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In these uncertain times, familiar foundations seem to be shifting. Welcome to Yoga Solutions! I’m Susanna Barkataki, your host, inviting you to explore how yogic tools can help navigate these shifts. What stories are you telling yourself about the world? What practices or tools are you reaching for? This podcast explores how yoga can address daily life challenges, offering practical tools and insights for personal and collective growth. We’ll draw from yoga tools, philosophy, world civilizations, and the vibrant Yoke Yoga community to provide keys to success in this new Era of Empathy and Intelligence. Join me in solo episodes and expert conversations to uncover the wisdom needed for a future-forward life, focusing on wisdom and empathy in action for personal and collective growth and healing. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to yoga, you’ll find valuable insights to support and inspire your journey. Let’s embark on this path together to shape our stories and heal ourselves and the world, exploring skills for optimal health and wellness in the new Era of Intelligence and Empathy.
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
In today’s episode of Yoga Solutions, I guide you through practical yoga techniques to help manage election anxiety and related stress. Whether you’re feeling tightness in your chest, struggling with sleeplessness, or simply overwhelmed by the weight of the world, this episode is here to remind you that you are not alone. These physical and emotional signs of anxiety reflect the imbalance in the world around us. Together, we acknowledge the added burden on marginalized communities during election cycles and learn how to use yoga not just for self-soothing, but for radical personal and societal transformation.
In this episode, we practice mindful breathing, grounding yoga postures, and deep listening—all aimed at soothing anxiety and fostering community care. I introduce you to the concept of Satya (truth) and how we can use our voices for justice, Aparigraha (non-attachment) to release fear of the unknown, and Ahimsa (non-harm) to stay engaged in activism without burning out.
Join me in harnessing the transformative power of yoga to stay grounded, strong, and committed to justice during turbulent times.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- [01:48] Understanding Collective Anxiety
- [05:11] The Power of Ahimsa and Community Care
- [06:16] Pranayama Practice: Simhasana (Lion's Breath)
- [07:22] Transforming Anger with Lion's Breath
- [08:40] Centering with Heart Space and Gyan Mudra
Quotes from the Episode:
“This is not just personal. This is part of a larger collective anxiety around justice, fairness, and human rights. You are not alone.”
“Yoga is not only about feeling better personally, but about showing up for others. It’s about embodying justice in all aspects of life.”
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