Keep Up with Sadhguru
Environmental Expert Erik Solheim and Sadhguru Talk about the Save Soil Movement
Sadhguru had an online discussion Erik Solheim, former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, who now works with Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and other environmental organizations. The pair had a wide-ranging conversation touching upon various aspects of soil and spreading the Save Soil message. They discussed the urgent need to change the perception from soil being a bunch of chemicals or dirt to seeing it as a living entity.
After the call, Erik Solheim tweeted: “Just off from an inspiring call with @SadhguruJV. March 21st, Sadhguru will start a one man ride from London to India to bring world attention to SOIL. He aims to get 3 billion people to talk about our living soil. Bravo!”
Singer Grimes Speaks to Sadhguru Online
Canadian singer-songwriter and music producer Grimes talked to Sadhguru about the Save Soil movement. Eager to participate, Grimes asked many questions about how to spread this knowledge about soil that seems to be missing from most ecological conversations. Sadhguru spoke insightfully about how soil is the only place where you can put in dead matter and life comes out of it. He stressed that the organic content that soil needs can only come from living things, not from new synthetic material.
Juhi Chawla Visits Isha Yoga Center
Indian actress Juhi Chawla met with Isha volunteers who manage the farms at the Isha Yoga Center. After the visit, Sadhguru spoke with her about the Save Soil movement and how a comprehensive soil policy is one of the most important aspects to protect and regenerate soil. He also spoke about the most important responsibility of a democratic citizen: that we use our voice and vote for what matters to us.
Conversations with Caribbean Heads of Government
Ahead of his upcoming visit to the Caribbean in March, Sadhguru spoke with various heads of government about the Save Soil movement and what it could mean for their nations. The political leaders who joined the Save Soil conversation included the Prime Minister of Belize and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister of Barbuda, the Ministers of Environment and Agriculture of Antigua, and the Prime Minister of Grenada.
Cricketers Dwayne ‘DJ’ Bravo and Darren Bravo Interact with Sadhguru
Soil and sport were on the agenda during Sadhguru’s conversation with Trinidadian cricketers Dwayne “DJ” Bravo and Darren Bravo. Sadhguru described the mind-blowingly complex and intricate exchange of nutrients that happens between organisms in the soil. In sharp contrast to the complexities of soil, the group spoke about a simple approach to cricket – being focused singularly on hitting the ball. Other people can keep track of the score, but for the player, if the joy is in hitting the ball well, then they have nothing else to worry about.
‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle Talks to Sadhguru
The much-loved Jamaican former cricketer Chris Gayle had a conversation with Sadhguru about soil and recent events in cricket. Sadhguru explained about the Save Soil movement that there is no one-size-fits-all plan, but rather, there are numerous ways in which soil can be revitalized depending on the environment and its unique conditions. He spoke about how Cauvery Calling is a successful example that can be used as an inspiration for areas with similar environmental conditions. Cauvery Calling is particularly significant as a model that promotes the economic wellbeing of the farmer, who will be on the frontline of implementing the policies that get instituted.
Tennis Star Victoria Azarenka Discusses Soil, Sports, and Parenthood with Sadhguru
Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka is a former world No. 1 in singles, having claimed the top ranking for the first time on 30 January 2012. She had an online conversation with Sadhguru about the Save Soil movement, success in sport, and parenthood. Speaking about parenthood, Sadhguru explained that children should not be molded based on our ideas but rather allowed to grow naturally in a caring and loving atmosphere. Sadhguru also spoke a little about how as we age, experience and skill become more important than just raw strength.
Rapper Big Sean Talks Soil with Sadhguru
Big Sean with Sadhguru during an earlier meeting
American rapper Big Sean is much loved across the world with millions of followers on social media. He met with Sadhguru online to discuss different aspects of the Save Soil movement. Big Sean spoke about the urgency of this movement and how it is not about some event in the future but a situation that is a disaster in the making right now. Sadhguru explained how the microbacteria in the soil is connected to the microbiome in our gut, which in turn affects many things such as how we digest food, our mental balance, and emotional stability.
Raline Shah and Sadhguru Talk Food Security and the Save Soil Movement
Popular Indonesian actress Raline Shah and Sadhguru had an online conversation about the Save Soil movement. Sadhguru spoke about the danger of food shortages and the importance of food security. He highlighted that food shortages can dismantle civilizations that took millennia to build, in a matter of days and weeks. Part of maintaining food security is making sure countries can produce essential food to sustain themselves without needing to rely on imports. He also talked about our ability to experience life beyond the boundaries of limited identities.
Conscious Planet – Arundhati Bhattacharya Online Conversation with Sadhguru
In an online conversation with Arundhati Bhattacharya, former Chairperson of the State Bank of India, Sadhguru spoke about the process of photosynthesis, the basis of complex life on the planet. He explained that this process sustains all life on the globe through a series of exchanges and more importantly for us, it is what keeps carbon in the soil and not in the atmosphere where it can create the ecological issues that we are facing.
He also offered a shift in perspective, clarifying that he is not an eco-warrior, but functions naturally out of a profound love affair with all life.
Bhoomi Pooja at the new Isha Yoga Center in Bengaluru
Sadhguru performed Bhoomi Pooja at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the upcoming Isha Yoga Center, Bengaluru. Speaking about the exciting possibility, Sadhguru pointed out how being involved in building a Yoga Center from scratch is a completely different experience than going into a well-established place. He encouraged everyone to participate in this process.
