with Raina LaGrand

Welcome back to another episode of the Yoga Solutions Podcast. For today's episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Raina LeGrand, a remarkable trauma therapist and yoga teacher who specializes in somatic approaches to psychotherapy. Raina is passionate about helping people, particularly those who are multiracial or multicultural, find a sense of belonging in their bodies and identities. Her work bridges the worlds of therapy and yoga, creating a space where healing can happen from the inside out and the outside in. 

We explore a wide range of topics in this episode, from the transformative impact of somatic practices in both therapy and yoga to the crucial importance of belonging and identity. We discuss how embracing a strong sense of self, particularly for mixed-race individuals, can be a powerful catalyst for healing and personal growth.

• [01:02] Guided Somatics Practice

• [05:50] Raina’s Journey to Belonging and Identity

• [09:53] Exploring the Intersection of Yoga and Therapy

• [14:14] The Importance of Community and Connection

• [16:20] Somatics and the Wisdom of the Body

• [24:42] Research Insights on Mixed Race Identity

“We become less creative, less curious, less experimental when trauma is present. But yoga, when honored in its roots, allows for experimentation, curiosity, and play.” 

“Yoga is a reciprocal process of doing the work inside and also doing the work outside for the betterment of humanity.”

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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Somatic Trauma Therapist

Raina LaGrand (she/her) is a somatic therapist, coach, yoga teacher, and educator whose expertise lands at the intersection of trauma, racial identity, and belonging. In her practice, Root to Rise Somatics, she specializes in supporting people with developmental and relational trauma, and offers additional services catered to the needs of mixed race adults and interracial couples. She also provides embodiment-based workshops and trainings for companies invested in emotional intelligence and social justice. Raina lives with her dog on occupied Anishinaabe land (Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA).

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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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