NORTHBOROUGH – May 06, 2013 – Studio Joy, Mindful Meditation and Malu Doherty Yoga are holding a fundraiser event on Saturday, May 11 from 2 pm to 5 pm at 40 Church Street (First Parish Unitarian Church Hall) in Northborough to help support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Studio Joy will be holding a Nia class; Malu Doherty will be offering a Kripalu yoga class; and Liz Rosseel a meditation class. Come for one or all classes. A $25 donation or heart donation of your choice is being suggested. All proceeds will go directly to the One Fund Boston. Go to www.studio-joy.net or www.maludoherty.com for more details.
These strong local area businesses have come together to help support the victims of the Boston Marathon. Their practices of Nia, Kripalu Yoga and Meditation are powerful tools that can greatly benefit people with their healing journey. “The healing process is a big step and if there’s anything we can do to help, we’re delighted to be able to”, said Jenny Silverberg co-owner of Studio Joy. Much of Doherty’s Kripalu yoga practice focuses around health and wellbeing - “having the opportunity to be able to support this important cause is truly an honor”, said Doherty. Mindful Meditation helps people deal with loss and health crisis offering a path to healing and self-acceptance. “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Malu and Studio Joy to bring our community together to support the victims and their families as they begin the healing process”, said Liz Rosseel of Mindful Meditation.
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Come out and join Studio Joy, Malu Doherty Yoga and Mindful Meditation for an enriching, inspiring and healing afternoon of Nia, Yoga and Meditation to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
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ABOUT STUDIO JOY
Studio Joy offers a unique variety of classes and workshops based on the practice of Nia. Through Nia - on and off the dance floor - Studio Joy will educate, motivate and inspire students to achieve health, wellness and fitness in their body-mind-spirit and deepen the joy in their daily lives. Co-owner, Jenny Silverberg is a Brown Belt Certified Nia Instructor; Nia 5 Stages Teacher; holds a Master's Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University; has presented at many health and wellness seminars and expos. Co-owner Amy Podolsky is a Blue Belt Certified Nia Instructor; holds a Bachelors of Science in Communications from Boston University; former news producer/researcher for TV shows most notably 7 News and ZOOM; educator at Camp Sewataro in Sudbury and co-creator of Sewataro Sprouts. For more information on Studio Joy, please visit www.studio-joy.net.
ABOUT MINDFUL MEDITATION
Mindful Meditation offers students a powerful way to find peace and relaxation and a gentle and nourishing path to healing and self-acceptance in the practice of Vipassana meditation. Liz Rosseel has been studying meditation for over 20 years and has furthered her practice by attending a variety of meditation classes, workshops and retreats at Barre Insight Meditation Center, Kripalu, The Cambridge Insight Meditation Center and other teaching centers throughout New England. In 2002, in the aftermath of 9/11, Liz and a fellow meditator formed a weekly meditation circle that has met in various configurations for the last 10 years.
ABOUT MALU DOHERTY YOGA
Malu Doherty Yoga provides students a guided yoga while exploring the limits of strength and flexibility. More than just a physical exercise or a sitting meditation, Malu’s yoga offers a skillful combination of movement, breath, and inner awareness as a practice of health, harmony and well-being. Owner, Malu Doherty holds a yoga certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Healing Arts and teaches throughout the MetroWest in the hopes of joyfully "bringing practice to people". For more information, please visit maludoherty.com