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Five Elements: Voices of wisdom on the things that matter most

Peggy Gwi-Seok Hongstillinsirsasana.blogspot.com
Listen to conversations with individuals centering transformational practices. Especially in these times of upheaval, let's lean on and learn from each other. We center voices of Black and Brown, justice-oriented folks steeped in both inner and outer work, to heal and transform themselves, as well as to create the more beautiful, equitable, sustainable society we need. Each conversation will be structured around the 5 elements, as defined by the yoga tradition: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. We will also discuss specific practices that support their inner and outer well-being.
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Episodes

Making the World a Better Place! Pt 2

A special episode on Martin Luther King Jr's birthday and holiday, which also happens to be Trump's inauguration day.

Jan 21, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Titi Iris: What is mahu?

A conversation with our friend, Iris, about what it means to be mahu.

Jun 08, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Uncle John's Birthday

Today is my brother John's birthday! I wish you all got a chance to meet him. He was a special person in my life and I learned so much from him. I have many tender memories of him, and I celebrate him today and everyday, with love.

Apr 21, 202410 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Childhood friends

Who are your best friends? What makes them special? What kinds of things do you play together? What do you like about them and what do they appreciate about you? Anna Lim, where are you today? I am remembering you and sharing you with my grandchildren!

Apr 01, 20247 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Spring equinox blessing: Ke ala ula Kane

Uncle Walt shared some really powerful wisdom with us today about Hawaiian cosmology and what makes today special. I'm sharing it with my grandchildren!

Mar 26, 20247 min

All of us heal, or none of us heal.

Thoughts on Palestine, intergenerational trauma, and what transformation actually requires. Gratitude to Resmaa Menakem, Orland Bishop, Grace Lee Boggs, and so many others. This is an audio recording of Gwi-Seok's essay, "Day 30," at StillinSirsasana.blogspot.com. Ukulele intro and outro, "Helpless" by Ruby Mary Gill, played by Gwi-Seok.

Mar 18, 202413 min

Barbara Jones: Transformative Justice and Collective Healing

This conversation is with Barbara Jones. She’s a daughter, mother, and grandmother, and we talk about caregiving, ancestry, faith, and the roadmap we wish to leave our grandchildren. Barbara talks about her son, Conté, and what he is teaching us, even since his transition at age 24. You can learn more about her work and her family here . Barbara L. Jones, lifelong Detroiter and community activist, organizer, restorative justice practitioner and youth-violence prevention advocate, is the Communit...

Aug 14, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Baba Wayne Curtis: We have always been free.

Baba Wayne Curtis is a beloved elder, artist, farmer, former Black Panther, and visionary organizer, along with Mama Myrtle, at their farm, a gathering place on the far east side of Detroit, Feedom Freedom Growers. We talked on his front porch on a rainy Sunday afternoon. You will hear the rainstorm, the wind, the traffic, and the birds. You’ll also hear Baba Wayne’s reflections on revealing what has not yet been seen, what Grace Lee Boggs and Jimmy Boggs might say about these times of transitio...

Aug 02, 202148 min

Introduction to Five Elements Podcast

Welcome to Five Elements, a podcast featuring voices of wisdom on the things that matter most. I’m Hong Gwi-Seok, and I’m a Korean American mother, grandmother, Iyengar Yoga practitioner and teacher, caregiver, and activist, rooted in Detroit, MI. You can find me at halmonipower on Instagram. Each episode will consist of a conversation with someone who is centering transformational practices. Especially in these times of upheaval, we need to lean on and learn from each other. These conversations...

Jul 28, 20213 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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