Ep. 185 – Jacoby Ballard
Ep. 185 – Jacoby Ballard  
Podcast: Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
Published On: Mon Jun 13 2022
Description: Sharon welcomes social justice educator, yoga teacher, and author Jacoby Ballard to the Metta Hour for Episode 185.Jacoby has taught Queer and Trans Yoga since 2006. In 2008, he Co-Founded the Third Root Community Health Center in Brooklyn as a healing and social justice space. His first book, “A Queer Dharma: Yoga and Meditations for Liberation,” was released in 2021 from North Atlantic Books.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/mettaIn this conversation, Jacoby and Sharon discuss:• How Jacoby began his practice in high school & college• The release of Jacoby’s new book in the time of Covid• Applying dharma teachings to explore identity• The path of liberation for those targeted by systems of oppression • Addressing the trauma in the room• Noble silence versus silencing• Lovingkindness in Queer communities• Acceptance and anger • Forgiveness is not amnesia• Jacoby’s self-care practices• How to find the therapist for you• Guidance for Queer and Trans meditators• How to be a better LGBTQ+ allyThe episode closes with Jacoby leading a guided Mudita (joy) meditation practice. To learn more about Jacoby’s work, you can visit his website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.