back, relax and sip that tea in one of our great t-shirts!
Featuring Street Yoga's take on Ganesh, the theme of the t-shirt is Triumph.
We have many colors in many sizes. Read more on our website, and you can purchase here » Look fabulous and support Street Yoga all at the same time! 
Click here to check it out! ..........................................................................
 Donating to Street Yoga
We deeply appreciate your support. Any contributions you can make will help us help the youth, one breath at a time. If you want to donate directly, please donate here and choose your level of donation!
Monthly pledging from your credit card is now available. Consider joining this month at our "Tree Level" for just $9 per month.
Thank you, many smiles and blessings to you all! Namaste.
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Connect with the Street Yoga Family!
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Contact Us: www.streetyoga.org 503-232-0362 |
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