Susanna Barkataki : Honouring the Roots of Prāṇāyāma



To get the full experience of pranayama, honoring its roots by practicing it beyond the popular label of yogic breathwork becomes very important. In this conversation, Susanna Barkataki, Author of bestselling Embrace Yoga's Roots, founder of the path breaking "Honor (Don't Appropriate) Yoga Summit and teacher of yoga teachers shares how to respect the tradtions of prāṇāyāma  sadhana.

Aside from the key explorations in this summit, in this conversation, we will explore

  • The harm caused when pranayama is translated as yogic breathwork
  • The end goal of pranayama
  • The teaching or not of pranayama in yoga teacher trainings
  • Rebranding of pranayama practices by individuals and the medical community
  • Cultural appropriation and the harm it does
  • Practicing pranayama as a mother

.... and much more
2 Lessons