Overview
Desire, ignorance and inequality - this is the trinity of bondage.
Swami Vivekananda
The world is ready. People are telling us that they are really desperate for the kind of values we emphasise and help people cultivate.
As leaders of this movement, it is time for us to come forward 'out of the closet' about our values and perspectives, and be active in public discourse, provide public leadership and hope. The time is right to inspire enlightened society and people from many backgrounds are interested in what we have to offer. Following is a list of the top ten fields of spiritual and practical engagement that emerges from the Shanti Yoga Health Institute.
1. Education
This includes various levels of involvement in the fields of education for life, health, career streams, professional development as well as in educational institutions.
2. Health care
This includes all forms of healthy living, including mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing, holistic healing, herbal medicines and remedies and treatments.
3. Arts and Culture
This includes all kinds of artistic endeavours, in all media, including performing and visual arts.
4. Communications
Publishing and media (including digital media and social networking), entertainment and hospitality.
5. Environmental Engagement
Involvement in ecological and environmental issues, 'living green' as well as involvement in experimental farming and gardening.
6. Economics and Business
This includes the fields of finance, a range of business activities, and entrepreneurship.
7. Family Care
This includes mentoring parents, children and young people, as well as supporting other family members and empowering the elderly.
8. Social work
This includes clinical social work, people with special needs and community building.
9. Non-profit work
Includes volunteering and other kinds of service, helping charities and not-for-profit organisations, being a donor or supporter.
10. Research
