Episode 2 Resources: Karma capitalism Killed Yoga

In this episode, we covered Karma, seva, dharma, fair pay, EMPLOYMENT TYPE, LABOR PRACtICES, and the commodification of yoga.

Karma +

Seva +

Dharma

1. The Four Stages of Life in Hinduism by Subhamoy Das (D)

2. Wikipedia on Grihasta - the householder stage of life (D)

3. The Hindu Way of Life by Swami Bhaskarananda (D)

4. Hindu Concepts by Professor Gavin Flood (KSD)

5. FAQs on Hinduism as answered by the Hindu American Foundation (KSD)

6. Why Sikhs Serve: The Tradition of Seva as Justice Inspired by Love by Simran Jeet Singh (KS)

7. Vedanta Society podcast: Karma, What it is and what it is not? (KS)

8. Living Now Yoga seva/service (KS)

9. Selfless Service, Part II: Different Types of Seva (S)

Independent contractor vs. Employee

1. Samantha Becker Defines Behavioral Control & Identifies Examples in Yoga

2. Who qualifies as a yoga studio employee vs. an independent contractor?

3. 10 Reasons Why Yoga Instructors Need a Union

4. Does Minimum Wage Apply to Contractors?

5. Working Families Party organizing employees

6. Unions and Alternatives

7. LA Times: California’s top court makes it more difficult for employers to classify workers as independent contractors

unfair YOGA labor practiceS

1. Should the Spiritual Process be Offered Free?

2. Inside CorePower Yoga Teacher Training NYT

3. Yogis Breathe Deep Sigh of Relief Over $1.65M Unpaid Wage Settlement

4. New York’s High Court Issues Pro-Employer Ruling In Misclassification Case