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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 Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
In today’s episode of Yoga Solutions, I’m joined by the radiant Malaika Vida, an incredible teacher and movement artist dedicated to guiding people towards nervous system harmony and embodied joy. Malaika brings a wealth of knowledge from her journey, combining the grounding practices of yoga with the playfulness of AcroYoga and a trauma-informed approach to movement. With a background that spans her own transformative experiences at Harvard to building a community at Valley AcroYoga in Los Angeles, Malaika shares tools for healing, connection, and inner balance.
This conversation is a heartfelt dive into how we can care for our nervous systems through movement, breath, and presence. We explore the power of grounding practices, how AcroYoga can foster deeper trust and connection, and how to honour our body’s natural responses. We also touch on the magic of storytelling and rituals that bring calm and clarity to our daily lives.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- [00:03:20] The Role of Yoga in Navigating Stress and Big Life Changes
- [00:05:10] What Is AcroYoga and How It Transforms Relationships with Others and Self
- [00:08:07] Building Consent and Nervous System Awareness in Partner Yoga
- [00:11:21] Exploring Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Deep Relaxation
- [00:13:49] Storytelling as a Somatic Practice: The Fox and the Fleas
- [00:17:22] Reclaiming Agency and Connection in Overwhelming Moments
Quotes from the Episode:
“When your nervous system is so overloaded, when you can’t even remember what to do, it’s a message from your body. Slow down, pause, and check in to know what’s going on.”
“Sometimes, the most profound healing comes from asking: What do I really need right now? What can make my experience better in this moment?”
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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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