Yoga is collective liberation.
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Yoga for our time -
for individual and social change.
Yoga is not just handstands in cute outfits or flat abs and green smoothies.
Yoga is love in action (ahimsa)
generosity (asteya)
speaking truth to power (satya).
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Ignite Your Yoga is your invitation to awaken in your own life, relationships and in the world.
The time is now.
Susanna brings alive yoga, philosophy and spiritual leadership.
About the Author
Susanna Barkataki M.Ed. Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Therapist
Susanna Barkataki is a viral TEDx speaker, #1 bestselling author, and is currently pursuing her PhD in yoga philosophy.
She is the founder of Ignite Institute for yogic leadership and social change and Yoke Yoga, a wellness app for self care with yoga. Ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh and trained by masters in India, Susanna bridges ancient wisdom with spiritual leadership for our time. You can learn with her at Ignite, her training school.
She holds honors degrees from UC Berkeley and Cambridge College and is a certified yoga therapist and Ayurvedic practitioner. She is author of Embrace Yoga’s Roots. Her second book Ignite Your Yoga, is forthcoming in April 2025. (Shambala, Penguin Random House.) For more info: www.susannabarkataki.com
@susannabarkataki
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an independent bookstore you support: Octavia’s Bookshelf a Black owned bookstore in Pasadena/Altadena. You also support me and Ignite - 15% of the sale of each book goes to Scholarships for Yoga Teacher Training. Thank you!
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"Ignite Your Yoga is an indispensible guide that offers actionable insights for living and teaching in aligment with yoga's true traditions and authentic roots."
- Seane Corn
FOR ANYONE WHO WISHES
FOR A BETTER WORLD
Ignite Your Yoga: How to Live, Practice and Teach as an Authentic Yoga Steward
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Honor the Roots: with depth, clarity, and respect for yoga’s true purpose.
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Lead with Integrity: Apply timeless yogic values to meet today’s challenges
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Be the Change: Step into your role as a thoughtful, bold steward of equity
Recommended by the Experts
Elena Brower
Bestselling Author of Practice You and Art of Attention
"For those who seek to embody yoga’s truest essence, this book will be your steady, compassionate companion on the journey."
Dianne Bondy
Founder, Yoga for All
"Ignite Your Yoga is pivotal in understanding yoga in our lives, work, connections...in conscious leadership, An education for your soul."
Kino MacGregor
OmStars
"Susanna Barkataki’s Ignite Your Yoga stands out as a crucial contribution to the global yoga community"
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