About Us

In the Spirit of Service: 

When we have the means, it becomes incumbent on us to help others.

Being on the Yoga mat is great, but what happens after? 

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5 points of action... Yoga Manifesto: 

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1. Kindness & Respect (Fruit of the Spirit, Exercising Goodwill)

Buoy up others with a smile, or random acts of kindness strewn throughout the day. You can do it!

In Galatians 5:22-23 it says “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,

faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” 

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2. The Happiness Project (Joy in the Heart, Elation)

It is contagious, and we can spread it. Ignite your light. Excitement for life. 

 

3. Peace Initiative (Safety for our neighborhoods, Safety for all)

When we are in peaceful, cooperative environments, we thrive and open like flowers.

Where there is contention and animosity, we tighten and wither like plants in a harsh dry environment. 

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4. Conservation & Beautification (Cleanliness sets the stage, Beauty inspires.)

The work of an angel can change blight to beauty. If we don’t take care of the earth, who will?

If it’s not our responsibility, whose is it? Let’s be clear: some of what we call development, is actually destruction.

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5. Mission Playground (Give the inner child recess.)

We need time away from work, away from the desk. Playfulness elevates the soul. 

 

These are not unheard of ideas, but we’re proposing a unified effort beyond what is ordinary.

We want to work with everyone: different religions, businesses, clubs, groups, sports teams, ensembles...

Let’s get everyone on board to make Canton a better place! 

The idea we embrace is “act for the greater good.”

Yoga is more about spreading peace & happiness than it is about being flexible. 

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So... Let’s be mindful of our Interactions: 

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With nature. Through reduce, reuse, and recycle, we can leave a smaller carbon footprint. 

With each other. Through kindness & respect, we can leave a trail of smiles.

We uphold a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination on the basis of race, gender & sexual orientation,

ability, age, ethnic background, etc.

With the metropolitan area and our rural environs. Through civic pride and being citizen activists,

we can energize our communities. 

With our actions. How you live your life affects more than just yourself and the people around you. 

With our thoughts. Stay positive. Let’s give back. Let’s raise up our families and communities.

Even though I am like an ant trying to move a mountain, I embrace the task, for we are not defined

by our limitations, but by our efforts. Each person makes a difference, but we are stronger together.

 

Strength in community. The collective group is stronger than the individual will. We need each other. 

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We are not asking for donations of money, but for donations of goodwill, thoughtfulness, and caring.

Nor do we ask you to sign a petition, but you sign on through caring and unselfish behavior.

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We cultivate strength, not so we can dominate others, but so that we can help others.

The rain, the soil, and the sunshine help the plants to grow. An encouraging word from us, a reassuring touch,

a supportive look, some kind help, or a warm smile can be very nurturing to others.

 

Let’s shine! When you open your heart, I see that you are shining already. I feel it from your heart

that you are giving already. I hear it in your words that you care. Let’s make this a shining, caring community!

 

Spread happiness. Life is more about giving than getting; more about sharing than taking.

Let the voice of love be greater than the voice of the ego.