Global Mala Project

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Global Mala Project
Type Global
Founded 2007
Key people Shiva Rea
Area served Global
Focus Environment, AIDS, Poverty
Method Raise Awareness
Slogan Yoga as Peace in Action
Website www.GlobalMala.org

The purpose of the Global Mala Project is to unite the global yoga community from every continent in the world, forming a "mala around the earth" through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108.

On September 21st-23rd, 2007 (Fall Equinox and the United Nations International Day of Peace), yoga studios, teachers and organizations across the globe will create fundraising celebrations, raising funds and awareness for environmental, AIDS, and poverty groups.

Contents

[edit] US Teachers

Ram Dass · Baron Baptiste · Kofi Busia · Nicole Doane · Ana Forrest · Richard Freeman · John Friend · Sharon Gannon · Sally Kempton · Gary Kraftsow · Cyndi Lee · David Life · Tias Little · Timothy McCall · Elise Miller · Tim Miller · Eddie Modestini · Aadil Palkhivala · Sarah Powers · Saul David Raye · Tracey Rich · Desiree Rumbaugh · Erich Schiffmann · Ganga White · Mark Whitwell · Michele Dante · Jeff Martens

[edit] Supporting Activists, Musicians, Creative Artists

Krishna Das · Donna de Lory · Girish · Deva Premal & Miten · Dave Stringer · Jai Uttal · Wah! · Chris Blackwell · Bruno Guez · Reverend Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith · Ziggy Marley · Sting & Trudie Styler · Jennifer Aniston · Courteney Cox & David Arquette · Rosanna Arquette

[edit] Los Angeles Event

Los Angeles is the hub of Global Mala activities and will host an estimated 10,000 yogis in the Solar-powered Los Angeles Convention Center. There will be meditation, a yoga mala (108 Sun Salutations), kirtan and dance throughout the day.

[edit] Local Initiatives

Hundreds of cities around the globe are organizing local Yoga Mala events. [1]

[edit] External links