Yoga as a Life Practice: Reflections Inspired by Revolution of the Soul

Seane Corn, Revolution of the Soul. 2022

I recently revisited Revolution of the Soul by Seane Corn – a deeply honest and moving book that explores how yoga can grow from a physical practice into a way of living with purpose, compassion and awareness. Through personal stories and powerful insights, Seane shares how yoga supported her healing journey and ultimately became a foundation for service and social justice.

Her writing speaks to something I feel strongly about: yoga doesn’t begin and end on the mat. It can become a lens through which we meet the world – shaping how we move, how we relate to ourselves and others and how we show up with intention.

Seane describes how her early yoga practice helped her detox physically and emotionally – moving away from destructive patterns and into a healthier relationship with her body and mind. Through her own healing, she came to recognise the deeper potential of yoga – not just as self-care but as a source of transformation and empowerment.

What I find particularly resonant (and humbling) is how Seane extended her practice beyond the personal. Her work with marginalised communities – especially children who have experienced trauma – shows the power of lived experience and embodied practice. It also reveals the complexity and responsibility that comes with holding space for others.

I don’t imagine myself stepping into some of the roles Seane has taken on. I admire the depth of her courage and the authenticity with which she shares her limitations and lessons. Her journey reminds me that while yoga can indeed ripple outward into meaningful action, that path doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Cassandra Johnson’s Yoga in Action offers a complementary perspective – exploring how spiritual insight can shape our interactions and even inform public engagement. The idea of sharing practice through talks or activism can feel bold but both books remind me that even the smallest act done with presence can be powerful.

As a facilitator of shared practice, I hold space for exploration, healing and growth – knowing that each of us walks a unique path. For me, yoga is not about perfecting a shape or reaching enlightenment; it’s about returning to ourselves with honesty and care, again and again.

Seane Corn’s reflections continue to inspire me to live my yoga off the mat, in quiet and sometimes messy ways – through listening, through conscious choices and through creating spaces where others feel safe to explore their own path.