The word "karma" is derived from the Sanskrit root kri, meaning 'to do'.  In its most basic sense karma means action. The word 'yoga' translates to union or connection.  Thus karma yoga is building connection through action.  This is often described as "selfless service" and is a way of acting, thinking or being dedicated to the well-being of others.

Every Friday at 8:30pm, Moksha Yoga Victoria offers a Karma Yoga class.  This 60-minute Moksha class is pay-what-you-can (minimum $7) with 100% of the proceeds directed towards charitable activities.

Charities we have supported:

• Surfrider Foundation
• Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children
• New Leaf Yoga Foundation
• Power of Movement
• LifeCycles

Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.

To learn more about the Surfrider Foundation visit: www.surfrider.org

Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children

The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children (QAF) is a registered charity with roots dating back to 1926. The foundation raises, invests and stewards funds to support the physical, mental and social well being of children, youth and families primarily on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

To learn more about QAF visit: www.queenalexandra.org

New Leaf Yoga

The New Leaf Yoga Foundation was created by Laura Sygrove (Moksha instructor) and Jessica Robertson (co-founder of Moksha Yoga) with a vision to put the Moksha idea of accessibility into practice.  The goal of the organization is to encourage individuals to turn over a new leaf in life through the practices of yoga and meditation and by fostering a commitment to nonviolent, compassionate engagement with themselves and with others.

In the future the organization will expand to make these practices available to other under-serviced communities across Canada, including people living in shelters, recovering from addictions and living in poverty. 

To learn more about New Leaf visit: www.newleafyoga.org

Power of Movement

On Sunday, February 22, 2009, thousands of participants and volunteers took part in Power of Movement - a yoga fundraiser in support of the Arthritis and Autoimmunity Research Centre Foundation.  Moksha Yoga Victoria was able to raise $1000.00 in support of arthritis and autoimmune disease research.  Power of Movement '09 was able to raise approximately $250,000! Stay tuned for March 7, 2010. To learn more visit: www.powerofmovement.ca

The Arthritis & Autoimmunity Research Centre (AARC) Foundation is one of the three foundations at University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto.  The Foundation raises, manages and invests funds for arthritis and related autoimmune disease research taking place in labs and clinics across UHN. 

LifeCycles

  LifeCycles is a non profit organization dedicated to cultivating awareness and initiating action around food, health, and urban sustainability in Greater Victoria community. We work proactively to promote and create personal, shared and community gardens, research, and educational activities and youth skills development programs. Through partnerships we strengthen individual, community and global health. Check out our web site for more info, www.lifecyclesproject.ca