044. Yoga Revolution

In episode 42, Amber Karnes interviews Jivana Heyman about his upcoming book, Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage and Compassion. We discuss what a “yoga revolution” means, the relationship between yoga and social justice, the role of self-care in our work, and much more. This interview invites us to take a look at the “why” behind our personal yoga practice and consider possibilities for expanding how we use our yoga in the world on and off the mat.
*Note: Yoga Revolution's publishing date has been pushed back to December 7, 2021.
In Episode 42:

Why Jivana chose “Yoga Revolution” for the title of his book and what he means by a yoga revolution
What does it mean to build a practice of courage and compassion?
What is the relationship between yoga and social justice? 
How your inner practice affects your actions in the world (activism) and helps us see humanity and honor wholeness
The different traditions in yoga on and off the map and a renewed look at the tradition of yoga as a path of service 
How Jivana took inspiration from the Black Lives Matter movement to fuel his current activism
What it means to have a “rainbow mind” or a Queer approach to yoga
The role of self care in our service / justice work
A question we are sitting with this week: What is the goal or focus of your personal practice (enlightenment, less stress, strength & flexibility, physical healing)? How does that show up in your life?

Links from the episode:

Learn more and order Yoga Revolution by Jivana Heyman
Yoga Revolution free practices
Aarti Inamdar
Untitled [I talk to my inner lover] by Kabir
AY Conference