Cowgirls vs. Cancer 2017 - Big Sky Yoga Retreats

lsp_1835 — From my interview with Dosha Pops: “All of us have a story about how cancer has affected our lives. My feeling is that we all need to try and do something to make a difference in fighting this disease, and helping those who have it.”

It’s a dark, gloomy day outside, during a dark, gloomy election time. I have a bad cold. I am resisting the urge to crawl back into bed. It feels light years away from the brightness and buoyancy that abounds on our Cowgirl Yoga retreats. Time to lighten the mood with a spotlight on Cowgirls vs. Cancer. Because its mission shines through, no matter how dark the day.

Breast cancer has touched too many of our mothers, sisters, and friends. That’s why we created Cowgirls vs. Cancer, a one-of-a-kind scholarship retreat and 501(c)3 designed to provide solace, rejuvenation, and healing for women battling breast cancer.

I am at times overwhelmed by how we got here. Years of ideas, planning, effort, and people combining their talents is the blood, sweat and tears behind Cowgirls vs. Cancer. We’ve woven our story together with over 60 cowgirl yoginis who have joined us on this annual retreat, to experience holistic healing through yoga and horses in the wilds of Montana.

People often ask me how I got here. Why do you do this, they ask? There doesn’t need to be a logical reason. I believe in dharma, that we are all called to do certain work in our lives. Sometimes I don’t know why I’m doing it, but I trust it. I trust the process, no matter how messy it gets. I’ve been yelled at for only focusing on breast cancer. I’ve welcomed cowgirl yoginis to Montana, and learned of their passing afterwards. I’ve agonized over logistics, financials, and the reality of not being able to bring everyone who deserves it on retreat. But I have never lost sight of the brightness, the weekend each year when I get to see the positive impact we make in a world where cancer is unfortunately part of the landscape.Obviously I can’t do this alone. My heart could burst with love and gratitude for the community we’ve created through C vs. C. We work together all year, not just on retreat. The behind the scenes action reflects our combined dedication to making a positive difference. Grab a cup of tea (from The Tea Spot, of course) and read up on recent news from some of our C vs C partners:

C vs C coordinator and Big Sky Yoga Retreats trip leader Lisa writes for KiraGrace, Breast Cancer Awareness: 3 Restorative Poses for Healing.
Dosha Pops interviews me on their blog, Saddle Up! Cowgirls vs. Cancer is helping women give cancer the boot.
Jade Yoga is once again offering a limited supply of their pink mats. For every pink mat sold, they will donate $5 to breast cancer research. Support a great cause while scoring yourself nature’s best yoga mat, and planting a tree, all at the same time. Thanks Jade for donating pink mats for our Cowgirls vs. Cancer yoginis each year.
Indulge in top-o’-the-line equestrian fashion and EQ Wear will donate 10% of any purchase to Cowgirls vs Cancer. My Cowgirl Yoga faves are the practice pants and the skinny leg. Be sure to mention C vs C when you order.
Shop the delicious, high quality body products by Glow for a Cause and choose C vs C to donate 5% of your purchase.
The Tea Spot founder Maria’s first book debuts in December, and she interviews me in it! Pre-order your copy of Cancer Hates Tea here.
See how Montana Yoga Photographer Larry captured the magic on our 2016 C vs C retreat in Healing with Horses and Yoga, and then…

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