Gearing up for Yoga Month

Over the past couple of months we have been spotlighting Sadie Nardini, a yoga instructor for Yoga Month, a 10 city-tour to raise funds for Yoga Health Alliance, which will benefit children. Here's what Sadie has to say about the program:

YB: The proceeds of Yoga Month will be benefiting the Yoga Health Alliance, a non-profit. Why should people support this organization?
Sadie: Because the overall picture of where kids' health is going in the US is pretty dismal. The incidence of childhood obesity, ADD, early-onset puberty, teen pregnancy, and drug use is higher than ever. Ever. That's worrisome. As the saying goes, "If not you, then who? If not now...then when?" Someone has to show these kids another way of living, and perhaps they'll become addicted instead to the sense of strength that a healthy body, high self-esteem, self awareness and acting with integrity bring.

I've taught many kids of all ages, and I've seen firsthand the joy they get when they do their first Crow Pose, or come to yoga class instead of taking out their anger some destructive way. Yoga is a gift, and the Yoga Health Alliance aims to give it to every child possible. I think that's a pretty good cause to get behind. Because those kids could be our kids, and they will grow up to be the next generation. If we can't invest in that now...then when?

I encourage all that can attend to be involved with this great initiative. For more information or to sign up, click here.