Ayurvedic Lunch Fundraiser

We are excited to announce our third annual Ayurvedic lunch fundraiser, hosted by the Ettalong Yoga Community, with all proceeds raised going to a primary school in Jaipur, India.

This community event welcomes up to 45 participants and features a fully vegetarian feast, in line with Ayurvedic principles, offering nourishing and delicious seasonal dishes with vegan and gluten-free options available.

Even if you can't attend, you can still contribute! Every little bit helps, and your generosity can make a significant impact in India. Over the past two years thanks to our incredible community, we raised $4500, which enabled the establishment of toilets, classrooms, school supplies and uniforms for all the children. Plus the planting of trees for shade to play outside

We would like to extend a special thank you to Evie, who travels to India each year to personally oversea the allocation the funds from these events. Evie spends her time there getting to know the children and ensuring that our contributions are used effectively to provide essential resources to their needs.

Join us in the spirit of yoga, community, and giving as we come together to share a nourishing feast. We are grateful for your support and look forward to making a difference together!

Our Story

Evelyn began her journey to Jaipur 11 years ago for Ayurvedic treatments, and her accomodation was in a homestay called 'Ikaki Niwas', meaning 'original home'. The owner (JD) of the homestay lives there with his family, who also own a village farm 30 kms away. JD decided to cultivate a sustainable farm to feed his own family and homestay guests. Other local farmers were inspired by the crops and trees growing in this very dry land. They became very interested in growing their own. JD employed the local workers using the local unused materials to build a farmhouse. As his farm grew, he employed them on the farm. 

During this time, JD got to know the village elder, who had started a village school 20 years ago. JD visited this school and noticed it was mainly boys who attended. There were no girls toilets, no electronics, conditions were poor, not enough classrooms and very dry and hot. 

JD then created a foundation. The foundations mission is: "to foster an equitable living environment where all vulnerable people, especially underprivileged women and children have access to education, health, sustainable livelihood opportunity and essential infrastructure services, irrespective of their economic and social status." 

JD expanded his business by offering farm stay retreats in this village. To do this, he used local villagers to expand the farm, build the buildings and at the same time improve the school by building extra classrooms and a toilet block for the girls. 

JD realised during Covid, he couldn't continue to do this on his own, as nobody was visiting his homestay, so his source of funding dried up.

Post Covid, Evelyn visited JD and his family. As the only guest at the homestay JD shared with Evelyn the progress of the farm and school. Evelyn and her husband Dave were inspired to support the growth of this community. In the last 2 years, they have raised enough money for the girls to have toilets, with the attendance of the school 50/50 girls and boys. .

Sunday 24th August - 1pm Lunch Sitting. - Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in as we will serve at 1pm. 

Thank You for your support for this incredible cause that supports the homage and linage of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Sustainable Living. See Donation button below to purchase your ticket for our lunch or donate if you cannot make it on the day.

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In addition to our Ayurveda lunch donations this year we have some RAFFLE prizes so generously donated by local community members/businesses which will be drawn at the Ayurvedic Lunch Fundraiser.

Raffle Tickets are sold in person and will be available to purchase at the door on Sunday 24th August 1 Raffle Ticket $5 & 3 Raffle Tickets $10

Raffle prizes:

▪️ 6 class pass for Ettalong Yoga

▪️ $100 voucher for local Indian restaurant

▪️ 1 Hour reflexology treatment valued at $100 from Mind and Sole Reflexology

▪️ $100 voucher for Campbells Hardware

▪️ $50 voucher for Chilli’s Deli

▪️ Family movie pass at Cinema Paradiso

▪️ Voucher for Hair by Danelle Ettalong Beach

▪️ Hand Woven basket by Jenny’s Baskets

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

With gratitude,

Ettalong Yoga Community x