LDS 1-on-1: Theresa Pauline and The Yoganda Project
Posted: August 28th, 2015 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Fashion | Tags: Charity, global connection, In and Out, indiegogo, Musana, sustainable, Taozi Tree Yoga, The Taco Bar, The Yoganda Project, Theresa Pauline, Uganda, YiHe Hot Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Yard | 3 Comments »The Yoganda Project by Taozi Tree Yoga’s Founder Theresa Pauline
The first time I laid eyes on these gorgeous, vibrant Yoganda yoga bags was at The Hutong‘s annual and festive winter fayre. With so many bright colors, these bags popped out among all the other merchandise for sale and I couldn’t help but admire all the colorful patterns and and learn more about this passion project.
Started by yogi and world traveler Theresa Pauline, who is also founder of Taozi Tree Yoga, she wanted to find a self-sustainable solution to bringing vulnerable women out of extreme poverty in Uganda. A project that developed after several trips to Uganda, this is a project that remains very close to her heart as Uganda is where Theresa’s sister is the founder and head of the Musana project.
“Musana is a non-profit organization led and run by community members that creates local businesses to generate income that will sustain all outreach projects that cater towards the community’s needs. These initiatives include educating vulnerable children and orphans about God’s love while building them into knowledgeable leaders with integrity, empowering women through skill development and employment, and enlightening the community on how to live holistic, healthy lives.”
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