Connecting through Yoga
Yoga enthusiasts strengthen the community through yoga and socialising.
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Due to the lockdown, many people became isolated, as they lived alone and worked from home, for this reason, many developed a sense of fear of going back out into the world once the lockdown restrictions were lifted.
Ordinary acts such as going to the gym became a source of anxiety.
Five yoga enthusiasts noticed these concerns among people and decided to start a non-profit organisation to combat people’s fear of socialising. Yoga Lovers Connect opened its doors at the beginning of 2022.
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According to Ann-Lene Olivier, the objective was ‘to bring hope and community to people, create a platform for interaction and empowerment!’
Once a month the charity holds a fundraiser, where the donations go to numerous charity organisations, along with connecting with other people while doing yoga.
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This month the event was held at Leafy Greens Café on February 25 and the organisers encouraged everyone to attend. They had a picnic and people stood a chance to win yoga goodies from the Chibyannlene draw.
Along with yoga, the organisation is also working on a project to get re-washable pads to girls who can’t afford to buy disposable pads and therefore miss a week of school every month.
“The cycle of a lacking education will keep these girls disempowered for generations to come – so for us, this is a very important project,” concluded Ann-Lene.