Outreach
Reaching out and giving back is extremely fulfilling and worthwhile work. From a spiritual perspective, it is the only "real" work that is important in life. At the school, Heather has supported local and international charities as well as non-for-profit organizations. The Yoga Way has hosted fundraising events, donated a portion of its monthly income to various charities and provided yoga classes on a volunteer basis. A personal passion and interest of Heather's are children learning English as a Second Language (ESL). Teaching children English (the international and business language of the world) is one of the many ways to increase the literacy rate and to support their future. Since 2004, Heather has voluntarily taught English to Kindergarten children and students at Pragathi Vidya Kendra, a private school in Mysore, South India.
| Pragathi Vidya Kendra (School), Mysore, South India | ||
The words 'Pragathi' means progress, 'Vidya' knowledge and 'Kendra' school in Sanskrit. It is a primary and secondary school that was established in 1993 as a "non-profit organization with the sole objective of imparting quality education to children who are otherwise deprived of it." Maintained by the principal, headmaster and a board of trustees the school relies on generous donations from various sources. From Kindergarten to Xth Standard (Grade 10 in North America), the school provides a holistic education that addresses the mind, body and spirit of the whole child. The curriculum consists of academic subjects such as English, Math, Science and Social Sciences, as well as cultural subjects (re: the local language, Kannada, Hindi and Sanskrit). Yoga is a key aspect in the curriculum and has been taught as a mandatory subject for the past 15 years at the school. All students from Ist Standard (Grade 1) to the Xth Standard attend weekly yoga classes. |
|
Past Charity Support |
Pragathi Primary and Secondary High School, Mysore,India