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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 Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Welcome back to another episode of the Yoga Solutions Podcast. For today's episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Raina LaGrand, a remarkable trauma therapist and yoga teacher who specializes in somatic approaches to psychotherapy. Raina is passionate about helping people, particularly those who are multiracial or multicultural, find a sense of belonging in their bodies and identities. Her work bridges the worlds of therapy and yoga, creating a space where healing can happen from the inside out and the outside in.
We explore a wide range of topics in this episode, from the transformative impact of somatic practices in both therapy and yoga to the crucial importance of belonging and identity. We discuss how embracing a strong sense of self, particularly for mixed-race individuals, can be a powerful catalyst for healing and personal growth.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- [01:02] Guided Somatics Practice
- [05:50] Raina’s Journey to Belonging and Identity
- [09:53] Exploring the Intersection of Yoga and Therapy
- [14:14] The Importance of Community and Connection
- [16:20] Somatics and the Wisdom of the Body
- [24:42] Research Insights on Mixed Race Identity
Quotes from the Episode:
“We become less creative, less curious, less experimental when trauma is present. But yoga, when honored in its roots, allows for experimentation, curiosity, and play.”
“Yoga is a reciprocal process of doing the work inside and also doing the work outside for the betterment of humanity.”
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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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