Maddi's YTT Tuition Fundraising

4 years ago, I took my battle with depression and anxiety into my own hands. Most of my childhood, I was secretly suffering from suicidal thoughts, hair loss, and malnutrition due to stress caused by family related issues. After years worth of counseling, I was still dealing with the same problems. I learned that I couldn't wait for someone else to save me or change my fate. I had to save myself, so I started my own physical fitness regime which happened to include yoga one day a week. I quickly noticed how yoga affected my mood, thoughts, and reactions, so I started doing yoga everyday. My mental and physical health improved tremendously!  After coming home from college, and getting confused on my life's purpose, someone asked me to teach them yoga. That is where my journey towards my true destiny began. Since then, I have hosted classes and events in lower income communities to spread the importance of mental and emotional health and awareness. I have also volunteered my services to Memphis's DRC with the Tennessee Department of Correction. Yoga has healed my life and directed my path toward so many others in need. It is my desire to be able to continue this journey and grow toward helping many more people. The cost of tuition to continue my YTT education is costly, which is why I need YOU! Any amount that you are able to give would be greatly appreciated! You are not only helping me, but you are helping the City of Memphis keep leaders and entrepreneurs who are geared towards Memphis's morals and cultural values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, & Service.