Hike To Yoga LA 2021
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Hike to Yoga LA is the first wellness initiative of its kind in Los Angeles, with the intention to be the bridge between the local communities, including underserved areas such as South Los Angeles.
Started by a local resident and yoga therapist, Laurie Hang Hutter, the mission of Hike To Yoga LA is to create community spaces in nature that promote the practice of yoga in nature weekly, to build a community and future around a healthy lifestyle that is associated with improving overall mental and physical health. These benefits include but are not limited to: reduced stress levels, lower rates of experiencing anxiety and other conditions.
Your donation will give LIFE to the 20 consecutive Saturday events to come in our 2021 season and will primarily cover:
> Compensating our diverse roster of Nature Yoga Teachers
> Mindful group leadership trainings aimed at creating a group of engaged volunteers who will lead "respectful-distance" small group hikes to our serene hilltop yoga location
> Communication expenses such as banners, signage, and flyers
> Sound system and microphone
> Thermometer guns, hand sanitizer, and other safety supplies to keep every body safe!
A $50 contribution will grant access to our Founding Member Circle which includes:
-VIP Access to our 2021 Saturday Hike to Yoga LA Events (no need to sign in more than once, we keep your information on file!), you just need to flash your new...
-LIMITED EDITION enamel pin (& complete the COVID questionnaire)
-Early bird exclusive updates about our pop-up events and fundraisers
A $100 contribution will grant access to our Founding Member Circle which includes:
-Everything in the above $50 tier AND
-LIMITED EDITION yoga mat carrying strap (hike with your yoga mat IN STYLE!)
We would be grateful for any contribution amount!
In this current pandemic crisis, these services are needed more than ever. More people are choosing to social distance outdoors, thus increasing the need for organized events in open green spaces. Hike to Yoga LA aims to be the catalyst for change, community and health.
Hike to Yoga LA will utilize local parks to combine cardiovascular exercise and nature yoga therapy to increase individual health literacy and to build community between residents of Southwest Los Angeles.
Before the pandemic, these communities were already experiencing low levels of mental/physical health, and socioeconomic disadvantages.
Our programs are modeled from a National model of wellness, which emphasizes prevention, intervention, and sustainability. Our organization is focused on making yoga accessible to everyone, and fostering a sense of community among local residents. We focus on providing this service at no cost to an intergenerational population in Los Angeles County.
Social anxiety, loneliness, and lack of physical activity has risen as a result of COVID-19. One survey’s findings reported that 63% of Americans who have been previously diagnosed with a social anxiety disorder or depression are finding it hard to cope during the pandemic. While this is true for several populations such as adults, adolescents, and teens, one population that is often overlooked is adult seniors over the age of 65. While roughly 42.6 million older adults experience loneliness and social isolation, these conditions are associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and poor health outcomes. According to the Center for Disease Control, poor social relationships (characterized by social isolation or loneliness) was associated with a 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of dementia.
Hike to Yoga LA will increase health literacy and raise awareness about how to manage and prevent stress, anxiety, and chronic disease. It will also prioritize the needs of adult seniors that are often overlooked because of barriers that prevent seniors from accessing preventative services.
2021 Hike To Yoga dates:
May 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 27
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2
Before the pandemic, these communities were already experiencing low levels of mental/physical health, and socioeconomic disadvantages.
Our programs are modeled from a National model of wellness, which emphasizes prevention, intervention, and sustainability. Our organization is focused on making yoga accessible to everyone, and fostering a sense of community among local residents. We focus on providing this service at no cost to an intergenerational population in Los Angeles County.
Social anxiety, loneliness, and lack of physical activity has risen as a result of COVID-19. One survey’s findings reported that 63% of Americans who have been previously diagnosed with a social anxiety disorder or depression are finding it hard to cope during the pandemic. While this is true for several populations such as adults, adolescents, and teens, one population that is often overlooked is adult seniors over the age of 65. While roughly 42.6 million older adults experience loneliness and social isolation, these conditions are associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and poor health outcomes. According to the Center for Disease Control, poor social relationships (characterized by social isolation or loneliness) was associated with a 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of dementia.
Hike to Yoga LA will increase health literacy and raise awareness about how to manage and prevent stress, anxiety, and chronic disease. It will also prioritize the needs of adult seniors that are often overlooked because of barriers that prevent seniors from accessing preventative services.
2021 Hike To Yoga dates:
May 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 27
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2
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Hike to Yoga
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Los Angeles, CA
