Our guest this week is Harshada David Wagner, a highly experienced meditation instructor, author, and wisdom teacher with more than 25 years of teaching experience. Trained in the wisdom traditions of yoga, bhakti, vedanta, and tantra, he is dedicated to helping individuals live more fulfilling, soul-centered, and purpose-driven lives. Emphasizing the importance of ongoing learning and humility, Harshada's teachings are deeply rooted in applied yoga philosophy. With a strong commitment to addressing colonial systems of oppression, he is focused on the liberation of all beings and is actively exploring anti-oppressionist teachings in the current societal climate. In this episode, we discuss: 00:03:39 - Applied Yoga Philosophy 00:06:27 - Recovery Programs and Spirituality 00:11:08 - Anti-Oppressionist Teaching and Spiritual Integrity 00:16:46 - Discerning Authentic Teachers 00:21:17 - Spiritual Bypass and Social Justice 00:24:27 - Nuanced Perspectives and Challenging Conversations Connect with Harshada David Wagner Website: davidhwagner.com Instagram: @harshadawagner Instagram: @torn_and_mended Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai
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