Auction supports yoga nonprofit

Every now and then, it strikes me that I really do very little that affects the greater good. Every day (OK, most days), I try to have a positive impact on people I come in contact with and events that I have an opportunity to touch. No matter, the feeling always revisits me that I am doing little to cause a farreaching benefit to those outside my immediate sphere.

My guess is that I am not all that different from most folks. Well, here is an opportunity to have that farreaching impact, and gain a great deal in the process. Beginning Aug. 27 through Sept. 12, the second annual North American Gurukul (NAG) online auction will be held at www.biddingforgood.org/northamericangurukul

NAG, headquartered in Cleveland Heights, is a not-for-profit organization that supports and spreads awareness of Satyananda Yoga throughout North America, in order to enhance the health, well-being and human potential of individuals and society.

The money raised through the online auction is used to support NAG’s various activities, including yoga service projects, known as Seva, which bring the tradition of yoga to various groups of people, such as incarcerated individuals and those going through recovery from addiction.

When people place bids for the antique lamp, guitar, massage, or even private belly dancing lessons, they will be doing something for the greater good. Not only can you bids on these treasures, but there is also still time to donate items or services to the auction. Donations can be made on the same website, or by calling 216-371 9760. The auction staff are available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

More information about NAG is available at www.northamericangurukul.org.

Rick Szekelyi is a 12-year resident of Cleveland Heights and a 10-year yoga practitioner at the Atma Center on Lee Road.  

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Volume 3, Issue 9, Posted 3:24 PM, 08.09.2010