Help Bring Yoga To Low Income Communities

Hi, I’m Mike Bennett, A passionate entrepreneur, father, Veteran and volunteer. I  am  Kripalu Yoga Teacher that serves low income and underserved communities . I introduce kids and families of urban and low income families to the amazing healing and therapeutic benefits that yoga has to offer them – at little to no cost.  Studies show the  three areas in need of major improvement in urban communities as Mental health, Substance Abuse and Physical Activity/Nutrition – all issues that can be seriously mitigated by the practice of yoga
Without initiatives like the one I am embarking on, these communities may never know that YOGA is for THEM, YOGA is for everyone! I’m asking you to help me to fuel this initiative and be a part of something so big for so many people.
I work with many schools and organizations throughout the East Coast , as a Yoga Instructor, bringing the healing effects of Mindfulness based  Yoga and Meditation to special populations in underserved communities  with your donations I will be able to serve more people in our low incomes communities and schools in Connecticut, New York, Massachussetts, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Three major areas of opportunity in our communities are Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Nutrition / Physical Activity, issues that can be mitigated by  the practice of yoga.

Yoga helps us to:
Develop body awareness.
Learn how to use their bodies in a healthy way.
Manage stress through breathing, awareness, meditation and healthy movement.
Build concentration.
Increase their confidence and positive self-image.
Feel part of a healthy, non-competitive group.

 I’ve created special contributor levels so that you can become a part of the movement and enjoy yoga sessions with me too.
 
Serving our communities means the world to me. Yoga is about transformation and that is exactly what I look to do transform perceptions, lives and communities one person at a time  . Empowering and assisting others in gaining a deeper sense of self-awareness and take their personal growth to the next level.
I seek to help others find the healing nature of yoga and pay forward the gifts my teacher bestowed upon me spreading the message of hope and healing through yoga in the urban community and make an impact where it's needed most.
I will be using my skills and tools to provide programs and workshops that introduce and reinforce mindfulness based yoga and meditation as a natural, healthy practice for a lifetime of well being.

Funds Will Go Towards
Yoga Mats 
Blocks
Straps
Bolsters
And other program essentials

Help more people receive the healing introduction to yoga and meditation with a monetary donation and share  this campaign on your profiles

Thank You For All Your Help and Contributions