YOGATHON CANADA 2012
Runners run together for marathons, musicians band together for benefit concerts, and on August 19 Yoga enthusiasts stretched out to spread the message of peace through yoga and support a good cause. More than 600 yogis, health enthusiasts and yoga newcomers participated in the Art of Living Foundation’s inaugural Yogathon: 108-Sun Salutation challenge. The Canada-wide Yogathon was held in six cities – Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City and Toronto. Participants came together for a combined 720 minutes of yoga and performed an estimated 64,800 sun salutations.
Coinciding with the United Nation World Humanitarian Day, a global celebration of people helping people, the funds raised by all participants were donated to Care for Children which provides education for children in developing nations.
The collective spirit and enthusiasm was palpable in all the cities on event day, and participants expressed joy and an overwhelming feeling of gratitude while taking part in the Yogathon. Participants shared:
· “Wow – what a wonderful experience. I can’t believe I was able to do 108 sun salutations!”
· “The group energy and enthusiasm was incredible. I loved every minute of the Yogathon challenge”
· “This is an amazing event. When’s the next Yogathon?”
