Take the Seva Pledge—Being Yoga Conference Retreat
Seva can be defined as selfless service, volunteer work, or work offered to humankind. It is a longstanding tradition in all yoga lineages and one of Omega's core values. At Omega's 2011 Being Yoga Conference, you'll have the opportunity to take a seva pledge and expand the gifts of your yoga practice from me to we by expressing your unique talents and sharing them for the greater good.
Here's a sample of some of the pledges from last year's conference. We thank all participants for their heartfelt commitments.
"Raise my children to be kind, mindful, and loving!"
Danielle, Monroe, New York
"Continue to locally find ways to give to my community."
Dylan, Bronxville, New York
"Find a local animal shelter to support."
Donna, Long Valley, New Jersey
"Support birthing/pregnant women."
Salomone, Ottowa, Canada
"Raise $20,000 and travel with Seane Corn to Africa."
Joanne, Wilmington, Delaware
"Use my yogic tools to help Latina women find the path of yoga."
Migdalia, Burlington, Vermont
"Work on relationships with family."
Susan, Red Hook, New York
"Start a yoga community to give back to Harlem and give back to myself."
Kendra, New York, New York
"Use my yoga to be less judgmental of myself and others."
Ania, Oxford, United Kingdom
"Commit to finding an organization to participate in that aids children and adults with illiteracy."
Lauren, Needham, Massachusetts
"Offer a free yoga program/class in the eating disorder clinic at the hospital in my city."
Kathrun, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
