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Yoga Solutions Episode 22:
Recovery, Trauma-Informed Healing and Peak Experiences
with Carrie Hoffman
Recovery, Trauma Informed Healing and Peak Experiences with Carrie Hoffman
For this episode, I’m so excited to welcome Carrie Hoffman, a deeply inspiring yoga teacher, recovery advocate, and co-founder of Bigger Life Adventures. Carrie brings her heart and lived experience to the practice, creating trauma-informed yoga spaces and transformational retreats that guide people toward healing, connection, and a more joyful life.
Our conversation is a rich exploration of the healing power of yoga. Carrie opens up about the role of trauma-informed practices in recovery, how to honor and trust the body’s innate wisdom, and the transformative impact of peak experiences. She also shares how accessible, compassionate spaces can make yoga a profound ally on the recovery journey—and a source of strength for anyone looking to reclaim their joy.
What You'll Learn from This Episode:
[00:04:30] Carrie’s Personal Recovery Journey and Connection to Yoga
[00:11:21] Creating Safe, Trauma-Informed Spaces for Healing
[00:18:35] The Power of Peak Experiences in Transformation
[00:21:09] Accessible Yoga for Communities in Need
Quotes to Remember:
“Recovery isn’t a linear path—it’s a journey of ups and downs, and yoga can be a constant anchor along the way.”
“We all deserve spaces where we feel safe to heal and connect with our bodies, no matter where we’re starting from.”
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Medical Disclaimer:
Please know any yoga wellness or health advice presented is not meant to replace the advice of your personal physician or other healthcare professional always seek competent medical care.
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Meet the Voice Behind this Podcast Episode
Get to Know Our Dynamic Hosts
Experts in Yoga, Social Change, Health and Wellness
Carrie Hoffman
Trauma-Informed Yoga Facilitator
Carrie has been practicing yoga for twelve years and can personally attest to the transformational power of the practice. She loves enabling students to explore yoga beyond the mat and discover a healing, mind-body-spirit practice!
Her expertise is in trauma-informed yoga. She's open about her personal recovery journey and runs retreats around the world focusing on yoga for deep healing, sober fun, and adventures in nature!
She also teaches at studios and schools in Northern Arizona, as well as managing the yoga program at a Juvenile Detention Center. She loves traveling, trail running, potlucks with friends, chocolate, and petting everyone’s dogs.
Susanna Barkataki
Host, Yoga Solutions Podcast & Founder, Yoke Yoga
Susanna Barkataki (she/her) has been called “a trailblazing yoga leader and visionary for our times.” An Indian teacher building bridges in the West, she is known for her work in decolonizing and embracing the roots of yoga. She is the tech founder of Yoke Yoga, a free yoga app of micro practices for more peace in seconds. Bringing yoga socially to all people to help solve everyday problems at YokeYoga.com
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