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You Picked ‘Em! Talent Search Finalists Announced

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You voted, we listened. The yogis with the most votes have been named the top five finalists in Yoga Journal’s Talent Search.

They are:

Shannon McGee
Paducah, Kentucky

Casey Van Zandt
New Orleans

Marcelo Tessari
New York

Vanessa Pattison
Sacramento, California

Mark Gonzales
San Francisco

Read more about them here.

From these five, Yoga Journal’s editors will choose a winner who will be flown to our San Francisco office and participate in a photoshoot to be featured in the pages of the September issue. Make sure to pick up your copy to find out who it is!

Thanks to everyone who participated. We had almost 3,000 talented, passionate yogis submit their photos and share their stories with us, and with all of you. We are awed by the amazing yoga talent out there. Congratulations to everyone. Namaste!

Read the whole story on:http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/

Yogis Help Haiti Relief Efforts

In the aftermath of Tuesday’s 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, many yoga studios, teachers, and practitioners have forces to send aid and help soften the blow of the tragedy. We encourage you to lend your support–monetary contributions, participation in relief events, raise awareness, or simply dedicate a yoga practice–to the people of Haiti.

Below is a list of just a few yoga events that aim to help with the relief effort in Haiti. I know there are many more all over the country. I need your help to publicize other opportunities to get involved!
Please add the list by commenting below with local events or efforts in
your community– please include dates, times, and URLs.

Laughing Lotus Clothing Drive in San Francisco, California — through Sunday, January 17

Bernal Yoga Haitian Relief Benefit Class in San Francisco, California — January 18, 12 pm

Yoga Tree Benefit Class in San Francisco, California — January 17, 4:30pm; Studio will match donations.

Piedmont Yoga Studio Clothing Drive in Oakland, California — through January 17

Haitian Relief Class with Spiritual Gansters 305 in Aventura, Florida — January 17, 10:30am

River’s Edge Yoga Classes for Haitian Relief in Alexandria, Virginia — January 18, 11am, 12:30pm, and 6:30pm

Blue Lotus Yoga Studio in Raleigh, North Carolina set up a fundraiser page with Mercy Corps

By Donation Yoga for Haiti Core Strengh Vinyasa Master Class in New York, New York — January 24 12-2pm and Benefit for Haiti with FELA! and other celebrities on January 22nd

Read the whole story on:http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/