Photos and merchandise from the 7th Annual Yoga Unites for Living Beyond Breast Cancer are now available to view or purchase online.

On Sunday, May 17, more than 500 individuals and teams of all ages and walks of life braved the rain and cold to join LBBC on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Participants experienced the healing benefits of this ancient form of physical movement while raising over $100,000 for LBBC’s education and support programs.

Check out the beautiful photos of this inspiring event from our photographer, Joanne Posse. To view or order photos: go to http://thephotoworkshop.net/photocart/index.php?category=107. Click on the Living Beyond Breast Cancer album with the yoga event icon. The password is: yogaunites (one word, all lower case). Yoga Unites for Living Beyond Breast Cancer gear such as tank tops, t-shirts and long-sleeved thermal shirts are still available for purchase in a variety of sizes. Visit lbbc.org’s marketplace for pricing and order information.

About Yoga Unites

Our program was led by emcee Tracey Tannenbaum of WXPN, the official radio sponsor of the 7th Annual Yoga Unites. After LBBC Survivors’ Helpline volunteer, yoga instructor and top fundraiser Beatrice Marx told her inspirational story of how yoga helps relieve stress and anxiety as she goes through treatment for advanced (metaststic) breast cancer, hundreds took part in a yoga class for people of all ages and skill levels led by instructor Jennifer Schelter. During the class, the musical group Samadhi Kirtan performed Kirtan chanting, one of the oldest musical traditions. Afterward, participants enjoyed a light breakfast and live entertainment while browsing our Healthy Living Expo featuring a wealth of information on fitness, yoga, healthful foods and other complementary goods and services. Participants also wrote messages of hope, encouragement or sorrow in honor or memory of loved ones on a banner to be used at future Living Beyond Breast Cancer events.

Congratulations to our top 10 teams:

1. Living Beyond…

2. Team LBBC Board & Friends

3. Judy’s Posse

4. Wellness Warriors

5. Team Dreams

6. Seven Year Pitch

7. Karuna

8. Andi’s Girls

9. Focus Fitness

10. See Jane Yoga

And our Karma Club members (individuals who raised over $1,000):

1. Cheryl Dudley

2. Lisa Bayard

3. Wendy Wolf

4. Janine Guglielmino

5. Jean Sachs

6. John Turino

7. Beatrice Marx

8. Rachel Usatch

9. Judy Pote

10. Ari Bogom-Shanon

Also, a big thank you to all who participated, volunteered and donated funds for this inspiring event. LBBC is especially grateful to lead sponsors Aetna and Yoga Schelter; benefactor sponsors Philadelphia City Paper, Olga and Warners; presenting media sponsor PumpTop TV; official radio sponsor WXPN 88.5 FM; supporting sponsors Liberty Sports Magazine, BUCKS LIFE Magazine, MAINLINE magazine and Lululemon Athletica; and small business patrons eXude Benefits Group, Inc., La Colombe, Lucy, Luna, PhillyFIT Magazine, Philadelphia Women’s Journal and Smart Water.

Join Us In 2010

Save the date! The 8th Annual Yoga Unites for Living Beyond Breast Cancer is scheduled for Sunday, May 16, 2010. Please mark your calendars for another morning of yoga and healthy living you’ll not soon forget. If you haven’t already, don’t forget to join our Yoga Unites for Living Beyond Breast Cancer group on Facebook, subscribe to our Yoga Unites 4 LBBC blog and follow us on Twitter (look for YU4LBBC) so you can be the first to know about fundraising efforts, events and participation for the 2010 event.

For more information on volunteer positions, sponsorships and other ways to support Yoga Unites for Living Beyond Breast Cancer, contact Lauren Ainsworth at .

We’ll see you on the steps!