American yoga teachers have a unique role in fighting fascism. We are deeply practiced in the tools that help us (and our students) feel clear, steady, focused, calm and resilient. And if you read the teachings the way I do, we have a powerful directive to engage in direct social action.

Lovingkindness meditation says, "May All Beings Be Safe And Free" and that is not just a nice idea, but a mandate to work for change. As you can plainly see with your eyes, all beings are not safe. But there is so much we can do! There is incredible work being done and all we have to do is plug into it.

In this episode, you'll hear:

the dharma teachings I am depending on and teaching
how I recommend you address current events in your yoga classes
all the organizations I am following and working with
how I balance activism work with full time working parenting

Lots of Resources!

Episode 143: Should You Talk About Current Events In Yoga Classes??
Episode 163: The Four Reminders (It's A Pep Talk!)
A sharable google doc with my list of orgs to follow

The 5Calls App

Website (with links to app store)

Instagram

Follow for:

an extremely user friendly app to help you choose topics, get phone numbers for your reps and suggested call scripts

Indivisible

Website

Instagram

There are lots of local chapters in cities and small towns across the country.

Follow for:

clear directions on small but impactful actions (cancel Dsiney and Spotify)
Information on big, peaceful protests
Electoral directions (what member of congress to call when about what)

Sunrise Movement

Website Instagram

Follow for:

A more radical approach as it is run by young people
Less electoral focus, more direct action

50501

National Website

National Instagram

There are local chapters in most states!

Follow for:

Large scale protests (they work closely with Indivisable)
Local actions (this one is important this week!!)

https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

Follow For: Tons of on the ground, grassroots orgs to support in MN

Refuse Fascism

Website

Instagram

Follow For:

Daily protests to attend in DC

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168: The Yoga Teacher's Guide To Fighting Fascism