I help yoga teachers, studios, nonprofits and businesses become leaders in equity, diversity and yogic values so they can embody thriving yoga leadership with integrity and confidence. I am a teacher, coach, equity promoter and yoga culture advocate. Growing up a mixed Indian and British woman in the diaspora has led me to the healing work of honoring yoga as unity.

I put my Honors degree from UC Berkeley, Masters in Education, years of training, retreat in India and the U.S. to use as a modern day yoga diversity consultant. I’m the founder of Ignite Institute for Yogic Studies and Social Change that has online and in person yoga and equity trainings. I love to learn as much as I love to coach and teach. I have an E-RYT 500 hour Master Teacher certification, am a 500-Hour Certified Ayurvedic practitioner and am a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist. I consult for teachers and companies from Yoga Alliance to Yoga Girl and love to assist people in bringing their yoga offerings successfully in line with their values.

I am the author of Honoring Yoga’s Roots: Unpack Appropriation and Evolve Your Practice available for pre-sale now. I run a Honor Yoga’s Roots online course that offers training so yoga teachers, studios, classes, and programs are well prepared to be inclusive, accessible and welcoming while honoring the roots of yoga. Learn more and get your 60+ Alternatives to Namaste at www.susannabarkataki.com.