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Join us in memory of Cheryl Catranbone and in honor of survivors everywhere for Yoga Salutes Non-Violence, a fund-raising event to benefit HopeWorks of Howard County.

Yoga Salutes Non-Violence (YSNV) is celebrating its 14th year supporting HopeWorks of Howard County, our local rape crisis and domestic violence center.

We recognize the need for changing the way the Yoga Center of Columbia hosts the event this year due to Covid19, while continuing the tradition of supporting this important organization.

Sun Salutation Participants

Sun Salutation Participants are invited to register with a donation to YSNV for HopeWorks You will then receive a link to the event, being held live-stream via Zoom.
There will be two different offerings of the event:

• ·  Mat practice of 108 Sun Salutations led by Karen Best

• ·  Chair practice of 54 Sun Salutations led by Heather Thamer

  Upon registering, participants will be able to choose the amount they wish to donate and which practice (mat or chair) they would like to join.

  Donation options: $27, $54, $108

  Please Note: Each gift of $108 has an incredible impact!
  It allows a family of 4 a one night stay in emergency shelter, 4 counseling sessions, one night in a hotel when the emergency shelter is full, or in-person hospital advocate response in the middle of the night.

  Participants who want to have sponsors donate in their name, can do so at this link HERE. There is a space to fill in a name of someone as a dedication or sponsorship.
  

  If you wish to donate more, please do so at www.wearehopeworks.org
  

  Participants in the mat practice will be led through 108 Sun Salutations (or as many as they can). Watch video here. 

  Participants in the chair practice will be led through 54 Sun Salutations. Watch video here. Watch video here. 

  0. Other Donors and Supporters

     If you wish to donate but do not wish to complete Sun Salutations, you may still make a donation. To sponsor a participant or make a direct donation to Hopeworks, Click Here.

     We hope you will join us in making this another successful YSNV fundraising event for HopeWorks. We encourage you to share with your friends and family, so that they can support your efforts on behalf of HopeWorks with a donation also.

Heather Thamer

 Heather Thamer, M.Ed, E-RYT500, Accessible Yoga Teacher, Y4A Yoga for Amputees Master Teacher, Level 1 WAE Teacher, has been teaching yoga since 2006 and practicing yoga since 1992. Her classes are mindfully structured, blending asana, sequenced movement, breathing techniques and meditation. Prior to being a yoga teacher, Heather was actively working with and advocating for children and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities across a variety of settings including: residential, work and day programs, in the public schools and was active with Special Olympics and The Arc. During her time as a special educator, she realized the value of yoga and the positive impact yoga can have on one's life. 

Since becoming a yoga teacher in 2006, Heather has taught classes for all ages, specializing in yoga for older populations, those affected by cancer, limb loss/difference, and chronic conditions. She uses a mindful, heart-centered approach to teaching yoga and is passionate about making yoga accessible and enjoyable. Heather serves as Co-Director of the Y4A Yoga for Amputees program, an international, adaptive yoga program for those with limb loss/limb difference/limb limitation. For more information, please visit https://www.yogaforamputees.com/ To connect with Heather please send email to yoga@thamers.com or visit her personal website: www.yoga.heatherthamer.com.