Giving Back to the Community - What we do
At Mudita Yoga Studio, we embrace the practice of Seva, a Sanskrit term for selfless service. The word's roots, 'Saha' and 'eva,' signify 'together with.' This concept is pivotal as Seva fosters collective benefits and growth. Intimately linked to Karma Yoga, Seva serves as a means to cultivate spirituality. While other yoga practices may concentrate on asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and dhyana (meditation) as transformative tools, Karma Yoga focuses on personality transformation through action.
In solidarity with our Mudita Yoga Community, we persist in our commitment to giving back, elevating, and supporting the charities and communities that resonate with us.
We are grateful to everyone who has consistently contributed to our collective vision of Seva, making a meaningful impact.
International Pyjama Day - 19 July 2019
“We believe in the dignity of each human life, they are worth more than things and they have no price.”
Ryans House - A place of hope for abandoned babies
Every year around 3800 babies are abandoned in South Africa. That’s over 10 babies per day! These newborn babies, abandoned by mothers who are usually victims of abuse, addiction, rape, poverty and desperation, are often found in back alleys, toilets, in garbage bags, placed in baby bins, handed over to hospitals or left on doorsteps. These sick, malnourished, starving and abandoned babies are left to die without a future, BUT it is through the love and dedication of people like Michelle Cornthwaite, founder of Ryan’s House and her support and volunteer workers, that these babies are provided with a sanctuary, a safe house filled with love, nurturing and care. Ryan’s house, a registered non-profit faith based organisation relies on the generosity and kindness of sponsors and volunteers. Every gift, no matter how big or small, is gladly received and will have a huge impact on a baby’s life.
Ryan’s house is able to home up to 6 babies at a time. Each baby is handed over by the social services for a period of 30 – 120 days. In this time the babies receive full medical care through registered healthcare nurses and doctors. All attempts are made to successfully reunite the baby with their family, to find a safe and loving foster home or have the baby adopted into a permanent home.
Moneys donated will go towards the daily care, food, clothing and shelter provided to the babies that arrive at Ryan's House.
Beach Yoga
Join our annual donation Beach Yoga classes. You can find us at Mentone Life Savings Club Beach. All proceeds raised are donated to charity.
One girl - do it in a dress
Earth Hour
Earth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Held annually it encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential lights, for one hour, on a specific day towards the end of March, as a symbol of commitment to the planet.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Giving back to our local schools & community
Cheltenham East Primary
Cheltenham Primary
Cheltenham Junior Football Club
Matt’s Place