Tuesday, July 24, 2012

In The Name of Love - A Fundraiser for Michael Joel Hall




As many of you know, Michael Joel Hall was senselessly attacked on Saturday night, while with his boyfriend, in what is being investigated as a hate crime. As a local yoga instructor without health insurance, he is facing major medical bills after undergoing surgery to repair a broken jaw and cheekbone. Fortunately, Michael is one of the most loved people I know in DC (and beyond) and his community has rallied around him during this difficult time.

Please consider donating directly to a paypal account set up to help with his medical bills (http://bit.ly/MJHFund) or stop by proper topper on Friday when 10% of total sales will be donated to the MJH fund.


Michael Joel Hall - In the Name of Love Fundraiser & Practice

When: Friday Night July 27, 8:15pm
Where: Flow Yoga Center
What: We will be offering two donation classes featuring Flow's Mimi Rieger, Rob Hess, Greg Marzullo and Brittanie DeChino.
Reserve Your Space: http://tinyurl.com/flowmjh

For those of you who have had the chance to take his classes at Flow (Wed-Thurs-Fri Mysore & Saturday Rocket) you know what a treasure he is. Now, Michael, one of DC's most beloved yoga instructors, is in the hospital awaiting surgery after being viciously attacked this past Saturday evening. If this were not awful enough - Michael's home was destroyed in a fire just a few months before.

As medical bills and other expenses mount ... one might say Michael has nothing. But this is not true - because he has YOU! Whether you know Michael personally or not- we invite you to experience the true essence of yoga this Friday night as we come together in community!

A gift of $20 or more would really go a long way!! Replace the injustice with kindness - and the suffering, with love.


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8:15-9:45pm - Radiant Heart Prana Flow - asana led by Rob Hess with hands on assists plus closing pranayama and meditation led by Greg Marzullo A transformative prana flow heart-centered practice including mantra japa, tantric sutras, heart salutations, a liberating back-bending vinyasa flow and meditation to liberate our natural, healing alchemy of love.

8:15-9:45pm - Rocket to the Heart - asana led by Mimi Rieger closing with hands on assists plus closing pranayama and meditation led by Brittanie DeChino The playful and upbeat Rocket systematically promotes heart-felt spirit & freedom within your yoga practice. It works the whole body creating inner and outer balance. You will leave Rocket feeling completely rejuvenated & inspired. All you need is love!

Reserve your space in either of these offerings:
http://tinyurl.com/flowmjh

If you can't make it to the class, consider an "in spirit" donation via paypal - we will post that link here shortly. There is also an upcoming yoga community collaborative fundraiser happening August 6! Stay tuned for full details!

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