Political Engagement as Spiritual Practice With Reggie Hubbard

This week's episode of 21stcenturyvitalism is now live! Joining us on the show is the 500 hr certified yoga teacher and founder of Active Peace Yoga, Reggie Hubbard. One part teacher, one part activist, Reggie has established himself as a guiding voice in the art of combining spiritual practice with political engagement. Having over twenty years of service in this domain, Reggie’s resume includes but isn’t limited to working with the Obama administration, campaigning on behalf of Bernie Sanders, and managing MoveOn. He’s also gone on to teach meditation to Members of Congress, Congressional Staff, and other leading progressive organizations.
In this conversation we explore the intersection of spiritual practice and political engagement. Most importantly how our practice should inevitably lead to more awareness of the entrenched systems which allow and perpetuate harm in our society. We also shine light on the spiritual aspects of living in a democracy and the immense power that comes with having the ability to vote. Ultimately this culminates in a collaboration on how we can best maintain a political awareness while simultaneously staying resourced within ourselves to prevent overwhelm.
If you want to stay in touch with Reggie, consider heading on over to activepeaceyoga.com or following him on Instagram @oreggieglobal.
Show Topics
Practicing Spirituality for Challenging Times
Spirituality as a Preventative for Burnout
Waging Peace
Collective Liberation is the Only Liberation
Spiritual Practice Isn’t About Isolation
The Spiritual Responsibility of Living in a Democracy
The Power of Your Vote
Allowing Diversity of Thought While Mitigating Harm
Lessons Learned from Racism
How We Care For Ourselves Enables Our Care for the World
Finding Time for Political Awareness as a Low Income Earner
Resourcing Ourselves in Times of Political Stress
What Do We Do if Donald Trump Wins?