Can Yoga Reshape Global Politics? The History of International Day of Yoga with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta - Consul General
Inside the United Nations: how yoga became a tool for global diplomacy with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta. Plus, how yoga is shaping our community in Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest.
Let’s talk about International Day of Yoga, its story, and why it's important to have this special day every June 21st. Ever wonder what would happen if the world's leaders stepped onto a yoga mat together? Or if all the countries in the world prioritized yoga? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Consul General Prakash Gupta, a key diplomat behind the UN resolution for the International Day of Yoga, to explore the intersection of yoga, and global diplomacy. We dive deep into how yoga serves as a unifier on the world stage, and grounds leaders in their shared humanity. Plus, we tackle a crucial conversation for Western yoga teachers on how to honor and respect yoga’s Indian roots.
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Key Words
Yoga teachers, international day of yoga, yoga philosophy, yoga history, yoga roots, authentic yoga, mindfulness.
Time stamps:
00:00 intro
03:34 animation
07:40 yoga adopted by the United Nations: the story & Prime Minister Modi
08:30 yoga under the agenda of Global Health
09:30 writing the resolution for the United Nations on yoga
11:30 simplicity of messaging of yoga for world leaders
14:00 what does yoga mean?
15:37 why should world leaders pay attention to yoga?
16:39 Indian philosophy on yoga and connection
19:00 yoga helps us feel our own humanity, so we can feel for all of humanity
19:20 top diplomats practicing yoga together
20:30 yoga & international diplomacy
22:00 AYUSH ministry
25:00 how can yoga teachers respect yoga’s Indian roots
26:00 suiting own interests in yoga vs being intentional
28:30 hooked onto yoga
30:00 International Day of Yoga future goals
34:00 qualities of an exceptional leader
35:30 hope for the future of yoga
36:30 billboard message
