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Yoga Solutions Episode 7:
Yoga for Election Time: Anti-Fascism and Anti-Genocide
with Susanna Barkataki
Yoga for Election Time: Anti-Fascism and Anti-Genocide with Susanna Barkataki
In this episode of the Yoga Solutions Podcast, we dive into a crucial and timely discussion on how yoga can serve as a powerful tool for navigating the intense and challenging times surrounding elections, particularly in the face of rising fascism and ongoing genocides. As we confront these heavy topics, I invite you to explore with me how yoga’s principles, rooted in ancient wisdom, can empower us to resist oppression and stay grounded in our values of nonviolence and selfless service.
I explore how the practice of yoga extends beyond the mat, offering not just personal transformation but also serving as a foundation for social change. This episode is a call to embody the principles of yoga in the political arena, utilizing our practices to support activism, resilience, and compassionate action.
What You'll Learn from This Episode:
[02:17] Yoga Principles for Social Change
[03:07] Historical Context of Yoga Activism
[06:05] Modern Applications of Yoga for Social Change
[07:42] Navigating Political Tensions with Yoga
Quotes to Remember:
“Rooted in the yoga concepts from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras of Ahimsa, nonviolence directly opposes fascist ideologies rooted in oppression and domination.”
“Yoga is both an internal and external practice for building resilience in the face of societal challenges.”
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Expert in Yoga, Social Change, Health and Wellness
Susanna Barkataki
Host, Yoga Solutions Podcast & Founder, Yoke Yoga
Susanna Barkataki (she/her) has been called “a trailblazing yoga leader and visionary for our times.” An Indian teacher building bridges in the West, she is known for her work in decolonizing and embracing the roots of yoga. She is the tech founder of Yoke Yoga, a free yoga app of micro practices for more peace in seconds. Bringing yoga socially to all people to help solve everyday problems at YokeYoga.com
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