Name: ✴️ Is Yoga Anti-War?
Start: 2026-06-13T16:30:00-0400
End: 2026-06-13T17:00:00-0400

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

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In this global moment of war, chaos, and destruction, yoga practitioners might feel inclined to turn to yoga philosophy for ethical guidance and a broader understanding of the moral implications and relationship between yoga and war. While it is common and tempting to turn to “ahimsa” as a foundational tenet of yoga philosophy and thus regard yoga as inherently non-violent and anti-war, such interpretations offer simplistic readings of yoga philosophy.

So what does yoga philosophy say about war, from a historic and contemporary standpoint? I believe that nuancing our understanding of yoga philosophy with respect to war strengthens both our capacity to turn to yoga as a moral compass and our impact when we wish to harness yoga's power toward more liberatory purposes. In this half lecture, half participatory workshop session, I invite you to join me in a dialogue on the politics of yoga, war, and empire; and in a commitment to strengthen our collective movement toward liberation of all beings.

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Sheena Sood

Healer, Activist, Scholar

Sheena Sood, PhD (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Delaware Valley University, and a Philly-based activist, yoga practitioner, and healing justice visionary. Sheena earned her yoga certifications at Kailash Tribal School in McLeodganj, India. Her research, “Omwashing... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

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