Yogathon Update: Almost $65K raised to date for Stress-Free Violence-Free Schools

60-minute Sun Salutations Challenge

In a nutshell

How many will you perform at the Yogathon on November 15? Yoga -- union of mind, body, and spirit -- is an inward journey. The Sun Salutation Challenge is much the same. The idea is that you set your own goal based on your inspiration. No prior experience is needed and pretty much anyone can do it. Plus, you’ll have tons of help and support. Do this for yourself and help the cause of Stress-Free Violence-Free Schools at the same time.

Sun salutations

The Sun Salutation is a flowing sequence of 12 postures that alternately stretch the spine forwards and backwards with coordinated breathing to provide a complete low-impact workout for the body and mind. Each position counteracts the one before, stretching the body in a different way and alternately expanding and contracting the chest to regulate the breathing. The Sun Salutations can be a complete practice in itself or a preparation for a deeper yoga routine.

How it works

1. Get Started in Minutes

Sign up for Yogathon 2009. By yourself, start a team, or join a team. Do it your way. Get an early start to a healthier you!
Set your sun salutations goal for the May 30th Yogathon. Make it a stretch. Have fun with it. When you sign up you’ll even get your own web page. Give it your personality.
Use our comprehensive set of online tools. Announce your goal to your friends and get them to support you in your drive. You can always change your target at any time.

2. The Journey is the Reward

Keep up your practice at home. Observe the benefits unfold in your life. More flexibility. Greater energy. Calmer mind.
Keep your supporters informed about your progress from your web page. Raise funds for YES! for High Schools Program.

3. Celebrate at the Yogathon

Make it count at the Yogathon. The number of sun salutations you do in 60 minutes will be tallied with that of thousands of other Yogathoners for the Grand Yogathon Sun Salutation Total.
Celebrate your accomplishment and partnership in service along with friends – new and old.
Enjoy Yogathon 2009 - a one-of-a-kind Yoga extravaganza!

Benefits of sun salutations

Join hands, New Jersey!

Take up the 60-minute Sun Salutations Challenge. Do it as a team. Not only are you participating in a fun and healthy community experience but you're also helping make Stress-Free Violence-Free Schools a reality for so many teenagers.

Thank you for your partnership in service.

Tones up the digestive system by alternately stretching and contracting the abdominal organs.
Thoroughly ventilates the lungs and oxygenates the blood.
Clears elimination channels helping to expel toxins.
Normalizes the endocrine system, especially the thyroid gland.
Improves muscle strength and flexibility.
Enhances mobility of the back and shoulders.
Reduces stiffness by lubricating the joints.
Increases mental focus and concentration.
Helps reduce depression, anxiety and stress.
Improves mind-body coordination.