Dear Community Members,

I am seeking your support to sign this petition to secure facilities for our community yoga classes through Blacktown council or through local representatives so we get better access . Our goal is to gather at least 500 signatures, and your support is greatly appreciated.

My name is Vikas Parashuram, and I am a resident of The Ponds, NSW 2769. For the past two years, along with fellow yoga teachers & practitioners , I have been coordinating free and all inclusive & non agenda based yoga classes for the community at Ponds Jonas Bradley Oval.

Our free yoga classes take place every morning from 6 am to 7 am, and on selective evenings from 7 pm to 8 pm. Currently, we have a few dedicated yoga teachers, including myself, who volunteer to teach these classes to the community.

Over time, our group has grown from a handful of yogis to a robust WhatsApp group of over 500 people, mostly from The Ponds, Tallawong, Schofields, Kellyville Ridge, Stanhope Gardens, Rouse Hill, Quakers Hill, Marsden Park and as Yoga draws the souls our popularity is extended to surrounding suburbs in Hills Kellyville, North Kellyville and Box Hill.

First Request: As winter approaches, we seek your help to secure an indoor space at local community hubs in our vicinity ( Across Blacktown and Hills Councils ) , either free of cost or through any council/local or federal grants. While we are qualified yoga teachers, we do not yet have an NGO or charity and wish to continue offering free classes to the community.

Second Request: We request that Blacktown Council gives us access to turn on the lights under the shade area for early morning yoga sessions and provides us with toilet keys for Jonas Bradley Park. This would allow us to access the facilities during our morning and evening practices and ensure they are locked afterward. Access to restrooms is essential for our classes.

Thank you for your consideration. Below are my contact details:

Vikas Parashuram Chirag
vikas.chirag@hotmail.com
0412504361