On the other hand there's the underlying structure of the societal systems we live in, and the unearned social privilege or lack of privilege we live with (for example, do we come into new challenges already living with social determinants that bolster or negatively impact our health and health access? do we have access to safe living space? to space to isolate? do we have financial resources? a computer? paid sick time? access to vaccines?.....) On this level, does/how does our yoga practice give us the strength and clarity to bolster not only our own health, but to advocate for societal equity in health as well?
From Tias Little: There is an expression in yoga: sadanava. Sada means "ongoing, everlasting", and nava in Sanskrit shares the same origin as the English word "new". Sadanava suggests that things are constantly changing and eternally new. From the outer reaches of the galaxy to the blood vessels at the tip of your finger, nothing is fixed.
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