Why Historical Context Matters in Yoga Therapy with Tova Olsson

Why Historical Context Matters in Yoga Therapy with Tova Olsson

April 6, 2026 · 30 min · Season 6 · Episode 21

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Michele Lawrence interviews Tova Olsson about the intersection of academic study and practical experience in yoga therapy.

What happens when deep academic study meets 20 years of dedicated practice? In this episode, Michele sits down with Tova Olsson, a religious studies scholar, author, and PhD candidate at Umeå University. Known for her "user-friendly" approach to yoga and tantra studies, Tova explains how mythology serves as a mirror for our "stuckness," why humor is an essential ingredient for spiritual growth, and how the Tantric view of the body can transform a yoga therapy session. In This Episode, We Disc...

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