Suffering and our True Nature with Michelle Cassandra Johnson
Michelle Cassandra Johnson explores the kleshas\u2014the five afflictions that cause suffering\u2014within the framework of modern challenges ranging from racial injustice to climate change. Through personal stories, insights on yoga philosophy, and practical advice, Michelle offers a roadmap for understanding and addressing the root causes of suffering both individually and collectively. This conversation will inspire yoga practitioners and activists alike to engage deeply with their practice and strive for personal and social transformation.\n\nEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:\n00:00 Introduction to the kleshas\n2:10 Levity as sustenance for deep work\n04:45 Why Michelle chose to write about the kleshas\n06:55 A primer on the kleshas\n14:36 How the kleshas confront our assumptions\n16:32 Pain and the kleshas\n24:35 The kleshas and social change\n42:14 Teaching the kleshas in yoga\n\xa0\n\xa0\nEPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:\nMichelle Cassandra Johnson\nBook: Illuminating Our True Nature\nIlluminating Our True Nature Book Club\nIlluminating Our True Nature Course: The Five Afflictions\nIlluminating Our True Nature Gathering and Practice\nFollow Michelle on Instagram @skillinaction\n\nLINKS AND RESOURCES:\nFollow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource\xa0\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource email list\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group\nLearn more about the Impact Club\nLeave a review on iTunes\nAsk a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe