Yogathon at the Grange

By Jon Alden

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October 27, 2007

The concept of the Yogathon first took root when a student of Yoga At The Grange, Dawn Peckham, noticed that the building’s eaves were in need of repair. She suggested the possibility of a Yogathon to help raise money to help the Grange and thus the idea for a fundraiser was born.

“The name Yogathon is probably a little misleading,” Caryl Sickul, one of the participating teachers said. “The suggestion of an all-day marathon session of Yoga was a little confusing. Actually, the many offered sessions throughout the day created a relaxed environment where students of one instructor could take a class with another teacher to experience an additional aspect or tenet of Yoga,” she explained.

“Some philosophies of Yoga promote community service, and in this light we were very successful. In addition, here at the Yogathon we experienced goodness, a beauty and openness to the students. This venue seemed to promote quickness to smile and a kindness of spirit that produced calming vibrations, quite the opposite of the stresses in a marathon,” Caryl said.

If you’re looking for a workout program that's easy to learn, requires little or no equipment, and soothes the soul while toning the body, then the Yogathon and yoga are for you! This all-day event was a fun, fit experience with a smorgasbord of yoga classes to sample different styles and different teachers.

All were welcome. The Macomber Community Center across the street served as a registration area, refreshment spot, and a staging point for teachers and students. The Yogathon was a great opportunity to experience the many disciplines of yoga, and the wonderful instructors who teach them. Look for a continuation of seasonal Yogathon’s!

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