Inspiring Minds: Live Conversations Offering Wisdom for Our Time
Our November Inspiring Minds conversation “Yoga as a Tool for Social Change” features Richard Freeman and Gail Parker, along with pianist/composer Peter Kater. Mind & Life Program Manager Shankari Goldstein is the host for the series.
The conversation on November 18 from 2-3:15pm ET explored how embodied yoga practices can lead to greater self-awareness and agency in contributing to a better world. Among the questions discussed were:
- How can developing our capacity for self-reflection help us to wake up in the modern world and deal constructively with the challenges we face?
- How can embodied yoga practices help us heal emotional wounds and live with greater compassion and love?
Watch the video above or read the transcript.
Presenters
Richard Freeman
Richard Freeman began studying yoga in 1968. After nine years in Asia studying yoga asana, Sufism, Sanskrit language, and Indian philosophy he began to work with B.K.S. Iyengar, K. Pattabhi … MORE
Gail Parker, PhD
A psychologist and a certified yoga therapist, Gail Parker has been practicing yoga for 50 years and teaching it for 20. She is the author of the book Restorative Yoga … MORE
Peter Kater
Two time Grammy Winning/Multi-Platinum selling Pianist/Composer Peter Kater has been a leading innovator of contemporary instrumental music for over 3 decades. He’s received many awards and accolades for his rich … MORE
