This fundraising page was instigated after the experience my beloved Dave went through living with cancer and since speaking to many people with similar troubles and difficulties. Indeed also tuning into myself it became very evident to me that so many people struggle on so many levels with the effects and repercussions of cancer and it would perhaps be a good thing to ‘give something back’ to the wonderful charity Maggies who helped Dave and myself before and after his passing.

Consequently I decided I could use my skills to do something mutually beneficial together in our yoga community, to share yoga classes in DEDICATION, in honour, in remembrance of ourselves or any soul past or present, with the intention of creating healing, peaceful vibrations when we work together in this way.

Id been involved in various charitable fundraising campaigns in past years at Yoga You Sanctuary raising in excess of £15,572 , so I knew my ideas was possible.

Therefore as of 2021 ‘Maggies’ is my fundraising choice and close to my heart because my late husband Dave (who sadly passed on 23 January 2021) really benefited a lot from their services and support, he would have been very pleased about my decision to fundraise for them.

Therefore I have been offering several ‘Dedication Yoga’ classes since 2021 and will continue to offer them on an annual basis

Any interested persons are invited to these sessions (anyone can participate -chair or mat work as the gentle physical part will be more for preparation for what follows )

It is intended to share precious practices involving simple rhythmical stretching ,gentle twisting , soothing pranayama, 108 x chants of healing Gayatri Mantra , and if you wish, you may pass to me the name of your beloved human or animal before the session and I will mention them in Vipassana Loving , Kindness Meditation .

In each class I invite you to place a photo next to your mat or chair , perhaps on a little table with a candle , crystal or incense . It is not meant for our group to dwell on any particular soul- just a coming together for sharing human, loving vibrations in a meaningful way , for recognition, for acknowledgement of how our lives our shaped in this connection with the intention of bringing peace, balance and acceptance.

The sessions are not religious ceremony, just a simple way of doing something positive in a way that I know works for me, and can perhaps help you too whilst simultaneously generating funds for Maggies.

What you need to do is make a donation for each class separately please on this page 😊 and then let me know.

Please only donate as you go ie - only pay for the next available class and a Zoom link will be sent to you for your participation ir you may request a Vimeo recording.

The classes will always be on a Tuesday 7pm to 8.30pm - All Info at

http://www.yogayousanctuary.co.uk/yoga-events-workshops/

Next Date (8th session ) - Tuesday 23 June 2026

This page is also linked to a fundraising tribute for Maggies in Daves honour when shortly after his passing in 2021 the original donation amount reached £2304.13 -

https://davidsimmonett.muchloved.com

All donations in excess of this sum are as a result of my ‘Dedication Yoga ‘ classes.

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Namaste

Ann xx