Unity in Yoga

Bruno Garrote discusses yogic philosophies of duality and non-duality, the Yoga Sutra, Vedanta, and Kashmir Shaivism.

Bruno Garrote takes a deep dive into yogic philosophy, specifically expanding on the concepts of duality and non-duality. Listen in as he moves through complex and compelling topics like individualization (and de-individualization!), among other powerful lessons found in the Yoga Sutras, Vedanta, and Kashmir Shaivism. Bruno pulls from his experience as a multi-faceted body and theory professor and instructor in this educational and thought-provoking episode.

Sherri Doucette continues her discussion on yoga as a self-healing tool for men of color.

Special guest Sherri Doucette (E-RYT 500, YACEP) is a meditation guide, reiki practitioner, doula, and transitioning coach for people exploring plant-based diets. Inspired by her husband’s cancer diagnosis, Sherri founded Litehouse Wellness, a non-profit purposed to strengthen the African American family and community by bridging the wellness accessibility gap for Black men using yoga, meditation, and preventative health education. In this conversation, she describes approaching yoga teaching from a place of love and touches on the many experiences and challenges facing Black men and their health, including addiction, poverty, gun violence, mass incarceration, and more. Sherri references her story of service on givebackyoga.org, “Shining a Light on the Health and Wellness of Black Men,” and Langton Hughes’ poem, “Mother to Son.”

Podcasts can be found at https://www.yogaalliance.org/Membership_Benefits/Unity_in_Yoga

Presenter Satta Jallah describes how her yoga practice opened her mind to her food choices' karmic and environmental impact.

Sara Clark discusses why breathing is an act of peaceful resilience and how to efficiently manage stress and awaken inner wisdom through the practices of mindfulness and pranayama.

Dr. Tara Brach and Dr. Jack Kornfield discuss ways to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social distancing.

Sherri Doucette uses her personal experience and research from teaching contemplative practices primarily to Black and Latino men to discuss yoga as a self-healing tool for men of color.