Yoga enthusiasts mobilize for a good cause

Ms. Keats explained how arthritis and autoimmune related illnesses affect over 4.6 million Canadians, and that one of the biggest myths around arthritis is that it only affects older individuals, whereas in reality it affects a large number of young people.

The yoga class was open to people of all ages and yoga levels. Ms. Keats described how it is always inspiring to see such a large turn out of beginners participating in the event to help raise money for this important research.

During the Ottawa fundraiser, an astonishing $7,412 in funds were raised for the one hour yoga class and across the country, more than $270,000 were raised, all going to the Arthritis Research Foundation.

When asked what inspired her to host this event, Ms. Keats explained how YogaFit became aware of the Power of Movement initiative and decided to sponsor them by providing Yoga instructors.

Ms. Keats has been teaching yoga for over four years, and felt that it would be a way for her to give back to the community. The initiative also went well along with the YogaFit belief that yoga is for everyone.

The event will be held again next year, in hopes of raising more awareness and funds for arthritis and autoimmune research. More information can be found at
www.powerofmovement.ca