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NIH Yoga Week

May 19-23
Bethesda and satellite sites
Thrive Yoga is co-sponsoring the first National Institutes of Health (NIH) Yoga Week, the "Science and Practice of Yoga." from May 19-23! Susan Bowen will join Yogiraj, Alan Finger, John Schumacher, Sat Bir Khalsa, Ph.D, Timothy McCall, MD, Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D, and other local and international speakers for this special week to explore yoga practice for health and consciousness. Some events during this week are open to the public. More information will be posted soon or join the NIH Yoga Week listserv by emailing the event coordinator, Rachel Levine at yogalevine1@yahoo.com.

 

 

Karma Yoga Program

Since our opening on Rockville Pike in 2005, Thrive Yoga has been committed to Karma Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit Kri, meaning 'to do', or action and yoga translates to union. Thus Karma yoga literally translates to the path of union through action. It is described as dutiful action without concern for rewards.

The Thrive Karma Yoga Program is sponsored by Thrive Yoga with participation from our staff, teachers and our students. It is our way to give our time and energy to the community for the good of the community.

Yoga for a Cause

Yoga for a Cause is a charitable program developed by Thrive Yoga to provide awareness and financial assistance for organizations that support our community's health, wholeness, and well-being. Thrive Yoga offers these classes for FREE, asking instead that patrons open their hearts and their wallets with a donation to the sponsored organization.

Perfect class for beginners! Door prizes and series giveaways!

Some organizations we have supported since our opening in February 2005:

• Menare Foundation, Inc - to preserve the legacy of the Underground Railroad as a symbol of cultural unity and the ongoing quest for freedom.
• Jr. Olympic Acrobatic Gymnastics Team
• Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
• Montgomery County Humane Society
• The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
• The Children's Inn at NIH
• The Rockville Recreation Fund
• Imagination Stage
• The National Center for Children and Families

Community Projects

Thrive Yoga travels outside of our studio to join others in a greater cause to support wellness in the community. Past Community Events included:

• the DC Global Mala Project;
• The Gazette Healthy Challenge;
• The Manna Food Bank Food Drive;
• The Humane Society Blanket Drive.

In-studio Projects

Studio projects for students and staff to help make our studio a more nurturing, brighter place.

Holiday Food Collection - Help feed our neighbors. Bring in essential non-perishable foods to the Thrive Yoga collection box. These items will be donated to Manna Food Center. Manna provides essential food to a record number of Montgomery County residents everyday. Your support will truly fight hunger and feed hope:

Breakfast Cereal, Rice, Canned Meats,Tuna Fish, Beans, Canned Fruit, Vegetables, Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta, Baby Formula/Baby Food, Peanut Butter, Shelf-Stable Milk

For more information or to make a cash donation, please visit www.mannafood.org

Past In-studio Projects

• Mural painting of Saraswati. Thank you, Lisa Denison. She is as bright and beautiful as you!
• Cat in Eagle wall hanging. Thank you, Mary Rucht
• Jade Beads for prosperity and blessings. Thank you, Diane Lewis

Articles:

• Washington Post: Business Mentoring Tips
• Washington Post: The Family That Ohms Together…
• Washington Post: Om for the 'Olidays
• Washington Post: A Giant Step Toward a Sure-Footed Start-Up
• Washington Post: Zen Trend: Thrive Yoga
• Rockville, A City with Class: Flexibility with Yoga
• The Nation's Health National Public Health Week is marked in communities nationwide
• Rockville Gazette: Rockville's Thrive Yoga earns top honor in business plan contest
• Rockville Reports: Thrive Yoga Business Plan Competition
• Rockville Economic Development, Inc.: Women Entrepreneurs Awarded Cash Prize for DC-regional Business Plan Competition
• Rockville Economic Development, Inc.: First-round Business Plan Winners Announced by Rockville Economic Development
  

Blogs:

• Prana Journal