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Moksha/Modo Yoga Pillar #5 - Reach Out

Modo Yoga International · 2:01

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Karma Yoga (selfless service)
  • Community engagement and ethical responsibility
  • Extending compassion beyond the mat
  • The ripple effect of kindness

Ideal for

  • Yoga practitioners interested in social impact
  • Individuals seeking to integrate ethical principles into daily life
  • Those looking to engage in selfless service (Karma Yoga)
  • Community-minded individuals

Lesson

Instructions

Since 2004, the Moksha and Modo Yoga community has thrived on 7 philosophical pillars, each one rooted in the traditional teachings of yoga to ensure that everything we do as a community comes from an ethically awesome, yoga foundation.

Our fifth pillar is Reach out – Karma classes raise millions. Active service raises hope and changes lives.

Steps

  • Participating in community 'Karma classes'
  • Practicing random, anonymous acts of kindness
  • Mindful interaction, patience, and empathy in daily life
  • Making space for others, literally and figuratively

Benefits

  • Fosters a strong sense of community and connection
  • Promotes personal growth through selfless action
  • Cultivates empathy and compassion
  • Contributes to a more peaceful and harmonious world
  • Deepens understanding of yoga's ethical foundations

Transcript

since 2004 the mochan Moto yoga Community has thrived on seven philosophical pillars each one rooted in the traditional teachings of yoga to ensure that everything we do as a community comes from an ethically awesome yoga Foundation our fifth pillar is reach out sometimes people doing great things in the world are really busy they're planting trees to offset the carbon we're all emitting they're creating services to support people living challenging lives some people get up every day and the only thing on their agenda is helping others since Moka and Moto yoga began every Studio has offered at least one class per week that is pay what you can we call them Karma classes and the funds are pooled CommunityWide to support International Earth loving organizations human rights and service organizations and the majority of funds are given to projects local to Studio communities since 2004 the Reach Out pillar has touched thousands of Charities and raise millions of dollars we hope these funds reach out to people worldwide dedicating their lives to helping out but reach out isn't just about giving money to help out it's about Karma Yoga also known as selfless service the Reach Out pillar reminds us open the door for a stranger smile at someone new every day practice random Anonymous acts of kindness move our mat in the hot room to make space for someone that had to rush to class tell our wait why we like their service be extra kind and patient with tech support even when we want to throw our computers out the window Reach Out is pay it forward it's reaching beyond our comfort zone and the good news is reaching out is contagious we believe that reaching out can make the world into a more peaceful happy place reach out it's pillar 5 of s see you soon in the sweaty room

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
2 minutes
Equipment
yoga matjournal (for reflection on service)
Target areas
MindHeartEthical awarenessCommunity connection
Energy
balancing

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