Finding balance…
I’ve read widely on yoga, buddhism and meditation and studied two degrees in politics and international development but Michael Stone’s ‘Yoga for a World Out of Balance: Teachings on ethics and social action’ was the first book that really tied the two areas together and I was blown away! In his book, Stone firstly talks about how we can bring a wider world view to our yoga practice, rather than using yoga and meditation to ‘retreat’ from the world. Secondly, and very effectively, Stone uses the five yamas (outlined in the Yoga Sutras) to form a basis for taking ethical social action and making a difference in the world.