Yoga Devotees “Salute the Sun” for Kids’ Health

“It’s our fifth year doing Yoga Marathons and it just keeps getting better,” says Louis Yuhasz of Louieskids.org. “

Charleston’s most popular yoga instructors will lead the way in the 5th Annual yoga-thon on Sat. Oct. 11th from 12-2pm to benefit Louie’s Kids, a non-profit organization assisting children suffering from obesity.

Participants in the yoga-thon will complete up to 108 “Sun Salutations or up to 108 minutes of yoga, with sponsors donating money for each Sun Salutation or minute of yoga completed.

“We’re extremely grateful to the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Department for embracing our idea of possibly 200 people practicing a peaceful yoga practice right in the center of Marion Square on a Saturday during the farmer’s market,” said Louis Yuhasz, founder of Louie’s Kids. “You can’t pick up a newspaper these days without hearing about the epidemic of childhood obesity. And we’re excited that all of the studios will participate in an effort to help kids who need to make a dramatic change in their lifestyle to avoid a lifetime of health problems.”

Noele Pace, an owner of Serenity Now Yoga, said that the yoga community in the Lowcountry would enthusiastically embrace this cause. “Part of living your yoga is to give back to the community, so I know our students will enjoy participating in a yoga marathon for such a terrific cause. There are so many children who need the help Louie’s Kids can provide, and we’re very excited about raising money to help children right here in the Charleston community,” she said.

When & Where: Saturday, Oct. 11th from 12:00 to 2 p.m. in Marion Square, Downtown

Sponsorship: Supported By: Charleston Magazine, Center For Therapeutic Massage, Down To Earth, MUSC Children’s Hospital, Natural Awakenings, NBC News 4, Snyder Party Rental, The Sprout, The Square Onion, and Whole Foods Market

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