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Charity Yoga Class to Benefit Special Olympics

  • CENTER Yoga + Wellness 647 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT, 06437 United States (map)
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Join CENTER Yoga + Wellness for an all-levels donation class to benefit CTPolice initiative ‘Conquering Kilimanjaro’ - aiming to raise a total of $140,000 for the CT Special Olympics. Donate to support climber, Laurie, who needs to reach a goal of $10k in order to reach the top of Africa’s highest peak to raise funds + awareness to this cause.

“EVERY MOUNTAIN TOP IS WITHIN REACH IF YOU JUST KEEP CLIMBING.”

This all levels class is suitable for those new to yoga and experienced yogis alike!

Join us for this vinyasa flow class to:

  • Gain strength and increase flexibility

  • Flow through a heat-building sequence focused around detoxing twists and strong standing poses that will leave you feeling grounded and relaxed

  • Enjoy a peaceful metta meditation and mountaintop yoga nidra visualization

When: Friday November 29th, 7:00 - 8:00pm

Where: Guilford - 647 Boston Post Road

Fee: Cash or check donation

click here to sign up

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CLASS WILL BE LED BY: Jill, 500-hr yoga teacher, is passionate about self discovery through movement, introspection and the breath. She completed her 500hr teacher training through YogaWorks in June of 2019 and her 200-hr through Kripalu in 2013. Jill guides core focused classes that make yoga beneficial and accessible for everyone.

TO BENEFIT LAURIE’S CLIMB: In February 2020, Laurie will join 14 individuals to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa to raise funding and awareness for CT Special Olympics athletes. The peak is 19,341 ft and it takes 5-9 days to complete the hike!