Can Yoga Reshape Global Politics? The History of International Day of Yoga with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta - Consul General

Can Yoga Reshape Global Politics? The History of International Day of Yoga with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta - Consul GeneralInside the United Nations: how yoga became a tool for global diplomacy with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta. Plus, how yoga is shaping our community in Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest. Let’s talk about International Day of Yoga, its story, and why it's important to have this special day every June 21st. Ever wonder what would happen if the world's leaders stepped onto a yoga mat together? Or if all the countries in the world prioritized yoga? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Consul General Prakash Gupta, a key diplomat behind the UN resolution for the International Day of Yoga, to explore the intersection of yoga, and global diplomacy. We dive deep into how yoga serves as a unifier on the world stage, and grounds leaders in their shared humanity. Plus, we tackle a crucial conversation for Western yoga teachers on how to honor and respect yoga’s Indian roots.Consulate General of India in Seattle:  https://indiainseattle.gov.in/Connect on the Consulate on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianconsulateseattle /Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) ⁠Ayurvedic consultation with Art, TEND ⁠(My sponsor) SHAWNA10 is the code for 10% off products and consults Key WordsYoga teachers, international day of yoga, yoga philosophy, yoga history, yoga roots, authentic yoga, mindfulness.Time stamps:00:00 intro03:34 animation 07:40 yoga adopted by the United Nations: the story & Prime Minister Modi 08:30 yoga under the agenda of Global Health09:30 writing the resolution for the United Nations on yoga11:30 simplicity of messaging of yoga for world leaders14:00 what does yoga mean? 15:37 why should world leaders pay attention to yoga? 16:39 Indian philosophy on yoga and connection 19:00 yoga helps us feel our own humanity, so we can feel for all of humanity  19:20 top diplomats practicing yoga together20:30 yoga & international diplomacy 22:00 AYUSH ministry 25:00 how can yoga teachers respect yoga’s Indian roots26:00 suiting own interests in yoga vs being intentional28:30 hooked onto yoga30:00 International Day of Yoga future goals34:00 qualities of an exceptional leader35:30 hope for the future of yoga36:30 billboard message