#91 - Inclusive Yoga - Yoga in South Sudan with Paska Atim John
Welcome to Episode #91 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! My conversation with Paska Atim John, a yoga teacher from South Sudan, was wonderful as we took discussed how true yoga is not about the shape of one's body, but the shape of one’s life. I hope that this shed light on how important it is to create inclusive spaces for communities to unite and how yoga can be the driving force of transformative power for collective collaboration and a way to lead to personal and communal growth. If you’re looking to tune into a podcast episode that is all about yoga in South Sudan then this is the conversation for you.
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Tell me more about Paska Atim John
Paska Atim John is a yoga teacher from South Sudan. With a passion for sharing the transformative power of yoga, Paska has accumulated 600 hours of teacher training from three different schools. Her teaching journey has taken her to various countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan, where she has been guiding students on their yoga path for the past eight years. Paska's dedication to yoga and her diverse teaching experiences make her a valuable resource in promoting wellness and self-discovery through the practice of yoga.
For the skimmers - What’s in the yoga in South Sudan episode?
- Creating inclusive spaces for communities to unite
- The essence of living yoga rather than merely performing it
- True yoga is not about the shape of one's body, but the shape of one’s life
- What it’s like to be the only yoga teacher in South Sudan
- Yoga is not easy in South Sudan - it’s mistrusted
What to expect in the Yoga In South Sudan episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast
Paska Atim John is committed to teaching community yoga and creating inclusive spaces where people can come together and connect without judgment. For Paska, yoga is a way of living, a practice that goes beyond physical postures and brings people together to share energy and support one another. She believes in the power of yoga to create unity among individuals, irrespective of their differences, and sees yoga as a tool for personal and communal growth.
In her community in South Sudan, Paska faces challenges in introducing yoga to a population that is unfamiliar with the practice and often perceives it as a religious activity. As the only yoga teacher in South Sudan, she is determined to overcome these challenges and bring the benefits of yoga to her community. Paska believes that yoga can be a healing tool for individuals who have experienced trauma and suffering in a country marked by war and conflict. She aspires to train more people in trauma healing and host workshops to help her fellow South Sudanese heal and find empowerment through yoga.
Paska's story is one of resilience, unity, and the power of yoga to bring about personal and social transformation. Her dedication to spreading yoga in South Sudan is truly inspiring, and her vision of a healed and empowered community serves as a shining example of the potential of yoga to create positive change.
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