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Global Mala Yoga Event: Worldwide Simultaneous Practice for Charity in Amsterdam

Yoga enthusiasts, take note: This Sunday, join the inspiring Global Mala yoga event organized by Yoga Magazine for the fourth time.

During Global Mala, tens of thousands of people worldwide practice yoga simultaneously to support charitable causes. Yoga schools across the Netherlands host sessions with live music. Did you know yoga's popularity is surging? Over 558,000 people in the Netherlands alone practice yoga or Pilates each year.

The Charity Impact
Global Mala unites yoga fans to promote world peace and contribute to a better world through sport. Dutch yoga schools have raised more than €40,000 for causes like wells in Bangladesh and an orphanage in Tibet.

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Event Details
The Yoga Magazine Global Mala takes place on Sunday, September 25, at Undercurrent in Amsterdam-North—a floating venue with stunning views over the IJ.

Tip: From 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., renowned Antwerp yoga teacher Elsie Matthijssens leads a session, accompanied by live music from singer-songwriter Luc Acke and Jason Kalidas. For more details, visit www.globalmala.nl.

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