060: Beyond the Ethics of Being Vegan (Tina Pashumati James)

When one stops harming others, others will stop harming you. So says, Tina Pashumati James, a lifelong vegan who has made it her mission to raise awareness. The truth is in the animal's eyes. When you look an animal in the eyes, you see the terror they live with. Most people are disconnected from this experience. Join us for an enlightened conversation. A former mountaineer, marathoner, and competitive equestrian rider, Tina worked on Whistler ski patrol for eight years, living life to the fullest. A passionate Yogi, life-long vegan and plant based advocate, Tina worked to protect Bears in Whistler, British Columbia for nearly a decade. Tina works with those with cancer, depression, anxiety, PTSD. She speaks from her own experience of being a cancer survivor, Tina lives, eats and breathes the essence of what yoga is steeped with indigenous teachings; Ahimsa, non-harming, vegan, animal activist; Tina is a true Bhakti practitioner. http://shantisevainstitute.com