"If everyone does something, then every thing can be tended to, in some way." -- Cara Sands, Friends of the DolphinsYoga For Dolphins is a unique fundraising plan, created out of a desperate need - the need to abolish the annual dolphin slaughter at Taiji, Japan. It's very simple and basically works this way:
I am asking every practitioner/service provider I encounter during my day-to-day activities to forfeit all - or part - of their fees one time only, in order that this money be donated to Save Japan Dolphins. Whatever the amount is, that they agree to donate, I will still pay them this amount, as long as they agree to donate funds to the campaign. It's a win-win for everyone: I get the service I "paid" for and they get a tax receipt from the donation. It's a sharing of time and skill which can go a long way towards raising funds critical to this campaign.
Why Yoga? Well, aside from the fact that I teach yoga and meditation, as well as work as a communications consultant, "yoga" is a metaphor for union. In this case, it's a call to co-exist with all species of life, and not overstep one's boundaries at the expense of another. By participating in Yoga For Dolphins, we are learning how each of us can help the other, and how these actions and behaviors can have far-reaching, positive impacts.
During the month of September, I am personally donating 100% of my profits from teaching yoga to Save Japan Dolphins. I also encourage everyone who has some sort of service to offer, to do the same, in whatever way feels comfortable. Please tell your friends and colleagues about Yoga For Dolphins, and let's make this contagious -- in a healthy way!
Remember -- if everyone does something, every thing can be tended to, in some way.
Blessings,
Cara
