{"id":1942,"date":"2019-02-15T16:32:09","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T21:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/?page_id=1942"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:28:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:28:01","slug":"community-outreach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/community-outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2>Supporting Yoga in Toronto Communities<\/h2>\n<p>Swami Vishnudevananda\u2019s mission was to spread peace around the world. We are working to integrate Yoga into Toronto communities so that everyone has access to the teachings and tools that promote both inner and outer peace.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to raising funds for both local and international causes, we have developed teaching partnerships with numerous community organizations and the Toronto District School Board, allowing us to reach a diverse group of students and increase access.<\/p>\n<p>We believe that with your support, we will be able to not only continue with this mission but to expand and reach every member of our community.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in collaborating or supporting any of these programs please contact us directly at: <a href=\"mailto:saraswati@sivananda.org\">saraswati@sivananda.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-slider-sc fusion-flexslider-loading flexslider flexslider-hover-type-none\" data-slideshow_autoplay=\"1\" data-slideshow_smooth_height=\"0\" data-slideshow_speed=\"7000\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:100%;\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li class=\"image\"><span class=\"fusion-image-hover-element hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-1-sivananda-yoga-toronto.jpg\" alt=\"Community Outreach - Toronto Sivananda Yoga Centre\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-2546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-1-sivananda-yoga-toronto-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-1-sivananda-yoga-toronto-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-1-sivananda-yoga-toronto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-1-sivananda-yoga-toronto-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-1-sivananda-yoga-toronto.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/li><li class=\"image\"><span class=\"fusion-image-hover-element hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-3-sivananda-yoga-toronto.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-2548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-3-sivananda-yoga-toronto-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-3-sivananda-yoga-toronto-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-3-sivananda-yoga-toronto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-3-sivananda-yoga-toronto-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-3-sivananda-yoga-toronto.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/li><li class=\"image\"><span class=\"fusion-image-hover-element hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-2-sivananda-yoga-toronto.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-2547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-2-sivananda-yoga-toronto-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-2-sivananda-yoga-toronto-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-2-sivananda-yoga-toronto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-2-sivananda-yoga-toronto-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-2-sivananda-yoga-toronto.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/li><li class=\"image\"><span class=\"fusion-image-hover-element hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-4-sivananda-yoga-toronto.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-2549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-4-sivananda-yoga-toronto-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-4-sivananda-yoga-toronto-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-4-sivananda-yoga-toronto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-4-sivananda-yoga-toronto-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/community-outreach-4-sivananda-yoga-toronto.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/li><li class=\"image\"><span class=\"fusion-image-hover-element hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/medical-camps-600.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-1949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/medical-camps-600-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/medical-camps-600-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/medical-camps-600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3><strong>Yoga for Fundraising Efforts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We have raised funds for the following projects and organizations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctors Without Borders (Project Syria)<\/li>\n<li>Shanti Girls Gurukulam at Trissur, India founded by Swami Tattwarupananda<\/li>\n<li>Christmas drive for Christie Refugee Center<\/li>\n<li>Swami Sivananda Rural Hospital, Kadavur, Madurai organized by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram, Madurai and Dr. V.<br \/>\nNarayanasamy<\/li>\n<li>United Nations World Food Programme<\/li>\n<li>Fort York Food Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested in donating or conducting a fundraiser in partnership with us please contact us directly at: <a href=\"mailto:saraswati@sivananda.org\">saraswati@sivananda.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Yoga for Community Outreach Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We have conducted tailored yoga and meditation programs at the following sites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toronto East General Hospital (Outpatient Youth Anxiety Clinic)<\/li>\n<li>Toronto District School Board (educational partner)<\/li>\n<li>Sketch \u2013 community arts organization for street-involved and homeless youth<\/li>\n<li>Robertson House \u2013 shelter for homeless mothers with children<\/li>\n<li>Hincks-Dellcrest Centre \u2013 residential youth mental health center<\/li>\n<li>Kennedy House Youth Center- youth secure custody facility<\/li>\n<li>Birchmount Residence\u2013 shelter for homeless senior men<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested in conducting research on any of our programs or have a partnership opportunity please contact us directly at: <a href=\"mailto:saraswati@sivananda.org\">saraswati@sivananda.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div 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