Michelle, a gardener and yoga instructor at the ashram, explains "selfless service builds community, connecting us to one another and to the greater cause of alleviating suffering.” Sudha, the organization’s co-founder and director, has dedicated the last few decades of her life in service of others. “Service is a great contagion. Once you start, it is harder and harder to return to older, less healthy, patterns. Once you see suffering alleviated from the faces of children, elders and all others, including non-human beings, you make a choice to serve, to be as non-harming in the world as possible, for the sake of yourself and all others." When asked what service means to her, Allison Sarvani, a member of the outreach team, replied, "An African tribal term Ubuntu means, ‘I am what I am because of who we all are.’ The wisdom of the Ubuntu philosophy reflects why I passionately serve my community. We are all connected, not separate.” When asked why she is called to serve, Linda, who cooks in the ashram cafe, shared, “I like to believe that every person I treat with love will share that with the next person and pass it on." Asylnn, also a gardener, shares, "Service empowers all to heal and grow while bringing forth unity, peace, respect and love.” Brahmani Rachel, lead cook and kitchen coordinator, feels that "to be of service and nourish someone’s most fundamental needs is what makes a community whole and on a healing path. I serve my community to inspire creativity and healing through food.” At Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, these women, and others not pictured here, are dedicated to the cause of supporting a healthier, happier and more peaceful community. For more information visit us online at kulakamalafoundation.org or call 484.509.5073.
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