Embracing the Roots and Igniting the Future with Susanna Barkataki

About this episode

Michele Lawrence interviews Susanna Barkataki about the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern yoga therapy.

In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, Michele Lawrence sits down with Susanna Barkataki, C-IAYT—a #1 bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Ignite Institute. Together, they explore the intersection of ancient wisdom, social change, and the ethical responsibility of the modern yoga therapist. Susanna shares her profound journey, from being ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh to her current PhD studies in yoga philosophy. They dive deep into how honoring yoga’s South Asian origins isn'...

People in this episode

Host: Michele Lawrence

Guest: Susanna Barkataki

Topics covered

• yoga therapy
• ancient wisdom
• social change
• ethical responsibility
• yoga philosophy

Keywords

• yoga therapy
• ancient wisdom
• social change
• yoga philosophy
• ethical responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ignite Institute

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