PRESENT INITIATIVES:

FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY

Land Yoga teachers give free classes to the seniors at the 116th street Food Bank each month. In addition, Land Yoga holds an annual drive and ongoing virtual drive to support the Food Bank which has had very low reserves in recent years. You can support our virtual drive HERE.

DOWN TO EARTH FARMERS MARKET

Each summer, we team up with this fantastic Saturday Morningside Park market to bring FREE yoga in the park!

ODANADI

Each year Land Yoga participates in Yoga Stops Traffick a worldwide movement to raise funding for Odanadi, a non-profit whose mission is to combat human trafficking and provide a sanctuary for survivors.

DONATIONS

Land Yoga donates yoga memberships and free classes numerous schools and charitable organizations. Some from the past year include Seniors at the Food Bank, HIV Positive youth at Incarnation Children’s Center, Weekday School at Riverside Church, Children’s Storefront, PS180, PS75, Family Annex, CIVITAS, Three Goats & Community Works.

CONTACT INFO@LANDYOGA.COM IF YOU’RE A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION INTERESTED IN A FREE CLASS OR AUCTION DONATION.

PAST INITIATIVES:

RALPH LAUREN CENTER FOR CANCER CARE AND PREVENTION

Now offering By Donation classes at this state of the art local facility for both patients and staff. The Ralph Lauren Center works to improve community understanding about cancer risks and prevention by reaching out to individuals, community leaders, community groups and religious institutions in and around Harlem.

THE DREAM CENTER

This multi-purpose space just blocks from our studio is designed to awaken dreams.  Through progressive programming, the Dream Center inspires, informs, and empowers the imagination of all ages. We are thrilled to join them for a summer yoga series designed for teens and adults

GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Land Yoga is proud to site sponsor local Daisy Troop #3174.  These fantastic girls meet monthly to work on developing qualities such as honesty, helpfulness, courage, respect and more.  Land Yoga owner, Lara Land was a Girl Scout herself and is thrilled to be working with this very important organization!

MOTHER HALE FUNDRAISER

A day of celebration honoring children, community, and Mother Clara Hale who was an advocate in the Harlem community since 1969. The day’s events included food, wine, raffle prizes, and fun for the kids, including face-painting, yoga, and a performance by Tanya True to Kids. For more information visit www.halehouse.org.

THE WINDOW SEX PROJECT

The Window Sex Project was a workshop aimed at addressing street harassment. Celebrating oneself and one’s body through dance, movement, and fitness, and enjoy delicious healthy food with like-minded Harlem women. Attendees received a month of unlimited Land Yoga classes for only $99, and one lucky raffle participant won a free month!

HARLEM CHILDREN’S ZONE

Land Yoga is proud to employ two students of the Harlem Children Zone’s Employment and Technological Center.  With an emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach to arts and technology education, the Tech Program approaches learning with a vigorous focus on expanding technical skills, delving into critical thinking, and expressing creative ingenuity.