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Yogis Aid Japan’s Tsunami Victims

People around the globe jumped into action to support relief efforts and aid to the victims of Japan’s devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and those efforts continue. Yogis have been helping in their own unique ways, with donation classes, fundraisers, and even a Bakesale for Japan, which raised almost $125,000 and counting.

small pendant.jpgFor her part, Sarah Baroni, a yogini and jewerly designer in Arcata, California, decided to create the Healing Pendant and donate 100 percent of the net proceeds from its sale to the organization Direct Relief International. “We make jewelry, it’s just the most logical thing for us to do to do our small part to help,” Baroni says.

The pendant’s three charms–a dove, a Biwa pearl, and amethyst–represent peace, regeneration, and inner strength, qualities that Baroni wishes for the people of Japan right now.

Yoga for Breast Cancer Awareness

rib2.gifIn case you didn’t notice the masses of pink ribbons everywhere recently, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. It seems like a good time for a reminder that earlier this year studies have shown that yoga can improve the outlook and energy of breast cancer patients. (See “Restorative Yoga Helps Cancer Patients“.)

I also know there are many people in the yoga community who are working to raise both awareness and money for the breast cancer cause everyday. I’d love to hear your stories. What are you, your studio, and/or your community doing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month? How has your yoga practice influenced your work?

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