If yogis are to come to the realization of the interconnectedness of life, then we must free ourselves from the conditioning that has caused us to think it is all right to exclude all the other animals from our own… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Communication implies communing, having a shared experience with another, not "talking at" or "talking down to" someone. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Human overconsumption is a greater problem than human population growth, and meat eating is a big part of that problem. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Some well-to-do parents may say, "I have a right to have as many children as I want because I can take care of them."… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
In fact, studies show that vegans tend to get more iron than meat eaters. Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables increases iron absorption. Meanwhile,… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment or for any exploitative purpose. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
When we have a choice it is always best to choose kindness. Veganism is simply the kinder choice. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Don't try to do this by yourself: to become a good yogi you need a teacher. Find a teacher you can bow to, who… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
It is true that every being is enjoying life or suffering as a direct result of his or her own past actions. The animals… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Lions and other carnivorous animals do a lot of things besides eat meat. They live outdoors, not in houses; they don't wear clothes or… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Yoga may have originated in India, where the cow has been revered as sacred for thousands of years, but times have changed since Lord… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
It may take sixteen pounds of grain to make one pound of beef, but it also takes one hundred pounds of fish to make… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Yes, all of life is sacred, including plants; and yes, there is research that demonstrates that plants have feelings - they feel it when… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Live with the anticipation that something incredible might happen at any time. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Yoga teaches us that we can have whatever we may want in life if we are willing to provide it for others first. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
Welfarists are concerned with the quality of the animals' lives before or even during their slaughter and want animals to be treated, and slaughtered,… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share
