Greetings Reader - Our free monthly series, Community Conversations, continues next week. This month, we’re going to talk about the relationship between philosophy and ideology, specifically how impersonalism, an idea that's usually applied to non-duality in yoga philosophy, shows up in current political and economic ideologies —nationalism, capitalism, etc.—in ways that make tangible impacts in the real world. I hope you'll join us for our next COMMUNITY CONVERSATION a free monthly study group Live via Zoom @ 12:00 pm Eastern Time NEXT CONVERSATION: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 TOPIC: "THE POLITICS OF IMPERSONALISM" Registration is free – CLICK HERE to get updates and the Zoom link! This conversation will be recorded - if you can't join us live you can watch the replay anytime. Community Conversation is a FREE monthly online gathering where we connect spiritual ideas to real life by talking about personal challenges we all share, difficult issues we all face, and how the ancient spiritual teachings of the yoga tradition offer practical guidance for navigating our way through life in the modern world. If you haven't registered for our free monthly Community Conversations yet, CLICK HERE to get updates and the Zoom link for the live discussion, and (usually) the recording link so you can listen to the replay if you can't join us live. If you're already registered, you'll get reminder emails with the Zoom link next week and receive a link to the recording soon after the live conversation. Hoping to see you next Wednesday, - Hari-k P.S.: In case you haven't seen it yet, I have a new page on my website: Wisdom On Demand. You'll find pre-recorded classes, ebooks, and free guided meditations. CLICK HERE to check it out. |
Hari-kirtana is an author, mentor, and yoga teacher who shares his knowledge and experience of how the yoga wisdom tradition can guide us toward meaningful and transformative spiritual experiences.
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