Part 1: Core needs of an individual within a collective story

In this video, Maryam reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of issues to the surface, including our concerns about our well-being, relationship with information and science, and choices of care. It was also accompanied by social unrest, understanding of the power dynamics and privilege. Within our yoga space, it brought us face to face with choices on what and who we choose to uplift. All these collective changes and upheaval inevitably impact our students; should we consider them in our initial assessment and private yoga work?