It’s important to learn from South Asian teachers in order to continue traditional yoga teachings. Todays guest, Anusha Wijeyakumar, shares the importance of honoring the roots of yoga through supporting South Asian teachers and learning traditional practices.  Paula Crossfield and Anusha discuss the essence of yoga, how to practice mindfulness and meditation, along with the important of compassion, love, and so much more. Anusha shares her thoughts on the facade of neutrality, along with how we can use yoga to help us find our purpose instead of a means of escapism.  Join Paula and Anusha in this episode full of wisdom and guidance.  Show Highlights:  Anusha shares her background and insight on her path  Tapping into diving consciousness and divine inspiration to pursue dharma  What makes meditation beneficial for everyone  Why you can’t have individual liberation without collective liberation  Ways to decolonize yoga  Accepting suffering and learning from it instead of using yoga as escapism  How Anushas work in acute rehabilitation has shown her the power of mediation for people with trauma and mental health issues  Why you should separate yourself from others opinions  Ways Anusha deals with anger, frustration and stress  What part of Anusha's morning routine is non-negotiable  Resources and Books Anusha recommends  How you can better support South Asians and people of color 

Links:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/meditation-with-intention-anusha-wijeyakumar-ma/1137070852 (Meditation with Intention: Quick and Easy Ways to Create Lasting Peace ) https://www.theblackfriendbook.com/ (The Black Friend by Fred T Joesph ) https://www.instagram.com/shantiwithin/?hl=en (Anushas Instagram )