Social Justice: Collective & Individual Healing with Anusha Wijeyakumar

Anusha Wijeyakumar is a professor, speaker, and author of ‘Meditation with Intention,’ and today she joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the intersection of yoga philosophy and social justice. They explore why the decolonization of yoga and wellness is a pivotal piece in the discussion of social justice, and why we need to be willing to unlearn and relearn. They also unpack how our own self-care can become a hindrance to our own path to spiritual liberation as well as the collective’s liberation. This is a fascinating and important conversation on what it means to have a social justice mindset, how it connects to our health, and how we can move from talking to taking action.Today on The Healing Catalyst:How the social justice mindset is connected to yoga philosophyDecolonization of yoga and wellnessWhy social justice requires action and self-reflectionWhere to start with dismantling systems of oppressionSocial justice mindset as medicine for the community & individualWhen judgment and anger are healthyResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.Referenced Resources:Dr. Shyam RanganathanSusanna BarkatakiYoga is Dead PodcastFollow Anusha:Instagram: @shantiwithin Book: Meditation with IntentionWebsite: shantiwithin.comConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Mentioned in this episode:Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com