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Seva in Action: Answering the Call for Justice and Equity

A large sea of people at the Minnesota capitol for the Women's March 2017
Discover the essence of Seva, a Sanskrit term for selfless service, as it intertwines with the practice of yoga and the call to action for justice. This week, join me (and many others) at two significant events in Minnesota: welcoming legislators at the Capitol and participating in the People's March in Saint Paul. Show up in solidarity for justice, equity, and the greater good, embodying the spirit of Seva both on and off the mat. Let's unite in mindfulness, presence, and intentional service, contributing to the collective good without expecting anything in return.

Resisting Hate with Yoga and Sound Healing

Minnesota Arboretum Fireplace Room with lots of people in dragon pose. Matthew is sitting in the front of the room playing harmonium with 3 big windows behind him.
Resistance isn’t always bold and loud. It can also be found in quiet moments of self-care and connection. Reflecting on a childhood shaped by protests, this article explores how yoga and meditation can cultivate upeksa (equanimity) to face hate with clarity and compassion. Discover how creating intentional pauses and meaningful connections can empower us to build a world where justice and love prevail.

How Will We Meet This Moment?

Matthew, Kira, and Nathan in bike clothing at 2002 Heartland AIDS Ride

In 2001, I rode 500 miles with my sister from Minneapolis to Chicago in the Heartland AIDS Ride. At the time, HIV/AIDS was an abstract issue for me. But on that ride, as I met people whose lives had been devastated by the virus, it became deeply personal. I could no longer sit idly by. The struggle became my struggle. That moment transformed me and led me into AIDS activism. It was the spark that shifted my path and gave me a new mission.

Today, once again, I find myself asking, “How will I meet this moment?”

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