2026 Thanksgiving Yoga Class Invitation:

Gratitude in Motion: A Thanksgiving Yoga Flow for the Farm

Class Description: Gratitude in Motion: A Thanksgiving Yoga Flow for the Farm is a heart-centered class that
invites you to move mindfully, breathe deeply, and cultivate gratitude as the holiday season begins. This flow
practice blends grounding postures and uplifting sequences designed to nourish body and spirit. All
proceeds support Needham Community Farm’s hunger relief efforts, helping grow and share fresh food with
neighbors in need. Come flow with purpose — and give thanks through movement and community.

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026

Time: 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM

Price: This is a donation-based class; please bring cash or a credit card

Registration: PLEASE register ahead of the class at Blue Lotus Healing Arts to reserve your spot

Location and Address: Blue Lotus Healing Arts, 945 Great Plain Ave. Needham 2nd Floor

About the Needham Community Farm: The Needham Community Farm is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable
organization whose mission is to deepen our community's connection to nature, our food system, and each
other. We focus on three intertwined program areas:
1. Increasing access to healthy produce for those in our community who experience food insecurity.
2. Providing farm-based educational opportunities for learning about sustainable growing and
nutrition.
3. Building community through volunteerism

Rising Hunger in our Community, in Massachusetts and in our Country: According to Project Bread, in
2024, food insecurity affected more than 1 in 3 Massachusetts households, around 2 million adults, at some
point during the year. Approximately 1 million households experienced food insecurity, with 650,000 facing
very low food security, meaning they had difficulty consistently accessing enough food. Over the past five
years, food insecurity rates in the state of Massachusetts have gradually increased, rising from 19% in 2019
to 37% in 2024. Similarly, very low food security has increased from 6% to 24% during this period. On top of
these challenges, Needham Community Farm continues to face real pressures: rising operational costs,
extreme weather, and the desire to pay our staff a living wage.