YOGISTAR Charity: Shanti Ananda Nature Concept School

At the Shanti Ananda Nature Concept School in Mudigubba, India, children from poor backgrounds not only receive an education, but also an education of the heart: in addition to the classic subjects, the curriculum also includes yoga, Vedic chanting and meditation. By gardening together and interacting with animals, the children are taught a love of nature and an awareness of environmental protection.

Since 2015, we have been happily supporting the work of the Shanti Ananda Nature Concept School through both monetary and material donations, which are made possible by the purchase of YOGISTAR products. We have been able to support the following projects in recent years:

• In 2015, we supported the school with yoga mats from our range, which are still used enthusiastically for yoga practice. A financial donation also enabled the purchase of yoga clothing for the children and training for the teachers . The older schoolchildren and the parents are responsible for the care and maintenance of the clothing, which is ideal for yoga classes thanks to the stretchy material. It is owned by the school and is passed on to the children of the next generation of students.
• In 2016, we financed the play equipment for the first and only playground in Mudigubba : on the school's premises, the children can now romp around on the slide, seesaw, swing, climbing frame and carousel, which were designed, built and painted by the school itself.
• In 2017, we made a financial donation to enable the construction and design of a multi-purpose hall for meetings, cultural events and yoga classes. The lovingly designed amphitheater now has space for up to 200 people. The roof structure is covered with plants and the floor and seating areas have been creatively decorated with colorful mosaics.
• Of course, we will keep you updated on all further developments!