MindfulMarch Fundraiser Spotlight
Pure Toms River Yoga
Meet Pure Toms River Yoga, and owner Ashley DeSaro! Ashley has been hosting MindfulMarch fundraising events at Pure Toms River Yoga for many years. Ashley is also a graduate of our programs (including our Yoga Teacher Training!) and brings passion, heart, generosity, and creativity to every event she creates. Pure Toms River Yoga has already exceed their $1,000 fundraising goal, and here, Ashley shares what makes MindfulMarch a success year after year!
Together, we can do so much!
Ashley collaborates with Olivia Kesselhaut to create their MindfulMarch offerings! Olivia is a former LoveYourBrain intern, and fellow LYB program graduate. By partnering, Ashley and Olivia bring new ideas and perspectives, and help divide the work it takes to create such special events!
Multiple offerings reach more people!
This year, Pure Toms River Yoga offered many amazing events in support of MindfulMarch! Some offerings are created just for MindfulMarch, while others are regularly scheduled events that benefit MindfulMarch. This helps peak the different interests within her community. This year, they offered:
Virtual Meditations each Sunday night to reach people at home, and outside of their studio community!
A free movie night, where the studio screened The Crash Reel featuring local treats and goods from their community!
A TBI Education and Mindfulness practice! The studio teamed up with a local doctor who shared information about TBI. This was followed by a TBI-friendly meditation practice!
A Full Moon workshop providing an overview of the lunar cycle and an opportunity to welcome the changing seasons!
A Monthly Mantra, Movement, and Meditation class!
A calming Yin Yoga class!
Scale your donations!
By offering a wide variety of events, Pure Toms River creates an opportunity for everyone to participate. From their free screening of The Crash Reel, to donation-based events, and event regular class prices, Ashley is able to create pathways for everyone to participate! This also helps achieve both of our goals - to raise funding AND raise awareness!
Mix it up each year!
As someone who has been fundraising for MindfulMarch for many years, Ashley knows that it can be easy to offer the same thing year after year. However, Ashley shares that much of her success comes from Pure Toms Yoga offering new and different events each year! This keeps it fun, exciting, and a little new for everyone who participates - including Ashley and her team!
We’re grateful to Pure Toms River Yoga, Ashley, and all of our fundraisers! Be sure to check out Pure Toms River’s fundraising page below!