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In these uncertain times, familiar foundations seem to be shifting. Welcome to Yoga Solutions! I’m Susanna Barkataki, your host, inviting you to explore how yogic tools can help navigate these shifts. What stories are you telling yourself about the world? What practices or tools are you reaching for? This podcast explores how yoga can address daily life challenges, offering practical tools and insights for personal and collective growth. We’ll draw from yoga tools, philosophy, world civilizations, and the vibrant Yoke Yoga community to provide keys to success in this new Era of Empathy and Intelligence. Join me in solo episodes and expert conversations to uncover the wisdom needed for a future-forward life, focusing on wisdom and empathy in action for personal and collective growth and healing. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to yoga, you’ll find valuable insights to support and inspire your journey. Let’s embark on this path together to shape our stories and heal ourselves and the world, exploring skills for optimal health and wellness in the new Era of Intelligence and Empathy.
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Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
In this episode, I connect with the compassionate and insightful Diana May to explore how yoga can support healthy aging, pain management, and profound life transitions. Diana, a somatic movement and anatomy specialist, shares her unique approach to integrating traditional yoga wisdom with modern somatic and neurological techniques, offering a deeply personalized and healing path for her clients.
Diana opens up about her personal journey through premature menopause and how it reshaped her relationship with yoga. She also reflects on the transformative power of practices like Satya (truthfulness) and Santosha (acceptance), and shares her expertise in working with cranial nerves to alleviate chronic pain and improve overall well-being.
Key Takeaways from This Episode
- [02:02] The Role of Yoga in Chronic Pain Management
- [05:07] Understanding Cranial Nerve Exercises for Nervous System Regulation
- [15:20] How Early Menopause Reshaped Diana’s Yoga Practice
- [18:30] Shifting from Caregiving to Self-Care Post-Menopause
- [23:33] The Importance of Radical Honesty and Self-Acceptance in Yoga
Quotes from the Episode
“Yoga asks us to meet ourselves exactly where we are—honestly and with compassion.”
“Menopause, whether early or on time, is a powerful opportunity for radical self-determination and self-care.”
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Please know any yoga wellness or health advice presented is not meant to replace the advice of your personal physician or other healthcare professional always seek competent medical care.
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