A Fundraiser for POC Yoga and Zenyu
OPEN TO ALL
Saturday, March 29th, 2014
Technology Access Foundation in Lakewood Park
605 SW 108th St, Seattle WA 98146
Zenyu and POC Yoga are excited to offer "Renewing Body and Soul with Yoga, Meditation, and Sound," a one-day retreat that will take place on Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at the Bethaday Learning Center in Lakewood Park, Seattle.  Yoga, guided meditation, sound healing, and delicious healthy food will be offered throughout the day, as well as time for collective ritual that will prepare us for the coming of Spring. This one-day retreat is a rare chance to nourish our bodies and souls and to reflect on the passing of winter in the presence of healing community with wonderful people.  Folks of all abilities and ages are welcome.  

WHEN: Saturday, March 29th, 2014, 9:30am-4pm

WHERE: Technology Access Foundation in Lakewood Park, 605 SW 108th St, Seattle, WA 98146

COST: $75-150 sliding scale. This is a fundraiser for Zenyu and POC Yoga, two community organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of marginalized communities. Please help us keep this work sustainable by paying at the top of your payscale. Limited work-exchange scholarships available.

REGISTRATION: Spots will fill up quickly so please email us at [email protected] to receive a registration form or download it here. A non-refundable (but transferable if we find someone to take your spot) deposit of $50 is necessary to hold your space. PRIORITY DEADLINE: Saturday, March 8th, 2014
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ABOUT US: 
Zenyu’s mission is to move the movement by developing inspired queer leaders of color who understand the inherent connection between spirit, earth, and our collective demand for social justice. The only organization of its kind nationwide, Zenyu cultivates the inspired and embodied leadership and holistic well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning or Intersex People of Color (QPOC) in Seattle to lead social justice movements and concrete efforts for community change.  Through workshops, training, community meditations and healings, and spiritual wilderness excursions, Zenyu works to create and support social justice movements that are healthy, sustainable, and spirit-centered. 

POC Yoga is committed to cultivating healing spaces that center the needs of people of color through accessible yoga classes.  Our spaces are sliding scale, LGBTQ friendly/affirming and flexible for the needs of individuals with diverse abilities.  We exist to address the trend towards financially inaccessible and homogeneous yoga spaces.

Hello friends,
On New Year's Eve, Zenyu Healing held a joyous fundraiser called "Shine", which highlighted our community's talent, love and dedication to social justice. This fundraiser represented a crucial part of our budget for the year. Sadly less than 2 days later, Zenyu's office (also our home) was robbed and we lost all of the money we made from the fundraiser as well as both of our organizational computers.

A core group of 8 volunteers lovingly put in over 2 months of work, often using their own money to cover expenses, to make this event a success. Over 100 people came to celebrate with us that night and contributed generously. We are asking for your help to help us recover the money we raised from the event as well as our two organizational computers. Please find our GoFundMe campaign here:http://www.gofundme.com/61bw0c

Thank you so much for all of the love and support that has been pouring in. We are grateful for whatever you can share with us. We would also greatly appreciate if you could pass this on to friends and family. 

With love,
Christine, April, Emil, and the Zenyu Family