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Yoga Wisdom and Mental Health with Sara Sheikh

This month, Hari-kirtana speaks with Sara Sheikh, a licensed clinical social worker with a trauma-informed holistic approach to therapy. They explore questions about how we can keep it together in a world that seems designed to pull the rug out from under our mental, emotional, and spiritual sanity. What does the intersection of yoga and mental health counseling look like? Is there a way to feel our feelings without being overwhelmed? What are the best strategies for maintaining our equilibrium during these tumultuous times? Is the world really as crazy as it appears to be? What does yoga wisdom say about all of these things?

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Is Yoga Being Appropriated?

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the ongoing conversation around the decolonization of yoga and cultural appropriation. Hari-Kirtana Das and his guest Sarita Sugopi Telhan address critical questions on what truly qualifies someone to teach yoga. Does ethnicity determine authenticity, or is it one’s years of practice, knowledge, and spiritual dedication?

We also discuss the challenges modern yoga teachers face, navigating cultural reverence while teaching in a Westernized, often commodified yoga world. Tune in as participants share their struggles and insights on maintaining yoga’s sacredness amidst today’s yoga practices.

If you’re passionate about yoga, lineage, and respect for tradition, this conversation is for you.

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Authentic Spiritual Wisdom and The Path to Social Justice

Discover the dynamic interplay between social justice, politics, and spiritual philosophy in this engaging discussion. Participants delve into the significance of aligning political action with spiritual values, the imperative of active engagement in democracy, and the delicate balance of non-attachment amidst advocacy for social change. Through insightful discussions and personal anecdotes, gain a deeper understanding of how ethical principles and individual responsibility shape our pursuit of a fairer, more equitable world.

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