Powerful karma yoga

We were thrilled and honored to receive our first donation in support of our Yoga for Teens project. And it came from St. Louis! Along with his generous donation Pete wrote, "What powerful karma yoga! You go yogi, go!" He thanked Megan for the work she has been doing, recognizing the great impact that yoga can have on teens' lives.

Show Me Yoga Center instructor Megan Sappington has been volunteering every Friday at the Simonsen 9th Grade Center. There, during their regular Physical Education classes, she inspires and uplifts these teens with the magic of yoga. This year somewhere around 600 of our stressed out, over-stimulated, insecure, and wonderful teenagers will experience the increased self-acceptance, greater calm, and sense of well-being that yoga can bring.

And these kids need this! According to the Surgeon General between 10 and 15% of adolescents have symptoms of depression and 13% have some kind of anxiety disorder. Some studies show that full-fledged depression is more prevalent in adolescents than in adults. Clearly, these kids have lots of stress and challenges in their lives.

All of us at Show Me Yoga Center would like to honor "Miss Megan" for her dedication and commitment to working with teens. "You go, yogi, go!"

If you would like to join Peter in making a donation to support the Yoga for Teens project you can reach us at Show Me Yoga Center, 101A W. High St, Jefferson City, MO, 65101 or by calling us at (573) 636-5656. Donations can be taken over the phone with MasterCard or Visa. You may also donate online using the link below.