Our Hands Will Help

January 12th was a very important day for Alluem Yoga. Marking the 1 year anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake, we were so thankful to see many faces of the Cranford community come out on this day to show their support. Over $1,300 dollars were raised on this day to help bring Gina even closer to her goal of $20,000 for Off the Mat Into the World's Global Seva Challenge. Once her goal is met by Feb. 2012, she will travel to Haiti to provide emergency relief services such as food, water, and shelter, as well as working with select partners who are actively building sustainable projects and communities in Haiti. We meditated and journaled fireside outside by the river, danced through asana on our mats, reflected by candlelight, left our mark through hand and foot prints on prayer flags that will later travel to Haiti with Gina.

We can not thank everyone enough for coming out on this snowy day to remember, support, and honor the many who are still without homes, schools, and live with very very little. Thank you most of all for the Alluem Kids who came out to dedicate their practice to the children in Haiti. With heart opening poses, deep breathing, and a singing bowl meditation we pray that the children, the future of Haiti, continue to hold onto HOPE. With this HOPE combined with strength and courage, the people of Haiti will have a brighter future. Namaste.

Alluem Yoga's Hope for Haiti Day 2011

January 12th marks the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
As you all know, Alluem founder, Gina Pachkowski, has made a commitment to taking Off the Mat Into the World Global Seva Challenge 2011 to raise $20,000 to help respond to both critical needs and to create and implement long term solutions in Haiti.
She will journey with OTM to Haiti in February 2012.
All are welcome to join us today between the hours of 2pm and 9:30pm at the studio as we remember, reflect, and honor those in Haiti. Feel the brisk air as we dance through asana, breathe, meditate, journal, and nourish our souls.
There will be a special Kid's Class from 4-5pm for all ages. We will learn about the children in Haiti today, dedicate our practice to them and make prayer flags with our handprints to show that we care. Prayer Flags are traditionally made to help promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. Stop by ANYTIME during the day to make a flag of your own marked by your hand or foot print to be displayed by the river in support of those practicing throughout the day. These flags will later travel to Haiti with Gina to help spread the good will and love. (Suggested Flag Donation $20.)