Election Series: Meditation & Acton
With Ai-jen Poo, George Goehl, Sharon Salzberg, & Kate Johnson
Hosted by Barbara Verrochi & Kristin Leigh of The Shala Yoga

A three part series that combines meditation, Buddhist philosophy and action. Each session will explore how to remain steady, empowered and action-oriented throughout the upcoming election and beyond.

Videos

August 25, 2024: Grounding in Our Agency: Ai-jen Poo, George

Meditation and reflections on staying connected to our own sense of agency and our collective agency to shape the future, how we can help turn the tide on the widespread feeling of powerlessness of this time. 

September 15, 2024:  Holding Many Truths 

Meditation and reflections on how we hold the complexity and the many truths of this time at once, moving from the usual binaries – good/bad, right/wrong – to what’s the next best step to have a positive impact in the world. 

October 6, 2024:  Practicing Hope

Meditation and reflections on channeling (and spreading) hope in times of anxiety, chaos and despair, exploring where we find hope, how we stay hopeful, and how we inspire hope in others.