"The flame of hope shines bright in every courageous heart that says yes to the practice of yoga in a way that genuinely honors the roots of yoga"

- Sianna Sherman, Yoga Teacher, Rasa Yoga

There are few opportunities in our lives where we are given the gift to answer the call of the ancestors to carry their work for humanity forward into the next generation. This work is now our gift."

- Jasmine Hines, Principal Consultant, The Inspower Agency

About Your Teachers

Susanna Barkataki, M.Ed., E-RYT 500, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Therapist, has been an anti-racism educator for 20+ years, is an Indian yoga culture advocate, trainer, writer and teacher. She is the Founder of Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute and teaches 200/300 hour Yoga Teacher Trainings at EmbodyYogasRoots.com She is the creator of the Honor {Don’t Appropriate} Yoga Summit and framework and creator of www.embraceyogasroots.com dedicated to bringing authentic yoga tools where they are needed most. She has been a Yoga Culture and Equity consultant to Yoga Alliance, Yoga Journal, Yoga Girl and many studios, yoga businesses and teachers. She is the author of the #1 International Bestselling book Embrace Yoga’s Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice. www.susannabarkataki.com.

Neelam Pathikonda is an osteopathic physician with a masters in public health. She is board certified in Family Medicine as well as Lifestyle Medicine. She has a certificate in Ayurvedic medicine and has received professional development in motivational interviewing and plant based medicine. She practices full time in South Los Angeles with a focus on underserved medicine. She is also an avid Buddhist meditator and has been meditating and focused on spiritual growth and teaching for 20 years. 

Susanna Barkataki M.Ed., E-RYT 500, Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity Educator, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Therapist

Neelam Pathikonda, Doctor of Osteopathy, Masters in Public Health, Meditator

We will bring researched tips and tools, care and a supportive meditation and affirmation guide for you!

"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation." - Audre Lorde