WCS is urging members of the public – whether yoga experts or
beginners – to strike their best elephant yoga pose in honor of the 96
elephants killed every day for their ivory. The “elephant’s trunk pose” or Eka
Hasta Bhujasana, is considered difficult, but other, easier variations are
featured on #ElephantYogaChallenge’s website: www.ElephantYogaChallenge.org.
Said John Calvelli, WCS Executive Vice President for Public
Affairs and Director of the 96 Elephants campaign: “Ninety-six elephants are
killed each day in Africa to feed the global
ivory trade. We cannot be the generation that allows them to disappear
completely. We are very excited to team up with the yoga community, which has
shown a great appreciation for the holistic connection between human well-being
and the natural world.”
International celebrated yoga teacher Seane Corn – a 96
Elephants supporter – has joined the challenge and has posted a video on how to
do the pose and for others to join.
Said Seane Corn: “There is a great injustice happening to
elephants in Africa. Every day, nearly 100 of
these magnificent animals are killed to meet the global demand for their ivory.
I find it impossible to sit idly by while this happens. I am compelled to speak
up and take action, and what better way to do that than through my yoga
practice? The #ElephantYogaChallenge is an opportunity for us all to make an
impact.”
Here’s how the challenge works: Shape your body into an elephant
pose (or an elephant-themed pose of your making) and record it.
Share the image on social media using #ElephantYogaChallenge
and tag three friends to challenge them also.
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