Yoga for Chronic Illness: Living Well vs. Seeking a Cure with Kayla Kurin
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Yoga for Chronic Illness: Living Well vs. Seeking a Cure with Kayla Kurin

22:17 Feb 15, 2026
About this episode
What happens when the goal of yoga isn't to "fix" or "cure," but to navigate the complex reality of a chronic condition with grace, humor, and agency? In this episode, we are joined by bestselling author and health journalist Kayla Kurin.Kayla shares her global journey of navigating 50+ countries while managing chronic health issues, offering a refreshing perspective on how storytelling, comedy, and travel can reshape our identity. We dive deep into the intersection of journalism and somatic health, exploring how to live an expansive life right now, exactly as you are.We dive deep into:The Power of Narrative: How we can use storytelling to communicate complex therapeutic needs.Identity & Stigma: Moving past the "stigma" of illness to live a full, adventurous life.Global Wisdom: Practical advice for living expansively, even when your health feels restrictive.Sadhana in Action: Kayla’s personal daily practices for maintaining stability.About Our Guest: Kayla KurinKayla Kurin is a health and travel journalist, comedy writer, and storyteller from Canada. She is the bestselling author of the Yoga for Chronic Illness series. Her work has appeared in prestigious publications such as The Toronto Star, Yoga International, and Matador Network. Having lived and worked in over 50 countries, Kayla draws on a global perspective to communicate complex therapeutic concepts with humor and heart.Support the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook
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