YU! Bend , Yogis Unite September 12, 2010

A beautiful blue sky with warm sunshine was what we all hoped for in Bend Oregon on Sunday, September 12, 2010.  The backdrop of Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort in the distance and along the grassy river banks of the Deschutes River was a perfect place for the inaugural event of YU! Bend, Yogis Unite.

Some 300 and more yoga enthusiasts referred to affectionately as “yogis” came to practice yoga together, united, moving as one under the sun in Bend Oregon.   The day proved to be a successful one as the vision of good friend P.J. Miller came to pass perhaps exactly as she envisioned it the year before.  Her vision was “to hear three rounds of “Ohm!” echoing along the Deschutes River in Bend Oregon ”.

Eight teachers from a variety of yoga studios with disciplines ranging from Vinyasa, Zin and Bikram yoga from across Bend Oregon made perfect segues to one another as the practice of yoga ensued with the rhythmic and beautiful sounds of Vasudeva.  The magical and hypnotic melodies of this new local band was at times the help of focus of mediation and movement of the day and an integral part of making YU!Bend a complete success.  Numerous volunteers worked tirelessly together to bring to Bend Oregon this gift to the strong yoga community that exists in this area. Many sponsors in the form of vendors offering their products and knowledge were a great addition to this new annual event.  The event was a fundraiser benefitting The Bethlehem Inn & C.A.N. Cancer with a suggested donation of $10.

This will be a great addition to Bend Oregon’s diverse annual events not to be missed for years to come!  Alpenglow Vacation Rentals looks forward to participating and being a part of this event next year. Alpenglow Vacation Rentals specializes in customer service affordable luxury vacation rentals, homes and properties in Bend Oregon.

Victoria J. Smith

Alpenglow Vacation Rentals

Bend Oregon

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