Yoga for 1000 Acts of Justice

What is 1000 Acts of Justice? It is the initiative launched by the grass roots organization Justice Works located in Seattle to enable everyone to perform acts of justice. 

 "We are a people-based and people-driven organization whose goal is to create a safer and more just community. This is done through providing the previously incarcerated with positive transitions back into society and campaigning for just laws and equal treatment of all people." - Justice Works

 After many years of working hard to grow awareness and support for fixing the three strikes law.  By hosting a variety of events throuout the Pacific Northwest region the Justice Works team launched their 1000 Acts of Justice initiative. Anyone can participate in this event. The goal is for each person (up to 1000 people) to engage in an act of social justice and register their social action at the 1000 Acts of Justice Facebook page. This initiative will culminate in a week of events (May 1 - 7) to celebrate the programs outreach to the community and raise more awareness about the organization. In Seattle, many organizations, performers, authors, business owners and others are supporting the event through in-kind donations, participation in events and marketing. 

 One way that I am contributing to the 1000 Acts of Justice is by offering free beginner yoga classes for the Justice Works organization. I have been interested in partnering with Justice Works and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. I know that as we see the impact that 1000 Acts of Justice will have on the Seattle region, others will be inspired to launch similar programs. I feel encouraged and inspired by the many opportunities available to use yoga for social change.