Prison Yoga Poject
Prison Yoga Poject
Cultivating Compassion with Author and Facilitator, Sara Schairer
Cultivating Compassion with Author and Facilitator, Sara Schairer
Cultivating Compassion with Author and Facilitator, Sara Schairer
Wednesday 15th March 2023
Sara Schairer shares insights on cultivating compassion and mindfulness, highlighting its transformative power in personal and societal contexts.
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Get the buttons here!Sara Schairer on Compassion: Transforming Lives Through Mindfulness
The most important lesson to teach our kids is compassion. If we could teach our children compassion, we would solve the problems of the world.
Imagine a world where compassion isn't just a feeling but a daily practice that can change lives. In this episode of the Prison Yoga Project Podcast, Sara Schairer, the founder of Compassion It®, takes listeners on a journey into the heart of compassion cultivation. With nearly a decade of experience teaching Compassion Cultivation Training® (CCT) at Stanford University, Sara has touched lives from Silicon Valley to prison cells, proving that compassion knows no bounds.
Sara dives into the essentials of mindfulness and non-judgment, showing how these practices can help us develop self-compassion and extend kindness to others. Her work at Compassion It® involves training diverse groups, including Big Tech leaders and incarcerated individuals, to integrate compassion into their daily routines. She also teaches at San Diego State University and UCSD's Center for Mindfulness, and conducts research at UCSD's Zeidan Lab, making her a well-rounded expert in the field.
One of the episode's highlights is Sara's discussion on common humanity. She explains how recognizing our shared experiences of stress and anxiety can foster empathy and connection. This perspective is crucial in challenging harmful labels and attitudes, particularly towards marginalized groups like incarcerated individuals. By seeing each person's potential for growth and healing, Sara believes we can build a more compassionate society. The episode also touches on the justice system, emphasizing the need for a shift from punishment to rehabilitation.
Through her workshops with correctional officers and inmates, Sara advocates for a restorative justice approach that prioritizes healing over retribution. Her insights reveal how compassion can reduce recidivism and promote a more just society. If you're curious about how compassion can transform not just individual lives but entire communities, this episode is a must-listen. Sara Schairer's work offers valuable lessons on empathy, connection, and the power of a compassionate mindset.