Yoga Props for Inner Freedom Yoga

As you may know, we were asked to leave the Community Yoga Center in July after 20+ years.  This came as a big shock and was very upsetting to us and many of our students.  Although we have a new home at the Arcata Presbyterian Church, which is fantastic, we need to purchase our own yoga props by Sept. 20 so we can return the ones we have on loan from CYC.  

Unfortunately, we hadn't realized the cost of replacing the props would be so high.  It's an investment of about $925 for the minimum supplies of decent quality props.  (GoFundMe takes about 8% off the top, so that's why we're asking for $1,000 minimum, or about $1,300 total to include yoga bolsters).  This expense has not been in our budget and with slower Summer attendance and other costs, our funds are stretched. 

People encouraged us to start a GoFundMe campaign.  We feel a bit sheepish about asking for money, but figure it's worth a try.   Plus, we love that supporting Inner Freedom Yoga could be a community venture; an opportunity for others to contribute to something that has given them and their community so much healing over the decades.   We were so blown away by the response we received from the community on Facebook and from our newsletter and blog about the move.  It showed us that support and appreciation are out there, even if we don't always feel it. 

So we are asking for your financial support now.  All funds will go toward the purchase of good quality yoga props which will allow for the continuation of our classes at IFY.  Yoga props allow people of different abilities to do the poses effectively and safely.  They are also used for restorative poses which support the body in deeper relaxation. 

Now, more than ever, people need yoga to unwind from stress and tension!  If we get more funds than our minimum, we will purchase higher quality supplies and extra yoga bolsters, which aren't currently in the budget. 

We would be incredibly grateful and humbled by any donations that come for these props.  Giving is a wonderful way to open the heart chakra and feel more connected to something bigger.  Receiving kindness and generosity in this way is an edge for us and we're practicing opening our hearts to receive your generosous offerings.

FREE CLASS GRATITUDE:
In gratitude for your generosity, we would like to offer one free yoga class when you donate $40 or more,  two classes when you donate $75 or more, and three classes when you donate $100 or more. 

We and our students thank you for anything you feel moved to contribute.   Even $5 is very much appreciated.  May we all prosper in love and connection! 

Namasté,
Robyn Smith
Owner and loving steward of Inner Freedom Yoga