Mission: • To provide a vehicle for socially conscious investors to support the teaching of classic Hatha/Raja yoga in the style of Purusha Yoga to at-risk populations who would greatly benefit from the philosophy and practices. • To recruit instructors trained in the style of Purusha Yoga to utilize their specialized skills to serve target populations. To further our relationships and partnerships with other nonprofit organizations such as Yoga Alliance, The International Association of Yoga Therapists, and The Mass Yoga Network. • To design and implement programs and curricula designed to accommodate our target clients. To work with experts in the areas of Health Education, Transpersonal Psychology, Yoga Therapy, and other health fields to deliver classic yoga in a way that is comprehensive and compatible with the needs of our clients. Vision of Purusha Seva Project: The word seva means "selfless action that serves community." This path of yoga is committed to surrendering our actions to a higher purpose. The Purusha Seva Project is committed to the journey of acquiring a deeper understanding of the health and healing benefits of classic Hatha/Raja yoga philosophy and practices, developing innovative programs that serve the people of our community, and delivering such programs in an accessible and complimentary manner to existing services. Current Community Programs and Classes: *New Traditions Elementary School *Women's Reentry Center of San Francisco *San Quentin State Prison * Yoga in the Park (both kids' and adult classes) * Community Yoga at Sports Basement * "The Space In Between" Lunchtime Yoga Class