Yoga teachers in the region collect donations for local fire brigades!

Yoga teachers in the region collect donations for local fire brigades!

In the Gohrischheide region, special attention is paid to yogic practice this week. The local yoga teachers have launched a benefit campaign to support the fire brigades on site. This initiative began at the beginning of July 2023, when the region was affected by heavy fires. "We want to show our support and gratitude," said Katja Siemens, who heads a free yoga class for beginners in Gröditz next Sunday at 9 a.m. The donations that are collected flow directly to the fire brigades in Wülknitz, Zeithain and Gröditz, as agreed in consultation with the mayors. Mayor Enrico Münch actively supported the campaign and took part in the yoga hours.

The courses run until Sunday, July 20, 2023, and take place in different places, including Gröditz, Grossenhain, Riesa, Stolzenhain and Bad Liebenwerda. In Bad Liebenwerda, too, an event is offered under the motto "Together for our region". The participants can donate from five euros, although many even give ten euros or more. The goal is to collect a four -digit amount to relieve the fire brigades. Public relations was funded with a postcard campaign that already brought in 500 euros for new trees in Gröditz, also part of the support for the community.

variety and inclusion in yoga

yoga has long since developed beyond the clichés. The "Accessible Yoga" movement, founded by Jivana Heyman, is committed to making yoga accessible to everyone, especially for people who may not be visible on social media. An inclusive target group is addressed, which also includes older people, people with physical or psychological complaints and people in wheelchairs. Programs such as "Yoga on the chair" offer a valuable opportunity for the 60plus generation to stay active in old age and to move in a community.

An important step in this direction is the accessibility of the yoga offers. The website of Treffpunkt Yoga, a professional provider in Dresden and the surrounding area, is regularly checked for its accessibility and adapted to the guidelines of the accessibility law. Corresponding adjustments, such as optimization for screen reader and keyboard navigation, are part of the package. In addition, courses in different styles and special offers for different age groups and experience levels are provided, including the popular prevention courses that are subsidized by health insurance companies.

With such acceptance and accessibility initiatives, yoga should be experienced for everyone- regardless of physical restrictions or personal backgrounds. The importance of inclusion and diversity in yoga is becoming increasingly recognized, and it is gratifying to see how these trends also find their way into the region.

If you want to get involved in the yoga mat adventure, you are cordially invited to join the upcoming events. The contribution to the community is not only noticeable, but also urgently required, especially at a time when support for local fire brigades and social projects is more in demand than ever.