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This essay proposes a pedagogical approach to writing instruction in universities facing familiar institutional goals and barriers alongside the heightened emotional complexities of students post-pandemic. Students at these universities often pursue vocational paths, yet since spring 2020, their interpersonal and cultural challenges have deepened, alongside a broader societal awareness. Amidst these changes, students’ desire for meaningful relationships persists. In response, I’ve developed a pedagogical framework called “yogic agency,” which integrates inward experiences with external events. Its principles include writing as an offering, embracing uncertainty, acknowledging the fragility of narratives, and viewing purposeful work as strategic. These principles facilitate critical engagement with inner experiences, bridging the gap between personal feelings and the writing classroom, extending to the broader university context. In essence, yogic agency leverages inward experiences within the writing classroom to influence the world beyond.
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