Welcome to Episode #87 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! My conversation with Ayesha Samji, a yoga teacher from Tanzania, was so beautiful as we dove into how yoga can bring presence, meaning, and connection. We talked about caring and giving, and the necessity of filling your own cup. If you’re looking to tune into a podcast episode that is all about planting seeds that can grow into bright and beautiful ways beyond your own circle into the larger community, into your country, and into the world then this is the conversation for you. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wildyogatribe Tell me more about Ayesha Samji Ayesha Samji is a yoga teacher from Tanzania with 20 years of experience in wellness. Her focus is yoga, counseling, mindfulness, and holistic therapy. Ayesha is also the CEO and founder of Mukti Wellness Center in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, and an NGO: Yoga for Wellness Africa through which she is able to provide training programs to people from all walks of life. These resources allow her to carry out her vision of sharing and making wellness and holistic healing available to the larger populace. What to expect in the Yoga In Tanzania episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast In this podcast episode, Lily Allen-Duenas interviews Tanzanian yoga teacher Ayesha Samji, founder of Mukti Wellness Center and Yoga for Wellness Africa, an NGO that focuses on yoga teacher training programs and community work. Together they explore the transformative power of yoga, and its ability to bring presence, meaning, and connection. Ayesha shares her inspiring journey of how yoga came into her life and the profound impact it had on her well-being. A pivotal moment in Ayesha's life came when her father was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, and she became his caregiver during a nine-month hospital stay. It was during this time that she discovered the deeper aspects of yoga, including its ability to provide solace, healing, and connection within a community. This experience led her to shift her focus from the corporate world to the world of yoga and wellness. Ayesha's passion for sharing the benefits of yoga with her community in Tanzania led her to establish the Mukti Wellness Center and Yoga for Wellness Africa. She and her team actively promote yoga by conducting sessions in diverse spaces, including churches, mosques, and temples, to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Their intention is to demystify yoga, build curiosity, and make it accessible to people from all walks of life. Through their efforts, Ayesha and her team have successfully cultivated a Tanzanian yoga community that not only practices yoga but also trains as teachers. The podcast episode highlights the power of inclusivity, intentionality, and the transformative nature of yoga. Ayesha's dedication to bringing yoga to her country serves as an inspiration for others to explore the practice and discover its profound impact on their own lives. If you're seeking an uplifting podcast episode that explores the power of yoga to create positive change beyond individual circles and into the larger community, Yoga in Tanzania with Ayesha Samji is a must-listen. It will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and eager to embrace the transformative potential of yoga in your own life and beyond. For the skimmers - What’s in the Yoga in Tanzania episode? The importance of yoga worldwide Community work and mentorship Yoga for Wellness Africa Yoga in mosques, temples, and churches Inclusivity, intentionality, and the transformative nature of yoga Connect with Ayesha Samji www.ayeshasamji.ca  https://www.instagram.com/AMSAMJI https://www.facebook.com/ayesha.samji https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7pQug9UrGzVHGVluXJxrzg Want more? Head on over to my website  https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wildyogatribe/message