It’s a battle of the benefits. And that’s a wonderful thing! Yogis across the city and beyond have answered the call to help after Hurricane Sandy whether donating food, supplies or their time to pitch in. And we’re proud to say the help hasn’t stopped. If you’re not doing anything exciting this weekend, and even if you are, consider checking out one of these events benefitting Hurricane Sandy relief.
Is your studio hosting a donation class or collection? Let us know. If not, why not make the suggestion?
Not in NY? You can always make a donation. Check out our list of links and ways to help. You can even buy things on Amazon where this wedding registry was set up by some brilliant and kind souls to directly benefit recovery efforts.
Upcoming benefits…
YogaWorks is hosting a series of benefit classes at their Westside, Soho and Westchester locations. $20 suggested donation will benefit New York Cares Hurricane Relief. They will be collecting coats for donation and Westside will also be collecting cleaning supplies, hats and gloves for donation to New York Cares.
House of Jai on the Upper East Side will be hosting a donation class for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The details we received in email:
Sunday, November 11th from 1:00-2:30pm for Amitai’s Donation Class for Victims of Hurricane Sandy.
This donation based class of $25 will go directly to Occupy Sandy Relief. Occupy Sandy is a coordinated relief effort to help distribute resources and volunteers to help neighborhoods and people affected by Hurricane Sandy. (Rockaway Beach, Redhook, South Brooklyn, Staten Island, New Jersey).
Students are also encouraged to bring supplies to help the effort:
Flashlights
Batteries
Candles
Lanterns
Extension cords
Power strips
Walkie talkies
Bleach
Garbage bags
Tarps
Hats
Blankets
Socks
Boots
Gloves (for warmth & for cleaning) Indoor/outdoor cleaning supplies
Baby wipes, formula, diapers
An all-star benefit is happening next Thursday, November 15th. Hosted by Alignyo, NYC’s most popular teachers will come together for several benefit classes from 10am to 7pm. Donation is $30 per class which will benefit the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York – Hurricane Sandy relief. Sign up here.
OM to heal our home is a day of yoga with New York City’s top yoga teachers.
100% of the proceeds go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York – Hurricane Sandy relief.
Spread the word and get on your mat to get NYC back on its feet.
Class details:
10am – co-taught: Nicole Nichols & Kristin McGee
12:30pm – co-taught: Tara Stiles & Michael Taylor
5:30pm – co-taught: Kay Kay Clivio, Halle Becker & Anita Goa
7pm – co-taught: Elena Brower & Schuyler Grant
Classes held at Sky Light West 500 W 36th St New York, NY 10018
Pure Yoga, for their part, is hosting a class on Saturday, November 10th to benefit the American Red Cross. They are also giving you a t-shirt for an $85 donation. Sign up here.
STRETCH YOUR STRENGTH SATURDAY: HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF CLASS
November 10Pure West
1:30pm – 3:30pmYou and a guest are invited to join us as we host a mindful and inspiring open level Vinyasa class held as a fundraiser for Superstorm Sandy. Each attendee will have a chance to purchase a limited edition S+RENGTH shirt in support of the effort.
Cost:
$50 suggested donation for the class
$85 for the class and branded t-shirt
*All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross
Did we miss any? Let us know!
If you have time to volunteer, keep checking Occupy Sandy Relief and New York Cares.
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Earlier…
Hyde Yoga, a New York City-based designer of organic cotton yoga clothes, is donating 10% of November sales at http://www.yogahyde.com to the American Red Cross. Thank you for helping us help our community!