Karma Yoga

On every retreat we perform karma yoga to give back, express gratitude, serve others and our environment as a practice of yoga.

Conscious living helps us appreciate our abundance and share it with others. Living this way helps us recognize and respect the interdependence of all living things. We learn to embrace everything as "our" family. The true spirit of service is not borne out of obligation and a "charitable" ego but is a spontaneous expression of the heart. Our exhale symbolizes this spirit of giving without expectation. Rather than being a grandiose gesture, giving is an ordinary act of daily life. Those truly in the spirit of giving never realize they are giving at all!

I encourage everyone to engage in some form of service regularly as a yoga practice, to discover some form of serving that ignites your passion and enables you to contribute innate gifts. Spread joy to others and express what is inside of you. Ultimately, to lead a balanced life, both giving and receiving are necessary .

May we contribute to the health of our planet and all the inhabitants of the air, sea and soil. May we strive to become better stewards of the Earth, live in harmony with Nature and protect its resources for future generations.

It is One World; may we live, work and thrive together.