Rotarians do yoga to end polio
Drishti Vinyasa Yoga studio in Shanghai has been training yoga followers for the past 10 years. The studio was designed to be healing space where followers can de-stress, build up strength and flexibility and maintain a healthy life style.
To attract new members and to expand his community outreach, Drishti decided to collaborate with the Rotary Club of Shanghai. He offered the use his studio and skill to reach out to the community and to make the world a better place!
On 11 January 2020, in the Changning District of Shanghai, RCS and Drishti Vinyasa Yoga Shala hosted a Hatha yoga class to raise awareness and support the Rotary Foundation to eradicate Polio. Drishti Vinyasa Yoga Shala donated all the proceeds from attendees to the Rotary Club of Shanghai.
Michel De Vriendt with RCS was excited the share that the proceeds will be matched 1:2 by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “The club members and their friends enjoyed the opportunity to learn about yoga and to support ending polio. Our club raised 4,200 RMB so with The Gates Foundation matching grant, 8,200 RMB will go toward polio eradication!”