Power to the Peaceful

Power to the Peaceful with Sharon Gannon, David Life and Michael Franti (Yoga Journal Conference, San Francisco)

"The best way to uplift our own lives is to uplift the lives of others." - Sharon Gannon

Chants:
Om -- The essential sound of being
Lokah Smasta Sukinoh Bhavantu -- May all beings everywhere be happy and free and may the thoughts, words and actions of my own life contribute in some way to the happiness and to that freedom for all.
Shantih Shantih Shantih -- peace peace peace
Maitri-adishu balani -- Through continuous practice of kindness, strength is attained.
te samadhav upasarga vyuttane siddhayah -- Power used properly can bring peace.

"Give up the love of power for the power of love." - Jimi Hendricks

Patanjali says that power comes from loving kindness. There is power in your practice, empowerment. What you do could matter. Feel the power in your body. You direct the power to be part of the problem or part of the solution.

Michael Franti opened and closed the session on stage. He also provided hands-on assistance and China Gel applications to neck, shoulders, back and ankles during the practice.

David and Sharon taught a Jivamukti Yoga session integrating power and peace on the mat.

Forward bends reflect on our past.
Back bends move us into our future.

Journal Exercise:
Something you'd like to see changed in the world right now, today.
What would you do or give up in your life to make this happen.