Strike a Yoga Pose For Keep Rockland Beautiful

From GMG Public Relations: Mother’s Day this year will take on a twist when hundreds gather to celebrate Mother Earth and to support Keep Rockland Beautiful. Motivated by the desire to spread the word to a larger audience of all ages about the importance of ‘green’ initiatives, Keep Rockland Beautiful will host a unique event – the longest yoga tree pose chain – on Sunday, May 14th at 3:00pm at Rockland Lake State Park.

“The idea was born after our annual dinner when everyone in the room was asked to ‘strike a tree pose’ for a photo op,” stated Susan Wilmink, Development Officer for Keep Rockland Beautiful. “The resulting photograph of people standing together as a forest of inter-connected trees, symbolized how we can all can do our part to work in harmony with the environment…and give a hand to Mother Earth.”

A yoga tree pose is a simple stance that virtually anyone of any age and ability can do by placing their hands in the air like branches. Some may choose to do the more advanced version which includes lifting one leg and pressing it against the other so you are standing on one leg. The pose helps improve balance and mental focus and the result is a body that stands with grace and strength.

After everyone strikes a pose during the event – which will be captured on film by drone – participants can take a leisurely stroll around Rockland Lake. The event might even break a Guinness World Record which was set in India where 3,449 people gathered to form the largest yoga chain. Keep Rockland Beautiful is going after that record and is encouraging schools, sports teams, Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, companies and other organizations, to join together to create a ‘branch’ to help support the event. “We believe this is a wonderful way to enjoy Mother’s Day outdoors with family and friends and be one with Mother Nature,” stated Wilmink.

Everyone is encouraged to take photos of themselves in a tree pose prior to the event and use the hashtag #MothersDay4MotherEarth to promote the event on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter leading up to the event to encourage others to participate.

The cost to participate is $25 for adults & teens; $10 for children ages 12 and under. Adults and teens will receive a set of gardening gloves to commemorate the event; kids a fun eco-inspired gift. To register: www.keeprocklandbeautiful.org or email info@keeprocklandbeautiful.org or (845) 708-9164. Orange & Rockland is a major sponsor for the event. Additional unique sponsorship opportunities are available; emailsusan@keeprocklandbeautiful.org for more information.

Image via GMG Public Relations