Celebrating What We Do By Making a Difference

Shannon Thompson, Shakti Rising's Founder and Visionary Director, is a 2009 Making a Difference for Women Honoree from the Soroptimist International of San Diego. Shannon is being honored at the Soroptimist's Up, Up & Away! 37th Annual Fundraising Event on Saturday, April 4, 2009.

The event features the presentation of the 2009 Making a Difference for Women Awards, a fashion show, luncheon, and boutique. If you would like to attend the event to show your support for Shannon and Shakti, please call Pat Robbins at 858-277-2988.

GIVE -A-DAY 90 DAY CHALLENGE

We have a challenge to enroll 90 people in 90 days to give $1 each day for 3 months. To date, we have enrolled 13 people, so only 77 to go. We will update you on our progress in the next enewsletter. Stay tuned!

Uncover, rediscover, reclaim...EVERYDAY.
At Shakti Rising, every day we see social change as Apprentices and community members transform their lives. We also know that giving nourishes the soul; that's why we created the GIVE~A~DAY program.

Why GIVE-A-DAY?
When we join together, the small contributions of many individuals make a BIG difference. In light of our current economy, making the contribution you'd like may be difficult or intimidating. This is why Shakti Rising developed GIVE~A~DAY- an easy, affordable way to make your impact.

How do I GIVE-A-DAY?
It's simple: give $1 each day for 3 months and make a difference in your community and in a young woman's life. As a bonus, when you enroll in the GIVE~A~DAY program, you'll receive an exclusive Shakti Rising bumper sticker and monthly reward coupons you can redeem at featured local businesses, including: Make a BIG impact at Shakti Rising for less than your morning cup of coffee. Feed and house one young woman for 10 days! Enrolling is easy: Click here to give or contact Mallory Kozar, Director of Resource Development at Mallory@ShaktiRising.org or (619)795-2673 to set up an automatic, monthly credit card deduction.

Shakti's Garden is Growing

Join us one Saturday a month from 9:30am-12:30pm for fun in the Shakti Organic Garden. Upcoming garden work days are:

April 25th
May 23rd
June 13th
July 18th

Help us tend to our garden, while you gain skills and knowledge for working in your own garden! Also, stay tuned for the first Garden Fundraiser coming late spring where you will get hands-on experience with a professional chef in preparing meals from our own gardens!

Story of Transformation

I embarked on my first class with Shakti Rising unaware of the possibility for self acceptance, learning and change that would take place. Two years later, I have taken away the most valuable new relationship in my life -- a relationship with myself. Shakti Rising has cultivated in me the courage to examine what my relationship with myself needed to look like. Throughout the class I was challenged to investigate parts of myself, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually that I rarely consider. I was so consumed with the daily tasks and lists of material life, that I forgot what it meant to live a life that was truly in service of myself.

Shakti Rising brought me back; literally brought me home to my heart. Transformation 101 and Skills for the Journey helped me love, heal and cherish the beauty inside of me. I now feel empowered to focus as much on myself as I do others; so often we forget that it is our own legs, our own arms... our own hearts that carry us through life -- without loving ourselves in authentic ways, we surely can't go very far. With the foundations of self-service that I have learned at Shakti Rising, I can indeed go far, wide, deep and infinite.

This story of transformation was shared by Lisa Weir, a Shakti volunteer who has taken two courses with Shakti. She is an Adjunct Women's Studies Professor and Web Communications and Print Designer for nonprofits.

Embark on your transformation... through enrolling in one of our many classes OR Make a gift of any size to the Education and Community Wellness Scholarship Fund to provide health and wellness classes to Apprentices and community members who otherwise can not afford services. Classes range from $160 (such as Skills for the Journey) to $10 (Movement Class), so even small donations can provide a meaningful experience to a woman in need. Donate online, via mail, or via phone and designate the gift to âvœEducation Scholarship Fund. Contact Mallory at mallory@shaktirising.org for more information.

Explore Your Ongoing Learner

Register Now! Spring classes begin March 23rd. Classes fill quickly. For more information and to register for classes, contact Jordan Stanton, Educational Co-Director at 619-501-2746 or jordan@shaktirising.org.

Transformation 101
Learn how to best support and nurture yourself and gain skills to build authentic relationships and create a life you love.

Women Only Transformation 101: April 7th - May 26th, Tuesdays 5-6:30 p.m. $120
Co-Ed Transformation 101: April 6th - June 1st, Mondays 5 - 6:30 p.m. $120

Nutrition and Cooking March 30th - May 4th, Mondays 6pm-8:30pm
Learn the basics of nutrition and healthy cooking. Get educated about the quality of your health. Feel confident in addressing day to day concerns and learn the skills to create optimal well-being. Experience a new perspective on health and well-being that will transform the way you live your life. Cost: $150, plus materials fee: $50.

Herbalism and Self Care May 11th - June 15th, Mondays 6-8:30pm
Explore herbal medicine and learn to create your own teas, oils and salves. Get educated about the quality of your health. Feel confident in addressing day to day concerns and learn the skills to create optimal well-being. Experience a new perspective on health and well-being that will transform the way you live your life. Cost: $150, plus materials fee: $50.

Creativity in Motion

The Spring Awakening Yoga Fundraiser will be hosted by Gary Alessio (learn more about Gary: www.GetInspiredYoga.com)

When: Sat., Mar. 28, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Yoga Del Mar, 2652 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar, CA 92014

$35 donation to the yoga workshop and all the proceeds go to Shakti Rising.

Shakti Rising's Cross Pollination Partnerships

For Shakti Rising, cross pollination is the forging of a partnership with a company whose vision, mission, and values align with the Heart of Shakti. As stated in the Heart of Shakti, "We delight in relationships that are long term and mutually beneficial." Shakti Rising and Eco Lips Organic Lip Balm have partnered together to offer Shakti Rising Vanilla Mint lip balm, a flavor exclusively formulated for our collaboration. The purpose of our partnership is to further our mutual mission of creating high impact social good.

For more information on possible cross pollination partnerships, contact Mallory Kozar at mallory@ShaktiRising.org.