Kickoff for Yoga Month and Recovery Month

Namaste!

Here we are on September 1, 2009 recognizing the first official National Yoga Month (www.yogamonth.org), designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2008.  In addition, September is the 20th anniversary of the National Recovery Month (www.recoverymonth.gov).  While many yoga entities and communities have celebrated within their communities over the years, it is truly amazing to have September officially recognized as National Yoga Month!

We at YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) commend the work and leadership of the Yoga Health Foundation (www.yogahealthfoundation.org).  The Yoga Health Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization registered in the State of California that administers and produces the National Yoga Month Campaign.  Please visit them at www.yogamonth.org to find ways to get involved.

We at Recovery Vibe (www.yogavibes.com/recovery-vibe) are particularly interested in shining the spotlight on yoga and addiction recovery.  Let us hear from you and join us, as Ghandi states, in “becoming the peace you want to see in the world.”  Pause for a moment and become aware of your breath, breathing in gratitude and breathing out peace.

One example of how YogaVibes.com is involved in both national observances is in Dallas, Texas.  Every Sunday throughout the month of September, free yoga classes will be available for people in recovery from addictions.  The Dallas Yoga Center (www.dallasyogacenter.com) has donated the space with donations going to the Association of Persons Affected by Addictions (APAA) (www.apaarecovery.org).

Let us hear from you and what is happening in your communities!

Vicki Johnson
Recovery Vibe Blog Commentator