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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 Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
In today’s episode of Yoga Solutions, I speak with Daniel Chandranayagam, a deeply compassionate yoga teacher, writer, and fitness professional who specializes in bringing yoga’s grounding presence to those facing significant life challenges. With a background spanning personal training and extensive yoga instruction, Daniel has devoted much of his life to teaching yoga as a means of support, especially to vulnerable communities like the visually impaired, at-risk youth, and survivors of human trafficking.
In our conversation, Daniel shares profound insights into how yoga has helped him navigate grief, especially through experiences of caring for his parents during illness and loss. We delve into the powerful ways yoga can guide us through anticipatory grief, the importance of grounding practices, and the role of breathwork in processing difficult emotions. Daniel also emphasizes yoga as a service, reflecting on his work with various communities and how these experiences continue to shape his approach to teaching.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
[01:57] - How Yoga Supported Daniel During His Parents’ Illnesses
[04:46] - Techniques for Anticipatory Grief: The “Inhale for Me, Exhale for You” Practice
[13:58] - Embracing Yoga as Service: Teaching Vulnerable Communities
[27:18] - Working with Human Trafficking Survivors: Building Trust and Relief through Yoga
[32:57] - Embracing Grief and Collective Healing in Today’s World
Quotes from the Episode:
“Yoga teaches you to take a step back and see everything as a connection of love, even when it’s difficult. It gives you the tools to hold space, for yourself and others.”
“Grief isn’t just letting go—it’s a way to honor those who’ve shaped you, carrying forward the light they left in you.”
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