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Inspiring Discussions

Inspiring Discussions

On everything from bliss to death and social media

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Daniel Simpson
Jul 24, 2024
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I’m in Norway this week, for the tenth anniversary of the Norwegian Yoga Festival. It’s held in a beautiful mountain location, and part of what I love is their commitment to inquiry. I’m hosting conversations on a wide range of topics, from “the meaning of life” to “detox from McYoga”…

View from the dining room at Nøsen

I’m also looking forward to a series of workshops in London exploring acceptance – they’re organised monthly by the British Wheel of Yoga, and open to everyone.

Plus there are lots more discussions to come in The Path of Knowledge, a year-long immersion that starts in September. Scroll down for a video Q&A with more details.

In the meantime, I’ve been having some fun conversations on podcasts. One of those, for Let’s Talk Yoga, discussed social media – including why the algorithms feed on afflictions, and what Patañjali might say about Instagram.

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