Giving Tree Yoga Fundraiser in Late September
Jul 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Staff
Karina Carmichael
Updated on Sat, Jul 5, 2025 to correct dates of festival.
Giving Tree Yoga Smyrna announces its Giving Tree Charity Festival on September 20 and 21, a weekend of yoga, wellness and community connection to raise funds for Atlanta’s homeless and a rural school in South India. This year’s event takes place at the Smyrna Community Center.
September 21 features yoga classes, workshops, talks and demonstrations from 8 a.m. to noon. September 22 offers the group experience of 108 sun salutations followed by a sound bath. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The festival was founded in Scotland by Karina Carmichael, where it raised thousands of dollars to support education for underserved children. Now co-owner of Giving Tree Yoga Smyrna with her husband, John Carmichael, Karina continues the mission in Atlanta. “Yoga is not only something we do on our mat,” she says, “it’s how we can use our passion to help others.”
This year’s proceeds will benefit Food4LivesATL, a grassroots nonprofit serving vegan meals to Atlanta’s homeless. “We go beyond filling plates, aiming [to] connect with the people we serve,” states the organization’s website. “Through our warm meals and friendly interactions, we strive to offer a small beacon of hope and a reminder that they are not forgotten.”
For businesses interested in vending, table prices range from $50 to $100 per day. Sponsorship packages are available at three levels: $250, $500 and $750.
For more information, call 770-626-1559 or email [email protected].
Giving Tree Yoga Smyrna announces its Giving Tree Charity Festival on September 20 and 21, a weekend of yoga, wellness and community connection to raise funds for Atlanta’s homeless and a rural school in South India. This year’s event takes place at the Smyrna Community Center.
September 21 features yoga classes, workshops, talks and demonstrations from 8 a.m. to noon. September 22 offers the group experience of 108 sun salutations followed by a sound bath. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The festival was founded in Scotland by Karina Carmichael, where it raised thousands of dollars to support education for underserved children. Now co-owner of Giving Tree Yoga Smyrna with her husband, John Carmichael, Karina continues the mission in Atlanta. “Yoga is not only something we do on our mat,” she says, “it’s how we can use our passion to help others.”
This year’s proceeds will benefit Food4LivesATL, a grassroots nonprofit serving vegan meals to Atlanta’s homeless. “We go beyond filling plates, aiming [to] connect with the people we serve,” states the organization’s website. “Through our warm meals and friendly interactions, we strive to offer a small beacon of hope and a reminder that they are not forgotten.”
For businesses interested in vending, table prices range from $50 to $100 per day. Sponsorship packages are available at three levels: $250, $500 and $750.
For more information, call 770-626-1559 or email [email protected].
