Global Mala 2008, Saturday, September 20th 2008

Think globally, act locally. Global Mala is a worldwide event to raise money for worthy causes. Yogins all over the world are getting together to celebrate, work, play, sweat, laugh, practice, pray, eat and donate money.

In a collaborative effort, from Omahas yoga studios, to bring the love and lift your spirit we will join together in the ULTIMATE YOGA in service for others less fortunate. Join us and help make the world a better place.

Saturday, September 20th at the Hanscom Park Pavillion - 3201 Woolworth Ave

• 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Opening ceremony/talk with Troy Rapp, Global Mala Coordinator
• 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Vinyasa Yoga All levels with Libba Harmon, One Tree Yoga
• 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM - Family Friendly Yoga with Carole Westerman, One Tree Yoga
• 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM - lunch on your own
• 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Chakras, Breath, and Enlightenment with Lyndy Sophia, Nirvana Point Wellness Retreat and Spa/ The Wellness Connection
• 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Gentle Flow with Lynn Sanchez, One Tree Yoga
• 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Yoga Nidra with Susie Amendola, Omaha Yoga & Bodywork Center
• 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Encountering the Meditation Experience with Sri Dharma Pravrtaka Acharya (Dr. Frank Morales),Hindu Temple of Nebraska
• 6:00 PM - Quick cleanup of the pavilion
• 6:15(ish) PM - Potluck Dinner at Troy's house, 3553 Arbor Street (about 6 blocks from Hanscom Park)

The Cause... Free will donations will be accepted at the global mala event. All proceeds will go to two charities...

Locally: Stephen Center Homeless Shelter 2832 Q Street, Omaha, Nebraska. www.StephenCenter.org

On any given night, the Stephen Center provides beds for up to 22 single men and 26 or more spaces for women and children depending on family make-up. Additional men frequently sleep on floor mats. Meals are served seven days a week to those staying at the Stephen Center. The Emergency Shelter is available to men, women and children on an emergency basis from a few nights to two weeks or longer depending upon the situation. Case management services are provided. With an open door clean/sober policy in place, Stephen Center volunteers are ready to serve more than 100 meals on any given night. Often this number is exceeded! There is also a HERO Program for recovering homeless men and women with a co-occurring diagnosis and a Transitional Living Program.

Globally: C.A.R.E. www.CARE.org

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty placing special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.