

Gentle Power and the Finnish Art of Sisu With Elisabet Lahti
Nov 20, 2023
Elisabet Lahti, advocate for harnessing power differently and building Gentle Power, discusses the concept of sisu, a Finnish concept of resilience and perseverance in the face of extreme challenges. They explore the idea of gentle power and how it can enhance performance in physical activities like yoga and jump roping. The speakers also discuss reframing societal definitions of power and accessing our inner life force to overcome challenges. Plus, they delve into preparing for challenges through constructive discomfort and ways to incorporate gentle power and sisu into daily life.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Sisu: The Power to Endure
02:36 • 29min
Exploring Gentle Power and Building Inner Strength
31:39 • 5min
Preparing for Challenges through Constructive Discomfort
36:12 • 2min
Exploring Gentle Power and Building Fortitude
37:46 • 2min
Exploring Gentle Power and Sisu
39:19 • 4min