Our Charity: Off The Mat

We're proud to be joined by Off The Mat Into the World in 2010 as our official non-profit partner.

About Off the Mat INTO THE WORLD

Off the Mat Into the World uses the power of yoga to inspire conscious, sustainable activism and ignite grassroots social change. They do this by facilitating personal empowerment through leadership trainings, fostering community collaboration, and initiating local and global service projects.

OTM helps individuals take the path of yoga “off the mat and into the world," expanding the sphere of change outward to local and global communities. They have trained over 400 yogis, many of whom have gone on to take action in their communities.  To date, the OTM community has collaborated to raise over $1.4 million dollars for local and global projects in need.  

Each year, OTM initiates local and international service projects and trips known as Seva Challenges. These experiences offer the chance to contribute to the well being of others while transforming your own life. In 2010, OTM will unite our efforts around the following projects:

The Global Seva Challenge

A transformational journey that builds community, provokes critical consciousness about global issues of social justice and equity, and raises significant funds to support communities in crisis. In 2010, OTM will focus on South Africa, working closely with YouthAIDS, TAC and Linawo Children’s Home to help fund and build health and education programs that will provide tools and resources for the prevention of HIV/AIDS. 

Urban Seva Challenge

Examines some of the root causes of crime, poverty, disenfranchisement, and marginalization in minority and urban youth in America. In 2010, OTM's focus will be in the city of Los Angeles, raising funds to support local programs that work with young people in LA. 

OTM sees yogis everywhere taking their yoga off the mat, into the world!

GET INVOLVED

OTM will provide leadership training courses throughout the weekend. You can also make a monetary contribution while you purchase tickets here.  For more information visit Off The Mat.