{"id":2534,"date":"2012-08-09T11:54:18","date_gmt":"2012-08-09T15:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/mindfulnessmatters\/?p=2534"},"modified":"2012-08-09T11:54:18","modified_gmt":"2012-08-09T15:54:18","slug":"yoga-on-the-mountain-a-benefit-for-the-center-for-mindful-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/mindfulnessmatters\/2012\/08\/yoga-on-the-mountain-a-benefit-for-the-center-for-mindful-learning.html","title":{"rendered":"Yoga on the Mountain a Benefit for the Center for Mindful Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

My dharma friend, Soryu Forall, has founded the Center for Mindful Learning<\/a>. “The Center for Mindful Learning (CML) is a non-profit organization devoted to improving lives and strengthening communities by offering mindfulness training that cultivates happiness, compassion, and success for the benefit of all people and all living things.”<\/p>\n

Burlington, Vermont is and will be a stronger community as result of their efforts. They will be holding their third annual fund raiser “Yoga on the Mountain” on September 8. If you can’t make the event, consider making a donation on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>You don\u2019t want to miss\u00a0<\/strong>
\nYoga on the Mountain 2012<\/strong>
\nSaturday, Sept. 8, 2012<\/strong>
\nMt. Philo, Charlotte, VT<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Please join us as we practice mindfulness and yoga together on top of Mount Philo to benefit\u00a0Center for Mindful Learning<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0programs. \u00a0The proceeds raised will enable us to serve more individuals, schools, businesses, and community organizations that wish to bring relaxation and energy into their lives by learning mindfulness tools.<\/div>\n
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This year, 20% of our proceeds will go directly to\u00a0New Sudan Jonglei Orphans Foundation<\/em>\u00a0(NSJOF<\/em>)<\/a>, a non-profit dedicated to improving the future of orphaned children in the Jonglei state and surrounding areas in Sudan.\u00a0\u00a0NSJOF provides funding for education, and educational services, for orphaned children in order to make them productive members and future leaders of their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Event Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:30-8:30am:\u00a0Mindful hike to top (optional)<\/div>\n
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9:00am:\u00a0Arrival to top of Mount Philo
\n9:15 \u2013 9:30am:\u00a0Guided meditation led by\u00a0Soryu Forall<\/a>, CML\u2019s founder
\n9:30-9:50am:\u00a0Words from\u00a0Soryu Forall<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Lindsay Foreman<\/a>, CML &\u00a0Peter Garang Deng, NJSOF<\/a>
\n10-11am:\u00a01 hour class gentle yoga practice led by\u00a0Lindsay Foreman<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Sofi Dillof<\/a>
\n11-12pm:\u00a0Refreshments and conversation
\nAttendees can choose to take part in all events they feel comfortable.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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To help us beat our last year\u2019s fundraising goal of $6,000,\u00a0we need your help.\u00a0Our fundraising goal this year is $12,000.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Please consider donating $35\u00a0here<\/a><\/div>\n
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There are 3 ways to take part in this event and help us reach our goal:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Sign up on razoo\u00a0www.razoo.com\/team\/Yoga-On-The-Mountain-1<\/a>\u00a0and click the link \u201cFundraise\u201d under \u201cJoin This Team.\u201d Ask your friends, family, and co-workers to help you raise money. Top fundraisers will receive great prizes!<\/li>\n
  2. Donate Here<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Send a suggested donation of $35 with your name to: CML, PO Box 1842, Burlington, VT 05402. (Checks can be made out to \u201cCenter for Mindful Learning.\u201d)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    *We are currently looking for corporate sponsors.\u00a0 Contact Harrison Heyl at\u00a0harrison@cml.me<\/a>\u00a0to learn how your business or organization can get involved.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Come to these free yoga classes to learn more about CML and NSJOF and pre-register for Yoga on the Mountain:<\/strong><\/p>\n