INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

JUNE 21, 2018

Colors

A new song by Wai Lana

ABOUT

Colors

At a time when we see so much racial conflict and tension in the world, Wai Lana’s new Colors music video introduces a path to help bridge these racial divides. Colors delivers a fun yet profound message encouraging us to love one another regardless of our skin color.

In a way that only she can do, Wai Lana has crafted a common-sense analogy into an inspiring music video. Just like clothes, our bodies come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. The teachings of yoga reveal that, just as we are not our clothes, we are also not our material bodies. With this insightful comparison, Wai Lana affirms that we should see each other as eternal spiritual beings—and relatives in the deepest sense.

While the tropical backdrops in her new video are as beautiful as ever, the dynamic dance routines in Colors are something we haven’t seen before from Wai Lana. Along with the message of love and unity expressed in Colors is the confirmation that yoga offers so much more than just physical exercise.

Colors

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An Interview with Wai Lana about “Colors”

Question: We treat people differently all the time. Why can’t we treat someone differently based on the color of their skin?

Wai Lana: Because that’s racism. And racism causes suffering all over the world on so many levels. First, you have the person who is holding onto racial prejudice towards others. He is suffering with this cold-heartedness. He then causes suffering to the people he’s prejudiced against. Then those people, experiencing the brunt of racism, feel angry towards the racist. This anger and hatred can then grow and escalate. Over time it can affect whole communities, and even nations. It’s a vicious cycle and a huge problem.

Question: What is the root cause of racism?

Wai Lana: Racism is rooted in not being able to see that different-colored bodies are just like different-colored clothes. If I judge someone according to the race of their body, it’s just like judging someone based on the color of the clothes they are wearing. This is the message of my new song “Colors.” Obviously, we all have different appearances and characteristics, but we need to look beyond those external differences—look beyond the clothing.

Racism only exists when we falsely identify the body as the self.

—Wai Lana

Question: So what is the solution to overcome racism?

Wai Lana: The only real solution is to have a change in people’s consciousness and attitudes. First, we must realize that anger is not the solution. Love is the solution. As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

And secondly, we must learn to see beyond skin color. To truly see people for who they really are, first I must know who I am. Yoga teaches that I am not my body—that I am an eternal spiritual being only temporarily in a material body. Racism only exists when we falsely identify the body as the self. So if we come to know our true spiritual identity, it will eliminate the foundation of racism and naturally lead to greater harmony in our relationships with others.

Question: You said anger is not the solution, but what can I do if someone expresses racism towards me?

Wai Lana: Obviously, there are some extreme expressions of racism, but when we’re talking about a situation where someone dislikes you because of the color of your body, then love and wisdom can counteract that person’s hate and ignorance.

We must first recognize that if someone dislikes me because of the color of my skin, it’s the same as disliking me because of the color of my clothes. If you understand, “I am not my body,” then you don’t have to let the ignorance of others bother you.

With this simple understanding, you can overcome the negativity you may feel due to other people’s unhappiness and hatred. In other words, we can choose to break the cycle. If someone hates me because of the color of my skin, I no longer have to feel anger or hatred towards that person.

Not everyone knows this truth, but once you do, you can actually experience compassion for someone who is racist. And out of love, try to educate them and help them go beyond their hatred—to let go of that burden of unhappiness they are holding onto.

Although “Colors” is a fun and playful song, the message can actually help people understand that we are not our bodies, just as we are not our clothes. And the more people understand the truth of our identity, the less racism there will be.

Inspiration

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What people are saying

I love the message of the song.
—Scott Cohen
Founder of The Orchard (World’s Largest Digital Distributor)
I have to say I love the video! The scenery is gorgeous and I just love the positivity and energy of the song.
—Angela Mastrogiacomo
Founder of Infectious Magazine & Muddy Paw Public Relations
The video is shot very well and very clearly. Great choreography as well. The message is positive, the song is poppy/catchy, and young children will enjoy it (and that will make their parents hear it a lot!)
—Mike Savage
22-year music industry veteran
Great to see you back and tending to our mindfulness and all round mental calm. In that respect you have a voice that cuts through the noise and instead offers a shoulder on which to rest, much like nature all around performs the same role but we've forgotten how to tap into it.
—Kevin Hugger
Music blogger and record label owner
The message is positive, timely, and necessary, and right on target for a school-aged audience. I can see this being shown in classrooms to introduce topics of diversity, tolerance, and inclusion. The simplistic and repetitive lyrics, wholesome choreography, and United Colors of Benneton visuals make this video ideal for a young audience.
—Brownie Marie
Multimedia journalist
Extraordinary song.
—Marcus Brooke-Smith
Music supervisor and blogger
The pleasant melody, the bright colors and dancers, and the lyrics would be great as an educational tool for a younger group.
—Arielle J.
Content Creator @ Mix247EDM

On Instagram

Follow @wai_lana on Instagram to see how yoga is much more than just exercise

Exclusive Merchandise

More music by Wai Lana

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

JUNE 21, 2018

Colors

A new song by Wai Lana

ABOUT

Colors

At a time when we see so much racial conflict and tension in the world, Wai Lana’s new Colors music video introduces a path to help bridge these racial divides. Colors delivers a fun yet profound message encouraging us to love one another regardless of our skin color.

In a way that only she can do, Wai Lana has crafted a common-sense analogy into an inspiring music video. Just like clothes, our bodies come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. The teachings of yoga reveal that, just as we are not our clothes, we are also not our material bodies. With this insightful comparison, Wai Lana affirms that we should see each other as eternal spiritual beings—and relatives in the deepest sense.

While the tropical backdrops in her new video are as beautiful as ever, the dynamic dance routines in Colors are something we haven’t seen before from Wai Lana. Along with the message of love and unity expressed in Colors is the confirmation that yoga offers so much more than just physical exercise.

Colors

An Interview with Wai Lana about “Colors”

Question: We treat people differently all the time. Why can’t we treat someone differently based on the color of their skin?

Wai Lana: Because that’s racism. And racism causes suffering all over the world on so many levels. First, you have the person who is holding onto racial prejudice towards others. He is suffering with this cold-heartedness. He then causes suffering to the people he’s prejudiced against. Then those people, experiencing the brunt of racism, feel angry towards the racist. This anger and hatred can then grow and escalate. Over time it can affect whole communities, and even nations. It’s a vicious cycle and a huge problem.

Question: What is the root cause of racism?

Wai Lana: Racism is rooted in not being able to see that different-colored bodies are just like different-colored clothes. If I judge someone according to the race of their body, it’s just like judging someone based on the color of the clothes they are wearing. This is the message of my new song “Colors.” Obviously, we all have different appearances and characteristics, but we need to look beyond those external differences—look beyond the clothing.

Racism only exists when we falsely identify the body as the self.

—Wai Lana

Question: So what is the solution to overcome racism?

Wai Lana: The only real solution is to have a change in people’s consciousness and attitudes. First, we must realize that anger is not the solution. Love is the solution. As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

And secondly, we must learn to see beyond skin color. To truly see people for who they really are, first I must know who I am. Yoga teaches that I am not my body—that I am an eternal spiritual being only temporarily in a material body. Racism only exists when we falsely identify the body as the self. So if we come to know our true spiritual identity, it will eliminate the foundation of racism and naturally lead to greater harmony in our relationships with others.

Question: You said anger is not the solution, but what can I do if someone expresses racism towards me?

Wai Lana: Obviously, there are some extreme expressions of racism, but when we’re talking about a situation where someone dislikes you because of the color of your body, then love and wisdom can counteract that person’s hate and ignorance.

We must first recognize that if someone dislikes me because of the color of my skin, it’s the same as disliking me because of the color of my clothes. If you understand, “I am not my body,” then you don’t have to let the ignorance of others bother you.

With this simple understanding, you can overcome the negativity you may feel due to other people’s unhappiness and hatred. In other words, we can choose to break the cycle. If someone hates me because of the color of my skin, I no longer have to feel anger or hatred towards that person.

Not everyone knows this truth, but once you do, you can actually experience compassion for someone who is racist. And out of love, try to educate them and help them go beyond their hatred—to let go of that burden of unhappiness they are holding onto.

Although “Colors” is a fun and playful song, the message can actually help people understand that we are not our bodies, just as we are not our clothes. And the more people understand the truth of our identity, the less racism there will be.

Inspiration

Previous slide
Next slide

What people are saying

I love the message of the song.
—Scott Cohen
Founder of The Orchard (World’s Largest Digital Distributor)
I have to say I love the video! The scenery is gorgeous and I just love the positivity and energy of the song.
—Angela Mastrogiacomo
Founder of Infectious Magazine & Muddy Paw Public Relations
The video is shot very well and very clearly. Great choreography as well. The message is positive, the song is poppy/catchy, and young children will enjoy it (and that will make their parents hear it a lot!)
—Mike Savage
22-year music industry veteran
Great to see you back and tending to our mindfulness and all round mental calm. In that respect you have a voice that cuts through the noise and instead offers a shoulder on which to rest, much like nature all around performs the same role but we've forgotten how to tap into it.
—Kevin Hugger
Music blogger and record label owner
The message is positive, timely, and necessary, and right on target for a school-aged audience. I can see this being shown in classrooms to introduce topics of diversity, tolerance, and inclusion. The simplistic and repetitive lyrics, wholesome choreography, and United Colors of Benneton visuals make this video ideal for a young audience.
—Brownie Marie
Multimedia journalist
Extraordinary song.
—Marcus Brooke-Smith
Music supervisor and blogger
The pleasant melody, the bright colors and dancers, and the lyrics would be great as an educational tool for a younger group.
—Arielle J.
Content Creator @ Mix247EDM

On Instagram

Follow @wai_lana on Instagram to see how yoga is much more than just exercise

Exclusive Merchandise

More music by Wai Lana

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

JUNE 21, 2018

Colors

A new song by Wai Lana

ABOUT

Colors

At a time when we see so much racial conflict and tension in the world, Wai Lana’s new Colors music video introduces a path to help bridge these racial divides. Colors delivers a fun yet profound message encouraging us to love one another regardless of our skin color.

In a way that only she can do, Wai Lana has crafted a common-sense analogy into an inspiring music video. Just like clothes, our bodies come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. The teachings of yoga reveal that, just as we are not our clothes, we are also not our material bodies. With this insightful comparison, Wai Lana affirms that we should see each other as eternal spiritual beings—and relatives in the deepest sense.

While the tropical backdrops in her new video are as beautiful as ever, the dynamic dance routines in Colors are something we haven’t seen before from Wai Lana. Along with the message of love and unity expressed in Colors is the confirmation that yoga offers so much more than just physical exercise.

Colors

An Interview with Wai Lana about “Colors”

Question: We treat people differently all the time. Why can’t we treat someone differently based on the color of their skin?

Wai Lana: Because that’s racism. And racism causes suffering all over the world on so many levels. First, you have the person who is holding onto racial prejudice towards others. He is suffering with this cold-heartedness. He then causes suffering to the people he’s prejudiced against. Then those people, experiencing the brunt of racism, feel angry towards the racist. This anger and hatred can then grow and escalate. Over time it can affect whole communities, and even nations. It’s a vicious cycle and a huge problem.

Question: What is the root cause of racism?

Wai Lana: Racism is rooted in not being able to see that different-colored bodies are just like different-colored clothes. If I judge someone according to the race of their body, it’s just like judging someone based on the color of the clothes they are wearing. This is the message of my new song “Colors.” Obviously, we all have different appearances and characteristics, but we need to look beyond those external differences—look beyond the clothing.

Racism only exists when we falsely identify the body as the self.

—Wai Lana

Question: So what is the solution to overcome racism?

Wai Lana: The only real solution is to have a change in people’s consciousness and attitudes. First, we must realize that anger is not the solution. Love is the solution. As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

And secondly, we must learn to see beyond skin color. To truly see people for who they really are, first I must know who I am. Yoga teaches that I am not my body—that I am an eternal spiritual being only temporarily in a material body. Racism only exists when we falsely identify the body as the self. So if we come to know our true spiritual identity, it will eliminate the foundation of racism and naturally lead to greater harmony in our relationships with others.

Question: You said anger is not the solution, but what can I do if someone expresses racism towards me?

Wai Lana: Obviously, there are some extreme expressions of racism, but when we’re talking about a situation where someone dislikes you because of the color of your body, then love and wisdom can counteract that person’s hate and ignorance.

We must first recognize that if someone dislikes me because of the color of my skin, it’s the same as disliking me because of the color of my clothes. If you understand, “I am not my body,” then you don’t have to let the ignorance of others bother you.

With this simple understanding, you can overcome the negativity you may feel due to other people’s unhappiness and hatred. In other words, we can choose to break the cycle. If someone hates me because of the color of my skin, I no longer have to feel anger or hatred towards that person.

Not everyone knows this truth, but once you do, you can actually experience compassion for someone who is racist. And out of love, try to educate them and help them go beyond their hatred—to let go of that burden of unhappiness they are holding onto.

Although “Colors” is a fun and playful song, the message can actually help people understand that we are not our bodies, just as we are not our clothes. And the more people understand the truth of our identity, the less racism there will be.

Inspiration

Previous slide
Next slide

What people are saying

I love the message of the song.
—Scott Cohen
Founder of The Orchard (World’s Largest Digital Distributor)
I have to say I love the video! The scenery is gorgeous and I just love the positivity and energy of the song.
—Angela Mastrogiacomo
Founder of Infectious Magazine & Muddy Paw Public Relations
The video is shot very well and very clearly. Great choreography as well. The message is positive, the song is poppy/catchy, and young children will enjoy it (and that will make their parents hear it a lot!)
—Mike Savage
22-year music industry veteran
Great to see you back and tending to our mindfulness and all round mental calm. In that respect you have a voice that cuts through the noise and instead offers a shoulder on which to rest, much like nature all around performs the same role but we've forgotten how to tap into it.
—Kevin Hugger
Music blogger and record label owner
The message is positive, timely, and necessary, and right on target for a school-aged audience. I can see this being shown in classrooms to introduce topics of diversity, tolerance, and inclusion. The simplistic and repetitive lyrics, wholesome choreography, and United Colors of Benneton visuals make this video ideal for a young audience.
—Brownie Marie
Multimedia journalist
Extraordinary song.
—Marcus Brooke-Smith
Music supervisor and blogger
The pleasant melody, the bright colors and dancers, and the lyrics would be great as an educational tool for a younger group.
—Arielle J.
Content Creator @ Mix247EDM

On Instagram

Follow @wai_lana on Instagram to see how yoga is much more than just exercise

Exclusive Merchandise

More music by Wai Lana

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